Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost September 23, 2018 Preparing for worship The Feast of Saint Matthew was Friday, attending a dinner party for Jesus. The Jewish Sept. 21. As Baptists, this is not something we people were surprised to see Jesus with a traditionally celebrate or discuss so I thought publican, but Jesus explained that he had come I’d tell you about it today as we prepare for “not to call the just, but sinners.” worship and are reading from the Gospel of As we think about ways to be salt and light Matthew. in the world, we can still honor some of the At the time that Jesus summoned Matthew traditions from the feast of Saint Matthew: to follow him, Matthew was a publican, that is, a tax collector for the Romans. His profession • Do something for those in need, such as was hateful to the Jewish people because giving money toward one of Wilshire’s it reminded them of their subjection. The missions. publican was regarded by the Pharisees as the • Take time to read Matthew’s Gospel, “typical” sinner. keeping in mind that Matthew depicts the No one was more shunned by the Jewish humanity of Christ and emphasizes his people than a publican, who was a Jew working physical sufferings. for the Roman enemy by robbing his own • Discuss Matthew’s call from Christ to people and making a large personal profit. “Follow me” with your children and how Publicans were not allowed to trade, eat or even we are all called to belong to the family of pray with other Jewish people. God. One day, while seated at his table of books and money, Jesus looked at Matthew and said It’s not always easy to answer Jesus’s call to two words: “Follow me.” This was all that was follow him. How might you let Christ’s light needed to make Matthew rise, leaving his pieces shine through you this week? How might we of silver to follow Christ. carry Matthew’s example with us this week? Matthew is also mentioned in the Gospels —Tiffany Wright

Wilshire Baptist Church 4316 Abrams Road | Dallas, Texas 75214 (214) 452-3100 | www.wilshirebc.org Partnered with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship

Building a Community of Faith Shaped by the Spirit of Jesus Christ

ON THE COVER: Alleluia, Jen Norton. Used by permission.

2 September 23, 2018 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Chiming of the Hour The people of Wilshire gather this morning to worship God. In order for this service of worship to be focused upon that purpose, please turn off all cell phones, pagers and alarm watches.

Prelude Come, Christians, Join to Sing arr. Hayes Max Tucker, piano

Opening Sentences Christie Michie / Ben Holden

The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims his handiwork. We gather today to join all creation in speaking praise to our God of grace and glory. We know that the law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul, that the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart, that the fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever. Because the Lord is holy and the Lord’s creation glorious, we pray that the words of our mouths and the meditations of our hearts may be acceptable to the Lord, our rock and redeemer.

+Hymn 285 God of Grace and God of Glory cwm rhondda

Greeting to Worshipers George Mason

Guests are invited to take a Response Card from the pew rack, complete it and place it in the offering plate when it is passed later in the service. You also are invited to take the red fabric rose from the card and place it on your lapel or blouse to help others identify that you are our honored guest today. Prayer concerns will be received and prayed for this week when listed on an intercessory prayer card from the pew rack and placed in the offering plate.

Missions Interview Heather Mustain

Learn more about Wilshire’s partnership in Tanzania on pages 10 and 11 of today’s worship folder.

Prayers of the People Carolyn Murray / Alison Wingfield

*8:30 worship service / **11:00 worship service +All congregants who are able are invited to stand. Hearing devices are available in the Narthex and South Atrium. 3 +Gospel Reading — Matthew 5:13–16 Ryan Wilson / Tiffany Wright

“You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything, but is thrown out and trampled under foot. You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.” This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

+Hymn Once to Every Soul and Nation ebenezer

Giving of Tithes and Offerings

When you give to Wilshire’s Unified Budget, you support our partnership through the New Baptist Covenant, a national initiative to bring black churches and white churches together in dialogue and fellowship and learning. Through New Baptist Covenant, Wilshire has a multifaceted partnership with Friendship-West Baptist Church.

