March 1, 2020First Sunday in Lent

As you entered the Sanctuary this morning, you may have noticed that the room seems a bit darker than usual. At Wilshire, these darkened windows are a sign that we have entered into a new holy season — Lent. Mirroring the 40 days of Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness, the season of Lent is the 40-day period in the Christian calendar that leads us to Easter — 40 days to reflect, repent and recommit to a deeper relationship with God through Jesus Christ. The darkened windows are a quiet reminder of the invitation to reflect on the dark and shadowy parts of our souls. The darkness also reminds us of the pain of what is to come as we journey with Jesus toward the cross.

While Lent can be a deeply spiritual time for many who engage in its practices — with many Christians choosing to observe forms of fasting, prayer or acts of service for 40 days — there is a danger that accompanies Lent as well. As we enter the dark and somber nature of this season, we run the risk of reinforcing the idea that our faith is ultimately about us and us alone, that the walk to the cross is to be taken in isolation.

Although certain aspects of Lent, and any Lenten discipline, require self-reflection and self-awareness, we must not enter that endeavor believing it is only about our individual experiences. We are reminded over and over again that the journey of life, the walk to the cross and

the experience of resurrection is a communal one — together we often turn on one another and away from God, and together we can experience forgiveness, repentance and new life.

So as we sit together in the darkened Sanctuary this morning, may we remember that we walk this Lenten road together. Let’s think about our Lenten journey as a collective of individuals, each discerning God’s hopes and intentions for our personal lives while seeking freedom and justice for the entire beloved community. Let’s make this a time that is about ourselves and our own reflection, but also about one another, about all of us and ultimately all about God.

Let us commit this morning to journey this darkened road together, until that Easter morning when the shutters are flung open once more and we sing, “Alleluia” as the light rushes in. May this Lenten season be for you, and for all of us, a holy time in which we, the gathered community, journey together more deeply into God’s love for us all.

—Ryan Wilson

Preparing for worship

ON THE COVER: Temptation of Christ, Eric Armusik (born 1973), 2011, held in a private collection. See more at ericarmusik.com.

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March 1, 20208:30 and 11:00 a.m.First Sunday in Lent

Chiming of the HourPlease turn off all cell phones and alarm watches.

Prelude Wondrous Love arr. Frank VoltzCarla Siegesmund, harp

Call to Worship Sing Me to Heaven Daniel GawthropShekinah

Ralph Manuel, accompanist

In my heart’s sequestered chambers lie truths stripped of poet’s gloss. Words alone are vain and vacant and my heart is mute.

In response to aching silence, memory summons half-heard voices, And my soul finds primal eloquence and wraps me in song.

If you would comfort me, sing me a lullaby. If you would win my heart, sing me a love song.

If you would mourn me and bring me to God, sing me a requiem, sing me to heaven. Touch in me all love and passion, pain and pleasure, touch in me grief and comfort.

Sing me a lullaby, a love song, a requiem. Love me, comfort me, bring me to God: Sing me a love song, sing me to heaven.

Opening Sentences Lindsay Bruehl / Kile Brown

Today is the first Sunday in the season of Lent. We join together now to seek God’s presence not only around us but also within us. We pray together:

God be in my head and in my understanding;God be in my eyes and in my looking;God be in my mouth and in my speaking;God be in my heart and in my thinking;God be at my end and at my departing.

As we seek God’s presence, we also are reminded that the darkness is coming, that Jesus’ betrayal looms near. To help us remember this coming darkness, we extinguish the first in a series of Lenten candles, illustrating that the forces of this world seek to put out the light of Christ. Even as the darkness comes, may God be in us.

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*8:30 worship service / **11:00 worship service+All congregants who are able are invited to stand.Hearing devices are available in the Narthex and South Atrium.

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+Hymn Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days st. anne

Greeting to Worshipers Darren DeMent / Heather Mustain

Guests are invited to take a Response Card from the pew rack,complete it and place it in the offering plate when it is passed later in the service.

You also are invited to take the red fabric rose from the card and place it on your lapel or blouse to help others identify that you are our honored guest today.

Prayer concerns will be received and prayed for this week when listed on anintercessory prayer card from the pew rack and placed in the offering plate.

