June 6, 2021
“I was glad when they said unto me, ‘Let us go into the house of the Lord!’ ”
Psalm 122 is what is called “A Song of As-cents.” Jerusalem is a city on a high hill, and the Temple was on the top of the top of it. People would travel uphill, ascending to the house of the Lord.
We’ve been in a virtual valley for 15 months. Our ascent to the house of the Lord began a few weeks ago as we prepared spiritually to return. For some it’s been a joyful journey out of dark-ness toward the light. For some it’s been uphill all the way, a strenuous march to shake the fear of socializing again. Some are near the front in the processional to the house of the Lord, others near the rear. It’s okay, friends, wherever you are.
Our English friend, the poet and priest Mal-colm Guite, says in his poem “Singing Bowl”: “Begin the song exactly where you are, / Remain
within the world of which you’re made. / Call nothing common in the earth or air, / Accept it all and let it be for good.”
We’ve been fearing earth and air for more than a year now. The challenge to us is indeed to “accept it all and let it be for good.” That doesn’t mean the virus that had spread through the air is good or that all the people of the earth have behaved well throughout these months; it means that by accepting it all we can begin to look at how it might leave good as well as ill in its wake.
“All things work together for good,” St. Paul tells us in a favorite but often misunderstood verse (Romans 8:28). Overly pious readers are thus wont to see everything as good or at least as good in disguise. But the deeper truth is simply that God is never thwarted by evil. God can bring good from bad without doing bad to bring good.
So, how do you come into the house of the Lord today? I hope you come with longing gladness, but even if it’s with lingering sadness, “begin the song exactly where you are.”
—George Mason
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On the cover: Binding the strong man, from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, Tennessee.
June 6, 2021 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Second Sunday after Pentecost Chiming of the Hour
The people of Wilshire gather this morning to worship God. In order for this service of worship to be focused upon that purpose,
please turn off all cell phones, pagers and alarm watches.
Prelude Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow arr. Carolyn Hamlin
Call to Worship *Brethren, We Have Met to Worship arr. Jeff Brummel Brian Stinecipher, solo
Brethren, we have met to worship and adore the Lord our God; Will you pray with all your power, while we try to preach the Word?
All is vain unless the Spirit of the Holy One comes down; Brethren, pray, and holy manna will be showered all around.
Sisters, will you join and help us? Moses’ sister aided him; Will you help the trembling mourners who are struggling hard with sin?
Tell them all about the Savior, tell them that he will be found; Sisters, pray, and holy manna will be showered all around. Let us love our God supremely, let us love each other, too; Let us love and pray for sinners, till our God makes all things new.
Then he’ll call us home to heaven, at his table we’ll sit down; Christ will gird himself, and serve us with sweet manna all around.
**Come, Christians, Join to Sing arr. Stan Pethel
Sanctuary Choir
Come, Christians, join to sing Alleluia! Amen! Loud praise to Christ our King; Alleluia! Amen! Let all, with heart and voice, before his throne rejoice;
Praise is his gracious choice: Alleluia! Amen! *9:00 service / ** 11:00 service
+All congregants who are able are invited to stand.
Praise yet our Christ again; Alleluia! Amen! Life shall not end the strain; Alleluia! Amen! On heaven’s blissful shore his goodness we’ll adore,
Singing forevermore, Alleluia! Amen!
Greeting to Worshipers Heather Mustain
Psalm Reading — Psalm 138 Ashley Robinson / Jenna Sullivan
Leader: I give you thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart; before the gods I sing your praise; People: I bow down toward your holy temple and give thanks to your name for your
steadfast love and your faithfulness; for you have exalted your name and your word above everything.
Leader: On the day I called, you answered me, you increased my strength of soul.
People: All the kings of the earth shall praise you, O Lord, for they have heard the words of your mouth.
Leader: They shall sing of the ways of the Lord, for great is the glory of the Lord.
People: For though the Lord is high, he regards the lowly; but the haughty he perceives from far away.
Leader: Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve me against the wrath of my enemies; you stretch out your hand, and your right hand delivers me.
People: The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands.
