World Communion Sunday October 6, 2019 Preparing for Worship Today Is World Communion Sunday, When Girlfriend

Home , The Highwomen

World Communion Sunday October 6, 2019 Preparing for worship Today is World Communion Sunday, when girlfriend. She says that if her girlfriend were to churches across the world are gathering around leave her, it certainly would not be for a cowboy the Lord’s Table as one united body of Christ, like him. I don’t know about you, but I have partaking of the bread and the cup just as not heard many songs that center on same-sex we are this morning. On World Communion couples, and I definitely have not heard one Sunday, I like to imagine that we are all in the country music genre. The Highwomen gathering around the same physical table with are creating space and place for the stories and our sisters, brothers and siblings in Christ — voices of people who have none. which would make it a very crowded table, Another song on the album is particularly wouldn’t it? relevant on this World Communion Sunday. The new musical group The Highwomen On “Crowded Table” the chorus goes, “I want a recently released their debut album. The house with a crowded table, and a place by the group consists of four women: Brandi Carlile, fire for everyone.” In this song, the women paint Natalie Hemby, Maren Morris and Amanda a musical portrait that looks like Communion Shires. Each of these women had successful to me. A house with a table that has a place for solo careers, but together they formed this everyone. The door to the house is always open. group to make just a little more space around It is a place of love and welcome to all who the country music table. As they listened to the enter. radio, they realized they rarely heard female So as we gather round the Communion table artists. So they decided to do something about with our sisters, brothers and siblings across the it and formed The Highwomen. world, may we remember that at Christ’s Table The entire album is phenomenal (I highly “everyone belongs, yeah, everyone belongs.” recommend it), and it doesn’t just create space —Leigh Curl and place for women’s voices and stories. It also creates space for LGBTQ voices. In one song, Brandi Carlile (who identifies as a lesbian) sings to a man who is clearly interested in her

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: Communion table with embroidered cloth, Chester Cathedral, Chester, England. 2 October 6, 2019 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. World Communion Sunday

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 Fugue sur le Grand Orgue François Couperin

Opening Sentences Tony Martin / Kathryn Woodbury

As we gather for worship today, we are tempted to think about ourselves — what we want, what we need, what we expect from God. We are invited instead to think about the one thing God desires most from us — our joyful praise. We praise God today because the Lord is worthy of worship and glory and honor.

+Hymn 13 All Glory Be to God on High mit freuden zart

Greeting to Worshipers Mark Wingfield

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.

Reading — 1 Corinthians 13:8–12 Jane Alloway / Christy Tabor

Love never ends. But as for prophecies, they will come to an end; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will come to an end. For we know only in part, and we prophesy only in part; but when the complete comes, the partial will come to an end. When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child; when I became an adult, I put an end to childish ways. For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then we will see face to face. Now I know only in part; then I will know fully, even as I have been fully known. This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

*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 El amor jamás se extingue, mientras que el don de profecía cesará, el de lenguas será silenciado y el de conocimiento desaparecerá. Porque conocemos y profetizamos de manera imperfecta; pero cuando llegue lo perfecto, lo imperfecto desaparecerá. Cuando yo era niño, hablaba como niño, pensaba como niño, razonaba como niño; cuando llegué a ser adulto, dejé atrás las cosas de niño. Ahora vemos de manera indirecta y velada, como en un espejo; pero entonces veremos cara a cara. Ahora conozco de manera imperfecta, pero entonces conoceré tal y como soy conocido. Esta es la palabra del Señor. Gracias a Dios.

+Hymn 440 Though I May Speak with Bravest Fire gift of love

Prayers of the People Jessica Capps / Heather Mustain

Giving of Tithes and Offerings

Wilshire asks four things of its members and regular attenders. We desire that all in the Wilshire community Worship, Learn, Give and Serve. We operate from a mentality of abundance rather than scarcity, and we teach the biblical concept of tithing as normative practice. Because God has been generous to us, we must be generous to God’s church and to others around us. “Stewardship” means giving boldly of and managing wisely God’s spiritual and material gifts through sacrificial service. What you give isn’t nearly as important as that you give. From wherever your starting point may be, you can grow in the grace of generosity.

*Choral Offertory O How He Loves You and Me Kurt Kaiser/arr. John Purifoy New Song Sarah Stafford, director; Crysta Jones, accompanist

Oh, how he loves you and me. Oh, how he loves you and me. He gave his life, what more could he give? Oh, how he loves you, oh, how he loves me, Oh, how he loves you and me.