4 Offertory Prelude in C Major, BWV 1009 J.S. Bach Zachary Mansell, cello

+Offertory Response old 100th

Our God is making all things new, a promise that we know is true. Through eyes of faith we long to see a love-transformed community. A place where truth and justice reign and healing triumphs over pain, Where all have dignity and worth and peace is passed throughout the earth.

Reading — Isaiah 65:17–25 Mark Wingfield

For I am about to create new heavens and a new earth; the former things shall not be remembered or come to mind. But be glad and rejoice forever in what I am creating; for I am about to create Jerusalem as a joy, and its people as a delight. I will rejoice in Jerusalem, and delight in my people; no more shall the sound of weeping be heard in it, or the cry of distress. No more shall there be in it an infant that lives but a few days, or an old person who does not live out a lifetime; for one who dies at a hundred years will be considered a youth, and one who falls short of a hundred will be considered accursed. They shall build houses and inhabit them; they shall plant vineyards and eat their fruit. They shall not build and another inhabit; they shall not plant and another eat; for like the days of a tree shall the days of my people be, and my chosen shall long enjoy the work of their hands. They shall not labor in vain, or bear children for calamity; for they shall be offspring blessed by the Lord—and their descendants as well. Before they call I will answer, while they are yet speaking I will hear. The wolf and the lamb shall feed together, the lion shall eat straw like the ox; but the serpent—its food shall be dust! They shall not hurt or destroy on all my holy mountain, says the Lord. This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Anthem *Oh, I Will Praise the Lord Telemann Youth Choir Alissa Payne, accompanist

**For Everyone Born Courtney Sanctuary Choir Zachary Mansell, cello

For everyone born, a place at the table, for everyone born, clean water and bread, A shelter, a space, a safe place for growing, for everyone born, a star overhead. And God will delight when we are creators of justice and joy, compassion and peace. Yes, God will delight when we are creators of justice, justice and joy!

For woman and man, a place at the table, revising the roles, deciding the share, With wisdom and grace, dividing the power, for woman and man, a system that’s fair. And God will delight when we are creators of justice and joy, compassion and peace. 5 Yes, God will delight when we are creators of justice, justice and joy!

For young and for old, a place at the table, a voice to be heard, a part in the song, The hands of a child in hands that are wrinkled, for young and for old, the right to belong. And God will delight when we are creators of justice and joy, compassion and peace. Yes, God will delight when we are creators of justice, justice and joy!

For everyone born, a place at the table, to live without fear, and simply to be, To work, to speak out, to witness and worship, for everyone born, the right to be free. And God will delight when we are creators of justice and joy, compassion and peace. Yes, God will delight when we are creators of justice, justice and joy!

– Shirley Erena Murray

Message “The Gospel of Hope for a Weary People” Tony Campolo

+Hymn 102 Joy to the World! The Lord Is Come antioch

Sharing of Decisions

Benediction

Postlude God of Grace arr. Manz

The flowers on the chancel today are given in honor of Dot Newsom and in memory of Asa Newsom Jr. by their sons, David, Kirk and Kent and their families.

All guests are invited to a coffee reception in the James Gallery immediately after the service.