Reading — Psalm 32:6–11 Britt McClung / Larry Granberry

Therefore let all who are faithful offer prayer to you; at a time of distress, the rush of mighty waters shall not reach them. You are a hiding place for me; you preserve me from trouble; you surround me with glad cries of deliverance. I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you. Do not be like a horse or a mule, without understanding, whose temper must be curbed with bit and bridle, else it will not stay near you. Many are the torments of the wicked, but steadfast love surrounds those who trust in the Lord. Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, O righteous, and shout for joy, all you upright in heart.

Por eso los fieles te invocan en momentos de angustia; caudalosas aguas podrán desbordarse, pero a ellos no los alcanzarán. Tú eres mi refugio; tú me protegerás del peligro y me rodearás con cánticos de liberación. Yo te instruiré, yo te mostraré el camino que debes seguir; yo te daré consejos y velaré por ti. No seas como el mulo o el caballo, que no tienen discernimiento, y cuyo brío hay que domar con brida y freno, para acercarlos a ti. Muchas son las calamidades de los malvados, pero el gran amor del Señor envuelve a los que en él confían. ¡Alégrense, ustedes los justos; regocíjense en el Señor! ¡canten todos ustedes, los rectos de corazón!

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+Hymn 590 The Solid Rock solid rock

Prayers of the People Doug Haney / Joan Hammons

Giving of Tithes and Offerings

Your gifts to Wilshire’s Unified Budget make Sunday School and other spiritual formation possible for the young learners in our children’s division. Resources provided include curriculum for leaders and students, pens, pencils, paper, glue, scissors, tape, white boards, markers. These resources help our 32 weekly volunteers in the children’s division teach children stories of the Bible, about God’s work among us and the story of Jesus’ life and the salvation offered through Jesus.

Choral Offertory *Down to the River to Pray arr. Pepper ChoplinVirginia DeMent and Shayne Grant, soloists

Alissa Payne, accompanist

When I went down to the water to pray, studying about the good ol’ wayhow you supply eternal life, good Lord, show me the way.

O brother (sister … children … people) let’s go down, come on down to the water to pray.

** “Behold the Lamb of God” from Messiah G.F. HandelSanctuary Choir

Behold the Lamb of God that taketh away the sin of the world. (John 1:29)

+Offertory Response old 100th

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+Gospel Reading — Matthew 4:1–11 Gina Ortegon / Amanda Mintz

Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. He fasted forty days and forty nights, and afterwards he was famished. The tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.” But he answered, “It is written, ‘One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” Then the devil took him to the holy city and placed him on the pinnacle of the temple, saying to him, “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down; for it is written, ‘He will command his angels concerning you,’ and ‘On their hands they will bear you up, so that you will not dash your foot against a stone.’” Jesus said to him, “Again it is written, ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’” Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor; and he said to him, “All these I will give you, if you will fall down and worship me.” Jesus said to him, “Away with you, Satan! for it is written, ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve only him.’” Then the devil left him, and suddenly angels came and waited on him.

This is the word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.

Luego el Espíritu llevó a Jesús al desierto para que el diablo lo sometiera a tentación. Después de ayunar cuarenta días y cuarenta noches, tuvo hambre. El tentador se le acercó y le propuso: “Si eres el Hijo de Dios, ordena a estas piedras que se conviertan en pan.” Jesús le respondió: “Escrito está: ‘No solo de pan vive el hombre, sino de toda palabra que sale de la boca de Dios.’” Luego el diablo lo llevó a la ciudad santa e hizo que se pusiera de pie sobre la parte más alta del templo, y le dijo: “Si eres el Hijo de Dios, tírate abajo. Porque escrito está: ‘Ordenará que sus ángeles te sostengan en sus manos, para que no tropieces con piedra alguna.’” Le contestó Jesús: “También está escrito: ‘No pongas a prueba al Señor tu Dios.’” De nuevo lo tentó el diablo, llevándolo a una montaña muy alta, y le mostró todos los reinos del mundo y su esplendor. “Todo esto te daré si te postras y me adoras.” Le dijo Jesús: “¡Vete, Satanás! Porque escrito está: ‘Adora al Señor tu Dios y sírvele solamente a él.’” Entonces el diablo lo dejó, y unos ángeles acudieron a servirle.

Esta es la palabra del Señor.Gracias a Dios.