Jesus, lover of my soul, let me to thy bosom fly. Oh, how he loves you and me. While the nearer waters roll, while the tempest still is high.

Jesus to Calv’ry did go, his love for sinners to show. What he did there brought hope from despair. Oh, how he loves you, oh, how he loves me, Oh, how he loves you and me.

Spring thou up within my heart, rise to all eternity. Oh, how he loves you, oh, how he loves me, Oh, how he loves you and me.

4 **Choral Offertory God So Loved the World John Stainer/arr. Ralph Manuel Nova Bill Jernberg, accompanist

God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, That who so believeth in him, should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son to condemn the world, But that the world through him might be saved. God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, That who so believeth in him, shall have eternal life.

+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 — Psalm 27:1-10 Mary Kay Jackman / Alison Wingfield

The Lord is my light and my rescue. Whom should I fear? The Lord is my life’s stronghold. Of whom should I be afraid? When evildoers draw near me to eat my flesh — my foes and my enemies are they — they trip and they fall. Though a camp is marshaled against me, my heart shall not fear. Though battle is roused against me, nonetheless do I trust. One thing do I ask of the Lord, it is this that I seek — that I dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the Lord’s sweetness and to gaze on his palace. For he hides me in his shelter on the day of evil. He conceals me in the recess of his tent, on a rock he raises me up. And now my head rises over my enemies around me. Let me offer in his tent sacrifices with joyous shouts. Let me sing a hymn to the Lord. Hear, O Lord, my voice when I call, and grant me grace and answer me. Of you, my heart said: “Seek my face.” Your face, Lord, I do seek. Do not hide your face from me, do not turn your servant away in wrath. You are my help. Abandon me not, nor forsake me, O God of my rescue. Though my father and mother forsook me, the Lord would gather me in.

—Translation by Robert Alter, from The Book of Psalms: A Translation with Commentary, W.W. Norton & Co., New York.

El Señor es mi luz y mi salvación; ¿a quién temeré? El Señor es el baluarte de mi vida; ¿quién podrá amedrentarme? Cuando los malvados avanzan contra mí para devorar mis carnes, cuando mis enemigos y adversarios me atacan, son ellos los que tropiezan y caen. Aun cuando un ejército me asedie, no temerá mi corazón; aun cuando una guerra estalle contra mí, yo mantendré la confianza. Una sola cosa le pido al Señor, y es lo único que persigo: habitar en la casa del Señor todos los días de mi vida, para contemplar la hermosura del Señor y recrearme en su templo. Porque en el día de la aflicción él me resguardará en su morada; al amparo de su tabernáculo me protegerá, y me pondrá en alto, sobre una roca. Me hará prevalecer frente a los enemigos que me rodean; en su templo ofreceré sacrificios de alabanza y cantaré salmos al Señor. Oye, Señor, mi voz

5 cuando a ti clamo; compadécete de mí y respóndeme. El corazón me dice: “¡Busca su rostro!” Y yo, Señor, tu rostro busco. No te escondas de mí; no rechaces, en tu enojo, a este siervo tuyo, porque tú has sido mi ayuda. No me desampares ni me abandones,Dios de mi salvación. Aunque mi padre y mi madre me abandonen, el Señor me recibirá en sus brazos.

Message “Face to Face” George Mason Third in a series, Opening Your Heart

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper Matt Dodrill / Jared Jaggers

All followers of Christ are invited to partake of the Lord’s Supper, whether you are a Wilshire member or not. The bread used this morning is gluten-free.

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our sins, As we forgive those who sin against us; And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.

The Bread Let Us Break Bread Together break bread

6 The Cup Come, Share the Lord divernon

used by permission CCLI #2000064

+The Passing of the Peace May the peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.

+Hymn Here, O My Lord, I See You to Face to Face eventide

7 Sharing of Decisions

Benediction

Postlude Trumpet Tune Andrew Carter

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

Welcome to Wilshire today. If you are a guest with us today, we welcome you warmly to our congregation. We would like to get to know you and tell you more about our church. Please take a Response Card from the pew rack, fill it out and place it in the offering plate when it comes by.

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.

8 Meet today’s worship leaders Jane Alloway grew up at Wilshire with her twin been Wilshire members since 2007. They are the brother, John, and her sister, Paula. Jane returned parents of Cate, a seventh grader, and Holden, a to Wilshire in 2001. She is assistant director of third grader. Christy currently chairs the Weekday Concordia Class, is an usher and greeter. After a Education Committee, has served on the One career in retail management and then medical Starry Night Committee, and is a member of coding and billing, she recently retired. Her Avodah Class. Christy works as corporate counsel mother is Wilshire member Sue Alloway. for the affiliated title company of Lennar Homes.

