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Wednesdays on summer break
Wednesday evening Koinonia Café and all faith formation programs are on break for the summer. Sanctuary Choir rehearsals continue at 7 p.m. in Choral Hall. Twice-monthly Lunch & Learn is also on break.
For guests and new members
• Wilshire Welcome is a one-hour session to help you learn about Wilshire. Held in the Prayer Room near McIver Chapel. Upcoming dates: Aug. 17.
• Time with Tim is your chance to meet and chat with Senior Pastor Timothy Peoples in an informal group session in his office. Upcoming dates: July 6, Sept. 14.
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Take me out to the ball game!
Join Wilshire friends to see the Texas Rangers play the Detroit Tigers at Globe Life Field on Sunday, July 20, at 1:35 p.m. Our group tickets cost $20 each. For an additional $10, you can ride our chartered bus, which will leave Wilshire at 12:15 p.m. and bring you back after the game. Grab your ticket.
Ways to serve this summer
There are lots of ways you can make a difference by serving with our amazing mission partners in the coming months. See opportunities>
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Unified Budget Update as of June 30
YTD Budget: $1,972,607
YTD Income: $1,396,187 ($396,284 short of expenses)
YTD Expenses: $1,792,471
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Pathways Endowment YTD gifts: $13,157
Pathways Endowment June balance: $10,417,668
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Listen to Your Art! musical
Our sold out Listen to Your Art! children’s camp will be held the week of July 7 in the afternoons. The week will culminate Friday night, July 11, with the presentation of a musical, Beauty and the Feast, at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. This musical about Esther has action, mystery, surprises and romance, and the kids will learn a lot from Esther, our “shero,” who bravely answers the call to save her people. This presentation isn’t just for parents; everyone is invited to come show their support.
• Cooking Camp and Kindergarten and Preschool Camp, also the week of July 7, are also sold out.
Passport Kids! still has room
It’s not too late to sign up for Passport Kids!, our preteen camp for completed third through fifth graders. On Sunday, July 20, our group will travel by chartered bus to Glen Lake Camp and Retreat Center in Glen Rose. Campers will experience high-energy worship, interactive Bible study, recreation, missions and more, led by camp staff with help from Wilshire chaperones. The group will return on Wednesday, July 23. To register, visit wilshirebc.org/events/preteen-camp.
Adventurers Tile Time on July 16
Wilshire Adventurers will meet for Tile Time — a social event dedicated to beloved tile games like Mahjong, dominoes and Scrabble — on Wednesday, July 16, from 10 a.m. to noon in James Gallery. Please register and indicate which games you want to play at this link. Adventurers is a fellowship group for anyone 60 and up.
Sign up for July 16 Blood Drive
Carter BloodCare will hold a blood drive at Wilshire from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 16. There is a critical need for several blood types, including A+, A-, O+, O- and B-. Visit wilshirebc.org/events/blood-drive to make an appointment.
What just happened in the Texas legislature?
What decisions were made in the most recent Texas legislative session, and how do they impact people of faith committed to justice and public witness? Join Texas Impact and fellow faith advocates from across the area for a powerful day of learning, reflection and connection. We’ll unpack key legislation, explore its implications for our communities and equip ourselves for faithful civic engagement moving forward. Texas Impact’s Bee Moorhead will moderate a discussion with Texas Rep. John Bryant and Almas Muscatwalla, commissioner of the Dallas Housing Authority. Arapaho United Methodist Church will host the event on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. A cost of $15 per person includes lunch. Please register at arapahoumc.org/texas.
Men’s Book Club
The Men’s Book Club will discuss Percival Everett’s James on Tuesday, July 15, at 7 p.m. in the Parlor. The group meets the third Tuesday every month. Contact: Mike Meripolski or Scott Spreier.
Women of Wilshire
■ Tuesday Evening Book Club | Aug. 12 | 6:30 p.m. | Parlor | Virgin Earth by Philippa Gregory. Contact Debby Burton.
■ Brown Bag Book Club | Aug. 7 | Noon | 1205-L | Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall. Contact Carolyn Murray.
Adam’s Baskets
Wilshire’s Adam’s Baskets ministry, created in memory of Adam Malcik upon his passing in 1987 by his parents Vy and Michael Malcik, provides members the opportunity to keep our food pantry stocked. Our small pantry meets immediate needs when a neighbor stops by for assistance. Wicker baskets are located around the church, and you can place nonperishable items into a basket at any time. Proteins, peanut butter and pop-top canned goods are most needed. Items are collected from the baskets on the second Sunday each month.
Geri McKenzie leaving staff after 20 years
Geri McKenzie is leaving her role as Wilshire’s executive director of administration to pursue other opportunities. Her departure will be effective Aug. 31. Geri joined the staff in June 2005 and worked for 18 years in Wilshire’s Pathways to Ministry program, first as a part-time coordinator and eventually as associate director. Read more>