Wilshire Baptist Church – Dallas, TX
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Preparing for Worship
November 04, 2022 16:16Preparing for Worship – Doug Haney, associate pastor. Our Granny Haney lived in a small brick home around the corner from our house situated at the end of a dead-end street in Alpharetta, Georgia. To get to her house my siblings and I cut across the garden that adjoined the backyards of our home and hers. On Saturdays my brother… The post Preparing for Worship appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.
I Am Wilshire: Claudia Barner
November 04, 2022 16:10I Am Wilshire – Claudia Barner. Hometown: Dallas Education: Bryan Adams High School; BS, Univ. of North Texas; PhD in nutrition, Texas Woman’s Univ; Dietetic Internship at Houston VA Hospital Profession: Registered dietitian/nutritionist; assistant professor, UT Southwestern Medical Center Tell us about your family. Joe and I have been married 56 years, and we have two grown sons who grew… The post I Am Wilshire: Claudia Barner appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.
Tapestry News
November 04, 2022 16:08Pastor Search Committee update, Nov. 6 Dear Wilshire: Your prayers have continued to carry our committee through these busy fall months. Since our last update in mid-August, we have been hard at work engaging our candidates through Zoom interviews, watching their sermons, reading their articles and holding deeply meaningful discernment conversations as a committee. We want to let you know… The post Tapestry News appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.
Prayer Notes
November 04, 2022 13:00Praying for the congregation. Find names of people in our congregation who would benefit from your prayers this week. The post Prayer Notes appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.
How to Make a Financial Gift in Realm
November 03, 2022 22:04Instructions to set up a financial gift in Realm. Wilshire members should log in to their Realm account before making a financial gift, but a Realm account is not required to give. 1. a. With a Realm login: Type onrealm.org/WilshireBaptist in a web browser. If not already signed in, click ‘Sign In’ on the screen. Make sure it says ‘Connect’… The post How to Make a Financial Gift in Realm appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.
Preparing for worship
October 28, 2022 16:05Preparing for worship – Heather Mustain. The late Phyllis Tickle, in her book The Great Emergence, suggests that every 500 years the church has its own rummage sale, cleaning out old forms of spirituality and embarking on the process of finding new ones. Today we celebrate Reformation Sunday — a day credited to theologian and Catholic monk Martin Luther, who… The post Preparing for worship appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.
I Am Wilshire: Janet Stegner
October 28, 2022 16:02I Am Wilshire – Janet Stegner. Hometown: Jacksonville, Florida Education: BS in Economics, Tulane University; Master of Public Policy, George Washington University Profession: Presently SAHM (stay-at-home mom); Formerly economic analyst and SaaS solutions consultant Present city: Dallas Tell us about your family. I grew up in Florida as the youngest of three daughters. My husband, Phillip, and I have been married 13… The post I Am Wilshire: Janet Stegner appeared first on Wilshire Baptist C...
I Am Wilshire: Michael Moorhead
October 21, 2022 15:35I Am Wilshire – Michael Moorhead. Hometown: Lubbock Education: BA in history, MA in English and doctoral work at Texas Tech University Profession: Professor of English (retired), 49 years Present city: Dallas Tell us about your family. I am married to Shaeron, and we have a daughter, Kathleen, who is deceased, and a son, Spencer. I have a younger brother,… The post I Am Wilshire: Michael Moorhead appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.
I Am Wilshire: Vanessa Vaughter
August 26, 2022 16:35I Am Wilshire – Vanessa Vaughter. Hometown: Dallas Education: Lake Highlands High School, BBA from UT Austin, MDiv from Duke Divinity School, MSW from UT Arlington Profession: Clinical social worker/therapist Present city: McKinney Tell us about your family. My husband, Woody, and I met at a United Methodist clergy event, had our first date that January and were married by… The post I Am Wilshire: Vanessa Vaughter appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.
Wilshire Voter Drive
August 26, 2022 16:31Wilshire hosting voter registration drive, Sept. 4. Wilshire will host a voter registration drive Sunday, Sept. 4, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Volunteer Deputy Registrars will be in James Gallery, the South Atrium and the third-floor coffee bar to provide assistance and information regarding voting and redistricting. Registering to vote or changing your voting address should only take five… The post Wilshire Voter Drive appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.
I Am Wilshire: Spencer Long
August 19, 2022 13:33I Am Wilshire – Spencer Long. Hometown: Dallas Education: Savannah College of Art and Design, Richland College Profession: Business assistant for a periodontist Present city: Dallas Tell us about your family. I have a loving husband, Dwayne, and a hilarious 3-year-old named Cooper. My mom is the infamous Pam Haley and dad was Jim Haley. Tell us… The post I Am Wilshire: Spencer Long appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.
