http://mdsone.com/c/wilshire en-us Building a community of faith shaped by the Spirit of Jesus Christ Building a community of faith shaped by the Spirit of Jesus Christ Building a community of faith shaped by the Spirit of Jesus Christ Copyright 2013 George Mason info@wilshirebc.org no John Jay Alvaro Today is Pentecost Sunday, the day on which the worldwide Christian church remembers the gift of the Holy Spirit manifested on the Day of Pentecost. To mark this occasion in the church year, the Sanctuary paraments are red, symbolic of the tongues of ... 01:04:09 Sun, 19 May 2013 01:00:00 -0400 John Jay Alvaro http://wilshire.sermon.tv/8396964#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/8396964 Pentecost,Sunday,,Sanctuary,Choir,,Youth,Choir,,Recognition,of,Graduates Today is Pentecost Sunday, the day on which the worldwide Christian church remembers the gift of the Holy Spirit manifested on the Day of Pentecost. To mark this occasion in the church year, the Sanctuary paraments are red, symbolic of the tongues of ... Today is Pentecost Sunday, the day on which the worldwide Christian church remembers the gift of the Holy Spirit manifested on the Day of Pentecost. To mark this occasion in the church year, the Sanctuary paraments are red, symbolic of the tongues of ... George Mason As part of our worship this morning, the church commissions nine newly trained Stephen Ministers: Austin Almaguer, Diane Buchanan, Mac Buchanan, Dorothy Ewing, Linda Garrett, Elizabeth Graves, Chad Madding, Nick Shirley and Annette Thornburg. Through ... 01:12:04 Sun, 12 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 George Mason http://wilshire.sermon.tv/8358409#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/8358409 Wilshire,Winds,,Introduction,of,New,Stephen,Ministers,,Sanctuary,Choir,anthem,,Family,Dedication As part of our worship this morning, the church commissions nine newly trained Stephen Ministers: Austin Almaguer, Diane Buchanan, Mac Buchanan, Dorothy Ewing, Linda Garrett, Elizabeth Graves, Chad Madding, Nick Shirley and Annette Thornburg. Through ... As part of our worship this morning, the church commissions nine newly trained Stephen Ministers: Austin Almaguer, Diane Buchanan, Mac Buchanan, Dorothy Ewing, Linda Garrett, Elizabeth Graves, Chad Madding, Nick Shirley and Annette Thornburg. Through ... George Mason Our second hymn this morning, “How Firm A Foundation,” carries a bit of mystery. We know the names of neither the author of the text nor the composer of the tune. The text first appeared in a hymn published in London in 1787. Below it was one init... 01:08:25 Sun, 05 May 2013 01:00:00 -0400 George Mason http://wilshire.sermon.tv/8318916#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/8318916 Sanctuary,Choir,,Lord's,Supper,,Sixth,Sunday,of,Easter Our second hymn this morning, “How Firm A Foundation,” carries a bit of mystery. We know the names of neither the author of the text nor the composer of the tune. The text first appeared in a hymn published in London in 1787. Below it was one init... Our second hymn this morning, “How Firm A Foundation,” carries a bit of mystery. We know the names of neither the author of the text nor the composer of the tune. The text first appeared in a hymn published in London in 1787. Below it was one init... George Mason This morning we welcome into the life of the congregation Oliver Riggs James, son of Travis and Ellen James. Through this dedication, the family and the congregation pledge together to raise Riggs in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, so that whe... 01:10:34 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -0400 George Mason http://wilshire.sermon.tv/8299075#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/8299075 Carillon,Ringers,,Nova,,Youth,Handbells,,Affirmation,of,Baptism,,Affirmation,of,Baptism,,Family,Dedication This morning we welcome into the life of the congregation Oliver Riggs James, son of Travis and Ellen James. Through this dedication, the family and the congregation pledge together to raise Riggs in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, so that whe... This morning we welcome into the life of the congregation Oliver Riggs James, son of Travis and Ellen James. Through this dedication, the family and the congregation pledge together to raise Riggs in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, so that whe... Austin Almaguer Each Sunday, we conclude our worship by singing a hymn of commitment. During this time, anyone who desires to make a public decision of faith is invited to come forward to greet the pastor. This is