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June 20, 2021Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
While we at Wilshire proudly promote that we have a traditional worship style, that doesn’t mean that we are rigidly locked into any one type of music. One of the things I appreciate about Wilshire’s approach to worship is that we will incorporate music from different eras and backgrounds, especially when it comes to hymns and congregational singing. On a given week you may be just as likely to hear a hymn that has its roots in Victorian England as you would a hymn with origins in the American revival movement. Isaac Watts, Martin Luther and Fanny Crosby all have an equal chance of getting one of their hymns into a worship ser-vice at Wilshire.
Today in our 9 a.m. service we have the opportunity to hear from Zoë Moore, one of Wilshire’s summer interns. She will be singing “What a Friend We Have in Jesus,” a song firmly planted in the the gospel music tradition. In case you’re wondering how to know if a song should be considered a gospel song, here’s a tip for you. If you do a Spotify search for a song and within the first 10 hits you see names like the Statler Brothers, Al Green, Merle Haggard and the Gaither Vocal Band, then it’s a gospel song.
I have a special place in my heart for gospel music, especially songs that falls in the sub-
genre of Southern Gospel. My father and grand-father sang in a gospel quartet complete with the blue blazers and matching ties, so growing up I was pretty deeply immersed in this style of music, and it has never quite loosened its grip on me. Among some music purists gospel music can get a bad rap for being too simplistic and overly sentimental. Hymnologist Millar Pat-rick published these thoughts on gospel music:
“there is no doubt that a deterioration in taste follows the use of this type of hymn and tune; it fosters an attachment to the trivial and sensa-tional which dulls and often destroys sense of the dignity and beauty which best befit the song that is used in the service of God.”
I’m not sure about all that, I just know that sometimes a gospel hymn will speak to me in ways other hymns can’t. And while I fully acknowledge that giving glory, laud and honor to our Redeemer and King and singing about cherubim and seraphim bowing down before God is both valuable and necessary, sometimes I simply need to be reminded that I have a faithful friend who knows my every weakness and in whose arms I can find a place of solace and comfort.
—Darren DeMent
4316 Abrams Road ■ Dallas, Texas 75214 ■ 214-452-3100 ■ wilshirebc.orgPartnered with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship
Building a Community of Faith Shaped by the Spirit of Jesus Christ
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Preparing for worship
On the cover: Christ in the Storm on the Sea of Galilee, Rembrandt van Rijn, 1633, Oil on canvas. Stolen in 1990 from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston.
June 20, 20219:00 and 11:00 a.m.
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
Chiming of the Hour
The people of Wilshire gather this morning to worship God. In order for this service to be focused upon that purpose, please silence all electronic devices.
Prelude Prelude in Classic Style arr. Gordon Young
Opening Sentences Charlie Burgin / Julie Girards
We gather this morning to offer our praise to the God who delivers us from our troubles and calms the storms of life. May we feel the peace that comes from knowing we are in the presence of God who loves us and protects us.
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Greeting to Worshipers Darren DeMent / Ashley Robinson
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*9:00 service / **11:00 service +All congregants who are able are invited to stand.Hearing devices are available in the Narthex and South Atrium.
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Psalm Reading — Psalm 9:9–14 Mike Capps / Ed Francis
The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you. Sing prais-es to the Lord, who dwells in Zion. Declare his deeds among the peoples. For he who avenges blood is mindful of them; he does not forget the cry of the afflicted. Be gracious to me, O Lord. See what I suffer from those who hate me; you are the one who lifts me up from the gates of death, so that I may recount all your praises, and, in the gates of daughter Zion, rejoice in your deliverance.
El Señor es refugio de los oprimidos; es su baluarte en momentos de angustia. En ti confían los que conocen tu nombre, porque tú, Señor, jamás abandonas a los que te buscan. Canten salmos al Señor, el rey de Sión; proclamen sus proezas entre las naciones. El vengador de los inocentes se acu-erda de ellos; no pasa por alto el clamor de los afligidos. Ten compasión de mí, Señor; mira cómo me afligen los que me odian. Sácame de las puertas de la muerte, para que en las puertas de Jerusalén proclame tus alabanzas y me regocije en tu salvación.
Prayers of the People Jenna Sullivan / Heather Mustain
+Hymn 412 Sweet Hour of Prayer sweet hour
+Gospel Reading — Mark 4:35-41 Jessica Capps / Allison Griffin On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, “Let us go across to the other side.” And leaving the crowd behind, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. Other boats were with him. A great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that the boat was already being swamped. But he was in the stern, asleep on the cushion; and they woke him up and said to him, “Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?” He woke up and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” Then the wind ceased, and there was a dead calm. He said to them,
“Why are you afraid? Have you still no faith?” And they were filled with great awe and said to one another, “Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?”
