Preparing for worship

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1 Christ the King Sunday November 25, 2018

2 Preparing for worship Earlier this month, I had the great privilege of traveling to the Holy Land with my fellow Wilshire residents and a number of other Wilshire members. Early on that trip we traveled to the place known as Caesarea Philippi, the place where Jesus asks his disciples who they say he is, and Peter responds, the Messiah. It s a significant moment in the gospel story, and quite a remarkable place to visit. All throughout our trip, we visited remarkable sites that each represented some significant moment in Jesus life, from his place of birth to his place of death. As we journeyed, I began to consider the variety of ways we identify Jesus: as Messiah, as the Christ-child born in a manger, as Savior, as a teacher, as a friend and so on. How often though, I wondered, do we stop and ponder Jesus question for ourselves? Who do we say Jesus is? A few days ago, the residents gathered in the baptistry of the Sanctuary to discuss and practice baptism. We were reminded that in our tradition there is one question asked of each baptismal candidate before they are baptized: What is your confession of faith? Each candidate is then to respond: Jesus Christ is Lord. One more way we identify Jesus as Lord. There are profound theological implications to our confessing Jesus as Lord, yet how often do we stop to consider what those are? What does it mean to call Jesus both Savior and Lord, or Savior and King? This Sunday is Christ the King Sunday. This is the last Sunday of the church year before Advent begins and the church year starts over again. This particular Sunday allows us, the Church, to consider what is means for the Savior of the world to also be the King of a new kind of kingdom, who testifies to the truth. As we prepare for worship, begin by asking who Jesus is to you. Perhaps you might consider which Jesus you ve come to encounter today and what you hope to gain from that holy encounter. In this space, how might you invite yourself into discerning what the truth is that Jesus reveals? Who is Jesus, to you? Ryan Wilson Wilshire Baptist Church 4316 Abrams Road Dallas, Texas (214) Partnered with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Building a Community of Faith Shaped by the Spirit of Jesus Christ ON THE COVER: Mosaic of Christ Pantocrator ( ruler over all ) from the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. It is the central figure of the Deësis mosaic ( Entreaty ), which dates from about It is considered the finest mosaic in Hagia Sophia. By Dianelos Georgoudis. 2

3 November 25, :30 and 11:00 a.m. Christ the King Sunday 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 to the Lord, the Almighty arr. Culli Call to Worship Ride On, King Jesus arr. Hogan Lwazi Hlati / Sanctuary Choir Ride on, King Jesus, ride on, the conquering king. Oh, ride on, King Jesus, ride on. No man can a-hinder thee. I was but young when I begun. No man can a-hinder thee. But now my race is almost done. No man can a-hinder thee. King Jesus rides a milk white horse. No man can a-hinder thee. The river of Jordan he did cross. No man can a-hinder thee. He s the King and the Lord of all. He s the first and the last. Jesus is the Lord of Lords. Jesus is the Prince of Peace. Ride on, King Jesus, ride on. Opening Sentences Hannah Jaggers / Tristan Vathis We gather this morning to declare that there is no other name under heaven or earth by which we must be saved; that Jesus Christ is God s beloved Son by whom all things were created and have their being; that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. And by this declaration, we set aside any other prince or potentate who would demand our allegiance, any other cause or crusade that would contradict the claim of Jesus on our lives. We declare today that Jesus Christ is King and no man can hinder him. +Hymn 339 All Hail the Power of Jesus Name coronation Greeting to Worshipers Tiffany Wright / Joan Hammons Guests are invited to take a Response Card from the pew rack, complete it and place it in the offering plate when passed and to place the red fabric rose on your lapel or blouse to help others identify you as our honored guest today. Prayer concerns will be received and prayed for this week when listed on an intercessory prayer card from the pew rack and placed in the offering plate. *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. 3