a time to join the church by profession of faith in J... 01:03:17 Sun, 21 Apr 2013 01:00:00 -0400 Austin Almaguer http://wilshire.sermon.tv/8250852#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/8250852 Children's,Moment,,Youth,Choir,anthem,,Pastoral,Residents Each Sunday, we conclude our worship by singing a hymn of commitment. During this time, anyone who desires to make a public decision of faith is invited to come forward to greet the pastor. This is a time to join the church by profession of faith in J... Each Sunday, we conclude our worship by singing a hymn of commitment. During this time, anyone who desires to make a public decision of faith is invited to come forward to greet the pastor. This is a time to join the church by profession of faith in J... George Mason Third Sunday of Easter<P> Seeing Our Way Clear<P> Saul thought he saw clearly that Jesus and his people needed to be shut down forGod’s sake. Then he had a vision of Jesus that blinded him, until the church laid hands on him and he cou... 00:44:39 Sun, 14 Apr 2013 01:00:00 -0400 George Mason http://wilshire.sermon.tv/8113369#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/8113369 faith,seeing,conversion,appearances Third Sunday of Easter<P> Seeing Our Way Clear<P> Saul thought he saw clearly that Jesus and his people needed to be shut down forGod’s sake. Then he had a vision of Jesus that blinded him, until the church laid hands on him and he cou... Third Sunday of Easter<P> Seeing Our Way Clear<P> Saul thought he saw clearly that Jesus and his people needed to be shut down forGod’s sake. Then he had a vision of Jesus that blinded him, until the church laid hands on him and he cou... George Mason Is it still Easter? Yes. In the Christian church year, the two major cycles of seasons, Christmas and Easter, are far more than a single day of observance. Like Christmas, Easter is a period of time rather than just a day. It is a seven-week season of... 00:18:50 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 01:00:00 -0400 George Mason http://wilshire.sermon.tv/8004382#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/8004382 Baptism,,Lord's,Supper,,Sanctuary,Choir,,Second,Sunday,of,Easter Is it still Easter? Yes. In the Christian church year, the two major cycles of seasons, Christmas and Easter, are far more than a single day of observance. Like Christmas, Easter is a period of time rather than just a day. It is a seven-week season of... Is it still Easter? Yes. In the Christian church year, the two major cycles of seasons, Christmas and Easter, are far more than a single day of observance. Like Christmas, Easter is a period of time rather than just a day. It is a seven-week season of... George Mason Today is Easter Sunday, the day on which Christians worldwide celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The white lilies adorning the Sanctuary remind us of the purity of Christ’s love and victory over death and of the promise of new life. Likewis... 01:10:58 Sun, 31 Mar 2013 12:00:00 -0400 George Mason http://wilshire.sermon.tv/7901201#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/7901201 Baptism,,Solo:,Michael,Sheaffer,,Brass,Quintet,,Sanctuary,Choir Today is Easter Sunday, the day on which Christians worldwide celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The white lilies adorning the Sanctuary remind us of the purity of Christ’s love and victory over death and of the promise of new life. Likewis... Today is Easter Sunday, the day on which Christians worldwide celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The white lilies adorning the Sanctuary remind us of the purity of Christ’s love and victory over death and of the promise of new life. Likewis... John Jay Alvaro Today is Palm Sunday, the day in the church year on which we remember Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem the week before his betrayal and crucifixion. In memory of this event, children process into the Sanctuary waving palm branches. These remin... 01:15:47 Sun, 24 Mar 2013 12:00:00 -0400 John Jay Alvaro http://wilshire.sermon.tv/7761482#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/7761482 Children's,Handbells,,Nova,,Carillon,Ringers,,Children's,Choirs,,Children's,Choirs,,Sanctuary,Choir,,,,Palm,Sunday,,Pastoral,Residents Today is Palm Sunday, the day in the church year on which we remember Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem the week before his betrayal and crucifixion. In memory of this event, children process into the Sanctuary waving palm branches. These remin... Today is Palm Sunday, the day in the church year on which we remember Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem the week before his betrayal and crucifixion. In memory of this event, children process into the Sanctuary waving palm branches. These remin... George Mason Our opening hymn today, “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling,” is one of hundreds of hymns written by Charles Wesley who, along with his brother John Wesley, became one of Christendom’s most prolific hymn authors. A hallmark of the Wesley brothers�... 