Preparing for Worship - Ralph Manuel. As we look at the world around us, it is easy to become blinded by the day-to-day sameness of our lives. We become so accustomed to seeing what we always see that we don’t really see at all. Our comfort zone is, by definition,...
Katie Murray named minister to senior adults. Katie Murray, a Wilshire member and former staff member, has been named Minister to Senior Adults. Katie served Wilshire from 2014 to 2017 as Christian advocacy specialist and was a social work intern here in 2011. She...
I Am Wilshire - Emily Donovan. Hometown: Richmond, Texas; Present City: Dallas; Education: B.A. in communications, University of Colorado Boulder; Profession: Stay-at-home mom Tell us about your family. My husband, Blake, and I met in college and have been married for...
Legislative update from Feeding Texas. Feeding Texas reports that this year’s state legislative session has been the most successful one since the nonprofit food bank network formed more than 20 years ago. Significant milestones were achieved by passing legislation...
Preparing for Worship - Ava McClung. I think it’s interesting that in our Scripture this morning the Psalmist describes God’s word as “a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Have you ever used a flashlight or a lantern to light a path in the dark? The light...
I Am Wilshire - Joe Barner. Hometown and Present City: Dallas. Education: Bryan Adams H.S.; Univ. of North Texas; M.D. at Univ. of Texas. Profession: Physician. Where are you engaged at Wilshire? Claudia and I have been in Compass Class since 1973, when it was called...
Joan Hammons retiring from Wilshire role. Minister to Preschoolers Joan Hammons will retire from Wilshire’s staff as of Sunday, Aug. 13. Worship that day will include a time of recognition for Joan, and a reception will be held in James Gallery after the service. In...
Preparing for Worship - Angela Brindle. I am so grateful for the Bible verses that I memorized when I was in elementary school. They stick with me better than any Scripture I’ve tried to memorize since. One of these passages was Romans 8:38–39: “For I am convinced...
I Am Wilshire - Sara Deats. Hometown: Little Rock, Arkansas. Present City: McKinney. Education: Bachelor’s from Ouachita Baptist University; Master’s from Wright State University. Profession: Recreation Coordinator. Tell us about your family. I have three brothers....
A decade of doing the hard work:Wilshire celebrates 10 years with Heather MustainAssociate Pastor Heather Mustain will be recognized during worship on Sunday, July 9, for her 10-year anniversary on Wilshire’s staff. A reception will be held for Heather in James...