4 Old Testament Reading 2 Samuel 23:1 4 Becky Waterfield / Leigh Ann Brown Now these are the last words of David: The oracle of David, son of Jesse, the oracle of the man whom God exalted, the anointed of the God of Jacob, the favorite of the Strong One of Israel: The spirit of the Lord speaks through me, his word is upon my tongue. The God of Israel has spoken, the Rock of Israel has said to me: One who rules over people justly, ruling in the fear of God, is like the light of morning, like the sun rising on a cloudless morning, gleaming from the rain on the grassy land. This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Reflections on Holy Land Trip Prayers of the People Aaron Coyle-Carr and Jared Jaggers Mark Wingfield +Hymn 164 O Sing a Song of Bethlehem kingsfold Giving of Tithes and Offerings Thanksgiving weekend often is the time families and individuals begin making plans for year-end giving. Like most other nonprofits, the church receives a disproportionate percentage of its annual contributions between now and Dec. 31. The work and witness of the church continue every day and every month. Taking stock of your annual giving will help us do all the good we ve said we want to do together this year. Offertory Be Thou My Vision arr. Forrest +Offertory Response old 100th Our God is making all things new, a promise that we know is true. Through eyes of faith we long to see a love-transformed community. A place where truth and justice reign and healing triumphs over pain, Where all have dignity and worth and peace is passed throughout the earth. +Gospel Reading John 18:33 37 LeAnn Hampton / Leanna Coyle-Carr Then Pilate entered the headquarters again, summoned Jesus, and asked him, Are you the King of the Jews? Jesus answered, Do you ask this on your own, or did others tell you about me? Pilate replied, I am not a Jew, am I? Your own nation and the chief priests have handed you over to me. What have you done? Jesus answered, My kingdom is not from this world. If my kingdom were from this world, my followers would be fighting to keep me from being handed over to the Jews. But as it is, my kingdom is not from here. Pilate asked him, So you are a king? Jesus answered, You say that I am a king. For this I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice. This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. 4

5 Message Not From Here George Mason +Hymn 159 Fairest Lord Jesus st. elizabeth Sharing of Decisions **Family Dedication We welcome into the life of the church today Thomas Hamilton Lee, son of Thomas and Amy Lee. Through this dedication, the family and the congregation pledge together to raise Hamilton in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, so that when he reaches an appropriate age he may choose for himself to follow Jesus Christ as Savior. Present for the dedication are grandparents Margaret and Joe Kendrick and Susan and Garrett Sherman; aunt and uncle Candice and Jason Kendrick with Micah and Melodee; and out of town friends Kenda Nelson, Vicki Foran, Holly Beier with Emily and Eliana. Benediction Postlude Rejoice, the Lord Is King arr. Hunt The flowers on the chancel today are given in honor of Kathy Alverson for her eternal friendship from the Perry family. All guests are invited to a coffee reception in the James Gallery immediately after the service. 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 Tiffany Wright at (214)