I Am Wilshire: Gwin Morris
August 12, 2022 16:00I Am Wilshire – Gwin Morris. Hometown: Denton Education: B.Mus., Baylor; Master of Religious Education, Southwestern Seminary; M.S. in History, University of North Texas; Ph.D., History, Texas Tech Profession: College history professor and higher education administrator Present city: Allen Tell us about your family. I am married to Brenda Moore Morris. In September we will have been married 60 years.… The post I Am Wilshire: Gwin Morris appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, T...
Maricela Escutia Marks 20 Years on Wilshire Staff
August 12, 2022 15:56Maricela Escutia marks 20 years on Wilshire staff. Maricela Escutia will be recognized during worship today for her 20-year anniversary on Wilshire’s staff. “It doesn’t feel like 20 years,” she says. “It feels like I just started yesterday.” Maricela started at Wilshire in 2002 and was recently promoted to facilities staff supervisor. She manages and schedules the team responsible… The post Maricela Escutia Marks 20 Years on Wilshire Staff appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dalla...
Pastor Search Committee Update
August 12, 2022 15:53Pastor Search Committee update, Aug. 2022. Wilshire: As summer comes to a close and many of our schedules pick up, we want to let you know that the Pastor Search Committee has been working diligently these past several months. Since our last update in June, we got to know the candidates better through reading their work and watching and listening… The post Pastor Search Committee Update appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.
I Am Wilshire: Jenna Worthen
July 29, 2022 15:49I Am Wilshire – Jenna Worthen. Hometown: American Fork, Utah Education: BA, English Literature, Brigham Young University, 1948; MA, Theatre, Southern Methodist University Profession: Theatre faculty (retired), SMU Present City: Dallas Tell us about your family. My family is my joy. I have six children. We stay in close touch with constant notes and supportive ideas. Their lives,… The post I Am Wilshire: Jenna Worthen appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.
A note from the COVID-19 Task Force
July 29, 2022 15:38A note from the COVID-19 Task Force. Dallas County Health and Human Services raised its COVID-19 risk level to orange, signifying the public to proceed with extreme caution as it relates to COVID-19. Using its own criteria, the Centers for Disease Control raised the county’s risk level to red on July 14. While we are not, at this time, making… The post A note from the COVID-19 Task Force appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.
I Am Wilshire: Mary Carver
July 22, 2022 15:22I Am Wilshire – Mary Carver. Name: Mary Carver Hometown: El Paso Education: BA in elementary education, Trinity University Present city: Dallas Tell us about your family. My son David is married to Maggie and has a son, Mason; they live in Dallas and are expecting Baby Charlie in August. My daughter Rachel is married to Eddie. They live in… The post I Am Wilshire: Mary Carver appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.
One Service Continues
July 22, 2022 15:15Wilshire staying with one worship service; Sunday School moves to 9:45 start on Aug. 21. In a change of plans based on congregational feedback and with the support of the deacons, Wilshire will continue to offer a single Sunday worship service, at 11 a.m., for the foreseeable future. The church moved to a one-service schedule this summer as a way… The post One Service Continues appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.
Children’s Choir moving to Sundays
July 22, 2022 15:10Children’s Choir moving to Sundays. Wilshire’s choirs for children in kindergarten through grade 6 will now meet on Sundays after worship instead of Wednesday evenings; a new program – KidConnect – will now fill the Wednesday slot (see below). For children’s choirs on Sunday, kids will enjoy a free snack lunch in Community Hall before choirs meet from 12:15 to… The post Children’s Choir moving to Sundays appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.
I Am Wilshire: Charles Yarbrough
July 15, 2022 00:46I Am Wilshire – Charles Yarbrough. Hometown: Ardmore, Oklahoma Education: BA in 1974 from Oklahoma Baptist University; JD in 1978 from SMU Dedman School of Law Profession: Attorney, VP of Atmos Energy Present city: Dallas Tell us about your family. My wife, Judy, is a minister and runs a nonprofit bakery with our son, Collin, the youngest of our four… The post I Am Wilshire: Charles Yarbrough appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.
Wilshire’s Solar Panels Generate Savings
July 15, 2022 00:32Wilshire’s solar panels generate savings. July 13 marked the two-year anniversary of Wilshire’s rooftop solar panel system, which was made possible entirely by an anonymous donation. The panels are working as intended — helping to save God’s creation and helping the church save on energy spending. Director of Operations Merik Gillett reports that about 20% of the electricity used by… The post Wilshire’s Solar Panels Generate Savings appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.