Someone to talk with. If you are facing a life challenge and would like to have a spiritual friend to walk alongside you for a season of healing, perhaps you would benefit from a Stephen Minister. Learn more at wilshirebc.org or contact Tiffany Wright at (214) 452-3107. 6 Meet today’s worship leaders Tony Campolo is professor emeritus of sociology who are fourth graders at Mohawk Elementary. at Eastern University. For 40 years, he led the Christi teaches at Mountainview College and is a Evangelical Association for the Promotion of substitute teacher in Richardson ISD. Education, an organization he founded to serve needy communities. He is a leader in the progressive Carolyn Murray grew up at Wilshire and is the Christian movement Red Letter Christians as well as daughter of Bob and Charlene Law. She and her for the Campolo Center for Ministry. He has written husband, Mark, now are raising two children— 35 books and blogs regularly on tonycampolo.org Mason attends Pace University in New York and redletterchristians.org. Tony and his wife, Peggy, City, and Lucy Kate is an eighth grader at Lake live near Philadelphia and have two children and Highlands Junior High. Carolyn is a deacon, four grandchildren. serves as director of Journey Class and works with 3-year-olds in Globetrekkers. Ben Holden is a new member at Wilshire and is a member of Ithaka Class. He is a greeter and Alison Wingfield joined Wilshire in 1999. She serves on the Vision 20/20 Belong Team. He is an is married to Associate Pastor Mark Wingfield. aerospace engineer. They are the parents of twin adult sons, Luke and Garrett. Alison is a member of Epiphany Class Christie Michie and her husband, Iain, came to but teaches in rotation in other adult classes. She Wilshire in 2007. They are members of Seekers sings in Sanctuary Choir and Nova and directs the Class but she teaches preschool Sunday School. pre-K children’s choir. She is a freelance writer, Christie and Iain are the parents of Duncan, editor and proofreader and recently traveled to who is an eighth grader, and Finn and Claire, Tanzania with a Wilshire mission group. Staff contacts George A. Mason Jessica Capps Matt Dodrill Senior Pastor Minister to Senior Adults Pastoral Resident (214) 452-3132 (214) 452-3129 (214) 452-3156 Mark Wingfield Darren DeMent Jared Jaggers Associate Pastor Minister to Students Pastoral Resident (214) 452-3128 (214) 452-3102 (214) 452-3153 Doug Haney Julie Girards Ryan Wilson Minister of Music Minister to Children Pastoral Resident (214) 452-3123 (214) 452-3104 (214) 452-3158 Jeff Brummel Joan Hammons David Nabors Associate Minister of Music/ Minister to Preschoolers Director of Business Admin. Organist (214) 452-3141 (214) 452-3157 (214) 452-3122 Jakob Topper Dale Pride Tiffany Wright McIver Fellow Facilities Manager Minister for Care Ministries (214) 452-3152 (214) 452-3101 (214) 452-3107 Aaron Coyle-Carr J. Preston Bright Heather Mustain Pastoral Resident Associate Pastor Emeritus Minister of Missions & Advocacy (214) 452-3154 (214) 452-3110 To email any staff member, use the first letter of the first name combined with the full last name and add @wilshirebc.org. 7 Deacon nomination form The Deacon Nominating Committee respectfully asks Wilshire members to submit names of persons to be considered for deacon service, to be ordained in January. Nominees should be individuals who have been church members for at least one year and who have modeled consistent, faithful service and leadership in the life of Wilshire Baptist Church. You may nominate as many individuals as you wish. Those chosen will begin three-year terms of service in January 2019. You also may nominate a deacon in reserve to rotate into active service.

Although an exhaustive list is not necessary, please indicate for each nominee the qualifications you believe most important for the committee to consider as exemplified by the four practices expected of members: Worship, Learning, Giving and Serving.

We would ask relatively new members of Wilshire who have been ordained as deacons or ministers in other congregations to let our committee know of a previous ordination.

Deacon Nominee: ______Qualifications:

Deacon Nominee: ______Qualifications:

I am an ordained deacon/minister ______

The Deacon Nominating Committee appreciates your thoughtful suggestions, and if you are willing to advocate for your nominee(s) to a member of the committee, please indicate your willingness on this form. Remember, the committee’s work is sensitive and confidential; we thank you for trusting the work of the Holy Spirit and praying for us as we serve. — Michael Moorhead, chairman