6 Meet today s worship leaders Leigh Ann Brown joined Wilshire in She is married to Kile, and they are the parents of two adult daughters, Chelsea and Alison, and a son, Blake, a high school senior. Leigh Ann teaches preschool Sunday School, volunteers with MOPS, is a deacon, serves on the New Member Committee and teaches in Wilshire s Early Childhood Learning Center. Leanna Coyle-Carr came to Wilshire in 2017 when her husband, Aaron, became a pastoral resident. She is a graduate of Wake Forest Divinity School, attends Perennial Class and serves on the steering committee for Women of Wilshire. LeAnn Hampton is a past chair of deacons, sings in Sanctuary Choir, plays flute in Wilshire Winds and leads the One Starry Night team. A Wilshire member since 1983, she is married to Jeff and retired as director of preschool services for the Region 10 Education Service Center. She now works as a grant writer and consultant. Staff contacts George A. Mason Senior Pastor (214) Mark Wingfield Associate Pastor (214) Doug Haney Minister of Music (214) Jeff Brummel Associate Minister of Music/ Organist (214) Tiffany Wright Minister for Care Ministries (214) Heather Mustain Minister of Missions & Advocacy (214) Jessica Capps Minister to Senior Adults (214) Darren DeMent Minister to Students and Young Adults (214) Julie Girards Minister to Children (214) Joan Hammons Minister to Preschoolers (214) Aaron Coyle-Carr Pastoral Resident (214) Matt Dodrill Pastoral Resident (214) Lwazi Hlati is a choral scholar at Wilshire, coming to Dallas from Johannesburg, South Africa to study vocal music at SMU. He sings in Sanctuary Choir. Hannah Jaggers joined Wilshire in 2014 and serves as a youth Sunday School teacher. She is married to Jared, who is a pastoral resident. Hannah works as a digital communications designer for HKS. Tristan Vathis is a senior at Richardson High School. He is the grandson of Carol Vathis and is active in Wilshire s student ministry, including Youth Choir. Becky Waterfield and her husband, Joe, joined Wilshire in They are members of Compass Class and she currently serves on the Building and Grounds Committee. Jared Jaggers Pastoral Resident (214) Ryan Wilson Pastoral Resident (214) David Nabors Director of Business Admin. (214) Dale Pride Facilities Manager (214) J. Preston Bright Associate Pastor Emeritus To any staff member, use the first letter of the first name combined with the full last name and

7 Wilshire calendar Sunday, November 25 Morning worship 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:40 a.m. Wilshire Welcome 9:40 a.m. Coffee and Conversation with George 9:40 a.m. Morning worship 11:00 a.m. Meet and greet with guests noon Nova 2:30 p.m. Youth Choir 4:00 p.m. Paradiso 5:00 p.m. Shekinah 5:30 p.m. Monday, November 26 Game of 42 10:00 a.m. Fall prevention class 10:30 a.m. Senior women s exercise class 2:00 p.m. Deacons meal and meeting 6:30 p.m. Carillon Ringers 6:30 p.m. Wilshire Winds 7:00 p.m. Faith in 3-D auditions 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 27 Yoga class 12:15 p.m. Costume fitting for One Starry Night 6:00 p.m. One Starry Night puzzle project 6:30 p.m. Faith in 3-D Auditions 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 28 New Song 9:30 a.m. Koinonia Café 11:00 a.m. Bible Study noon One Starry Night puzzle project 1:00 p.m. Children s handbells 5:00 p.m. Koinonia Café 5:00 p.m. Come and Go Advent wreath craft 5:30 p.m. Music & Missions 6:00 p.m. Book study of Grateful written by Diana Butler Bass 6:00 p.m. Gallery Café 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, November 29 Knit Unto Others 1:30 p.m. Senior women s exercise class 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 30 CPR Class 9:00 a.m. Boys Rock! 6:30 p.m. New Song 7:00 p.m. Saturday, December 1 Costume fitting for One Starry Night 9:30 a.m. Sunday, December 2 Morning worship 8:30 a.m. YourCall meeting 8:30 a.m. Hospitality Ministry Team appreciation brunch 9:00 a.m. Wilshire Welcome 9:40 a.m. Sunday School 9:40 a.m. Morning worship 11:00 a.m. Meet and greet with guests noon Costume fitting for One Starry Night noon Advocacy and Missions Committees noon One Starry Night leadership team noon Personnel Committee noon Hanging of the Green 6:30 p.m. Cookies and cocoa after Hanging of the Green 7

