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For guests and new members
• Wilshire Welcome is a one-hour session to help you learn about Wilshire. Held in the Prayer Room near McIver Chapel. Upcoming date: Aug. 17.
• Time with Tim is your chance to meet and chat with Senior Pastor Timothy Peoples in an informal group session in his office. Upcoming date: Sept. 14.
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Hill Country flooding relief
As we follow the unfolding tragedy in the Texas Hill Country, we ask that you continue to pray for the many who are suffering from catastrophic loss. What we know now is that funding is the most impactful way you can help. You can donate through Cooperative Baptist Fellowship’s Disaster Response or the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country. We have established a page on our website with links to donate to these organizations, and we will keep the page updated as we learn more. Visit wilshirebc.org/flood-relief.
Take me out to the ball game!
Join Wilshire friends to see the Texas Rangers play the Detroit Tigers at Globe Life Field on Sunday, July 20, at 6:10 p.m. Our group tickets cost $20 each. For an additional $10, you can ride our chartered bus, which will leave Wilshire at 4:30 p.m. and bring you back after the game. Grab your ticket.
Ways to serve this summer
There are lots of ways you can make a difference by serving with our amazing mission partners in the coming months. See opportunities>
Marking the Moments: A Living Timeline of Racial Justice at Wilshire
As shared in April, Wilshire’s In Deed and Truth cohort continues its work with the St. Charles Center for Faith + Action and E Pluribus Unum, deepening our study of how predominantly white congregations engage the work of justice in tangible and faithful ways. As part of this journey, a new installation is now on display in both the South Lobby and James Gallery. Learn more>
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Unified Budget Update as of June 30
YTD Budget: $1,972,607
YTD Income: $1,396,187 ($396,284 short of expenses)
YTD Expenses: $1,792,471
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Pathways Endowment YTD gifts: $13,157
Pathways Endowment June balance: $10,417,668
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Serve at Vickery Meadow Mobile Food Pantry
Help is needed on Friday, July 25, to serve with Wilshire at the Vickery Meadow Youth Development Foundation’s Mobile Food Pantry. Wilshire serves the fourth Friday each month from 8:30 a.m. to noon. If you can help on July 25, contact Charlie Estee at cesteedallas@gmail.com by Tuesday, July 22.
Save the date for 75th anniversary
Wilshire will celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2026, culminating with special events on Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14. Planning is underway, and more information is coming soon about how you can get involved. For now, mark your calendars for next June 13 and 14, and plan your summer vacation so you don’t miss the festivities.
Passport Kids! is final camp of the summer
A group of Wilshire children and chaperones are on their way this morning to Passport Kids! camp in Glen Rose. Keep them in your prayers as they experience worship, Bible study, recreation, missions and more. The group will return Wednesday.
What just happened in the Texas legislature?
What decisions were made in the most recent Texas legislative session, and how do they impact people of faith committed to justice and public witness? Join Texas Impact and fellow faith advocates from across the area for a powerful day of learning, reflection and connection. We’ll unpack key legislation, explore its implications for our communities and equip ourselves for faithful civic engagement moving forward. Texas Impact’s Bee Moorhead will moderate a discussion with Texas Rep. John Bryant and Almas Muscatwalla, commissioner of the Dallas Housing Authority. Arapaho United Methodist Church will host the event on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. A cost of $15 per person includes lunch. Please register at arapahoumc.org/texas.
Residency alumni moves
• Matthew Broyles has been called as senior pastor at First Baptist Church of Plainview, Texas. He previously served First Baptist Abilene as pastor to college and young adults.
• Ryan Wilson has been named senior pastor of the Congregation at Duke University Chapel in Durham, North Carolina. He was previously minister of spiritual formation and administration at Wake Forest Baptist Church in Wake Forest, North Carolina.
Library weekday hours on break
The Wilshire Library will be closed on weekdays for two weeks, starting Monday, July 14, while Librarian Barbara Peterson is on vacation. The Library will be open every Sunday as usual, and weekday hours will resume Monday, July 28.
Life Line Screenings here Sept. 4
Life Line Screenings will screen for stroke and cardiovascular disease risks at Wilshire on Thursday, Sept. 4. For $129, Life Line will screen for carotid artery disease, atrial fibrillation, peripheral artery disease and abdominal aortic aneurysm. To make an appointment, call 800-324-9458 and use code HABC001 or visit llsa.social/habc.
Men’s Book Club
The Men’s Book Club will skip August and hold its next meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 16, to discuss The Swerve by Stephen Greenblatt. The group will meet in the Parlor at 7 p.m. Contact: Mike Meripolski or Scott Spreier.
Women of Wilshire
■ Tuesday Evening Book Club | Sept. 9 (no August meeting) | 6:30 p.m. | Parlor | The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan. Contact Debby Burton.
■ Brown Bag Book Club | Aug. 7 | Noon | 1205-L | Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall. Contact Carolyn Murray.
Save these dates for fall starts
Sunday, Aug. 17: New Sunday School year begins; Blessing of the Backpacks in worship
Wednesday, Aug. 20: Wednesday Night Live resumes
Sunday, Aug. 24: Children’s Choir begins; Youth Choir begins
Wednesday, Sept. 3: Lunch & Learn resumes
Adam’s Baskets
Wilshire’s Adam’s Baskets ministry, created in memory of Adam Malcik upon his passing in 1987 by his parents Vy and Michael Malcik, provides members the opportunity to keep our food pantry stocked. Our small pantry meets immediate needs when a neighbor stops by for assistance. Wicker baskets are located around the church, and you can place nonperishable items into a basket at any time. Proteins, peanut butter and pop-top canned goods are most needed. Items are collected from the baskets on the second Sunday each month.
Geri McKenzie leaving staff after 20 years
Geri McKenzie is leaving her role as Wilshire’s executive director of administration to pursue other opportunities. Her departure will be effective Aug. 31. Geri joined the staff in June 2005 and worked for 18 years in Wilshire’s Pathways to Ministry program, first as a part-time coordinator and eventually as associate director. Read more>