+Hymn 371 Now Thank We All Our God nun danket
Prayers of the People Darren DeMent
+Gospel Reading — Mark 3:19c–35 Becky Waterfield / Lydia Perry
Then [Jesus] went home; and the crowd came together again, so that they could not even eat. When his family heard it, they went out to restrain him, for people were saying, “He has gone out of his mind.” And the scribes who came down from Jerusalem said, “He has Beelzebul, and by the ruler of the demons he casts out demons.” And he called them to him, and spoke to them in parables, “How can Satan cast out Satan? If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. And if a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand. And if Satan has risen up against himself and is divided, he cannot stand, but his end has come. But no one can enter a strong man’s house and plunder his property without first tying up the strong man; then indeed the house can be plundered. “Truly I tell you, people will be forgiven for their sins and whatever blasphemies they
utter; but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit can never have forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin”— for they had said, “He has an unclean spirit.” Then his mother and his brothers came; and standing outside, they sent to him and called him. A crowd was sitting around him; and they said to him, “Your mother and your brothers and sisters are outside, asking for you.” And he replied, “Who are my mother and my brothers?” And looking at those who sat around him, he said, “Here are
my mother and my brothers! Whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother.” This is the word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Luego entró en una casa, y de nuevo se aglomeró tanta gente que ni siquiera podían comer él y sus discípulos. Cuando se enteraron sus parientes, salieron a hacerse cargo de él, porque decían: “Está fuera de sí.” Los maestros de la ley que habían llegado de Jerusalén decían: “¡Está poseído por Beel-zebú! Expulsa a los demonios por medio del príncipe de los demonios.” Entonces Jesús los llamó y les habló en parábolas: “¿Cómo puede Satanás expulsar a Satanás? Si un reino está dividido contra sí mismo, ese reino no puede mantenerse en pie. Y, si una familia está dividida contra sí misma, esa familia no puede mantenerse en pie. Igualmente, si Satanás se levanta contra sí mismo y se divide, no puede mantenerse en pie, sino que ha llegado su fin. Ahora bien, nadie puede entrar en la casa de alguien fuerte y arrebatarle sus bienes a menos que primero lo ate. Solo entonces podrá robar su casa. Les aseguro que todos los pecados y blasfemias se les perdonarán a todos por igual, excepto a quien blasfeme contra el Espíritu Santo. Este no tendrá perdón jamás; es culpable de un pecado eterno.” Es que ellos habían dicho: “Tiene un espíritu malign.” En eso llegaron la madre y los hermanos de Jesús. Se quedaron afuera y enviaron a alguien a llamarlo, pues había mucha gente sentada alrededor de él. — Mira, tu madre y tus hermanos están afuera y te buscan — le dijeron. —¿Quiénes son mi madre y mis hermanos? —replicó Jesús. Luego echó una mirada a los que estaban sentados alrededor de él y añadió: — Aquí tienen a mi madre y a mis hermanos. Cualquiera que hace la voluntad de Dios es mi hermano, mi hermana y mi madre.
Esta es la palabra del Señor. Gracias a Dios.
Message “The Strongest Man” George Mason
Celebration of the Lord’s Supper George Mason
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,
Passing of the Bread In Remembrance from Celebrate Life! arr. Mary Ellen Kerrick
Passing of the Cup Be Still, My Soul arr. Vicki Hancock Wright
Passing of the Peace
May the peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.
Sharing of Decisions George Mason
Affirmation of Faith Our God is Making All Things New old 100th, alt. Text: LeAnn Hampton
Benediction George Mason
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Meet today’s worship leaders
George A. Mason Senior Pastor [email protected] 214-452-3132 Heather Mustain Associate Pastor [email protected] 214-452-3110 Darren DeMent Associate Pastor [email protected] 214-452-3102 Doug Haney Associate Pastor [email protected] 214-452-3123 Jeff Brummel Associate Minister of Music/Organist [email protected] 214-452-3122 Jessica Capps Minister to Senior Adults[email protected] 214-452-3129 Julie Girards Minister to Children [email protected] 214-452-3104 Joan Hammons Minister to Preschoolers [email protected] 214-452-3141 Ashley Robinson Pastoral Resident [email protected] 214-452-3153 Jenna Sullivan Pastoral Resident [email protected] 214-452-3155 Preston Bright Associate Pastor Emeritus Randy Crosland Director of Operations [email protected] 214-452-3146 Lori Gooden Director of Finance [email protected] 214-452-3131 Linda Garner Parish Nurse [email protected] 214-452-3151 Geri McKenzie Associate Director for Pathways to Ministry [email protected] 214-452-3159 Dale Pride Facilities Manager [email protected] 214-452-3101
Staff contacts
Lydia Perry and her husband, James, joined Wilshire in 2008. They are members of Seekers Class and are the parents of Blake, a high school junior, and Drew, an eighth grader. Lydia serves on the Weekday Education Committee and has played piano for children’s choirs and Sunday Night Live.