8 The Wilshire Tapestry This Wednesday evening at Wilshire Decorate Sanctuary with poinsettias Come and Go Advent Wreath Craft Class, Nov. 28, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Adults are invited to stop by and make an Advent Wreath that you can take home and use during the Advent season. All supplies will be provided, and there is no charge for this churchwide craft opportunity. Gratefulness, Nov. 28 and Dec. 5, 6:00 to 6:50 p.m. Join the pastoral residents for a discussion of Diana Butler Bass s new book, Grateful. Diana was at Wilshire last Sunday, so this conversation will follow her preaching and dialogue from last week. Upcoming Wednesday night events Cookie Decorating Class with Chef Elizabeth, Dec. 5, 6:00 to 7:15 p.m. This class is limited to 10 adults, and you must RSVP by Dec. 1 to twright@ wilshirebc.org. Chef Elizabeth will exhibit royal icing cookie decoration techniques. Come learn by watching her years of mastering skills. Adults will learn how to make icing and walk away with cookies to take home as well as a cookie and icing recipe. The class is free. Children s Choirs Christmas Program, Dec. 12, 6 to 7 p.m., in the Sanctuary. Begin the season with the music of our preschool and children s choirs and children s handbell choir. Holiday breaks. There will be no Wednesday activities on Dec. 26 and Jan. 2. On Dec. 19, there will only be the noon meal and Bible study and no evening activities. Koinonia Café Nov. 28: Pasta Bolognese, tilapia with lemon and artichokes, Italian mixed vegetables, spinach Parmesan, sweet peas, wild rice pilaf, salad bar, dessert bar. Condolences to: Family and friends on the death of Mary Ann Niemeyer, Nov. 15. Family and friends on the death of Ruth Burleson, Nov. 17. Help decorate Wilshire s Sanctuary with poinsettias for the upcoming Advent season. Each year, the festive flowers are provided by congregants in honor or in memory of loved ones, friends, family members and teachers. All dedications will be listed in the worship folder on the second Sunday of Advent. Each plant costs $10. Donors are invited to take the plants home after the Christmas Eve services. Place your order using forms available in the church office or online at wilshirebc.org/ registration. Deadline is Sunday, Dec. 2. Hanging of the Green next week Wilshire s annual Hanging of the Green Advent service will be held on Sunday evening, Dec. 2, at 6:30 p.m., featuring Sanctuary Choir, Nova, Youth Choir, Shekinah, Wilshire Winds, Carillon Ringers and Young Musicians. The theme will be music of the British Isles. A Celtic folk music group will include Darren DeMent, Doug Haney, Tim Cruise and Max Tucker. Wilshire s own Taubert Nadalini, a Los Angeles-based actor, will present the Dickens short story The Christmas Tree. Come join the festive decorating of the Sanctuary for Advent, accompanied by music for all ages. Stay afterward for a churchwide fellowship with cookies and cocoa. Women s Brown Bag Book Club Bring a dish to share for the holiday potluck and join a book discussion from noon to 1 p.m. in Room 1205-L. No reservation required, and guests are always welcome. The book for Dec. 13 is Two Sisters, by Asne Seierstad. 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. 8