01:07:25 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 01:00:00 -0400 George Mason http://wilshire.sermon.tv/7599123#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/7599123 Baptism,,Missions,Interview,,Sanctuary,Choir Our opening hymn today, “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling,” is one of hundreds of hymns written by Charles Wesley who, along with his brother John Wesley, became one of Christendom’s most prolific hymn authors. A hallmark of the Wesley brothers�... Our opening hymn today, “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling,” is one of hundreds of hymns written by Charles Wesley who, along with his brother John Wesley, became one of Christendom’s most prolific hymn authors. A hallmark of the Wesley brothers�... George Mason Today is the fourth Sunday in the season of Lent. Each Sunday of this season, we extinguish a candle in the Lenten wreath, indicating the coming darkness of Christ’s betrayal and crucifixion. The Sanctuary shutters are closed to further remind us of... 01:01:39 Sun, 10 Mar 2013 01:00:00 -0500 George Mason http://wilshire.sermon.tv/7421360#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/7421360 Wilshire,Winds,,Sanctuary,Choir Today is the fourth Sunday in the season of Lent. Each Sunday of this season, we extinguish a candle in the Lenten wreath, indicating the coming darkness of Christ’s betrayal and crucifixion. The Sanctuary shutters are closed to further remind us of... Today is the fourth Sunday in the season of Lent. Each Sunday of this season, we extinguish a candle in the Lenten wreath, indicating the coming darkness of Christ’s betrayal and crucifixion. The Sanctuary shutters are closed to further remind us of... George Mason We sing this morning a hymn that is relatively new to Wilshire but that quickly has become one of the most popular new hymns in the wider Christian community. “Come, Share the Lord” was written in 1984 by Bryan Jeffery Leech, a native of Buckhurst... 01:07:58 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 01:00:00 -0500 George Mason http://wilshire.sermon.tv/7300531#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/7300531 Lord's,Supper,,Sanctuary,Choir We sing this morning a hymn that is relatively new to Wilshire but that quickly has become one of the most popular new hymns in the wider Christian community. “Come, Share the Lord” was written in 1984 by Bryan Jeffery Leech, a native of Buckhurst... We sing this morning a hymn that is relatively new to Wilshire but that quickly has become one of the most popular new hymns in the wider Christian community. “Come, Share the Lord” was written in 1984 by Bryan Jeffery Leech, a native of Buckhurst... George Mason Today is the first Sunday in the season of Lent, a time of reflection and meditation and confession in the worldwide church. In this season, we consider the gathering darkness as Christ heads toward arrest, betrayal and death. The Sanctuary shutters a... 01:08:40 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 01:00:00 -0500 George Mason http://wilshire.sermon.tv/7031293#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/7031293 Baptism,,Children's,Moment,,Sanctuary,Choir,,Family,Dedication Today is the first Sunday in the season of Lent, a time of reflection and meditation and confession in the worldwide church. In this season, we consider the gathering darkness as Christ heads toward arrest, betrayal and death. The Sanctuary shutters a... Today is the first Sunday in the season of Lent, a time of reflection and meditation and confession in the worldwide church. In this season, we consider the gathering darkness as Christ heads toward arrest, betrayal and death. The Sanctuary shutters a... Annette Thornburg Our opening hymn this morning, “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah,” is among more than 900 hymns written by the Welsh pastor William Williams. Converted by the preaching of a fervent Welsh evangelist in the 18th century, Williams was ordained in the ... 