Brian Stinecipher joined Wilshire in 2011 and is married to Michele. He is a member of Seekers class and serves on the audio/video ministry team. Brian works as a funeral director at East-gate Funeral Home.
Becky Waterfield and her husband, Joe, joined Wilshire in 1995. They are members of Compass Class, where she is the director. Becky currently serves on the Pathways to Ministry Committee.
Tapestry
News & Announcements June 6, 2021Summer 2021 schedule: Worship at 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday School at 10 a.m.
The 11 a.m. service is livestreamed at youtube.com/wilshirebaptist. Keep up with all the Wilshire news at wilshirebc.org or on social media.
Beginning June 6, Wilshire will offer wor-ship and Sunday School in building for the first time since March 8, 2020. Our plans and COVID-19 protocols have been updat-ed in accordance with the latest guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
■No registration or capacity limits. ■Social distancing will not be required. ■Services and classes will last 45 minutes. ■Childcare will be provided for preschool-ers during worship.
■The 11 a.m. service will be livestreamed on our YouTube channel. Look for it at 11 at youtube.com/wilshirebaptist.
What about masks?
■Unvaccinated people are strongly encouraged to wear masks in the build-ing. Masks are required for children 2 to 11 who are not yet vaccine-eligible and those 12 to 15 who are not fully vaccinated.
■For fully vaccinated people, masking is not required during worship or Sunday School, but is encouraged when moving between spaces.
For more details about what to expect, see our website reopening page, which we will keep up to date with the latest information.
wilshirebc.org/reopening
9 and 11 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary
10 a.m. Sunday School for all ages
11 a.m. Worship livestream
Entry door changes
All doors on the back side of the church along Springside Lane will be locked at all times, including Sundays. The door nearest Springside on the north side of the building will also be locked. (This door is the one that opens into a stairwell.) This change was recommended by a safety task force as a way to enhance security, especially in areas frequented by our children and youth. Street parking on Springside will still be available.
Church office hours
■Sundays: The church office will be open Sun-days from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Sunday School boxes will be available in the hall near the main office for those wishing to pick them up prior to 9:30. ■Weekdays: Beginning Monday, June 7, the church office will be open Monday through Fri-day from 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Unless a major event such as Midweek Bible Study is going on, all weekday visitors to the building must enter through the doors by the main office.
11 a.m. worship livestream
We will livestream the 11 a.m. service weekly on our YouTube channel. Look for it at youtube. com/wilshirebaptist. Or watch on our website at wilshirebc.org/media/live-stream. Services will remain on YouTube to be watched anytime.
Online Sunday School
■Discovery Class will augment its in-person meeting with a live video feed in its public Face-book group at 10 a.m. starting June 13. Search Facebook for “Wilshire Discovery Class” to find the group. You can watch lessons as a non-group member or request to join in order to interact through comments. Contact Mark Wingfield at [email protected] with questions. ■ Other options for online Sunday School will be announced as plans develop.
Ushers and greeters needed
Contact Ministry Assistant Barbara Clayton at [email protected] if you can help.If you haven’t been to the building in a while, you may notice a few differences. Facilities Manager Dale Pride and his staff took full advantage of the pandemic shut-down to make several improvements. ■ The Sanctuary has new carpet for the first time since 1995. New pew cushions are on the way, and repairs are being made to the shutters.
■Restrooms throughout the building have been updated with touch-free toilets and sink faucets.
■ A project is underway to enlarge and update the first floor restrooms near the library.
■ The Prayer Room was moved to 1100B, one of the rooms behind McIver Chapel. In the process, long covered stained glass windows were exposed.
■ The Nursing Mothers Room was moved to the secure area inside the pre-school hall near the ECLC office.
■ Around 200 solar panels were installed on the roof last summer.
■ Energy-efficient LED lighting has been installed throughout most of the facility.
Building
Improvements
The Sanctuary, shown here with work in progress, got new carpet for the first time in 26 years.
Condolences to
Lindsay Marchiori on the death of her father, Lee Russell, June 3.
New members
Lisa and Robert Thurston
Try Sanctuary Choir this summer
If you’ve considered singing in Sanctuary Choir, summer is a great time to try it. Wednesday night rehearsals run through July 28, after which the choir will take a three-week summer break. Rehearsals start at 7 p.m. in Choral Hall and will be shorter than usual, ending at 8:15. The choir will sing this summer at the 11 a.m. service only. Contact Doug Haney with questions.