Your name and contact information (optional): ______

Return completed nomination forms to Debby Burton in the church office or place in the offering plate. Our deadline is September 30, 2018. 8 Roster of ordained Wilshire deacons Deacons in Reserve Morrison, Jim Link, Katy (eligible to be nominated) Mullins, Monica McClung, Britt Nabors, David McKenzie, Mark Akins, Allan Newsom, Kent McLaughlin, Suzy Alverson, Kathy Newsom, Kirk Meripolski, Debbie Austin, Jim Plunk, Michael Morgan, Tim Austin, Pat Roan, Dwight Mosley, Meredith Baker, Ken Roan, Linda Murray, Carolyn Barner, Claudia Segner, Susan Austin Nadalini, Shannon Blaker, Michele Shilling, Gerald O’Brien, Bill Booth, Ginny Skelton, Paul Ortegon, Gina Brown, Chad Smith, Guy Parnell, John Brown, Dennie Sullens, Joe Perry, James Brown, Dorrell Thompson, Hank Rampey, Debbie Bruster, Bill Vigil, Julian Smith, Dennis Burgin, Charles Williams, Everett Smith, Laura Burns, Dwight Wilson, Trey Stafford, Allan Burton, David Woodbury, Paula Stone, Henry Cabaniss, Carol Yarbrough, Charles Terry, Steve Cabaniss, Joni Thomas, Kyle Carter, Les Active Deacons Tinsley, Sam Carver, Mary (currently serving) Walton, Rhonda Clanton, David Warden, Andrew Coffman, Sue Akins, Kelly Wilson, Megan Coleman, Bob Banta, Rob Woodbury, Jason Coleman, David Brookshire, Gail Yarbrough, Collin Cullum, Fred Brookshire, Steve Yarbrough, Judy Eggert, Mark Brown, Kile Farner, Nathan Brown, Leigh Ann Deacon Emeriti Forsyth, Nelson Cabaniss, Kevin (honorary status) Garner, Linda Capps, Michael Garrett, Linda Clay, Steve Bateman, Marshall Granberry, Jill Coates, John Bratcher, Tom Gush, Jenyce Coleman, Judy Bruster, Charlotte Hallman, Steve Conner, Steve Bullock, Stan Hamilton, Dean Cullum, Pat Conner, Dale Hinton, Grady DeMent, Joannah Hanie, Bob Keith, Craig Early, Diana Herold, Clairene Keller, Kenton Floyd, Don Herold, Fred Kirkham, Daryl Francis, Ed Laquey, Phil Krause, Tim Francis, Linda Laux, Dot Law, Bob Granberry, Larry Morris, Brenda Lawson, Gayle Hampton, Jeff (officer) Morris, Gwin Leonard, Susan Hampton, LeAnn Musick, Virgil Lewis, Brad Hill, Ann Post, Max Madding, Chad Hines, Anna Ramsour, David Martin, Gloria Imhoof, Mike Smith, Bob Martin, Phill Jackman, Mary Kay Smith, Garland McCane, George Jernberg, Bill Strickland, Carolyn Mirochna, Janell Keath, Travis Wallis, Sondra Moore, Juliana Keller, Mary Yarbrough, Charles, Sr. Moorhead, Michael Kolenovsky, Gladys Moorhead, Shaeron Leal, Gabe 9 Progress report on Tanzania missions By Alison Wingfield themselves through smaller affinity groups. The community in Kwikuba, which started this process “I didn’t know who I was. I didn’t know where I five years ago, boasts more than a dozen affinity was going.” groups, including a micro-loan group, a group that We were sitting in plastic chairs, lined up focuses on education and one on hospitality. The against the wall of a small church in Kwikuba air seemed to carry the joy in that place and in (Kwee-koo-bah), a village in the Mara district the people we encountered there as they sang and of Tanzania. A man was telling shared their stories with us. his story, but it was really all of A centerpiece of AICT’s our stories. Even though we were community development program, in a different country, a different which Wilshire hopes to continue continent, a different culture, and to partner with, is encouraging he spoke in a different language, we individuals and communities to understood. The story of being lost look at the resources they have and and then found transcends all the pool them together to benefit their differences. communities as a whole. The man The Wilshire mission team whose testimony we heard noticed heard many amazing stories of that his village did not have a local transformation among individuals ironworker. He decided to open his and communities who have been touched by God own business to meet that need. through the African Inland Church of Tanzania Wilshire’s team also visited a church in Bukabwa (AICT). This Tanzania-based denomination uses (Boo-kah-bwah), where the community is about a holistic approach to ministry, beginning with midway through the transformation process. starting or building up existing churches and The meeting started off with a bang, as about then helping each individual and community five women got up and began spontaneously find ways to better both their communities and dancing. As they moved in front of us, singing