Mary Kay Jackman came to Wilshire in 2005 Alison Wingﬁeld joined Wilshire in 1999. She and has found a home in Whosoever Wilshire is married to Associate Pastor Mark Wingfield. Class, where she is a teacher. She is retired from They are the parents of twin adult sons, Luke and SMU, where she taught rhetoric and business Garrett. Alison is a member of Epiphany Class writing. She is a deacon, sings in New Song and, but teaches in rotation in other adult classes. She with fellow Wilshire member Julie Owen, is the sings in Sanctuary Choir and Nova and directs the novelist JoBeth Jones. pre-K children’s choir. She is a freelance writer, editor and proofreader and recently traveled to Tony Martin came to Wilshire in 2014, when Tanzania with a Wilshire mission group. he retired from teaching religion courses at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. He now teaches Kathryn Woodbury is the daughter of Jason and in Whosoever Wilshire Class and serves as an 8:30 Paula Woodbury. She is a fifth grader, sings in usher. Young Musicians, plays in Children’s Handbells and is active in Wilshire’s children’s ministries. Christy Tabor and her husband, Horace, have Staff contacts George A. Mason Jessica Capps Jared Jaggers Senior Pastor Minister to Senior Adults Pastoral Resident (214) 452-3132 (214) 452-3129 (214) 452-3153 Mark Wingfield Darren DeMent Ryan Wilson Associate Pastor Minister to Students Pastoral Resident (214) 452-3128 and Young Adults (214) 452-3158 Doug Haney (214) 452-3102 Matt Dodrill Minister of Music Julie Girards McIver Fellow (214) 452-3123 Minister to Children (214) 452-3156 Jeff Brummel (214) 452-3104 David Nabors Associate Minister of Music/ Joan Hammons Director of Business Admin. Organist Minister to Preschoolers (214) 452-3157 (214) 452-3122 (214) 452-3141 Dale Pride Tiffany Wright Leanna Coyle-Carr Facilities Manager Minister for Care Ministries Pastoral Resident (214) 452-3101 (214) 452-3107 (214) 452-3154 J. Preston Bright Heather Mustain Leigh Curl Associate Pastor Emeritus Minister of Missions & Advocacy Pastoral Resident (214) 452-3110 (214) 452-3152 To email any staff member, use the first letter of the first name combined with the full last name and add @wilshirebc.org. 9 The Wilshire Tapestry The Holy Spirit before Christianity the third floor. Gather anytime between 11:45 and noon, and leave when you need to. The second Stay after worship today for a Wilshire on the Go lunch event will be held on noon luncheon in Community Oct. 15 downtown at The Woolworth, 1520 Elm Hall with Jack Levison, St. Plan to order off a preset menu. Additional who will present a brief talk luncheon events are planned for Oct. 29 in the about his newly published Galleria/Addison area and Nov. 19 at or near book, The Holy Spirit before CityLine (LBJ and Bush Tollway). No reservation Christianity. The book expands is needed; just show up — the foundation of Christian and bring a friend. belief in the Holy Spirit by taking readers back 500 years Jazz + Faith class before Jesus, to discover history’s first grasp of the Holy Spirit as a personal Jazz has been called agent with the prophet Haggai and the author “America’s classical music” of Isaiah 56–66. The book argues that Christian and has a presence at pneumatology—belief in the Holy Spirit—is not Wilshire through jazz vespers an exclusively Christian experience but instead services and the hosting of teaches the presence of God in the grand scheme JazzStand on Abrams. Mark of Israel’s history. Jack is the W.J.A. Power McKenzie will lead a three- Professor of Old Testament Interpretation and week class including a brief Biblical Hebrew at Perkins School of Theology at history of the music and will Southern Methodist University. The event is free offer tips for listening and and no reservation is required. Discounted copies appreciating jazz on a deeper of the book (at $25 apiece) will be available for level. Various connections between jazz and faith purchase and signing. will be explored, from the music’s roots in African American spirituals to expressions of religious Wilshire on the Go devotion in the work of John Coltrane and Duke Ellington. The class will meet at 6 p.m. Oct. 9, 16 You’re invited to something Wilshire on the and 23 in Room 1205-L. new beginning this week: Wilshire on the Go is a way You’re Already a Theologian class to connect with Senior Pastor George Mason and our pastoral Whether we realize it or not, Christians residents at Tuesday noon GO understand our world theologically and behave gatherings across the city, close accordingly. You may never have considered to where you work and live. yourself a theologian before, but we’re all Four luncheon dates are planned for this fall. This looking at the world through the lens of how we is a great way to bring a friend or coworker to understand God. A new three-week series led meet George and hear an informal dialogue about by Jared Jaggers and Ryan Wilson will help you issues of the day. The first event will be held this become more aware of your implicit theology and Tuesday, Oct. 8, at the Legacy Hall Food Court give you new tools for theological reflection. The in far north Plano. Meet there with George and class will be offered at 6 p.m. Oct. 9, 16 and 23 in Leigh Curl. Prepaid vouchers for the food hall will Room 1205-G and at noon those same dates in be available for $15. Get a voucher, gather your Community Hall. lunch and meet the group in a reserved space on