Message “God Be in My Head” George Mason

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper Leanna Coyle-Carr / Leigh Curl

All followers of Christ are invited to partake of the Lord’s Supper, whether you are a Wilshire member or not. The bread used this morning is gluten-free.

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our sins,As we forgive those who sin against us;

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil,For thine is the kingdom, and the power,

and the glory forever. Amen.

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The flowers on the chancel today are given in honor of Tiffany Wright and in celebration of her 20 years of ministry at Wilshire by Alan and Cayton Wright and M. Joan Terry.

Welcome to Wilshire today. If you are a guest with us today, we welcome you warmly to our congregation. We would like to get to know you and tell you more about our church. Please take a Response Card from the pew rack, fill it out and place it in the offering plate when it comes by. You also are invited to a coffee reception in James Gallery immediately after the service.

Children welcome here. Parents of children in kindergarten and older are encouraged to bring their children with them to worship, because at Wilshire our worship experience is intergenerational and formative of lifelong habits. Worship care with loving workers is available for preschoolers younger than kindergarten age. To find the secure check-in station, follow the signs behind the Sanctuary or from the north entrance.

Someone to talk with. If you are facing a life challenge and would like to have a spiritual friend to walk alongside you for a season of healing, perhaps you would benefit from a Stephen Minister. Learn more at wilshirebc.org or contact Micki Lacker at (214) 452-3176.

The Bread “Vater unser im Himmelreich” from Sonata No. 6 Felix Mendelssohn

(Our Father in Heaven)

The Cup The Lord’s Prayer A. H. Malotte / arr. H. Griswold

+The Passing of the PeaceMay the peace of the Lord be always with you.

And also with you.

+Hymn 236 Gracious Spirit, Dwell with Me adoro te devote

Sharing of Decisions

Recognition of Tiffany Wright

Benediction

Postlude Voluntary on eventide arr. Clay Christiansen

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Meet today’s worship leadersKile Brown and his wife, Leigh Ann, came to Wilshire in 1997. They are the parents of two adult daughters, Chelsea and Alison, and a son, Blake, a student at Villanova University. Kile is a deacon and teaches youth Sunday School. He works in business development in the tech sector.

Lindsay Bruehl and her husband, Jake, joined Wilshire in 2017. They are the parents of Kimberlyn, an eighth grader, and Blake, a sixth grader. They are members of Perennial Class and she volunteers with the Young Musicians Choir. Lindsay works with the new Baptist House of Studies at SMU’s Perkins Seminary, where she also is a student.

Larry Granberry came to Wilshire in 1995 and met his wife, Jill, here. He is a Stephen Minister and deacon. He attends Seekers Class. Larry and Jill are the parents of Emma, who is a high school freshman, and Ross, who is a seventh grader. Larry works as a senior accountant with CBRE.

Britt McClung and his wife, Carole, joined Wilshire in 2011. They are the parents of Ava, a high school sophomore; Miriam, a sixth grader; and Ruby, a third grader. Britt and Carole are

members of Genesis Class, and he is a deacon and serves on the Children’s Education Committee. He is vice president and associate counsel at Rushmore Loan Management Services.

Amanda Mintz came to Wilshire in 2017. She is a member of Ithaka Class but teaches youth Sunday School. She sings in Nova and serves on the New Member Committee. She works as a senior instructional designer in the University of Texas system.

Gina Ortegon and her husband, Ronnie, came to Wilshire in 2001. They are the parents of Erika and Elena, both high school seniors, and Ana, who is an eighth grader. Gina is a deacon, serves on the Interior Design Committee and attends Epiphany Class. She is an interior designer by vocation.

Carla Siegesmund and her husband, Rudy, joined Wilshire about a year ago. They attend Discovery Class, and she co-leads one of the Women of Wilshire book clubs, serves on the Weekday Education Committee and sings in Sanctuary Choir. She is an accountant by vocation and a harpist by avocation.