10 Students at the Nyamakombu Christian school hold up posters they made to welcome guests from Wilshire to the site of the new girls’ dormitory being built with funds donated by Wilshire and Gaston Oaks Baptist Church. a high-pitched yodel-type sound, it was obvious have to walk a long way (some almost 10 miles) they wanted the women in our group to join them. through some rugged terrain to get to the school. Soon there were nine of us sashaying around the In addition to the distance, the danger of being church. Later, several incredible women spoke accosted is also high, so as they get older, the girls to us about their struggles with addiction and have a much higher drop-out rate than the boys. prostitution prior to the church being formed. To solve this problem, AICT proposed building Lost and found. Now they are businesswomen in a new, larger hostel for the girls, so those who the community and lay leaders in the church. have to travel long distances can stay on campus Nyamakombu (Ny-ah-mah-kohm-boo), the instead. community where Wilshire is hoping to partner We participated in a dedication of the main more with AICT, is just beginning its journey structure, which is still being finished, and we met of transformation. There are a number of small many of the boys and girls who attend the school. churches in the area who are struggling as they While visiting with the girls, we asked them seek to learn and grow in what can be a hostile what they wanted to do when they were older. environment. The Christian school, where the The girls spoke up: “Doctor.” “Nurse.” “Engineer.” girls’ dormitory is located that Wilshire donated “Accountant.” “Pilot.” And even, “Pastor.” Each of the funds to help build (they call it a hostel), was these beautiful, smart, funny girls has aspirations. founded and run by missionaries in the early As we contemplate what a partnership with 2000s. It is now under the auspices of AICT. AICT in Nyamakombu might look like, pray for While the funds for the dorm were beyond their these children, their teachers, the administrators means, it was important that the community be and the churches in the area. We saw firsthand the ones to build the hostel, thereby supporting what transformation, starting with spiritual AICT’s holistic approach to community ministry. transformation and then moving into community The school boasts close to 200 children, with transformation, can mean for these small rural almost 100 girls, which is unusual for Tanzania. areas in Tanzania. Education for girls has not always been a Your gifts to Wilshire’s Unified Budget make our strong priority in this country. Many of the girls participation in this mission possible. 11 The Wilshire Tapestry Wilshire Talks next Sunday artistic director of “Christmas at Luther.” Prior to that, he was professor of music and director of Plan to stay for lunch and Wilshire Talks next choral activities at Sam Houston State University. Sunday, Sept. 30, with two Wilshire members His choirs have drawn national and international telling their stories in a TED Talk format. Speakers acclaim, often chosen to perform at annual will be Wally Brewster, former U.S. ambassador meetings of music educators. He is considered to the Dominican Republic, and Kristi Walters, one of the premier choral directors in America mom, fitness instructor, blogger and humorist. today. And you can learn from him during these Lunch is free. Wally made international news in six weeks by joining Sanctuary Choir. New and 2013 when after unanimous confirmation by the returning singers are welcome during Doug’s United States Senate he became the first person sabbatical. Rehearsals are Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in in a same-sex marriage to represent the U.S. at Choral Hall. the ambassadorial level in the Americas. His appointment was opposed by the Catholic Church Supporting refugee work in San Antonio and evangelical leaders. In his Sunday talk, Wally will explain how his own Christian faith sustained The Missions Committee voted unanimously last him in this challenge. Kristi is a regular blogger week to support the work of the San Antonio for Wilshire’s Facebook page, where she often Mennonite Church as they provide hope and writes about her husband, “Fireman Dave,” and hospitality to Central American refugees through their three boys and their journey through public their hospitality home, La Casa de Maria y Marte. education, family drama and lessons learned as a This congregation was involved in this work long fitness instructor. before the family separation crisis in June and will remain involved in this work after media reports Last call for church directory photos fade. Pastor John Garland and his congregation have welcomed more than 10,000 refugees over Have you heard that we really want the last decade. Refugees are dropped off at their you to be included in Wilshire’s church by ICE and are then welcomed into La new pictorial directory? It’s true. Casa de Maria y Marte where volunteers provide a So if you’ve put it off, right now welcomed night of warmth, rest and relief. is the time to sign up. The last week of photography begins this This young boy was Tuesday. Sign up at wilshirebc.org/ being forced into a registration. violent gang when his mother, a subsistence Sanctuary Choir guest clinician farmer of corn and beans, left with him Doug Haney leaves this week on a six-week in the night for a sabbatical leave, granted by the Personnel month of dangerous Committee after 14 years of service to Wilshire. travel. After weeks in While he is gone, Sanctuary Choir rehearsals will immigration detention, be led by Allen Hightower, professor and director they were dropped off of choral studies at the University of North Texas at the downtown San Antonio bus station where in Denton. Prior to his appointment at UNT, Allen their bus route had been canceled by the East was the first holder of the Weston Noble Endowed Coast hurricane. Here, he connects with a therapy Chair in Music at Luther College, where he served dog, Patches, in the hospitality house, La Casa de as conductor of the renowned Nordic Choir and Maria y Marte.

