January 10, 2021 Baptism of the Lord Sunday Preparing for Worship If I Had to Guess, I Would Estimate That I Have Something of Me

January 10, 2021 Baptism of the Lord Sunday Preparing for worship If I had to guess, I would estimate that I have something of me. Each baptism required that I been baptized no less than 50 times in my life. get in the water. I had to remember to hold my Growing up as a pastor’s kid, playing baptism breath — that one was sometimes tricky. I had was one of the favorite pastimes in our house- to be ready for something, even if I wasn’t sure hold. My brother and I often baptized our what that something was. stuffed animals, or if they were very unlucky, Today, we recognize in worship the Baptism our live animals. Baby dolls and Barbies didn’t of the Lord Sunday. We recognize the step that escape my young baptismal zealotry. Most Jesus took to get into the water, to come nearer swimming pools flip-flopped between staging to us. Some of you might remember your own grounds for Marco Polo and baptism services of baptism. Some of you might be wondering what cousins and neighborhood kids. baptism might be like for you one day. Wherever Then, of course, there was the baptism where you are in your journey, baptism requires I stood in the baptistery of my beloved church getting into the water and being ready for as my father baptized me. There has been much something. Today, as you prepare for worship, light-hearted debate as to which one of these you might take a few deep cleansing breaths. baptisms “took,” which one really counted. I’ll Consider ways you can draw nearer to God, leave those debates at the dinner tables and the even outside the ritual of baptism. Ask yourself, bar stools. What strikes me is that each one of what are you ready for today? these baptisms, even the playful ones, required —Ashley Robinson

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On the cover: The Baptism of Christ, unknown artist, Russia, late 18th or early 19th century, icon painted in egg tempera on wood prepared with gesso and linen. Collection of the British Museum. 2 January 10, 2021 Baptism of the Lord Sunday

Chiming of the Hour

Prelude Deep River arr. Mark Hayes Shana Gaines, flute Opening Sentences Ashley Robinson

Ascribe to the Lord, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. Ascribe to the Lord the glory of his name; worship the Lord in holy splendor. O God in three persons, you have brought us into this new day, and we raise our song to thee. We come to worship you this hour, to hear your voice and to bless our neighbor. We worship the Lord in holy splendor who evermore shall be perfect in power and love, O blessed Trinity!

Hymn 1 Holy, Holy, Holy nicaea

Greeting to Worshipers George Mason

Reading from the Hebrew Scriptures — Genesis 1:1–5 Leigh Curl

In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God swept over the face of the waters. Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light. And God saw that the light was good; and God separated the light from the darkness. God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And there was evening and there was morning, the first day.

This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

3 Dios, en el principio, creó los cielos y la tierra. La tierra era un caos total, las tinieblas cubrían el abismo, y el Espíritu de Dios se movía sobre la superficie de las aguas. Y dijo Dios: “¡Que exista la luz!” Y la luz llegó a existir. Dios consideró que la luz era buena y la separó de las tinieblas. A la luz la llamó “día,” y a las tinieblas, “noche.” Y vino la noche, y llegó la mañana: ese fue el primer día.

Esta es la palabra del Señor. Gracias a Dios.

Prayers of the People Darren DeMent

Gospel Reading — Mark 1:1–11 Janice Jernberg

The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. As it is written in the prophet Isaiah, “See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way; the voice of one crying out in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight,’” John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. And people from the whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem were going out to him, and were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. Now John was clothed with camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. He pro- claimed, “The one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the thong of his sandals. I have baptized you with water; but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. And a voice came from heaven, “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.”

This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Comienzo del evangelio de Jesucristo, el Hijo de Dios. Sucedió como está escrito en el profeta Isaías: “Yo estoy por enviar a mi mensajero delante de ti, el cual preparará tu camino.” “Voz de uno que grita en el desierto: “Preparen el camino del Señor, háganle sendas derechas” Así se presentó Juan, bautizando en el desierto y predicando el bautismo de arrepentimiento para el perdón de pecados. Toda la gente de la región de Judea y de la ciudad de Jerusalén acudía a él. Cuando confes- aban sus pecados, él los bautizaba en el río Jordán. La ropa de Juan estaba hecha de pelo de camello. Llevaba puesto un cinturón de cuero, y comía langostas y miel silvestre. Predicaba de esta mane- ra: “Después de mí viene uno más poderoso que yo; ni siquiera merezco agacharme para desatar la correa de sus sandalias. Yo los he bautizado a ustedes con agua, pero él los bautizará con el Espíri- tu Santo”. Bautismo y tentación de Jesús En esos días llegó Jesús desde Nazaret de Galilea y fue bautizado por Juan en el Jordán. En seguida, al subir del agua, Jesús vio que el cielo se abría y que el Espíritu bajaba sobre él como una paloma. También se oyó una voz del cielo que decía: “Tú eres mi Hijo amado; estoy muy complacido contigoc.”