Piano affinity group meets June 13
A group is forming to give pianists in the Wilshire community the chance to perform a classical piece or hymn arrangement for their peers in a relaxed, encouraging setting on one of Wilshire’s pianos. The first meeting will be held on Sunday, June 13, at 2 p.m. in the Sanctuary. At this meeting, attendees may play a piece not to exceed 10 minutes. Those present will discuss the frequency and format of future meetings. For more information, contact Max Tucker at 214-215-3766 or [email protected].
Join us weekly for a time of announce-ments, prayer, hymn singing and Bible study in the Sanctuary. The event lasts about 45 minutes and is livestreamed on our YouTube channel and will remain on YouTube to be watched later.
The current series on favorite Psalms will continue into the summer.
It is no longer necessary to sign up or sit socially distanced. Midweek Bible Study will follow the same masking guidelines as those established for Sunday mornings in the building.
NEW: Enjoy your Koinonia Café To Go lunch on-site in James Gallery after Mid-week Bible Study. See page 13 for details.
Midweek
Bible Study
Wednesdays at noon
in the Sanctuary
Unified Budget Update
YTD Budgeted
Income IncomeActual YTD Budgeted Expense ExpenseActual
Pathways Endowment YTD Gifts ... $397,576 Pathways Endowment March balance ...$7,989,906
$1,382,500 $1,298,735 $1,473,743 $1,657,110
One in four children in Dallas is food insecure. Stock Up for Summer
is the Wilkinson Center’s response to hunger in our community.
Your gift will support home food delivery to seniors, healthy meals
for kids and provide hope for the families they serve every day. Drop
off your donation of non-perishable food items or hygiene items at
Wilshire in the collection baskets located by the main office and the
north entrance or shop from the center’s Amazon wish list at
http://bit.ly/WCPantry
and have it shipped directly to them.
Food drive for the
Wilkinson Center
Sunday, June 6 – Thursday, June 24
About the Wilkinson Center: Breaking the poverty cycle requires more than meeting basic needs.
As one of the largest comprehensive poverty prevention agencies in Dallas, the Wilkinson Center utilizes a holistic approach designed to empower individuals and families. thewilkinsoncenter.org
For the third year in a row, Friday Friends has been awarded a $2,500 grant from the AWARE Foundation. The funds will be used to purchase consumable supplies and bring
in professional programs such as music and movement therapy.
Friday Friends is a ministry of Wilshire that provides four hours of respite on the second and fourth Fridays of each month for a family member caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or a similar form of dementia. The program
is fully run by volunteers from the church and the community. It is funded through grants, the church budget and donations from participants and the community.
From AWARE’s website (awaredallas.org): “AWARE conducts an annual grant review process
resulting in the selection of the most exemplary
nonprofit organizations in Dallas that are work-ing on the front lines in the fight against Alz-heimer’s disease. AWARE provides funding and
support to those leading groups which offer programs, education, and resources to caregivers and victims of Alzheimer’s disease, and to organizations doing valu-able research to find prevention and ultimately a cure.”
Friday Friends is proud to have met the criteria of the AWARE grant review committee. If you or someone you know is caring for a loved one with dementia, and would like to participate in the Friday Friends program, contact Marilyn Morgan or Martie Miller (contact info in the Wilshire directory) or Jessica Capps, Minister to Senior Adults. Friday Friends hopes to resume in-person meetings in August.
Friday Friends receives grant
Save the date for July 11 concert
Associate Minister of Music and Organist Jeff Brummel is planning an in-person concert of organ-piano duets for Sunday, July 11, at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Jeff will be joined by Jonathan K. Merritt, organist at Pulaski Heights Baptist Church in Little Rock, where former pastoral resident Matt Dodrill is pastor. Wilshire’s Amy Pottkotter will also sing. More details to come.
Library announces hours
Effective June 6, Wilshire’s library will be open to visitors at the following times:
Sunday: 8:30 – 10:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tuesday: 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Thursday: Closed
Book clubs
■ The WOW! Brown Bag Book Club meets on Zoom one Thursday a month at noon. On July 8 the group will discuss Graeme Simsion’s
The Rosie Project. Contact Abbey Adcox at [email protected] or Carolyn Murray at [email protected] to sign up.
■ The WOW! Tuesday Evening Book Club meets on Zoom monthly at 7 p.m. On June 8 the group will discuss The Girl Who Lived by Christopher Greyson. To sign up, contact Debby Burton at [email protected].
