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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.
Preparing for Worship
Preparing for Worship - Gina Biddle. I have memories of reading today’s Gospel reading, John 1:1-14, as a child in Detroit. Someone gave me a small white Gideon Bible, and this verse inspired me repeatedly. My family did not attend church, but this verse was important...
Preparing for Worship
Preparing for Worship - John Kelly, pastoral resident. “And Mary remained with [Elizabeth] about three months and then returned to her home” (Luke 1:56 NRSV). At this point in Luke’s Gospel, not even two chapters into the action, so much has already unfolded...
I Am Wilshire: Mike Meripolski
I Am Wilshire - Mike Meripolski. Hometown: Dallas Education: BA, Stephen F. Austin State University; Law degree, Texas Tech School of Law Profession: Attorney for Legal Aid of Northwest Texas Present city: Dallas Tell us about your family. I have been married to...
Refugee Support Transforms Lives
Refugee support transforms lives. When refugees move to a new country, the burdens of a traumatic past and an uncertain future can weigh heavy on an entire family. For the Noor family, a generous gift from Wilshire Baptist Church is helping them ease those...
Preparing for Worship
Preparing for worship - Heather Mustain, associate pastor. Today is the third Sunday of Advent, the day we light the pink candle in our Advent wreath. Pink, or rose, is the liturgical color that symbolizes joy, and this Sunday is more formally known as “Gaudate”...
I Am Wilshire: Mary Morgan
I Am Wilshire - Mary Morgan. Hometown: Harker Heights, Texas Education: BS, Biology/Biochemistry, Hardin-Simmons University Profession: Instructional Coach in Allen ISD Present city: Plano Tell us about your family. I am single, but surround myself with close friends...