Esta es la palabra del Señor. Gracias a Dios.

Children’s Moment Jenna Sullivan

4 Solo I Feel the Spirit Moving arr. Mark Hayes Karen Lewis, soprano

Gimme that old time religion. Gimme that old time religion. Gimme that old time religion ’cause it’s good enough for me.

It was good for my brothers and sisters. It was good for my brothers and sisters. It was good for my brothers and sisters, and it’s good enough for me.

Gimme that old time religion. Gimme that old time religion. Gimme that old time religion ‘cause it’s good enough for me.

Ev’ry time I feel the spirit movin’ in my heart, I will pray. Ev’ry time I feel the spirit movin’ in my heart, I will pray.

Up on the mountain my Lord spoke. Out of His mouth came fire and smoke. Down in the valley on my knees, I ask my Lord, “Have mercy, please.”

Ev’ry time I feel the spirit movin’ in my heart, I will pray. Ev’ry time I feel the spirit movin’ in my heart, I will pray.

There ain’t but one train on this track. It runs to heaven and runs right back. Saint Peter waitin’ at the gate, says “Come on sinner, don’t be late.”

Ev’ry time I feel the spirit in my heart movin’ me, movin’ me to pray. Every time I feel the spirit movin’ in my heart, I will pray.

Message “Begin Again” Ashley Robinson

Sharing of Decisions Ashley Robinson

Benediction Ashley Robinson

Aﬃrmation of Faith Fairest Lord Jesus st. elizabeth

Postlude Baptized in Water arr. Jeff Brummel

5 Meet today’s worship leaders Shana Gaines joined Wilshire in 2006. She Karen Lewis has been a Wilshire member twice, is married to Ron and they are the parents joining most recently in 2005 with her husband, of Abigail, who is in kindergarten. Shana is a Brad. She is a former choir director with a long member of Perennial Class, sings in Sanctuary tenure in Garland ISD and now freelances as a Choir and is the director of Wilshire Winds. music instructor and consultant. She teaches music at Spring Valley Elementary School, which Abigail also attends.

Janice Jernberg and her husband, Bill, joined Wilshire in 1970. They are longtime teachers in first grade Sunday School. Both of their adult children went through Wilshire’s residency program — Brad as a music resident and Anne as a pastoral resident. Janice serves as joint chair of the History Committee.

Staff contacts George A. Mason Jessica Capps Ashley Robinson Senior Pastor Minister to Senior Adults Pastoral Resident [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 214-452-3132 214-452-3129 214-452-3153 Heather Mustain Julie Girards Jenna Sullivan Associate Pastor Minister to Children Pastoral Resident [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 214-452-3110 214-452-3104 214-452-3155 Darren DeMent Joan Hammons David Nabors Associate Pastor Minister to Preschoolers Director of Business [email protected] [email protected] Administration 214-452-3102 214-452-3141 [email protected] 214-452-3157 Doug Haney Leanna Coyle-Carr Associate Pastor Pastoral Resident Dale Pride [email protected] [email protected] Facilities Manager 214-452-3123 214-452-3154 [email protected] 214-452-3101 Jeff Brummel Leigh Curl Associate Minister of Music/Organist Pastoral Resident Preston Bright [email protected] [email protected] Associate Pastor Emeritus 214-452-3122 214-452-3152

Thank you for giving. Your generosity is allowing Wilshire to continue its ministries in new and creative ways during this unprecedented time. Although we’re mostly not in the building, the work of the church continues. To get started or manage your giving, visit wilshirebc.org/give. 6 News & Announcements Tapestry January 10, 2021