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. 10 Wilshire Welcome Class Tiffany Wright at (214) 452-3107 or twright@ wilshirebc.org. Get to know Wilshire through a rotating series of Sunday morning classes that begin at 9:40 a.m. most WOW! Tuesday Evening Book Club Sundays. The class meets near McIver Chapel on the south end of the building, first floor. The Women of Wilshire Tuesday Evening Book Club meets monthly from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Parlor. Register for youth fall retreat Upcoming dates and book titles are: Oct. 15, Educated by Tara Westover; Nov. 19, Little Fires This year’s Wilshire Student Ministry fall retreat Everywhere by Celeste Ng; Dec. 10, holiday book is Nov. 23-24 at the URJ Greene Family Camp to be determined. near Bruceville, Texas. Retreat theme is “Seeking Shalom,” and retreat speakers are Christine Property tax help offered Browder, Mary Beth Foust and Mary Lu Hare. Registration is $90, and financial assistance North Dallas resident Will Toler has been lauded is available. Register online at wilshirebc.org/ in the Dallas Morning News and other media registration. outlets for his generous work helping senior adults and others with limited incomes sort out their Festival of Church Music problems with property taxes and deeds. Because of his connection to several Wilshire members, Wilshire’s Sanctuary Choir will participate in a he has offered his pro-bono expertise to Wilshire Festival of Church Music on Sunday, Oct. 13, at members who need help getting deeds corrected, 7 p.m. at the Meyerson Symphony Center. Held knowing which tax exemptions apply, knowing every three years, the festival features prominent how to access home-repair programs or need national and international conductors. This help understanding the tax-protest process. He year, Eric Nelson, artistic director of the Atlanta is a licensed property-tax consultant who will Master Chorale, will conduct the 400-voice offer service at no fee upon referral from Wilshire choir comprised of singers representing dozens staff members. To learn more about Will or to of churches throughout North and East Texas. connect with him, contact Jessica Capps, minister Designed to highlight sacred music representing to senior adults, at (214) 452-3129 or jcapps@ many eras and styles, the festival will feature wilshirebc.org or Mark Wingfield, associate pastor, music from chant to Gospel to classic hymns, as at (214) 452-3128 or [email protected]. well as a new setting of Psalm 150 composed by References are available. Eric Nelson. Ticket prices for the concert begin at $10. Follow the link at wilshirebc.org/registration. Koinonia Café: Oct. 9 — Apricot-glazed turkey, pecan-peppercorn pork loin, wild rice pilaf, 2020 WOW! Retreat mashed sweet potatoes, broccoli, zucchini with bacon and tomato, salad bar, dessert bar. Kids Women of Wilshire are invited to save the date for menu: Steak fingers, rice, peas and carrots. the 2020 WOW! Retreat. The weekend retreat Oct. 16 — Italian meatloaf, shrimp and spinach will be held Feb. 21-23 at Wildcatter Ranch near manicotti, cauliflower Parmesan, roasted potatoes, Graham. This ranch/resort is located two hours fried zucchini, Italian vegetable medley, salad from Dallas. The retreat theme will be “Bloom and bar, dessert bar. Kids menu: Pepperoni pizza roll, Grow,” and the leader will be Pastoral Resident broccoli, applesauce. Oct. 23 — Grilled citrus Leanna Coyle-Carr. chicken, roasted leg of lamb, basmati rice, potatoes with feta, broccoli with herb butter, green beans, Thursday Noon Brown Bag Book Club salad bar, dessert bar. Kids menu: Grilled cheese, roasted potatoes, salad. Oct. 30 — Chicken cordon The Women of Wilshire Thursday Noon Book bleu, Marsala pork chops, tomato-basil gnocchi, Club will meet Oct. 3 to discuss The Last roasted broccoli, snap peas, spinach and artichoke Romantics by Tara Conklin; then on Nov. 7 for I rice, salad bar, dessert bar. Kids menu: Pasta, meat Was Anastasia by Ariel Lawhon; Dec. 5 will be sauce, salad. a potluck brunch to discuss The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah. For more information, contact 11 The Wilshire Tapestry Marriage Connections Country Critters coming

