Jacob Hord will serve as Wilshire’s interim organist. He will begin with Sanctuary Choir rehearsal Wednesday, Oct. 21, and will lead in worship starting next Sunday, Oct. 25. A native of Dallas, Jacob maintains a versatile career as a percussionist, organist and...
By Bill Jernberg On this day of worship at Wilshire, we gather with thanksgiving for the joyful opportunity to be side by side as the Holy Spirit, knowing our individual needs, speaks to us. We celebrate the opportunity for all to worship either by live-stream today...
From glorious fanfares in worship to quiet acts of care behind the scenes, Jeff Brummel has been a musician and minister for all. Sunday, Oct. 18, will be the last at Wilshire for Jeff Brummel, associate minister of music and organist, who is moving to his native...
By Amanda Hines I remember the very first Sunday my parents told me I was old enough to be in “big church.” Gone were the days of playing in the nursery during the worship service. As I held my dad’s hand, we weaved our way through the sanctuary to sit in our pew. I...
This page is usually updated Fridays. Preschool PlaydatePreschoolers and their families are invited to a playdate with Ms. Kelly at Flag Pole Hill Park (8015 Doran Cir.) on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Contact: Minister to Preschoolers Kelly Akins...
By Heather Mustain Every year on the first Sunday of October, Christians in congregations around the world celebrate World Communion Sunday. We gather around the Lord’s Table remembering something that can be easy to forget: The church is bigger than us. World...
For the past two weeks, Jeff and Alicia Lee, Cooperative Baptist Fellowship field personnel in Macedonia, have been hard at work harvesting grapes from their vineyards. It is a season of long days, shared work and gratitude for the abundance of the land. But the...
Hometown: Deer Park, Texas Present City: Dallas Education: Texas A&M University, BA in International Studies Profession: Owner of an IT staffing and consulting firm Tell us about your family. I’ve been married to Melissa Burns for 21 years, and our two children...
Wilshire Prayer Notes — updated Oct. 16, 2026 Hospital/Rehab/HospiceLaura, Shirley, Larry OthersCarole Jean, Montgomery, Paul, Woody, Amelia, Neil, Julian, John, Brenda, Owen, Emily Friends and Family Concerns• Thelma, mother of LeAnn• Val, nephew of Julie, hospital•...
By Abbey Adcox Before the music begins, we pause and listen. A singer waits for the signal. A bell ringer holds still, hands ready. Those of us in the pews turn toward the sound that will bring us together. We may have come from different mornings, but for a little...