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Watch this space for the latest Wilshire news. Check the Events section for information on upcoming events. You can also subscribe to our two weekly emails; Tapestry News, sent Fridays, includes news and a worship preview, while the Monday Recap has links to videos and blog posts from the prior week.
Preschoolers need you
Do you enjoy spending time with preschool-age children? Do you like to read stories, color, build with blocks and more? We could use your help in Worship Care for ages 2 through 4. You will be amazed with how these children are learning to share and interact with...
Preparing for Worship
This past week I volunteered to work at Wilshire’s Vacation Bible School. No applause, please, because it was my first time. In fact, it’s safe to say I haven’t been near a VBS since I attended as a child. It’s not because I don’t believe in its value. I have great...
I Am Wilshire: Woody Woods
Hometown: Born in Baytown, Texas, and moved to Madisonville, Texas, after 8th grade; Present City: Plano; Education: BA in economics, Texas A&M University; Profession: Casualty insurance premium audit manager, retired; Tell us about your family. Mary and I have...
Preparing for Worship
Our offertory today is an arrangement of the hymn, “Be Still My Soul,” which was written by Katharina von Schlegel of Germany in the mid-1700s. At this time there was a movement occurring in the Lutheran church that focused on religious pietism and emphasized themes...
I Am Wilshire: Gloria Martin
Hometown: I lived in Mobile, Alabama, until 5th grade and moved to Huntsville, Alabama, as part of the growing space industry. Present City: Arlington; Education: Undergrad degree in family studies from Auburn University and Master of Arts from University of...
Wilshire Student Ministry shines in summer
From Tuesday Missions to Study & Swim, Choir Tour and Camp, summer is a busy and meaningful time for Wilshire’s youth group. We asked a parent, a current student and some alumni to share their thoughts. Contact Associate Pastor Darren DeMent to get plugged in....