This is the word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.
Ese día al anochecer, les dijo a sus discípulos: —Crucemos al otro lado. Dejaron a la multitud y se fueron con él en la barca donde estaba. También lo acompañaban otras barcas. Se desató entonces una fuerte tormenta, y las olas azotaban la barca, tanto que ya comenzaba a inundarse. Jesús, mien-tras tanto, estaba en la popa, durmiendo sobre un cabezal, así que los discípulos lo despertaron.
—¡Maestro! —gritaron—, ¿no te importa que nos ahoguemos? Él se levantó, reprendió al viento y ordenó al mar: —¡Silencio! ¡Cálmate! El viento se calmó y todo quedó completamente tranquilo.
—¿Por qué tienen tanto miedo? —dijo a sus discípulos— ¿Todavía no tienen fe? Ellos estaban espan-tados y se decían unos a otros: —¿Quién es este, que hasta el viento y el mar le obedecen?
Esta es la palabra del Señor.Gracias a Dios.
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*Solo What a Friend We Have in Jesus Gilbert M. MartinZoë Moore
What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear!What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer!
Oh, what peace we often forfeit, oh, what needless pain we bear,All because we do not carry everything to God in prayer!
Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere?We should never be discouraged; take it to the Lord in prayer.Can we find a friend so faithful who will all our sorrows share?Jesus knows our every weakness; take it to the Lord in prayer.
Are we weak and heavy laden, cumbered with a load of care?Precious Savior, still our refuge; take it to the Lord in prayer.
Do thy friends despise, forsake thee? Take it to the Lord in prayer;In His arms He’ll take and shield thee; thou wilt find a solace there.
**Anthem My Hope Is Built arr. Tom TrenneySanctuary Choir
My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus’ blood and righteousness,I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but wholly lean on Jesus’ name.
On Christ, the solid rock, I stand;All other ground is sinking sand; all other ground is sinking sand.
When darkness comes to hide his face, I rest on his unchanging grace;In every high and story gale, my anchor holds within the veil.
When he shall come with trumpet sound, O may I then in him be found,Dressed in his righteousness alone, faultless to stand before the throne.
Christ is the rock! On Christ, the solid rock I stand.
On Christ, the solid rock, I stand.
Message “Woke Jesus” George Mason
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Secure offering boxes are located near the front Sanctuary doors and in the Narthex.
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Meet today’s worship leaders
George A. MasonSenior [email protected]
Heather MustainAssociate [email protected]
Darren DeMentAssociate [email protected]
Doug HaneyAssociate [email protected]
Jeff BrummelAssociate Minister of Music/[email protected]
Jessica CappsMinister to Senior [email protected]
Julie GirardsMinister to [email protected]
Joan HammonsMinister to [email protected]
Ashley RobinsonPastoral [email protected]
Jenna SullivanPastoral [email protected]
Preston BrightAssociate Pastor Emeritus
Randy CroslandDirector of [email protected]
Lori GoodenDirector of [email protected]
Linda GarnerParish [email protected]
Geri McKenzieAssociate Director forPathways to [email protected]
Dale PrideFacilities [email protected]
Staff contacts
Charlie Burgin joined Wilshire in 1991. He has served as a deacon and as director of the Char-lie’s Angels Class. Charlie has had a long career at Culwell & Son in University Park.
Mike Capps joined Wilshire in 1998 with his wife, Jessica, Wilshire’s minister to se-nior adults. They are the parents of two adult children, Taylor and Drew. Mike is a deacon, a teacher in Epiphany Class and is a director of the Nova ensemble. He works as director of strategic development at Raytheon and is an avocational composer.
Ed Francis and his wife, Linda, joined Wilshirein 1994 and have raised four daughters here —Molly Shepard, Kathleen, Rebecca and Julie. Edis a deacon, a member of Epiphany Class andserves as Chair of the Deacon Nominating Com-mittee. Professionally, he is vice president andregional sales manager for Prosperity Bank.
Allison Griffin and her husband, Wade, joined Wilshire in 2019. They are the parents of Car-oline, an eleventh grader, and Scott, who is in college. Allison is a member of Journey Class. She works as a public affairs and PR strategist.
Zoë Moore is serving as a Wilshire summer intern, working in children’s music with Candy McComb. She was also a music intern in the summer of 2020. Zoë sings in Sanctuary Choir and is a senior at Dallas Baptist University, where she is majoring in music.
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Tapestry News & AnnouncementsJune 20, 2021
Summer 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.
Vacation Bible School June 21 – 259 a.m. – noon ages 3 – 6th grade
Advance registration has ended. Class sizes are limited, and all preschool classes plus kindergarten and grade 1 are full. Openings in grades
2 – 6 will be available to walk-ins on a first-come, first-served basis.