9 Advent of Jazz Dec. 4 The annual Advent of Jazz series sponsored by JazzStand on Abrams will kick off with A Williams and Wallace Christmas on Tuesday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary. This will be a CD-release concert featuring vocalists Andrea Wallace and Garry Williams. The band will include Allen Cato, guitar; Shaun Martin, piano; Jerome Allen, bass; Jamil Byrom, drums. The event is free. One Starry Night Mark Friday night, Dec. 14, on your calendar and plan to participate in One Starry Night at Wilshire. Community Hall will be transformed into the village of Bethlehem, with shops, tradesmen, food and storytelling about the whispered birth of a special baby. This free event is especially suited for children with families but is fun for all ages. Bring friends and family and neighbors. One Starry Night will be open from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Rapid response team forming Would you like to be part of a rapid-response mission team to help the homeless in Dallas on nights when temperatures drop especially low? The Warm Shelter Response Team will coordinate with other faith communities that have the ability to open their spaces as overflow shelters on nights when temperatures fall below freezing. On nights like these, there is a shortage of at least 800 beds in Dallas. Last winter, four people died on Dallas streets due to the cold. Volunteer needs include drivers to transport guests to warming shelters in a Salvation Army 15-passenger van, mental health professionals, general volunteers, food servers. Contact Abbey Adcox at aadcox@wilshirebc.org. Lifetouch photo pickups If you were to receive a free 8x10 portrait from Lifetouch and did not order other photos, your free print is ready for pickup in the church office. Please stop by and take yours. Advent devotional guide Pick up a printed copy of the 2018 Guide to Advent Devotions, or sign up to receive the daily devotionals via . The devotionals also will be posted each day on Wilshire s Facebook page. To receive the daily s, notify Susan Kimball at skimball@wilshirebc.org or sign up at wilshirebc. org/registration. Brunch and Learn with A Christmas Story All ages are invited to a special performance of the touring Broadway musical A Christmas Story at the Winspear Opera House on Thursday, Dec. 13. The group will depart from the church on a chartered motor coach at 8:30 a.m. and return around 2 p.m. Cost is $35 per person and includes the show, a pre-show conversation with the cast and brunch. To sign up, contact Mark Wingfield at mwingfield@wilshirebc.org. The musical is based on the popular film of the same name. Adventurers Christmas luncheon Signups are now open for the Wilshire Adventurers Christmas luncheon on Thursday, Dec. 6, at 11:30 a.m. in Community Hall. Seasonal entertainment will be provided by local vocalist Linda Petty. The luncheon menu is maple-pecan-glazed chicken breast with cranberry-mint chutney; sweet potato cornbread dressing; citrus-glazed green beans; mixed green salad; cheesecake with chocolate sauce or gingerbread bread pudding. Cost is $18 per person. Sign up with Pat Tilley at the Adventurers table in Community Hall on Wednesdays at noon or in the South Lobby on Sunday mornings. CPR/First Aid training offered A CPR/AED and First Aid class will be offered on Friday, Nov. 30, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Cost is $25 to cover materials. Registration is required as class size is limited. Deadline for registration is Monday, Nov. 26. Contact Linda Garner at (214) or lgarner@wilshirebc.org. 9

10 The Wilshire Tapestry Help prepare for One Starry Night Help is still needed to prepare for One Starry Night, Wilshire s Christmas-season interactive Bethlehem village that is a witness to the community. Volunteers are preparing nativity puzzles that will be given away to community guests who attend the Dec. 14 event. These wooden puzzles need finishing touches by coloring figures with paint pens, gluing puzzle bases together, spraying clear coat on finished items, and preparing the boxes for the puzzles. Help also is needed cutting yarn and gluing sticks for another activity, and for making homemade playdough from an easy-to-follow recipe. Come as you re able and stay as long as you re able. Remaining dates are Tuesday, Nov. 27, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., in James Gallery; and Wednesday, Nov. 28, 1 to 2:30 p.m. in Room A few spots open for Ireland The Wilshire trip to Ireland and Northern Ireland in late May/early June 2019 has four places remaining open. A $200 per person discount expires after Nov. 23. Find brochures in the church office or contact Mark Wingfield for details. Thinking ahead to year-end giving Each year, a number of Wilshire members give year-end contributions to the church from appreciated assets. If you would like to know more about arranging a gift of stocks or other assets, contact David Nabors, director of business administration, at (214) Also, if you are age 70½ or older, there s a way to support Wilshire s ministry that might be advantageous to you. It s called a Qualified Charitable Distribution. If you have an IRA with a Required Minimum Distribution, you may be able to make charitable contributions and lower your income for tax purposes at the same time. This previously temporary provision is now a permanent part of the tax code. Talk to your broker or CPA, or call David Nabors. Spring break mission trip This year s spring break mission trip to Shaw, Miss., will be March A team from Wilshire 10 will work with our missions partner, Delta Hands for Hope, to lead a children s camp, complete a few manual-labor projects and tour important Civil Rights locations. Families are encouraged to participate on this trip together, as children of all ages are welcome. The average cost of the trip per person is $220. Contact Heather Mustain at hmustain@wilshirebc.org or (214) Reading Partners service opportunity Jill Stone Elementary in Vickery Meadow has reached out to Wilshire for help beginning a Reading Partners program. Reading Partners mobilizes communities to provide students with the proven, individualized reading support they need to read at grade level by fourth grade. This is an important opportunity for us to continue to advocate and meet the needs of children in our community while deepening our commitment to public education. Do you have one hour a week to give to the children at Jill Stone? For more information, contact Heather Mustain at hmustain@wilshirebc.org or (214) Education trip to Tanzania A summer 2019 trip to Tanzania is being planned with the African Inland Church of Tanzania. This trip will focus on teacher training to help teachers at the local school in Nyamakombu, Tanzania. Contact Heather Mustain for more information. The average cost of the trip per person is $2,900, and assistance is available so that no person called to serve will be excluded based on financial need. Join a Support Team At Wilshire, Support Teams are groups of volunteers organized to offer practical, emotional, spiritual and quality-of-life assistance to persons living with challenging conditions. Support Teams create a circle of friends for support. Team members may provide transportation to the doctor, a few hot meals each week, help with household or yard chores, help with shopping and errands, as well as emotional and spiritual support. Each team member receives a two-hour orientation. To learn more, contact Tiffany Wright at (214) or Linda Garner at (214) A Support Team training will be held Sunday, Jan. 27, at noon.

