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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.
I Am Wilshire: Bill Bruster
I Am Wilshire - Bill Bruster. Hometown: Madill, Oklahoma Education: BA, Oklahoma Baptist University; BD and PhD, Southwestern Seminary; Post-Doctoral Study, Oxford University Profession: Baptist minister Present city: Southlake Tell us about your family. My mother and...
Preparing for Worship
Preparing for Worship - Mark Wingfield. This week I asked a friend a question that once upon a time saved my life. “Will you promise me that if you intend to harm yourself you will call me first and give me a chance?” Silence on the other end of the phone. “I...
George Named Senior Pastor Emeritus; Sermon Book Planned
George named senior pastor emeritus; sermon book planned. George Mason was named senior pastor emeritus during worship last Sunday, Aug. 28, his final Sunday before retiring as senior pastor. Deacon chair Debbie Meripolski made the announcement, reading from a...
Jessica Capps to Retire
Jessica Capps to retire. Minister to Senior Adults Jessica Capps is retiring from Wilshire’s staff after 22 years of service. She will be recognized during worship on her last official day, Sunday, Sept. 18, and a reception will be held after worship in James Gallery....
I Am Wilshire: Evelyn Wilson
I Am Wilshire - Evelyn Wilson. Hometown: Dallas Education: I’m a junior at Lake Highlands High School. Tell us about your family. My parents are Trey and Megan Wilson. I have two brothers, Davis and Cameron. My grandmother is Pagett Gosslee, who is a longtime member...
Preparing for Worship
Preparing for Worship - George Mason. For the first half of my tenure as senior pastor, I wrote a weekly column for the church newsletter titled By George. It was by me, of course, so the appellation fit. But it also gestured toward the exclamation we sometimes...