Contact Julie Girards at [email protected] with questions.
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ReopeningReminders
9 and 11 a.m. Worship10 a.m. Sunday School
Vaccinated?Mask not required
UPDATE: It is no longer necessary for vaccinated individuals to wear a
mask when moving between spaces in the building as previously suggested.
Unvaccinated?Please wear a mask
Masks are required for children 2 to 11.
Worship livestreamWe will livestream the 11 a.m. service
weekly on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/wilshirebaptist.
Ushers and greeters neededContact Barbara Clayton at
[email protected] if you can help.
wilshirebc.org/reopening
New Prayer Room features stained glass
Wilshire’s Prayer Room has been relocat-ed and is ready for use in its new home near McIver Chapel. The relocation was necessary in order to make room for a major expansion of the restrooms near the church library.
The Prayer Room, which is unlocked and accessible whenever the building is open, can now be found in one of the rooms in the short hallway leading to McIver Chapel.
The Prayer Room was established in its original location near the Sanctuary in 1997, and was given in memory of longtime Wilshire members Charlie Watson and Betty Avant by their families. Watson was the father of Char-lene Law and grandfather of Carolyn Murray.
Visitors to the new Prayer Room will enjoy seeing a newly exposed stained glass window, partially covered since the chapel was renovat-ed in the early 1980s. The window is original to the chapel, which was built as Wilshire’s first worship space in 1954.
The Nursing Mothers Room has also been moved as part of the restroom project. It is now located inside the secure preschool hall.
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Condolences to:Carolyn Shapard on the death of her husband, Charlie Shapard, June 15. Carolyn is a former minister to adults at Wilshire.
Church welcomes summer internsThree college students recently began work as summer interns at Wilshire, joining two other interns already in place during the academic year.■ Blake Brown is back for his second summer as an intern in children’s ministry working with Julie Girards. Blake grew up at Wilshire and just finished his second year at Villanova University in Pennsylvania. ■ Also serving as an intern in the children’s area is Joshua Pottkotter. Joshua, who joined Wilshire with his family in 2019, just completed his first year at Southern Methodist University. ■ Zoë Moore returns for a second summer working as an intern in children’s music under Candy McComb. Zoë is set to graduate this sum-mer from Dallas Baptist University.
■ Leah Lucas and Jacob Leal are continuing this summer as interns in youth ministry work-ing with Darren DeMent. Leah attends SMU’s Perkins School of Theology. Jacob, a Duke Divin-ity School graduate, will begin doctoral studies at Boston University this fall.
Rangers game outing, August 1Join us for a churchwide out-ing to the brand-new Globe Life Field to see our Texas Rangers play the Seattle Mariners on Sunday, August 1, at 1:35 p.m. We’ll leave Wilshire around 12:15 p.m. on a charter bus and return after the game. Our group seats are located in the Upper Box section. Don’t worry about a hat or sunscreen as this new state of the art venue is fully enclosed and air condi-tioned. Tickets cost $20 per person. Registration is coming soon.
Zoom class launches July 4 Love Your Neighbor class welcomes Marv Knox to first meeting
Love Your Neighbor is the name of a new Zoom-based Sunday School class launching July 4. The class is aimed primarily at long-distance Wilshire members, most of whom connected to the church during the pandemic.
The new class will meet the first and third Sundays of every month from 1 to 2 p.m. The time was chosen to accommodate those in different time zones, but will also allow for Dallas-based congregants to join in.
Shelly and David Beck will serve as directors of the class. The Becks live in the Denton Coun-ty city of Justin and joined Wilshire in 2020.
Instead of having a regular teacher, Love Your Neighbor will bring in a guest speaker
for each session. First up, on July 4, is Marv Knox, executive director of Fellowship South-west and former editor of the Baptist Standard. Marv will have just returned from a trip to the southern border and will report on conditions in a discussion
themed “Independence Day from the Immi-grant Perspective.”
If you’re interested in joining the class, on a regular basis or for a particular date, send an email to [email protected] to receive the Zoom link. Watch the Tapestry to learn about future speakers and topics.
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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 theWilkinson Center
Ends 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
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Summer KEYS
Don’t miss Wilshire’s first live music event since returning to the building. Summer Keys: A Concert of Organ-Piano Duets will be held in the Sanctuary on Sunday, July 11, at 6:30 p.m.
Associate Minister of Music and Organist Jeff Brummel will be joined for the concert by Jonathan K. Merritt, organist at Pulaski Heights Baptist Church in Little Rock, where former pastoral resident Matt Dodrill is pastor. Wilshire member Amy Pottkotter will also sing.
Stick around after the concert for a social event on the church grounds. Get
a free shaved-ice treat from the Big D Kona Ice food truck and enjoy a set of live music from Al and Brian — Wilshire’s own Brian Stinecipher and musical partner Al Peterson.