Keep up with all the Wilshire news at wilshirebc.org or by using our Wilshire app or via social media. Worship is live streamed every Sunday at 11:00. 12 Voter registration drive participation in the character of God. American culture has taught us that we need to work as Texas ranks 47th in voter turnout and 44th much as possible to find worth and value, but in voter registration out of the 50 states. The research shows people are more dissatisfied than Christian Advocacy Committee will host a voter ever in their work. How might our Christian faith registration table in James Gallery on Sunday, empower us to find meaning in our work? Is Sept. 30, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Stop by ceaseless activity the primary goal for our lives? the table to update and renew voter registrations or to register for the first time. Registration cards Dust off that instrument and join the band will be available along with sample ballots, FAQ’s, and nonpartisan voter guides on all candidates. Do you have a band instrument hiding in your Members from the committee will be present to closet that you haven’t touched in years? Have you answer questions. Midterm elections are Nov. 6, ever wondered what it would be like to play again? with early voting beginning Oct. 22. Wilshire Winds is looking for new members. The all-volunteer ensemble especially needs This Wednesday at Wilshire clarinet, low brass and percussion players. All sections would welcome additional musicians. For Two new Wednesday night classes for adults begin information, contact Shana Gaines at sgaines@ this week at 6 p.m. “Speaking God Again” will wilshirebc.org or (214) 452-3163. draw on Jonathan Merritt’s newest book, Speaking God from Scratch, to examine why Christians are Special baptism service planned slow to “speak God” in shared spaces. It will be led by Chad Mustain, board-certified chaplain, Have you joined Wilshire on the basis of your and his father, Jim Mustain, founder of the local previous baptism by another form but would like ministry Loving Community. The class will meet to be baptized by immersion now? Have you never Sept. 26 and Oct. 3. Pastoral Resident Aaron been baptized but would like to take this step in Coyle-Carr will lead a two-week discussion about following Jesus in a less-crowded setting than how early Christianity came face-to-face with the Sunday morning? A special baptismal service is dominant world empire of Rome. “Christianity planned for Wednesday, Oct. 10, at 7:15 p.m. in and Empire: From Christ to Constantine” also the Sanctuary. There will be no all-church worship will be offered Sept. 26 and Oct. 3. Learn how in service; just the family and friends of those who the middle of the first century, Christianity was are being baptized. If you wish to participate, born from a minority religion in an insignificant contact Debby Burton at (214) 452-3132 or corner of the mighty Roman Empire and by the [email protected]. middle of the fourth century, Christianity had captured the imagination of that same empire. North Texas Giving Day success!