The next Marriage Connections is Friday, Oct. Preschoolers and younger children are invited 11, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Geri McKenzie will to participate in a petting zoo from Country lead a program titled “The Path Between Us: An Critters on Sunday, Oct. 27, from 8:30 to 11:30 Enneagram Introduction.” Child care reservations a.m. in the north parking lot. Two-year-olds thru are due Sunday, Oct. 6, at www.wilshirebc.org/ kindergarteners will visit together during the registration. Free child care is provided at the Sunday School hour. All families with infants church while couples have a chance to learn from through 1-year-olds and others may visit before or a speaker’s brief presentation and then couples are after Sunday School. able to leave and enjoy a meal on their own until 9:30 p.m. Flu shots

WOW! Swap Meet Flu shots will be available in Room 1100-C (near McIver Chapel) on Sunday Oct. 13, from 8:30 Women of Wilshire will a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Other immunizations — such sponsor a second Swap as pneumonia, pertussis and measles — also will Meet on Saturday, Oct. 19, be available. Payment may be made by Medicare, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in insurance, cash or check. Community Hall. You are invited to swap unused items Fall prevention class collecting dust in your home and find new treasures in A balance class conducted by physical therapy return. All items to be swapped must be dropped students from TWU has been scheduled to begin off on Saturday, Oct. 19, between 8:30 and 9:30 on Monday, Oct. 21, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. a.m. Upon arrival, donors will receive numbers for The goal of this program is to decrease the risk shopping. Each participant is limited to two trash of falls among older adults, increase strength in bags of donations. Anything goes as long as it is order to perform daily activities with ease, and clean, in working condition, and you would want it establish independence. Participants will receive yourself. Those who donate can shop first but you individualized attention from the physical therapy do not have to donate to shop. Questions? Contact leaders of the class and learn an exercise program Tiffany Wright at [email protected] or (214) that is doable for any senior adult to increase 452-3107. balance and strength. The class will be held on Monday mornings for six weeks. Registration VISTA volunteers sought is not required, and all are welcome. Contact Linda Garner, parish nurse, at (214) 452-3151 or Homeward Bound Inc. seeks five VISTA [email protected]. volunteers to begin work over the next five months. This southern Dallas substance abuse and mental illness treatment center has saved tens of Lifeline screenings offered Oct. 18 thousands of lives over the past 39 years. They’re looking for a social media coordinator, someone Lifeline Screening will return to Wilshire on Oct. to help set up a new Suboxone clinic, someone 18 to offer a series of health screenings, including with accounting knowledge and two other general for stroke, vascular disease and osteoporosis. Pre- skills volunteers who will work with the therapists registration is required by calling (888) 653-6450. and grant writers to make sure nobody who seeks help there help falls through the cracks. For more Join Christmas Choir information, contact Christine Wicker at (214) 715-7527. Interested in singing with Sanctuary Choir but can’t commit year-round? Consider joining the Christmas Choir. Christmas-only singers are 12 invited to the first portion of regular Wednesday night rehearsals at 7 p.m. beginning Oct. 16 and to sing with the choir on Sundays in Advent and at Hanging of the Green, Dec. 8. Just show up on Oct. 16 in Choral Hall or contact Doug Haney at [email protected].

Generosity update

As of Sept. 30, gifts to Wilshire’s Unified Budget totaled $2,544,710, which was $366,540 or about 13 percent below projected revenue for the period. By comparison, gifts to the Unified Budget through September 2018 totaled $2,728,961, which was about 7 percent below projected revenue for the period. Expenses through the third quarter of 2019 totaled $3,026,404, creating a year-to-date deficit of $481,694. Designated gifts for specific missions and ministries totaled $69,747. The current value of the George A. Mason Pathways to Ministry Endowment stands at $4,922,442, with $49,613 given toward the endowment thus far this year.