JUNE 9
Grilled Chicken w/ Smoked Tomato Sauce, Green Beans w/ Bacon, Cheddar
Potato Casserole, fresh Bread, $12 Romaine Caesar Salad w/ Roasted
Salmon, Parmesan & Croutons, Seasonal Fruit, Fresh Bread, $12 Roasted Turkey, Swiss & Bacon on Wheat Roll w/ Cranberry-Garlic Mayo (on the side),
Seasonal Fruit, Potato Chips, $10 Chocolate-Chocolate Chip Brownie, $1.25 Lemon Cream Cake w/ Raspberry Sauce, $2.50
Eat in James Gallery
Koinonia Café To Go patrons now have the op-tion to enjoy their meal with friends in James Gallery. When ordering, indicate your inten-tion to dine on the premises. An opportunity to heat your meal will be provided.
Summer schedule reminder
This summer, Koinonia Café To Go will have one pickup time, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
■Takeout meals from Wilshire’s kitchen are
offered for curbside pickup each Wednesday.
■Proceeds help defray the cost of paying our
dedicated kitchen workers during the pandemic.
■Ordering for June 9 is open now on the church
website. Order and pay by end of day Tuesday, June 8, then pick up your food on Wednesday.
■Full instructions at ordering link.
Find ordering link at
wilshirebc.org/registration
Book club welcomes Collin
Yarbrough on July 15
The Anti-Racism Book Club welcomes Wilshire’s own Collin Yarbrough to its next meeting for a discussion of his new book, Paved a Way:
Infrastructure, Policy & Racism in an American City. The
meet-ing will take place Thursday, July 15, at 7 p.m. on Zoom. In Paved a Way, Collin tells the stories of five neighborhoods in Dallas and how they were shaped by racism and economic oppression. North Dallas, Deep El-lum, Little Mexico, Tenth Street and Fair Park look nothing like they did during their prime, and Collin argues that their respective declines were intentional — that their foundations were chipped away over time. Sign up for the Zoom link and purchase the book (while supplies last) at wilshirebc.org/registration.
Wilshire Welcome
Meet & Greet
JUNE 27 & JULY 25
9:15 – 10:45 A.M.
Are you a guest or new Wilshire member? Perhaps you joined during the pandemic and don’t yet have a full picture of everything this faith community has to offer. Mark your calendar to attend one of our Wilshire Welcome Meet & Greet events this summer. These two informal sessions will help you learn about Wilshire, with topics ranging from Sunday morning options to volunteer and advocacy opportunities. Plus there will be a Q&A time with Senior Pastor George Mason. Join us June 27 or July 25 in Commu-nity Hall, downstairs under the Sanctuary.
Support local Black-owned businesses at this event put on by our friends at Friendship West Baptist Church. West Wall Street commemorates the 100-year anniversary of the Black Wall Street massacre of Tulsa, Oklahoma. West Wall Street will feature food, clothes, service vendors and more.
Wilshire’s Christian Advocacy Committee invites you to participate in Depolarizing Con-versations on Race, a free workshop produced and facilitated by Braver Angels. Described as a “skills workshop for difficult (and necessary) conversations between white Americans about race and public policy,” the event will be held on Zoom on Thursday, June 17, from 6 to 9 p.m. Sign up at wilshirebc.org/registration by Wednesday, June 16, to receive the Zoom link. While anyone is welcome, the event is de-signed for self-identified whites who want to communicate more effectively about race and public policy, who believe in the equal worth
and dignity of all persons, and who are con-cerned about our nation’s problems with race and want to see progress.
Braver Angels (braverangels.org) is a
non-profit organization aiming to unite red and blue Americans in a working alliance to depolar-ize America. They are scheduled to conduct an in-person workshop called Families & Politics for Wilshire on October 28.
Depolarizing Conversations on Race
Saturday, June 5
■ WOW! Garden Brunch, James Gallery Garden, 10 a.m.
Sunday, June 6
■ Stock the Pantry Drive for The Wilkinson Center begins ■ Morning Worship, Sanctuary, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
■ Sunday School, 10 a.m.
■ Carillon Ringers, Handbell Room, 3 p.m.
Tuesday, June 8
■ WOW! Tuesday Evening Book Club, Zoom, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, June 9
■ Koinonia Café To Go order pick-ups, south parking lot, 11 a.m. ■ Midweek Bible Study, Sanctuary, noon ■ WSM Study-n-Cornhole Tourney, north parking lot, 6:30 p.m.