COVID Task Force Update
July 15, 2022 00:22COVID-19 Task Force update, July 2022. Dallas County Health and Human Services raised its COVID-19 risk level to yellow on July 6, signifying the public to proceed cautiously as it relates to COVID-19. Using its own criteria, the Centers for Disease Control raised the county’s risk level to red on July 14. While these developments don’t dictate any policy change… The post COVID Task Force Update appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.
I Am Wilshire: Becky Waterfield
July 08, 2022 19:07I Am Wilshire – Becky Waterfield. Hometown: Beaumont Education: BS, Lamar University; MEd, Texas A&M Commerce Profession: Science Teacher, Counselor Present city: Dallas Tell us about your family. I’ve been married to my husband, Joe, for 52 years. We’ve known each other since we were 12! We have two adult daughters, Lindsay Wagner and Lauren Waterfield. Lindsay and her husband, John,… The post I Am Wilshire: Becky Waterfield appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.
Joan Hammons marks 15 years as preschool minister
July 08, 2022 19:01Joan Hammons marks 15 years as preschool minister. Minister to Preschoolers Joan Hammons will be recognized during worship on Sunday, July 10, for her 15th anniversary on Wilshire’s staff. “I really like getting to be part of helping shape somebody’s faith,” Joan says. “With preschoolers, you really get to lay that foundation.” Senior Pastor George Mason says, “Joan is… The post Joan Hammons marks 15 years as preschool minister appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.
I Am Wilshire: Al Stewart
July 01, 2022 15:55I Am Wilshire – Al Stewart. Hometown: Avondale, Arizona Education: BS and JD, University of Arizona Profession: Attorney Present city: Dallas Tell us about your family. I am married to my best friend, Chris. We have four children: Emery, 25, Isla, 24, Curtis, 21 and Grant, 21. Tell us about your work or volunteer life. My law practice focuses on… The post I Am Wilshire: Al Stewart appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.
New Safety Measures
July 01, 2022 15:52New safety measures adopted Wilshire’s Risk Management and Building and Grounds committees, together with our new director of operations, Merik Gillett, recently met to discuss enhanced measures the church could implement for the safety and well-being of our congregation. While of course we never want to think about the worst, in today’s age it is becoming more and more… The post New Safety Measures appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.
I Am Wilshire: Jim Nadalini
June 24, 2022 15:45I Am Wilshire – Jim Nadalini. Name: Jim Nadalini Hometown: Dallas Education: BS, US Naval Academy; MBA, University of Texas at Austin Tell us about your family. Shannon and I have four sons: Taubert, 27, Travis, 25, Austin, 21, and Alex, 19. We moved to Dallas in 2001 after five years in San Diego, two years in Livorno, Italy, and two… The post I Am Wilshire: Jim Nadalini appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.
A Word of Caution on COVID
June 24, 2022 15:42A word of caution on COVID – Linda Garner, Parish Nurse. As the parish nurse at Wilshire, one of my primary concerns is the health and wellness of our congregation, and while I know we are all tired of hearing about COVID, we need to remember that it is still prevalent. We are seeing more staff and congregants who are… The post A Word of Caution on COVID appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.
I Am Wilshire: LaVon Link
June 17, 2022 13:16I Am Wilshire – LaVon Link. Hometown: Muskogee, Oklahoma Education: BA, elementary education Profession: Kindergarten teacher and small business owner Tell us about your family. On May 29, Larry and I celebrated our 59th wedding anniversary. We have three adult children who live in Texas and Oklahoma. We have nine precious grandchildren and have recently added our first great granddaughter.… The post I Am Wilshire: LaVon Link appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.
I Am Wilshire: Joe Waterfield
June 10, 2022 14:21I Am Wilshire – Joe Waterfield. Hometown: Knoxville, Tennessee Education: Masters in Electrical Engineering, Rice University Profession: Consulting Engineering Present city: Dallas Tell us about your family. Becky is my wife of nearly 52 years. We have two daughters, Lindsay Wagner and Lauren Waterfield (soon to be Lauren Hulsey). Lindsay and her husband, John, live in Highland Park with our… The post I Am Wilshire: Joe Waterfield appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.
Faith in 3D 2022
June 03, 2022 20:06Watch Faith in 3D To Whom It May Concern after worship June 5. Is there a God? Does anything make sense? What is worship all about? These are some of the questions raised by To Whom It May Concern: A Musical Celebration, the Off-Broadway play adapted by Wilshire for its 2022 Faith in 3D video production. In the show, which… The post Faith in 3D 2022 appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.