Let’s talk turkey

After worship on Sunday, Nov. 3, the Theological Dialogue Team will host a free luncheon event called “Why Am I Afraid to Talk to my Family at Thanksgiving?” It will feature a moderated conversation between Aaron Coyle-Carr, Gloria Martin and Andy Stoker. Gloria is a marriage and family therapist, and Andy is a United Methodist pastor with expertise in family systems theory. After the panel discussion, there will be time for small-group conversations around the tables. No reservation is required. The event will be at noon in Community Hall.

New members: Paul Sacco, Maria Gil Cabezas, Ron Mershawn, Lisa Mershawn

Congratulations to: Mia and Ryan Wilson on the birth of their daughter, Elsie Grace, on Sept. 30; Lacey Thomas on the birth of her son, Marcus Isaiah, on Sept. 25; grandparents are Kyle and Haley Thomas.

13 Committee nomination form

Wilshire’s Committee on Committees is beginning its work to nominate members of 2019 committees. The form below may be used to (a) volunteer yourself for consideration or (b) suggest someone else for consideration by the Committee on Committees. All names received will be considered and evaluated against current openings and needs. The Committee on Committee’s final report will be presented to the church in conference for approval. Please place the completed form in the offering plate or return it to the church office promptly. Kathy Alverson, chair. Committee: Vic Henry, Barbara Gass, Forrest Brown, Laurie Diffee, Hillary Campbell, Anna Hines, Peggy Tinsley, Steve Terry.

A. I am willing to serve on a church committee, and my preferences and comments are:

1. ______

2. ______

3. ______

B. I would like to suggest the following people to serve on church committees:

1. ______

2. ______

3. ______

My name: ______Phone: ______E-mail: ______

14 Descriptions of selection of deacons. PERSONNEL: Establishes duties and responsibilities Wilshire Committees FINANCE: Develops the of all ministry staff positions church budget and works with and maintains the Personnel BAPTISM: Handles the business administrator to Manual. The committee has preparations and hospitality monitor income and expenses, ultimate responsibility for related to baptisms. approving monthly financial recommending new ministry statements and reporting them staff to the church. It also BUILDING & GROUNDS: to the church. Assists staff with maintenance recommends ministry staff and repair of church property HISTORY: Maintains archives compensation. by developing plans for the of church to preserve a record PRESCHOOL EDUCATION: future to improve the efficient of our history together. Reviews performance of the use of the church premises and INTERIOR DECOR: preschool education program enhance the security of the and makes recommendations church property. Consults with other committees to coordinate to the minister to preschoolers. CHILDREN’S EDUCATION: decor of interior public spaces. The committee also promotes Reviews performance of the growth in the program, children’s education program LIBRARY: Advises reviews curriculum, helps and makes recommendations and supports library recruit and retain teachers and to the minister to children. administration and events. establishes policies to ensure The committee also promotes safety of children in all church MISSIONS: Supports and activities. growth in the program, promotes partnership missions reviews curriculum, helps by developing and maintaining RISK MANAGEMENT: recruit and retain teachers, relationships that provide Works with staff to reduce and and establishes policies to opportunities for Wilshire to manage safety and liability ensure safety of children in all be on mission. risks. church activities. NEW MEMBER: Helps new WEEKDAY EDUCATION: CHURCHWIDE SOCIAL: members become assimilated Sets policies and governs Plans and supports into the church family by Wilshire’s Early Childhood churchwide social events, supporting the Connections Learning Center. including Thanksgiving Class, assisting with new luncheon. member fellowships, greeting WILSHIRE new members upon joining. ADVENTURERS: Plans CHRISTIAN ADVOCACY: fellowship activities for senior Guides Christian advocacy PATHWAYS: Coordinates and adults. initiatives. supports work of Pathways to DEACON NOMINATING: Ministry program, including Makes recommendations for pastoral residency.

What’s a committee and what’s a ministry team?

Wilshire operates with both committees and ministry teams. Most committees have some level of governance function, while ministry teams are service oriented. The Committee on Committees nominates individuals for service on committtees once a year, while any interested person may join a ministry team at any time. Ministry teams include ushers, greeters, the video team, health ministry team and so forth.

