Elementary school children are invited to help build the Sanctuary nativity scene by carrying elements to the chancel at the start of worship. We’ll begin Nov. 30 and build the scene week by week until it is complete at the 4 p.m. Christmas Eve service. Sign up using...
Over 42 million Americans are expected to lose Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits this weekend due to the prolonged government shutdown. Over 40% of SNAP beneficiaries are children. This means many of our neighbors will have to rely on...
Wilshire Prayer Notes — Oct. 31, 2025 Hospital/Rehab/HospiceLota, Marilyn OthersJohn, Anne, Jim, Joshua, Shirley, Cathy, Ralph, Neil, Dwight, Jan, Brenda, Donna, Beverley, Ella, Owen, Emily Friends and Family Concerns• Grant, nephew of Diana, injury• Shana’s brother,...
New Stephen Ministers needed; training starts in January What is Stephen Ministry? Stephen Ministries is an independent Christian organization founded in 1975 and based in St. Louis, Missouri. It draws its name from the book of Acts, where in chapter 6 Stephen is...
By Scott Spreier Today’s readings ring familiar to me, especially the one from the Hebrew Scriptures, which I first heard in the rural church I grew up in on the arid plains of western Kansas. Although we were town folk, most of the congregants were dryland farmers....
Imagine the village of Bethlehem the night Jesus was born — bustling with merchants and artists, musicians and storytellers, beggars and royalty. Now imagine you are a baker, potter, weaver, carpenter, scribe or palace guard, and you’re welcoming guests who have come...
Hometown: Dallas Present City: Dallas Profession: Director of Environmental Services at Juliette Fowler Communities Tell us about your family. I am the father of three beautiful girls, Randi Dao, 32, Alison, 15, and Charlotte, 11. I’ve been the husband of Rachel...
The role of deacons originates from Acts 6, where the early church appointed leaders to serve the community’s growing needs, allowing the apostles to focus on prayer and teaching. These deacons were chosen for their spiritual maturity and wisdom. In Baptist tradition,...
The Deacon Nominating Committee asks Wilshire members to submit names of persons to be considered for deacon service. Nominees should be individuals who have modeled consistent, faithful service and leadership and who have been Wilshire members at least one year. You...
Wilshire’s Faith in 3D initiative will celebrate its 12th anniversary in March 2026 with an original production, Songs of the People: Life’s Lessons from Folk Music. The show will include a wide array of folk songs, ranging from the lighthearted to the intense, the...