Accidental Theologies class Wilshire’s first time to participate in North Texas Giving Day was a huge success, with more than On Wednesdays, Oct. 10 and 17, Matt Dodrill $30,000 given toward a $25,000 matching grant, will lead a 6 p.m. class inspired by the writings which means the Pathways to Ministry operating of poet Christian Wiman. Sometimes the best budget received a $55,000 boost in one day. theology is found in non-theological texts such Thank you to all who participated in this special as letters, essays, poems and short stories, what day of giving. Wiman calls “accidental theology.” Come explore the significance of discerning truths about God, Ireland trip openings revelation, beauty and human nature from literature not intended to be “theological.” There are just four spots still available for the May 2019 trip to Ireland led by Mark Wingfield. If Work Matters: A Theology of Labor & Leisure you’re interested in going, see trip and registration details at wilshirebc.org/registration. On Wednesdays, Oct. 10 and 17, Jared Jaggers and Ryan Wilson will offer a two-week series Continued on next page discussing a Christian understanding of work as 13 The Wilshire Tapestry WOW! Tuesday Night Book Club Advocacy training

The Women of Wilshire book club meets on the Texas Impact will offer a community advocacy second Tuesday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. training session at Wilshire on Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. in the Parlor. For Oct. 9, the book is A Man Called to noon. The training will include a faith panel Ove, by Fredrik Backman. All women are welcome. with guest speakers, basic information on how to become a Christian advocate with elected officials, Women’s Brown Bag Book Club plus breakout sessions on hunger, education, payday lending and immigration. Register at Bring a lunch and join these book discussions texasinterfaith.org/training. from noon to 1 p.m. in Room 1205-L. No reservation required, and guests are always welcome. The book for Oct. 4 is Finding Theo, by Timothy Krause. The book for Nov. 1 is Moloka’i, by Alan Brennert. The book for Dec. 13 is Two Sisters, by Asne Seierstad.

Adventurers to Arboretum

All senior adults are invited to a picnic and visit to the Dallas Arboretum this Thursday, Sept. 27. A picnic lunch will be provided. The event is free. Sign up with Pat Tilley at the Adventurers table on Wednesdays in Community Hall or on Sunday mornings in the South Lobby. Brummel ordination service One Starry Night volunteers Last Sunday afternoon, Wilshire ordained On Dec. 14, One Starry Associate Minister of Music Jeff Brummel to the Night will once again fill ministry, in a service that included the Youth Wilshire’s Community Hall Choir, which he directs. with the sights and sounds of a first-century village. It’s Farewell to Gardner-Sinclairs an interactive outreach event for the community and an intergenerational Last Sunday experience for church members and their families. morning we Volunteers are needed for a variety of booths bade farewell and activities. Contact LeAnn Kite Hampton to Kevin and at [email protected] or (214) 693-7335, or Joan Nora Gardner- Hammons at [email protected] or (214) Sinclair as 452-3141 for more information. they move to Louisville, Explore handbells Ky., where Kevin will James Steel is offering a five-week class on become pastor Wednesday evenings for any adult who would like of Broadway Baptist Church. As part of the to try their hand at ringing handbells. The only traditional blessing service for departing pastoral prerequisite is the ability to read music. No prior residents, Kevin was presented with a burp cloth handbell experience is required. The class will meet for baby dedications. this week through Oct. 17 from 6 to 6:45 p.m. To learn more, contact James at [email protected]. 14