Wilshire calendar Sunday, October 6 • Children’s handbells – 5:00 Monday, October 14 • Morning worship – 8:30 a.m. p.m. • Preschool parents Bible • Second/third grade Sunday • Jazz + Faith class – 6:00 study group – 9:45 a.m. School open house – 9:30 p.m. • Game of 42 – 10:00 a.m. a.m. • You’re Already a Theologian • Adventurers Fun Day with • Wilshire Welcome – 9:40 a.m. class – 6:00 p.m. Max the Giant Poodle – • Sunday School – 9:40 a.m. • Committee on Committees 11:00 a.m. • Morning worship – 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. • Deacons’ meal and meeting • Luncheon and dialogue • New member fellowship – – 6:30 p.m. with Jack Levison – noon 6:00 p.m. • Wilshire Winds – 7:00 p.m. • Christian Advocacy • Yoga class – 6:15 p.m. Committee – noon • Watershed – 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 15 • Deacon Nominating • Sanctuary Choir – 7:00 p.m. • Yoga class – 12:15 p.m. Committee – noon • Senior women’s exercise • Youth Choir – 12:25 p.m. Thursday, October 10 class – 2:00 p.m. • Shekinah – 1:20 p.m. • Knit Unto Others – 1:30 p.m. • Stephen Ministry • Nova – 1:30 p.m. • Senior women’s exercise supervision – 6:30 p.m. • Carillon Ringers – 3:00 p.m. class – 2:00 p.m. • Generations home meeting, • Praying with a Pen Nadalini home – 6:30 p.m. workshop – 4:30 p.m. Friday, October 11 • WOW! Tuesday Night Book • Generations home meeting, • Friday Friends – 10:00 a.m. Club – 7:00 p.m. Brookshire home – 5:00 • Alzheimer’s support group – p.m. 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 16 • Adoption and Foster Care • New Song – 9:30 a.m. Monday, October 7 Parents Night Out – 6:30 p.m. • Ukulele group – 11:00 a.m. • Preschool Parents Bible • Marriage Connections – • Koinonia Café – 11:00 a.m. study group – 9:45 a.m. 6:30 p.m. • Bible Study – noon • Game of 42 – 10:00 a.m. • Koinonia Café – 5:00 p.m. • Generations home meeting, Sunday, October 13 • Children’s handbells – 5:00 Walton home – 6:30 p.m. • Morning worship – 8:30 p.m. • Wilshire Winds – 7:00 p.m. a.m. • Music and Missions – 6:00 • Fifth Grade Sunday School p.m. Tuesday, October 8 open house – 9:30 a.m. • Jazz + Faith – 6:00 p.m. • Yoga class – 12:15 p.m. • Wilshire Welcome – 9:40 • You’re Already a Theologian • Senior women’s exercise a.m. – 6:00 p.m. class – 2:00 p.m. • Sunday School – 9:40 a.m. • Yoga class – 6:15 p.m. • Building and Grounds • Morning worship – 11:00 • Watershed – 6:30 p.m. Committee – 6:00 p.m. a.m. • Sanctuary Choir – 7:00 p.m. • JazzStand on Abrams – • Youth Choir lunch – noon 7:00 p.m. • Deacon Nominating Thursday, October 17 Committee – noon • Knit Unto Others – 1:30 Wednesday, October 9 • Vision 20/20 Belong Team p.m. • New Song – 9:30 a.m. – noon • Senior women’s exercise • Ukulele group – 11:00 a.m. • Youth Choir – 12:25 p.m. class – 2:00 p.m. • Koinonia Café – 11:00 a.m. • Praying with a Pen • Bible Study – noon workshop – 4:00 p.m. Friday, October 18 • Wilshire Adventurers • Church Music Institute • MOPS – 9:00 a.m. Committee – 1:15 p.m. festival – 7:00 p.m. • Koinonia Café – 5:00 p.m.

16 Perkins 2019 Convo

Finding Your Place in God’s World November 11-12, 2019

Hear three exceptional speakers and so much more!

Samira Izadi Page Rick Steves Célestin Musekura

Global music with IziBongo | Q & A Sessions | Worship with Oak Strategies 7 Workshop Options | Panel Discussions | Devotions with Jack Levison

CAN’T MAKE IT TO THE ENTIRE CONFERENCE? Join us Monday at 7:30 p.m. TV Host Rick Steves will talk about connections REGISTRATION REQUIRED between his Christian faith and lifetime of travel.

You’re invited to Perkins for a time of intellectual engagement and spiritual renewal, as we discover more about our mission in God’s world.

17 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 February 2020. 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.

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 October 20, 2019. Submissions also may be made at wilshirebc.org/ registration.