Thank You Thank you, Wilshire, for your generosity at year-end that WED., JAN. 13 allowed the church to cover its actual expenses for 2020. Herbed Salmon w/Yogurt-Cucumber Sauce, Basmati Rice, Roasted Vegetables & Fresh Bread, $12 With December giving of $714,352, we reached $3,655,737 in total budget Balsamic Baked Chicken & Greek Romaine-Veggie Salad, Greek Vinaigrette, giving for 2020. Expenses through Hummus w/Carrots & Pita, $12 the 4th quarter of the year totaled Lemon Grilled Chicken, Shaved $3,620,204, creating a year-to-date Parmesan, Pesto, Spinach & Tomato on surplus of $35,533. Whole Wheat Ciabatta; Hummus w/Carrots, Greek Pasta Salad, $10 The Finance Committee is meeting Sunday, Jan. 10, to finalize the year-end statement, which Koinonia Café To Go is back! will then guide the committee’s ■ Takeout meals from Wilshire’s kitchen are offered for recommendation for a 2021 Unified curbside pickup each Wednesday. Proceeds help defray the cost of paying our kitchen workers during the pandemic. Budget goal. That goal and budget ■ Ordering for Jan. 13 is open on the church website. will be presented at the Annual ■ Order, pay and choose lunch or dinner pickup by end of Church Conference on Sunday, day Tuesday, Jan. 12, then pick up your food on Wednesday. ■ Jan. 24, at 1 p.m. on Zoom. Full instructions at ordering link. Order Now for Jan. 13

Keep up with all the Wilshire news at wilshirebc.org or on social media or via the Wilshire app. At present we are worshiping online only. Worship premieres Sundays at 8:30 a.m. on Wilshire’s YouTube channel and website. 7 Unified Budget update Dec. gifts ...... $714,352 Dec. budget needs ...... $840,500 YTD budget gifts ...... $3,655,737 YTD budget needs ...... $4,100,000 YTD budget income deficit ...... $444,263 YTD expenses ...... $3,620,204 YTD income vs. expense surplus ...... $35,533

Condolences to ■ Carol Smith on the death of her husband, Garland Smith, Jan. 1 ■ Patty Latham on the death of her sister, Kathy Sperry, Jan. 1 Faith that Lived ■ Lynette DeBose on the death of her stepfather, Willie Boyd, Jan. 3 First in Your ■ Nate Tatman and Michael Hall on the death of Nate’s mother, Margaret Tatman, Jan. 4 Grandmother Zoom with George on Jan. 13 Wednesdays, Jan. 20 & 27 All are invited to join Senior 6 p.m. on Zoom Pastor George Mason in a Zoom conversation on Led by Pastoral Residents Wednesday, Jan. 13, at 6 p.m. Leigh Curl & Jenna Sullivan There will be no agenda; the session will provide a forum for George to share thoughts and for you to ask questions as 2021 gets underway. If you’d like to attend, send eigh Curl and Jenna Sullivan will lead an email to [email protected]; you’ll receive L a two-week Zoom study exploring the Zoom information closer to the event. the memories and traditions that carry us across generations of faith. Sessions Annual Church Conference, Jan. 24 will take place at 6 p.m. over Zoom. Jenna Make plans to attend Wilshire’s annual church and Leigh will share unique practices of conference, which will be held Sunday, Jan. 24, communion that are sacred to them, and at 1 p.m. on Zoom. Reports will be given on the you will be invited to participate as well church’s mission, ministries and finances, a as share your own practices. Reflecting budget will be adopted and deacons and com- on 2 Timothy 1:3-7, the group will imagine mittee members will be elected. Next week’s together how these practices help us com- Tapestry will have more information, including a mune with one another and the saints who link to materials and instructions for how to have gone before us. To participate, email access the Zoom session. Leigh ([email protected]) by noon each Wednesday to receive the Zoom link.

8 MLK Day of Service MONDAY, JAN. 18

ilshire’s annual MLK Day of Service Hygiene Items Needed Wwill continue this year with a variety All members are encouraged to of opportunities for individuals and families donate hygiene items that will to safely serve in accordance with our be used to create hygiene kits on Jan. 18 at Wilshire. We hope to COVID-19 protocols. We will host one assemble 250 kits for our unhoused mission effort on site at the church and neighbors. Items may be dropped partner with other agencies around the city off at Wilshire in the collection to provide for small group opportunities. bin in the south parking lot just All are invited to sign up at wilshirebc.org/ outside the main office doors on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays registration. Please read the details for each until Friday, Jan. 15. opportunity carefully as start times may vary and some assignments require addi- Requested items include: Hand/body wipes tional paperwork. Deodorant (travel size) Toothbrush Opportunities to Serve Toothpaste (travel size) ■ Hygiene Kit Assembly at Wilshire. Outdoor Lip balm assembly of kits for our unhoused neighbors. Lotion (travel size) ■ Meals on Wheels. Wilshire is committed to Comb cover 10 delivery routes. Tissues (travel size) ■ Pleasant Grove Elementary School. Grounds Gloves Handwarmers cleanup and planting and spreading mulch. Sunscreen ■ For the Love of the Lake. White Rock Lake Band-Aids (travel size) cleanup. Warm socks ■ Mission Oak Cliff. Food pantry reorganization. Protein snacks ■ Dan D. Rogers Elementary. Garden cleanup. Notes of encouragement