I Am Wilshire: Britt McClung
June 03, 2022 20:01I Am Wilshire – Britt McClung. Hometown: Austin Education: BA & MA, Baylor University; JD, University of Virginia Profession: Attorney Present city: Dallas Tell us about your family. Carole and I met at Baylor and have been married for almost 23 years. We have three girls: Ava, 18, Miriam, 14, and Ruby, 11. Tell us about your work or volunteer… The post I Am Wilshire: Britt McClung appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.
Summer Giving Matters: Q&A with Tim Morgan
June 03, 2022 19:56Summer giving matters: Can we avoid the seasonal slowdown? Summer is a busy time at Wilshire, full of activities for preschoolers, children and youth. It’s also a season of vacations and travel, resulting in lower attendance and lower giving. Associate Pastor Doug Haney (DH) recently conducted a Q&A with Finance Committee Chair Tim Morgan (TM) about what it all means for… The post Summer Giving Matters: Q&A with Tim Morgan appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.
I Am Wilshire: Larry Link
May 27, 2022 18:19I Am Wilshire – Larry Link. Hometown: Muskogee, Oklahoma Education: BA Sociology/Psychology, Northeastern Oklahoma State University Profession: Retired minister Present city: Richardson Tell us about your family. On May 29, LaVon and I will celebrate our 59th anniversary; we have three incredible adult children (Katy is a Wilshire member), nine grandchildren, and a new great granddaughter. Tell us about your… The post I Am Wilshire: Larry Link appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dal...
Gaston Christian Center Thank-you Note
May 27, 2022 18:14Dear Wilshire, On behalf of Gaston Oaks Baptist Church and the Gaston Christian Center I want you to know of our heartfelt appreciation of Wilshire’s years of support and encouragement of what has happened here. Dr. George Mason, who was my pastor at the time, assured me of Wilshire’s support from the beginning. You provided the gifted assistance of… The post Gaston Christian Center Thank-you Note appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.
CBF General Assembly
May 27, 2022 18:11CBF General Assembly Dallas, June 28–30 Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, Wilshire’s primary global partner for missions and ministry, will hold its 2022 General Assembly in Dallas on Tuesday, June 28, through Thursday, June 30. General Assembly is CBF’s annual gathering for learning, worship, inspiration and fellowship. Sessions will take place at the Hyatt Regency Dallas in downtown. Registration is free,… The post CBF General Assembly appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, T...
I Am Wilshire: Candy McComb
May 20, 2022 19:11I Am Wilshire – Candy McComb. Hometown: Lubbock Education: Music education bachelor’s from Texas Tech University; master’s in educational leadership from University of North Texas Profession: Choir director and musician Present city: Sachse Tell us about your family. I grew up in Lubbock as the youngest of four. I am married to Vic Henry, and we have two sons. Taylor… The post I Am Wilshire: Candy McComb appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.
Guest Preachers
May 18, 2022 19:06Guest preacher schedule 2022. Preaching duties during Wilshire’s time of pastoral transition will be handled by a diverse lineup of guests as well as our pastoral residents. Here’s the schedule of our confirmed pulpit guests: May 8: Molly Marshall President, United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, St. Paul, Minnesota May 15: Milton Brasher-Cunningham Writer, editor, chef, longtime friend of… The post Guest Preachers appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.
I Am Wilshire: Ramona Randle
May 13, 2022 15:20I Am Wilshire – Ramona Randle. Hometown: Greenville, Texas Education: B.S. in child learning and development, UT Dallas Profession: Early childhood educator Present city: Garland Tell us about your family. I am the fourth of five children. My husband Dennis and I have been married for 29 years and we have no children. My parents are deceased, my mother-in-law and… The post I Am Wilshire: Ramona Randle appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.
I Am Wilshire: Katie Murray
May 06, 2022 19:14I Am Wilshire – Katie Murray. Hometown: Austin Education: Bachelor of Music Education, Master of Divinity, Master of Social Work, all at Baylor University Profession: Stay-at-home parent Tell us about your family: Steven and I met at Baylor, have been married for over 12 years and have three children: Drew, 5 ½, Annie, 4, and James, 1. Steven works in… The post I Am Wilshire: Katie Murray appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.