Also use this form to let us know if ( ) you are a new member who is an ordained deacon from another church or ( ) you are a deacon who is age 70 or older and want to move to deacon emeritus status. 18 Roster of members ordained as deacons

Deacons in Reserve Nabors, David McClung, Britt (eligible to be nominated) Newsom, Kirk McKenzie, Mark Perry, James McLaughlin, Suzy Akins, Allan Plunk, Michael Moorhead, Michael Alverson, Kathy Rampey, Debbie Moorhead, Shaeron Barner, Claudia Roan, Dwight Morgan, Tim Blaker, Michele Roan, Linda Mosley, Meredith Booth, Ginny Segner, Susan Austin Murray, Carolyn Brookshire, Steve Shilling, Gerald Nadalini, Shannon Brown, Chad Skelton, Paul O’Brien, Bill Brown, Dennie Smith, Dennis Ortegon, Gina Brown, Kile Smith, Laura Parnell, John Bruster, Bill Smith, Guy Schoellhorn, Jon-Erik Burgin, Charles Sullens, Joe Stafford, Allan Burton, David Vigil, Julian Stone, Henry Cabaniss, Joni Wilson, Trey Terry, Steve Carter, Les Woodbury, Paula Thomas, Kyle Carver, Mary Yarbrough, Charles Thompson, Hank Clanton, David Tinsley, Sam Coffman, Sue Active Deacons Walton, Rhonda Coleman, David (currently serving) Warden, Andrew Cotter, Karen Williams, Everett Cullum, Fred Akins, Kelly Wilson, Megan Cullum, Pat Austin, Pat Wingfield, Alison Eggert, Mark Banta, Rob Woodbury, Jason Farner, Nathan Brookshire, Gail Yarbrough, Collin Floyd, Don Brown, Allison Yarbrough, Judy Forsyth, Nelson Brown, Leigh Ann Garner, Linda Cabaniss, Carol Deacon Emeriti Garrett, Linda Cabaniss, Kevin (honorary status) Granberry, Jill Capps, Michael Gush, Jenyce Clay, Steve Austin, Jim Hallman, Steve Coates, John Bratcher, Tom Hamilton, Dean Coleman, Judy Bruster, Charlotte Hill, Ann Coleman, Bob Bullock, Stan Hinton, Grady Conner, Steve Conner, Dale Imhoof, Mike DeMent, Johanna Herold, Clairene Jackman, Mary Kay Early, Diana 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 Leal, Gabe Hampton, LeAnn Musick, Virgil Leonard, Susan Hines, Anna Post, Max Lewis, Brad Imhoof, Linda Ramsour, David Madding, Chad Jernberg, Bill Smith, Bob Martin, Gloria Keath, Travis Smith, Garland Martin, Phill Keith, Craig Wallis, Sondra Meripolski, Debbie Keller, Kenton Mirochna, Janell Keller, Mary Moore, Juliana Kolenovsky, Gladys Morrison, Jim Link, Katy Mullins, Monica Luttrell, Richard

19 Have you signed up to attend a Generations home meeting for dinner and dialogue with George Mason and a pastoral residency alumnus? Some dates are already full, so please RSVP today. A link to the online Signup Genius may be found at wilshirebc.org/ registration.

Date and time Host home Resident alumnus

Sunday, Oct. 6, 5:00 p.m. Home of Steve and Gail Brookshire Austin Almaguer 6141 Deloache Ave., Dallas 75225

Monday, Oct. 7, 6:30 p.m. Home of Jim and Rhonda Walton Timothy Peoples 9744 Van Dyke, Dallas 75218

Tuesday, Oct. 15, 6:30 p.m. Home of Jim and Shannon Nadalini Brad Jernberg 4628 College Park Dr., Dallas 75229

Sunday, Oct. 20, 5:00 p.m. Home of John and Carolyn Gillis Andrew Daugherty 9415 Hill View Dr., Dallas 75231

Monday, Oct. 21, 6:30 p.m. Home of Vickie Conn Beasley Matt Marston 3521 Ainsworth, Dallas 75229

Tuesday, Oct. 22, 6:30 p.m. Home of Mike and Linda Imhoof Annette Thornburg 9113 Loma Vista, Dallas 75243

Sunday, Oct. 27, 5:00 p.m. Home of Bob and Judy Coleman Garrett Vickrey 7039 Westlake Ave., Dallas 75214

Monday, Oct. 28, 6:30 p.m. Home of Sam and Rachel Murphy Erica Whitaker 6230 Berwyn Lane, Dallas 75214

Tuesday, Oct. 29, 6:30 p.m. Home of Jim Sterling & Joey Hamilton Anne Scalfaro 5454 Druid Lane, Dallas 75209