George A. MasonSenior Pastor

(214) 452-3132Mark Wingfield

Associate Pastor(214) 452-3128Doug Haney

Minister of Music(214) 452-3123Jeff Brummel

Associate Minister of Music/ Organist

(214) 452-3122Heather Mustain

Minister of Missions & Advocacy(214) 452-3110

Jessica CappsMinister to Senior Adults

(214) 452-3129Darren DeMent

Minister to Students and Young Adults

(214) 452-3102Julie Girards

Minister to Children(214) 452-3104

Joan HammonsMinister to Preschoolers

(214) 452-3141Leanna Coyle-Carr

Pastoral Resident(214) 452-3154

Leigh CurlPastoral Resident

(214) 452-3152Ryan Wilson

Pastoral Resident(214) 452-3158David Nabors

Director of Business Admin.(214) 452-3157

Dale PrideFacilities Manager

(214) 452-3101J. Preston Bright

Associate Pastor Emeritus

Staff contacts

To email any staff member, use the first letter of the first name combined with the full last name and add @wilshirebc.org.

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Tiffany Wright reception

Today, join in a recognition and reception for Tiffany Wright, who is leaving her position as minister for care ministries. All are invited to thank Tiffany for her 20 years of service as she is recognized in both morning services and at a reception in James Gallery during the Sunday School hour.

Wednesday Lenten meditations

On Wednesdays, March 4 and 11, two tracks of Lenten meditations will be offered from 6 to 7 p.m., both drawn from this year’s Lenten theme: God Be in Us. Doug Haney will facilitate a session in McIver Chapel titled “God Be in Our Ears,” which will allow participants to use sacred choral music as a form of listening prayer. Leanna Coyle-Carr will facilitate a session in Room 1205-L titled “God Be in Our Hands,” which will offer participants a time of lectio divina Scripture reading and to express prayers through free-form art. The same sessions will be offered both weeks.

Blood drive success

Thanks to the 23 people who participated in Wilshire’s quarterly blood drive last Sunday. A total of 20 pints of blood were collected, which could help as many as 60 patients. Spring break schedule changes

On Wednesday, March 18, all normal Wednesday activities — morning and evening — will be cancelled due to spring break. The full Wednesday schedule will resume the following week.

Wilshire piano group forming

A new affinity group is forming to allow those in the Wilshire community an opportunity to perform a classical piece or hymn arrangement

before their peers in a relaxed and encouraging setting on one of Wilshire’s fine pianos. The initial meeting is scheduled for Sunday, March 22, at 2 p.m. in the Sanctuary. At the initial meeting, all attendees may perform a piece not to exceed 10 minutes. Those present also will have a brief discussion concerning the frequency and format for future meetings. If you have further questions or wish to be notified of future meetings, contact Max Tucker at (214) 215-3766.

Koinonia Café: March 4 — (Lunch and dinner served in James Gallery) Herb-roasted chicken, grilled flank steak, pesto rice, green beans, sweet potatoes, fried veggie medley, salad bar, dessert bar. March 11 — (Lunch and dinner served in Community Hall) Pulled pork, green chile chicken, Spanish rice, pinto beans, zucchini with tomatoes and onions, roasted veggies, salad bar, dessert bar. March 18 —No Wednesday activities due to spring break. March 25 — Swedish meatballs, lemon-garlic chicken, gnocchi with herbed butter, roasted vegetables, cauliflower gratin, broccoli, salad bar, dessert bar.

From the Wilshire Library

Lynnda Bass-Allen offers this review of a new book in the Wilshire Library: Humans of New York Stories. “If you don’t like to read but like to look at pictures, this is your book. Beautiful pictures, interesting, the captions are from one word to three paragraphs. These are poignant, funny, deep; they will make you laugh or cry. My favorites were little children dressed up. The subjects are average people, the mentally ill, the wealthy, addicts, homeless.”

WOW! Tuesday Evening Book Club

The Women of Wilshire Tuesday Evening Book Club meets monthly at 7 p.m. in the Parlor.Upcoming date and book title are: March 24, Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson.

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The Wilshire Tapestry

Keep up with all the Wilshire news at wilshirebc.org or by using our Wilshire app or via social media. Worship is live streamed every Sunday at 11:00.

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The Wilshire Tapestry

Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner

You’re invited to dinner with new Wilshire friends — but you won’t know who they are until you arrive at your assigned destination on Saturday, April 4. Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner is an annual Wilshire tradition that helps us meet fellow members we don’t normally encounter in a large church. A few days before the event, you’ll receive an email with the identification of your hosts and their address. The gatherings are intergenerational and informal and will be convenient to where you live; we even have a host home in Fort Worth this year. Space is limited so sign up today. Cost is $10 per person. Sign up and pay online at wilshirebc.org/registration.