11 Christmas mission opportunities Giving Tree in James Gallery Nov. 25 through Dec. 9 Gateway of Grace: Christmas Party Saturday, Dec. 15 Pick a tag off the tree from one of our local missions partners, purchase the suggested items and return them to the church unwrapped. Wilkinson Center: Christmas Store Saturday, Dec. 15 Help out at the Wilkinson Center s Christmas Store (ages 12+). Donate food or gift cards. Or provide transportation to a refugee family the morning of the party. Cornerstone Baptist Church: Christmas Eve lunch Serve a meal to those experiencing homelessness the morning of Christmas Eve at Cornerstone Kitchen. Heather Mustain at hmustain@ wilshirebc.org to reserve your spot. Holiday boxes for the homeless Wilshire congregants are invited to participate this year in a program of The Stewpot that uses shoebox gifts locally. You are invited to fill a shoebox with inexpensive necessity items that might make living on the streets of Dallas a little easier. Please only use boxes that have separate bottoms and lids. Gift wrap the lid and the box separately; the box should not be wrapped shut when finished. Fill the box with a variety of small, inexpensive, unisex gifts for adults only. In a separate envelope, you may enclose a holiday card or note from you or your family. Boxes will be distributed by The Stewpot and shared with community partners that also assist those in need. The contents of excess boxes may be used to supplement distributions of items throughout the year. Thank you for showing, by word and deed, you care for our friends in need. Drop-off boxes will be located in the main office and the education suite on the second floor. Please turn in your boxes between now and Nov. 30. For more information, go to the registration page on Wilshire s website. 11

12 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2 First Sunday in Advent Festive morning worship at 8:30 and 11:00 with children beginning to build the Sanctuary nativity and a message by George Mason. At 6:30 p.m., come back to the Sanctuary for Wilshire s annual Hanging of the Green Advent service featuring Sanctuary Choir, Nova, Youth Choir, Shekinah, Wilshire Winds, Carillon Ringers and Young Musicians. The theme will be music of the British Isles. Stay afterward for a churchwide fellowship with cookies and cocoa. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9 Second Sunday in Advent Morning worship at 8:30 and 11:00 with Youth Choir and a message by George Mason. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12 Children s Choirs Christmas Program Celebrate the season with the music of our preschool and children s choirs and children s handbell choir at this 6 p.m. program in the Sanctuary. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16 Third Sunday in Advent Sanctuary Choir presents Randol Alan Bass Gloria and Gwyneth Walker s Rejoice! in worship at 8:30 and 11:00, with Carillon Ringers and a message by George Mason. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23 fourth Sunday in Advent One morning service at 10:00 with seasonal music and a message by George Mason. Coffee fellowship beforehand at 9:30. No Sunday School. 12