I Am Wilshire: Debbie Meripolski
April 29, 2022 14:35I Am Wilshire – Debbie Meripolski. Hometown: Kingston, Pennsylvania Education: I attended the University of Florida and Boston University before I ultimately completed a BA in Interdisciplinary Studies at UT Dallas (Business/Psychology). Profession: Nonprofit Development Consultant Present city: Dallas Tell us about your family. My husband, Mike, is a family law attorney. Our daughter, Ann, is a Licensed Professional Counselor.… The post I Am Wilshire: Debbie Meripolski appeared first on Wi...
Living into Change: A Conversation with George Mason
April 29, 2022 14:17Living into change: A conversation with George Mason about his and Wilshire’s 33-year shared story Shortly before his final Sunday to preach as Wilshire’s senior pastor, George Mason sat down for an interview with Mark Wingfield, who served alongside George as associate pastor for exactly half George’s 33-year tenure. The video of the interview can be found on our YouTube… The post Living into Change: A Conversation with George Mason appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.
I Am Wilshire: Sam Tinsley
April 22, 2022 14:15I Am Wilshire – Sam Tinsley. Hometown: Memphis, Tennessee Education: B.S. Ouachita Baptist University, M.S. and PhD from Ole Miss Profession: College math professor Present city: Garland Tell us about your family. My wife, Peggy, and I met at Ouachita Baptist in 1963 and married in 1966. After Ouachita, we moved to Oxford, Mississippi, where I went to grad school.… The post I Am Wilshire: Sam Tinsley appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.
I Am Wilshire: Andy Brookshire
April 14, 2022 17:07I Am Wilshire – Andy Brookshire. Hometown: Richardson Education: Vanderbilt and George Washington Profession: Vice President of Atlantic Financial Managers Present city: Dallas Tell us about your family. My parents are Steve and Gail, who have been wonderful role models and cheerleaders my whole life. I met my wife, Jessica, through friends from the Wilshire youth group. I am always amazed… The post I Am Wilshire: Andy Brookshire appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.
I Am Wilshire: Pat Cullum
April 08, 2022 17:44I Am Wilshire – Pat Cullum. Hometown: Dallas Education: Woodrow Wilson High School; BA from UNT; MLA from SMU Profession: Librarian, retired Present city: Dallas Tell us about your family. I’m an only child, but I have many close cousins, including Steve and Jane Melton, who are members of Wilshire. Fred and I have been married over 55 years, and… The post I Am Wilshire: Pat Cullum appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.
Preparing For Worship
April 01, 2022 17:46Preparing For Worship – Lindsay Bruehl, intern. April 3 is the fifth Sunday in Lent. We have been journeying through this Lenten season with inspiration drawn from Vincent van Gogh. This Sunday’s inspiration is called Shoes. An acquaintance of van Gogh’s in Paris described how he bought some old work shoes at a flea market and then walked them through… The post Preparing For Worship appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.
I Am Wilshire: Molly Shepard
April 01, 2022 16:39I Am Wilshire – Molly Shepard. Hometown: Dallas Education: Studied accounting and English at Baylor Profession: Environmental, Social and Governance consultant for PwC Present city: Dallas Tell us about your family. My husband’s name is Michael, my parents are Ed and Linda Francis, and my three younger sisters are Kathleen, Rebecca and Julie. Tell us about your work or volunteer… The post I Am Wilshire: Molly Shepard appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.
Guest preachers begin May 8
April 01, 2022 16:10Guest preachers begin May 8. Beginning Sunday, May 8, the Wilshire pulpit will be filled by a diverse lineup of guest preachers along with our pastoral residents. Residents will keep to their normal rhythm of preaching about once a month, including May 29. Here’s a look at our guests for the first few weeks: May 8: Molly Marshall… The post Guest preachers begin May 8 appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.
One service May 1
April 01, 2022 16:08One service May 1 for George’s final sermon as senior pastor. Wilshire will hold one worship service, at 11 a.m., on Sunday, May 1, as George Mason preaches for the final time as senior pastor before retiring from the role. The service will include a special time of recognition for George. George and Kim’s adult children, grandchildren and other… The post One service May 1 appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.
I Am Wilshire: Bob Coleman
March 25, 2022 16:17I Am Wilshire – Bob Coleman. Hometown: Vernon, Texas, ages 2 to 12; Abilene, 8th grade through college Education: Abilene Christian College, B.A. (1964); University of Texas Law School, J.D. with Honors (1968) Present city: Dallas (Lakewood) Tell us about your family. Father: Clint Coleman, owned a small grocery store in Vernon until 1953; in insurance thereafter; died 1987. Mother:… The post I Am Wilshire: Bob Coleman appeared first on Wilshire Baptist Church - Dallas, TX.