Lenten devotional book

You are invited to join the congregation in reading a new book of brief daily devotionals during the Lenten season. The book, God Be in My Head, is built around an ancient prayer known as The Sarum Prayer. The five-line prayer begins, “God be in my head and in my understanding.” The book is written by Michigan pastor Ken Wilson. Its daily reflections and prompts are simple and straightforward and appropriate for older children, youth and adults. Copies of the book are available in the church office for $5 apiece. A digital version of the book also is available from Amazon.

New member: Harley Courtney.

Contemplative retreat

“Creating Sacred Spaces” is the theme for this year’s contemplative retreat, organized by Wilshire members and others each spring. The dates are Friday, April 24, through Sunday, April 26. Registration deadline is Friday, April 8. Location is Arrowhead Camp, near Glen Rose. Brochures with full details are available in the church office or online at wilshirebc.org/registration. The structure for the retreat is intentionally open. The group will gather on Friday evening for a time of fellowship followed by a shared meal. Leadership for the weekend will be shared by laity. Saturday will be spent in intentional quietness, with optional experiences available including guided prayer, creative expression, yoga, praying Scripture, and prayer for personal healing and restoration.

Housing stabilization program

Anyone interested in joining a new missions initiative on housing stabilization for the homeless is invited to a training session on Monday, April 6, from 6 to 7 p.m. This will be led by Wilshire mission partner Austin Street Center as part of a nationwide pilot program to utilize volunteers to phone individuals recently housed through Austin Street. Each year the center houses nearly 400 individuals, but as an organization they do not have the capacity to remain in contact. Volunteers will call and run through a simple survey with individuals to make sure any housing concerns are brought to the immediate attention of a case manager. Volunteers will be asked to make at least 10 calls a week, which takes about an hour of time and may be done from anywhere. For more information, contact Heather Mustain at hmustain@wilshirebc.org or (214) 452-3110.

Wilshire Welcome Class

Guests and prospective members are invited to get to know Wilshire through a rotating series of classes offered on Sunday mornings at 9:40 a.m. March 1: Wilshire Tour. Hear the history of our church while touring the building. Meet at the entrance to McIver Chapel. March 8: Worship and Learn: Learn how and why we structure our worship services the way we do, and hear about other Bible study opportunities

on Sunday mornings and during the week. Meet in the McIver Chapel hallway. March 15: Meet and Greet. Join us for a casual reception with coffee and breakfast while visiting with some of our members and other guests in James Gallery. March 22: Serve, Care and Give. Hear about our mission partners and ways Wilshire serves and gives to the community and beyond. Meet in McIver Chapel hallway. March 29: Coffee and Conversation. An informal hour with Senior Pastor George Mason. Meet in the pastor’s study on the second floor.

Welcome Carole McClung

Julie Girards, minister to children, is on sabbatical leave for six weeks. In her absence, Wilshire member Carole McClung is filling in to keep things running in the children’s division, along with Carol Cabaniss, education ministries assistant. Contact Carole at cmcclung@wilshirebc.org or Carol at ccabaniss@wilshirebc.org. Pantry volunteers needed

Two of Wilshire’s missions partners, CitySquare and Wilkinson Center, need volunteers to serve in their food pantries. This would be a four-hour commitment during a Monday, Wednesday or Thursday morning or Tuesday afternoon. If interested, contact Heather Mustain at hmustain@wilshirebc.org or (214) 452-3110. Beginnings Class for newly & nearly married

The Beginnings Class for newly and nearly married couples will be offered on six Sunday mornings beginning March 1. The class meets during the Sunday School hour, from 9:40 to 10:45 a.m. It is open to all couples making life commitments. Guest speakers and topics covered include family financial management with David Nabors, couple conflict resolution with Phill and Gloria Martin, spirituality in marriage by George Mason, the Five Love Languages by Ryan Wilson, and understanding issues with family of origin by Amy and Cory Anderson. The class is free but preregistration is preferred. Contact Darren DeMent at ddement@wilshirebc.org.