■ Sanctuary Choir, Choral Hall, 7 p.m.
Sunday, June 13
■ Morning Worship, Sanctuary, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
■ Sunday School, 10 a.m.
■ VBS Children’s Division Volunteers meeting, 1205L, noon
■ Piano Affinity Group, Sanctuary, 2 p.m. ■ WSM Summer Cookout,
10446 Yorkford Dr., 5 p.m.
■ Finance Committee, Zoom, 6 p.m.
This Week
ONLINE. Schedule a recurring or one-time gift charged to your debit or credit card or directly as an ACH from your checking account. Visit wilshirebc.org/give (enable cookies on your phone or tablet).
AUTOMATIC BANK PAY. At your bank’s website, log in to your account and follow instructions to set up Wilshire as a new payee. The bank will print and cut a check. MAIL. Send to Lori Gooden’s attention at the church. Please write on your check if it is intended for the Unified Budget or another purpose.
TEXT. Text WILSHIRE and a dollar amount (example: WILSHIRE 50) to 73256, and follow the link that pops up. The first time you do this, you will need to enter credit card and contact information. All text gifts will be applied to the Unified Budget. WILSHIRE APP. Download our app from the App Store or Google Play to make gifts easily from your mobile device.
DONATE STOCKS. Contact Lori Gooden for information on how to donate appreci-ated stocks.
FROM YOUR IRA. For those over 70.5 years old, tax-free IRA gifts offer a huge financial benefit. They reduce your future tax burden and can fulfill your Required Minimum Distribution for 2021.
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CHILDREN’S EVENTS
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Compassion Camp is the theme for this year’s VBS for children who have completed kindergarten through grade 6. VBS is limited to 15 per grade.
Dates: Monday –Friday, June 21–25, 9 a.m.–noon.
Registration Deadline: June 16 Cost: Free
CREATIVE ARTS CAMP
Listen to Your Art is back this summer — bigger, better and LIVE! Creative Arts Camp has something for everyone who has completed kindergarten through grade 6: music, drama, movement/dance, visual art, sewing, cooking, cartoon drawing, commercial/video creations, photography, creative writing and more! Participants will rotate through artistic outlets in small groups and will also choose a personal expression rotation.
Dates: Monday–Friday, July 12–16, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Half-day option, 9 a.m.–noon. Full-day campers will bring lunch; snacks and drinks will be provided. Families and guests are invited Friday at 5:30 p.m. for a pizza dinner ($3/person) and a 6:30 p.m. performance and art showcase. Cost: $150, full day or $75, half day. Includes supplies, T-shirt, snacks, a super creative staff and more! Limit 75. PRETEEN CAMP
Passport Kids! Camp in Brownwood, Texas, is for kids who have completed grades 3 through 6. We’ll depart by bus at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 24, and will stay in air-conditioned cabins at the Heart of Texas Baptist Camp and Conference Center. Students will participate in high-energy worship, interactive Bible study, creative
recreation, missions and other fun activities. Although activities will be led by Passport staff, we will provide one chaperone for every five campers to help with supervision. Chaperones are needed. We will return to Wilshire around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 27.
Dates: Saturday–Tuesday, July 24–27
Cost: $350. A $100 deposit will guarantee your student’s spot.
PRESCHOOL EVENTS
VBS: COMPASSION CAMP
The preschool version of Vacation Bible School is for children who turned 3 years old through 5 years old by September 1, 2020, but have not completed kindergarten. Class sizes are limited.
Dates: Monday–Friday, June 21–25, 9 a.m.–noon Registration Deadline: June 16 Cost: Free PRESCHOOL FRIENDS CAMP
This year’s theme is “I Can Care About Others.” This camp is open to preschoolers who turned 3 years old through 5 years old by Sept. 1, 2020, but have not completed kindergarten. Dates: Monday–Friday, July 19–23, 9 a.m.–noon. Registration Deadline: July 12 Cost: $60
All camps are open to the community. Preregister at wilshirebc.org/registration.
Questions? Contact Julie Girards for children’s events at [email protected], Joan Hammons for preschool events at [email protected] or Candy McComb for Creative Arts Camp at [email protected].
Our camps have indoor and outdoor activities planned, but the format of each camp is subject to change should the CDC and Wilshire COVID-19 Task Force establish new safety guidelines as the public health situation evolves into the summer.
