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...
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...
Jeff Brummel, associate minister of music and organist, is departing the Wilshire staff and moving to his native Oregon to be near family and aging parents. Wilshire will celebrate Jeff on Oct. 18, his last Sunday to lead in worship. Jeff made the announcement in an...
There are so many ways you can participate in meeting the needs of those in our community who are food insecure. Whether you do that here with us at Wilshire or find a closer or more convenient time for you and your family, the opportunities are there. Here are a few...
What brought you to Wilshire and when? Mike and I started attending Wilshire Baptist Church in 1972. We have not left since joining. Who was pastor when you joined? Bruce McIver was pastor. What was the building like then? Wilshire, the physical plant, has changed...
By James Dolph Last weekend, I decided it was time to explore some art museums around the city. As I made my way through the various exhibits, I examined each piece closely, noticing the colors, brush strokes, lighting, shadows and a plethora of other details, all...
Ralph Manuel will be stepping down from his role as Wilshire’s handbell coordinator at the end of September and will be recognized during worship on Sept. 27. He has held the part-time position and directed Carillon Ringers since 2019. Ralph and his wife, Donna, are...
By Carolyn Murray When folks ask me my favorite thing about my job at Wilshire, most are surprised when I quickly answer “Committee on Committees.” Seems like a bland answer for someone who loves to plan (and attend) a good party! But matching people and their skills...