Perkins Summit for Faith and Learning

Wilshire members are invited to participate in the Perkins Seminary Summit for Faith and Learning

March 26-28. This is a lay-friendly event with noted speakers from the Perkins Seminary faculty. Course options include “A Boundless God: The Spirit According to the Old Testament,” with Jack Levison; “How to Read the Bible According to the Early Church Fathers” with James Kang Hoon Lee; “Truth Telling in a Post-Truth World” with Stephen Long; “The Emperor’s New Clothes: How Mark’s Ironic Passion Story Reveals God’s Reign” with Wesley Allen; “How Do We Solve A Problem Like ... Mary?” with Jeanne Stevenson-Moessner. Registration prices begin as low as $35. See the full schedule and register online via the link at wilshirebc.org/registration.

Eboo Patel at Shurden Lectures

Eboo Patel will be the featured speaker for the Shurden Lectures on Religious Liberty and Separation of Church and State, to be offered March 5 on the campus of SMU. The event is hosted by the Baptist House of Studies at Perkins School of Theology at SMU and co-sponsored by the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty. Patel is the founder and president of Interfaith Youth Core and a national leader in efforts to make interfaith cooperation a social norm. He will speak in the Perkins Chapel. The program begins at 11:30 a.m. with Patel speaking on “Religious Freedom and a Theology of Interfaith Cooperation.” A lunch will follow at noon with a conversation between Patel and George Mason. At 2 p.m., Patel will conclude the program with a talk on “Religious Freedom and Interfaith Leadership.” The event is free and open to the public but an RSVP is requested for lunch and to receive a parking pass. Find the link at wilshirebc.org/registration.

Brown Bag Book Club

Wilshire’s Brown Bag Book Club meets once a month on Thursdays at noon in Room 1205-L. Bring your own lunch and join the conversation about a great book. March 12, Still Life by Louise Penny; April 2, Call Your Daughter Home by Deb Spera; May 7, The New Girl by Daniel Silva; June 4, The Guardians by John Grisham.

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Youth Choir auction and spaghetti luncheon

The annual Youth Choir Spaghetti Lunch and Silent Auction is today, March 1, in Community Hall from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This event helps fund the choir’s summer mission trip to Denver to sing, serve and sightsee.

The silent auction will include restaurant gift cards, musical tickets, voice lessons, math tutoring, home goods, jewelry and more. Also back this year is a seven-night stay in a beachfront condo on Grand Cayman’s Seven Mile beach. Some of the Sign-and-Go Parties include JV’s Famous Fajita Party on the evening of May 2, a Dessert and Discussion with the pastoral residents during the afternoon of May 2, Baking with Collin and Judy on Saturday, May 31 (only 8 spots for this one) and a Louisiana Style Dinner at the DeMents on March 21.

The Bake Sale tables are located by the main office and in James Gallery. Cash and checks are accepted.

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Special film screening March 8Wilshire member Cheryl Allison has created an award-winning film, Shatter the Silence, that will be screened at Wilshire on Sunday, March 8, at noon. Lunch will be served. No reservation is required, and the event is free. In the film, the use of archival footage including suffragettes, Anita Hill, Eleanor Roosevelt, Lady Bird Johnson and President John Kennedy helps support the modern-day voices of women and men weaving together a story of the ongoing fight for gender equality.

Save the date for Wilshire’s Road to Resurrection family Lenten experience. It will be Palm Sunday, April 5, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a come-and-go event in Community Hall. Bring your family for a multi-sensory experience, traveling with others the path of Jesus during his last week on

earth. This hour-long event is filled with Bible-time experiences that will engage participants of all ages (especially older preschoolers through middle elementary ages). We’ll create and wave palm branches, taste the Passover meal and visit the Garden of Gethsemane. A family-friendly lunch will be available for free starting at 11 a.m. The event itself is free. All are invited to lunch.

Volunteer opportunities are available for those willing to serve as greeters, travel guides, costumed characters, assistants or to help with decorating. Contact Carole McClung at cmcclung@wilshirebc.org.

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The Wilshire calendarSunday, March 1• Worship – 8:30 a.m.• Blessing Reception for

Tiffany Wright – 9:40 a.m. • Wilshire Welcome – 9:40 a.m. • Sunday School – 9:40 a.m. • Worship – 11:00 a.m.• Youth Choir spaghetti lunch

and auction – 11:00 a.m.• Nova – 1:30 p.m.• Carillon Ringers – 3:00 p.m.• New Member Fellowship –

5:30 p.m.