Jeff Brummel Jonathan K. Merritt
A CONCERT OF ORGAN-PIANO DUETSSunday, July 11 ■ 6:30 p.m. ■ Sanctuary
Plus reception with free shaved ice
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JUNE 23Rosemary Grilled Flank Steak w/ Sun Dried Tomato Demiglace,
Roasted Red Potatoes, Snap Peas & Carrots, Fresh Bread, $12
Mixed Greens w/ Roasted Chicken & Vegetables, Fresh Vegetables &
Balsamic Vinaigrette, Ranch Pasta Salad, Fresh Bread, $12
Club Wrap: Turkey, Ham, Bacon, Cheddar, Swiss, Lettuce & Tomato,
Ranch Pasta Salad, Potato Chips, $10
Lemon Bar, $1.25 Apple Pie w/ Caramel Sauce, $2.50
Contact Elizabeth at [email protected] for information about meatless meal options.
Eat in James GalleryKoinonia Café To Go patrons have the option to enjoy their meal with friends in James Gal-lery. When ordering, indicate your intention to dine on the premises. An opportunity to heat your meal will be provided.
Summer scheduleThis 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.■ Ordering for June 23 is open now on the church website. Order and pay by end of day Tuesday, June 22, then pick up your food on Wednesday.■ Full instructions at ordering link.
Find ordering link atwilshirebc.org/registration
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 at youtube.com/wilshirebaptist and will re-main on YouTube to be watched later.
Enjoy your Koinonia Café To Go lunch in tables in James Gallery after Midweek Bible Study.
Midweek BibleStudy
Wednesdays at noon in the Sanctuary
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Try Sanctuary Choir this summerIf you’ve considered singing in Sanctuary Choir, summer is a great time to try it. Wednes-day rehearsals run through July 28, after which the choir will take a three-week break. Rehears-als start at 7 p.m. in Choral Hall. The choir will sing this summer at the 11 a.m. service. Con-tact: Doug Haney ([email protected]).
Enroll for summer piano lessonsWilshire’s Academy of Fine Arts is enrolling piano students for the summer. The cost is $40 per 30-minute lesson. To sign up, contact Jeff Brummel at [email protected].
Book clubs ■ The WOW! Brown Bag Book Club meets one Thursday a month at noon in Room 1205-L. On July 8 the group will discuss Graeme Sim-sion’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 July 13 the group will discuss I Think You’re Wrong (But I’m Listening) by Beth Silvers and Sarah Stuart-Holland. To sign up, contact Debby Bur-ton at [email protected].
Book club welcomes CollinYarbrough 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. Sign up for the Zoom link and purchase the book at wilshirebc.org/registration.
Wilshire Welcome Meet & GreetJUNE 27 & JULY 259:15 – 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 every-thing 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 op-tions to volunteer and advocacy opportu-nities. Plus there will be a Q&A time with Senior Pastor George Mason. Join us June 27 or July 25 in Community Hall, down-stairs under the Sanctuary.
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
Linda Garner at 214-452-3151
Sunday, June 20 ■ Morning Worship, Sanctuary, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. ■ Sunday School, 10 a.m.
Monday, June 21■ Vacation Bible School, 9 a.m.
Tuesday, June 22■ Vacation Bible School, 9 a.m.
Wednesday, June 23■ Vacation Bible School, 9 a.m.■ Koinonia Café To Go order pick-ups, south parking lot, 11 a.m. ■ Midweek Bible Study, Sanctuary, noon ■ WSM Study-n-Swim, McCoys,’ 6:30 p.m. ■ Sanctuary Choir, Choral Hall, 7 p.m.
Thursday, June 24■ Vacation Bible School, 9 a.m.
Friday, June 25■ Vacation Bible School, 9 a.m.
Sunday, June 27■ Morning Worship, Sanctuary, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. ■ Wilshire Welcome Meet & Greet, Community Hall, 9:15 a.m.■ Sunday School, 10 a.m.■ Belong Team, 1205-L, 12:15 p.m.■ Missions & Christian Advocacy Committees Meeting, Zoom, 12:30 p.m.
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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.
WAYS TO GIVE
Scan code with your smartphone camera to make an electronic contribution now.
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CHILDREN’S EVENTS
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLCompassion 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 CAMPListen 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 CAMPPassport 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 24–27Cost: $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 CAMPThis 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.
CHILDREN & PRESCHOOLERS WILSHIRE BAPTIST CHURCH
“We are so excited about our plans to offer summer camps for children and preschoolers this summer! We’ll learn ways to show compassion to ourselves and others, ways to express ourselves creatively and how we fit into a larger story. We hope you can join us for one or more of our opportunities to have fun while building our relationship with God and others.”— Julie Girards, Minister to Children