9 Michael Waters book available Copies of Stakes Is High by Michael Waters are available for $10. In the book, Waters, a local pastor and community leader, “blends hip-hop lyricism and MOPS spring registration open social justice leadership, creating Our theme this year is Decide to Rise. As moth- an urgent voice demanding that ers of preschoolers, we have had to make some America listen to the suffering tough decisions for ourselves and our families if it hopes to redeem its soul.” during this pandemic. So how do we Decide The book can be purchased at wilshirebc.org/ to Rise? MOPS has identified three steps: Be registration. strong. Do your work. Chase joy. We are committed to doing this by providing a meaningful Benevolence gift cards and engaging experience for our group — no If you selected a Giving Tree tag for a Wilshire matter the times. Find out more here. benevolence gift card, don’t forget to purchase the gift card and return it to the church. Gift Book club welcomes author cards can be returned at any time to the secure Local author Harry Hall will black mailbox outside the main church office. be a guest of the WOW! Tuesday Evening Book Epiphany Yoga with Jenna Club on Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. on The introductory yoga class being taught on Zoom. Hall will join in for a Zoom by Pastoral Resident Jenna Sullivan is discussion of his book, The full. If you’d like to get on a waiting list in case Pedestriennes: America’s Forgot- a spot opens up, email Jenna at jsullivan@ ten Superstars, which tells the wilshirebc.org. Class sessions will be held little-known story of a group Sunday afternoons at 3 p.m. starting Jan. 10 of late 19th century female athletes who dazzled and ending Feb. 14. America with their remarkable performances in endurance walking. Contact Debby Burton at Watch for Contribution Statement [email protected] to sign up. Watch your mail or email over the coming week for your 2020 Annual Contribution Statement Book clubs and Generosity Letter. If you opted to receive ■ The WOW! Brown Bag Book Club meets yours via email, be advised that the link to your on Zoom one Thursday a month at noon. On statement is only valid for about a week, so Feb. 4, the group will discuss Pam Jenoff’s you’ll want to promptly download and save your The Lost Girls of Paris. Contact Abbey Adcox at statement for tax purposes. [email protected] or Carolyn Murray at [email protected] to sign up. ■ Wilshire’s Anti-Racism Book Club will discuss White Too Long: The Legacy of White Supremacy in American Christianity by Robert P. Jones on Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Register at wilshirebc.org/registration.

10 FAITH in 3D presents a readers theatre production of SFThe LIVING by Anthony Clarvoe Livestreaming Feb. 4, 5 & 6, 7:30 p.m. YouTube.com/WilshireBaptist ORIGINALLY PRODUCED BY THE DENVER CENTER THEATRE COMPANY

11 Five ways to support Wilshire’s mission This Week Sunday, Jan. 10 ■ Morning Worship, virtual, 8:30 a.m. ■ Bible Study, online, times vary by class ■ Children’s Sunday School, Zoom, 9:45 a.m. ■ WSM Sunday School, Zoom, 10 a.m. ■ Finance Committee, virtual, noon ■ Light up the Mat: Epiphany Yoga with Jenna Sullivan, Zoom, 3 p.m. ■ Sunday Night Live! K-6th grade, James Gallery Garden, 3:30 p.m. 1. BY MAIL: Send to Lori Gooden, Wilshire Baptist Church, 4316 Abrams Road, Dallas Monday, Jan. 11 TX, 75214. Please write on your check if it is ■ Deacons’ meeting, Zoom, 7 p.m. intended for the Unified Budget or another purpose. Tuesday, Jan. 12 ■ 2. ONLINE: Schedule a recurring or one- Stephen Ministry Training, Zoom 6 p.m. time gift charged to either your debit or ■ WOW! Tuesday Evening Book Club, credit card or directly as an ACH from your Zoom, 7 p.m. checking account. Visit wilshirebc.org/give Wednesday, Jan. 13 (be sure you have enabled cookies on your ■ New Song, Zoom, 10 a.m. phone or tablet). ■ Koinonia Café to Go order pick-ups, 3. AUTOMATIC BANK PAY: Go to your south parking lot, 11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. bank’s website, log in to your individual bank ■ Midweek Update & Reflection video, account and follow your bank’s instructions online to set up Wilshire as a new payee. Your bank ■ Zoom with George, Zoom, 6 p.m. will print and cut a check. ■ Shekinah, north parking lot, 6:20 p.m. ■ Watershed, north parking lot, 6:30 p.m. 4. TEXT: Using your smartphone, text ■ Sanctuary Choir, Zoom, 7 p.m. WILSHIRE and the dollar amount (example: WILSHIRE 50) to 73256, then follow the link Sunday, Jan. 17 that pops up. The first time you use this op- ■ Morning Worship, virtual, 8:30 a.m. tion, you will enter credit card and contact ■ Bible Study, online, times vary by class information. All text gifts will be applied to ■ Children’s Sunday School, Zoom, 9:45 a.m. the Unified Budget. ■ WSM Sunday School, Zoom, 10 a.m. ■ 5. WILSHIRE APP: Download the Wilshire Personnel Committee, Zoom, 1 p.m. ■ app from the App Store or Google Play to Light up the Mat: Epiphany Yoga with make gifts easily from your phone or tablet. Jenna Sullivan, Zoom, 3 p.m.