Monday, March 2• Faith in 3-D rehearsal –

8:00 a.m.• Game of 42 – 10:00 a.m. • New Song program – 11:00

a.m.• Wilshire Winds – 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 3• New Song – 11:00 a.m.• Faith in 3-D rehearsal –

8:00 a.m.• Computer classes – 9:00 a.m. • Yoga class – 12:15 p.m. • Senior women’s exercise

class – 2:00 p.m.• Stephen Ministry CE and

supervision – 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 4• Faith in 3-D rehearsal –

8:00 a.m.• New Song – 9:30 a.m. • Ukulele group – 11:00 a.m. • Koinonia Café – 11:00 a.m. • Bible Study – noon • Children’s handbells – 5:00

p.m.• Koinonia Café – 5:00 p.m. • Music and Missions – 6:00

p.m.• “God Be in Our Ears” class

– 6:00 p.m. • “God Be in Our Hands”

class – 6:00 p.m. • The Enneagram Journey –

6:00 p.m.

• Cord of Three prayer group – 6:00 p.m.

• Yoga class – 6:15 p.m. • Watershed – 6:30 p.m. • Sanctuary Choir – 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, March 5• Faith in 3-D rehearsal –

8:00 a.m. • Wilshire Writers – 10:00 a.m. • The Bridge/Stew Pot – 11:15

a.m.• Knit Unto Others – 1:30 p.m. • Senior women’s exercise

class – 2:00 p.m.

Friday, March 6• Faith in 3-D: Lighting the

Way performance – 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 7• Faith in 3-D: Lighting the

Way performance – 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 8• Worship – 8:30 a.m.• Wilshire Welcome – 9:40 a.m. • Sunday School – 9:40 a.m.• Beginnings Class – 9:40 a.m.• Worship – 11:00 a.m.• Youth Choir lunch – noon • Christian Advocacy

Committee – noon • Shatter the Silence screening

– noon • Youth Choir – 12:25 p.m.• Shekinah – 1:20 p.m.• Nova – 1:30 p.m.• Carillon Ringers – 3:00 p.m.

Monday, March 9• Game of 42 – 10:00 a.m. • Wilshire Winds – 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 10• Yoga class – 12:15 p.m.• Senior women’s exercise

class – 2:00 p.m. • Building and Grounds

Committee – 6:00 p.m.

• JazzStand on Abrams – 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 11• New Song – 9:30 a.m. • Ukulele group – 11:00 a.m. • Koinonia Café – 11:00 a.m. • Bible Study – noon • Wilshire Adventurers

Committee – 1:15 p.m.• Children’s handbells – 5:00

p.m.• Koinonia Café – 5:00 p.m. • Music and Missions – 6:00

p.m.• “God Be in Our Ears” class –

6:00 p.m.• “God Be in Our Hands”

class – 6:00 p.m.• The Enneagram Journey –

6:00 p.m. • Yoga Class – 6:15 p.m. • Watershed – 6:30 p.m. • Sanctuary Choir – 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, March 12• Women’s Ministry Brown

Bag Book Club – noon• Knit Unto Others – 1:30 p.m.• Senior women’s exercise

class – 2:00 p.m.

Friday, March 13• Friday Friends – 10:00 a.m. • Alzheimer’s support group

– noon

Saturday, March 14• Spring break mission trip

Sunday, March 15• Spring break mission trip• Worship – 8:30 a.m.• Wilshire Welcome – 9:40 a.m.• Beginnings Class – 9:40 a.m.• Sunday School – 9:40 a.m.• Worship – 11:00 a.m.• Sanctuary Choir – noon• Nova – 2:05 p.m. • Carillon Ringers – 3:10 p.m.

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Faith in 3-D is March 6 and 7

“Lighting the Way,” Wilshire’s 2020 Faith in 3-D production, will be presented on Friday and Saturday, March 6 and 7, at 7:30 p.m. in Community Hall.

In association with Climate Change Theatre Action, the evening will be anchored by 10 brief plays written by an array of international playwrights, interspersed with music and exposition. From wildly funny to deadly serious, the plays explore consequences and remedies concerning climate change, wildlife extinction and the devastation of natural resources.

Thirty-three Wilshire performers will combine their talents to present this theatrical event in 3-D: drama, dessert and dialogue.

The event is free and open to the public. Preschool child care will be provided on Friday, March 6.

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