Wilshire calendar Sunday, September 23 • Explore handbells – 6:00 • Deacon Nominating • Morning worship – 8:30 a.m. p.m. Committee – noon • Beginnings Class – 9:40 a.m. • Christianity & Empire – 6:00 • Nova – 2:30 p.m. • Wilshire Welcome – 9:40 p.m. • Youth Choir pizza, sundaes a.m. • Speaking God Again – 6:00 and a movie with Jeff – 4:00 • Sunday School – 9:40 a.m. p.m. p.m. • Morning worship – 11:00 a.m. • Committee on Committees – • Carillon Ringers – 4:00 p.m. • Meet and Greet with Guests 6:00 p.m. – noon • Gallery Café – 6:00 p.m. Monday, October 1 • Children’s Education • Music & Missions – 6:00 p.m. • Game of 42 – 10:00 a.m. Committee – noon • The Enneagram Journey – • Senior women’s exercise class • Deacon Nominating 6:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Committee – noon • Yoga class – 6:15 p.m. • Wilshire Winds – 7:00 p.m. • Personnel Committee – noon • Watershed – 6:30 p.m. • Vision 20/20 Belong Team • Sanctuary Choir – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 2 – noon • Computer classes – 9:30 a.m. • Nova – 2:30 p.m. Thursday, September 27 and 6:00 p.m. • Youth Choir – 4:00 p.m. • Wilshire Adventurers to • Yoga class – 12:15 p.m. • Carillon Ringers – 4:00 p.m. Arboretum – 9:45 a.m. • Stephen Ministry CE and • Paradiso – 5:00 p.m. • Knit Unto Others – 1:30 p.m. supervision – 6:30 p.m. • WOW! Night Out – 5:00 p.m. • Senior women’s exercise class – 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 3 Monday, September 24 • Church directory • New Song – 9:30 a.m. • Game of 42 – 10:00 a.m. photography • Gentle Voices – 11:00 a.m. • Cardiac support group – • Vision 20/20 Coordinating • Koinonia Café – 11:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Council – 6:30 p.m. • Bible Study – noon • Preaching Practicum • Stephen Ministry supervision • Senior women’s exercise class Friday, September 28 – 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. • Friday Friends – 10:00 a.m. • Children’s handbells – 5:00 • Wilshire Winds – 7:00 p.m. • Church directory p.m. photography • Koinonia Café – 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 25 • Explore handbells – 6:00 • Preaching Practicum Saturday, September 29 p.m. • Computer classes – 9:30 and • Church directory • Music & Missions – 6:00 p.m. 6:00 photography • Christianity & Empire: From • Yoga class – 12:15 p.m. Christ to Constantine – 6:00 • Church directory Sunday, September 30 p.m. photography • Morning worship – 8:30 a.m. • Speaking God Again – 6:00 • Building and Grounds • YourCall – 8:30 a.m. p.m. Committee – 6:00 p.m. • Connections Class – 9:30 • Gallery Café – 6:00 p.m. a.m. • The Enneagram Journey – Wednesday, September 26 • Voter registration – 9:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m. • New Song – 9:30 a.m. • Sunday School – 9:40 a.m. • Cord of Three prayer group – • Koinonia Café – 11:00 a.m. • Beginnings Class – 9:40 a.m. 6:15 p.m. • Bible Study – noon • Morning worship – 11:00 • Yoga class – 6:15 p.m. • Church directory a.m. • Watershed – 6:30 p.m. photography • Meet and Greet with Guests • Sanctuary Choir – 7:00 p.m. • Children’s handbells – 5:00 – noon p.m. • Wilshire Talks – noon • Koinonia Café – 5:00 p.m. 15 Six ways to support Wilshire’s mission

1. In worship: Place your cash 4. Automatic bank pay: Go or check (payable to Wilshire Baptist to your bank’s website, log in to your Church) in the offering plate during any individual bank account and follow of our worship services. your bank’s instructions to set up Wilshire as a new payee. Your bank will 2. By mail: Send to Lori Gooden, print and cut a check. Wilshire Baptist Church, 4316 Abrams Road, Dallas TX, 75214. Please write 5. Text: Using your smartphone, on your check if it is intended for the text WILSHIRE and the dollar Unified Budget or another purpose. amount (example: WILSHIRE 50) to 73256, then follow the link that pops 3. Online: Schedule a recurring or up. The first time you use this option, one-time gift charged to either your you will enter credit card and contact debit or credit card or directly as an information. All text gifts will be ACH from your checking account. applied to the Unified Budget. Visit wilshirebc.org/give (be sure you have enabled cookies on your phone or 6. Wilshire app: Download the tablet) or scan the QR Code in today’s Wilshire app from the App Store or order of worship. Google Play to make gifts easily from your phone or tablet. 16