12 Rapid-response teams available Health Response Team is comprised of medical professionals in the church who are willing to make themselves available for general counsel and encouragement. These volunteers are not dis- pensing medical care but are available for general questions and guidance, especially when it may be harder to get to a doctor. Lead contact is Linda Garner, [email protected] or 214-452-3151.

Food and Supplies Response Team is comprised of volunteers from our Missions and Ad- vocacy committees who are at the ready to help those who are isolated and need food or other supplies brought to them. We have identified existing designated and budget funds that will be used to meet urgent needs of members, such as food and medicine and limited rent assistance. Lead contact is Heather Mustain, [email protected] or 214-452-3110.

Spiritual Support Response Team is comprised of trained lay leaders and staff who are available to talk with members who are lonely, scared or just need to talk during this time of isolation. This is not a substitute for professional counseling. Volunteers will call care receiv- ers on at least a weekly basis to listen to them and offer emotional support. Other referrals for additional identified needs will be made to the appropriate teams or staff. Lead contact is Gail Brookshire, [email protected].

Pray for Wilshire health care workers Preston Adkins Rita Hamilton Chad Mustain Joshua Bautista Joey Hamilton Mike Plunk Tanya Benson Deborah Herford Ross Prater Gina Biddle Jeff Jones Lyn Prater Cayce Brumley Tori Korson Wingfield Nancy Quelland Joni Cabaniss Desiree Krieger Katie Smalling Ann Cossum Micki Lacker Connie Smith Karen Cotter Bobby Louder Jim Sterling Kelli Culpepper Hall Linda Martinez Nancy Stretch Joannah DeMent Marty McElya Robin Sullens Diana Early Alyssa McElya Claire Tommey Janda Edwards Sheri McShan Jim Walton Linda Eggert Damien Mitchell Amy Wilson Linda Garner Allison Moore Jenny Wolff Kirsten Granberry Sheri Mosser Alan Wright Linda Gregory Monica Mullins Rebecca Yarbrough

13 Pray for Wilshire educators

As schools and school districts grapple with the complexities of having school during covid-19, we have compiled a list of Wilshire members who work in education. Keep them in your prayers and consider offering encouragement in the form of a note, email or phone call. We apologize for any omissions; please let us know of names that should be added to the list.

Kelly Akins Sherry Hicks Paige Pendery Amy Anderson J.D. Isip Mary Lea Phillips Debbie Atchley Katie Koshkin Sarah Plunk Hugh Atkinson Catherine LaChey Robin Pokladnik Lynne Beard Debbie LaChey Priscilla Pope-Levison Casey Boland Thomas Lee Lyn Prater Leigh Ann Brown Jack Levison Michael Prysock Laura Brown Jennifer Madding Aaron Reindel Jake Bruehl Ralph Manuel Sarah Rose Reagan Brumley Candy McComb Gerald Shilling Kristin Cabaniss Tricia McCoy Jeanne Spreier Hillary Campbell Jane Melton Megan Thompson Sunny Carroum Christie Michie Sara Tinsley Karen Cotter Ellen Mooney Carol Tommey Silvia DeLaCruz Wendy Moore Janis Townsend Joannah DeMent Mary Morgan Jonni Walls Elizabeth Felton Meredith Mosley Jenn Weaver Shana Gaines Monica Mullins Katie Wilke Thomas Hare Shannon Nadalini Jenny Wolff Dawn Hallman John Parnell