01:05:00 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 01:00:00 -0500 Annette Thornburg http://wilshire.sermon.tv/6901709#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/6901709 Wilshire,Winds,,Missions,Interview,,Sanctuary,Choir,,Pastoral,Residents Our opening hymn this morning, “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah,” is among more than 900 hymns written by the Welsh pastor William Williams. Converted by the preaching of a fervent Welsh evangelist in the 18th century, Williams was ordained in the ... Our opening hymn this morning, “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah,” is among more than 900 hymns written by the Welsh pastor William Williams. Converted by the preaching of a fervent Welsh evangelist in the 18th century, Williams was ordained in the ... George Mason Today is Souper Bowl Sunday at Wilshire. All are invited to Community Hall between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. for a continuous soup buffet. Lunch is free, but a donation is requested to the Texas Baptist Hunger Offering. This hunger offering is administere... 01:07:19 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 01:00:00 -0500 George Mason http://wilshire.sermon.tv/6765969#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/6765969 Lord's,Supper,,Kyle,Matthews,,Sanctuary,Choir Today is Souper Bowl Sunday at Wilshire. All are invited to Community Hall between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. for a continuous soup buffet. Lunch is free, but a donation is requested to the Texas Baptist Hunger Offering. This hunger offering is administere... Today is Souper Bowl Sunday at Wilshire. All are invited to Community Hall between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. for a continuous soup buffet. Lunch is free, but a donation is requested to the Texas Baptist Hunger Offering. This hunger offering is administere... Samuel Gunter We welcome into the life of the congregation today Matthew Lee Ward, son of Bryan and Daon Ward. Through this dedication, the family and the congregation pledge together to raise Matthew in the nurture and admonition of the Lord so that when he reache... 01:11:32 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 12:00:00 -0500 Samuel Gunter http://wilshire.sermon.tv/6637145#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/6637145 Carillon,Ringers,,Interview,,Sanctuary,Choir,,Pastoral,Resident We welcome into the life of the congregation today Matthew Lee Ward, son of Bryan and Daon Ward. Through this dedication, the family and the congregation pledge together to raise Matthew in the nurture and admonition of the Lord so that when he reache... We welcome into the life of the congregation today Matthew Lee Ward, son of Bryan and Daon Ward. Through this dedication, the family and the congregation pledge together to raise Matthew in the nurture and admonition of the Lord so that when he reache... George Mason We welcome the South Main Baptist Church Youth Choir from Houston, Texas, joining with our own Wilshire Youth Choir to lead us in worship. <p> The tunes associated with some traditional hymn texts were adopted because they were familiar folk t... 01:07:57 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 12:00:00 -0500 George Mason http://wilshire.sermon.tv/6479842#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/6479842 South,Main,Baptist,Youth,Choir,,Wilshire,Baptist,Youth,Choir,,Family,Dedication We welcome the South Main Baptist Church Youth Choir from Houston, Texas, joining with our own Wilshire Youth Choir to lead us in worship. <p> The tunes associated with some traditional hymn texts were adopted because they were familiar folk t... We welcome the South Main Baptist Church Youth Choir from Houston, Texas, joining with our own Wilshire Youth Choir to lead us in worship. <p> The tunes associated with some traditional hymn texts were adopted because they were familiar folk t... George Mason This morning, Wilshire ordains new deacons as an integral part of our worship experience. The ordination, or setting aside, of individuals for special service is an act of the church as a body. Through the committee process, and based upon input for a... 01:05:22 Sun, 13 Jan 2013 01:00:00 -0500 George Mason http://wilshire.sermon.tv/6358992#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/6358992 Deacon,Ordination,,Affirmation,of,Baptism This morning, Wilshire ordains new deacons as an integral part of our worship experience. The ordination, or setting aside, of individuals for special service is an act of the church as a body. Through the committee process, and based upon input for a... This morning, Wilshire ordains new deacons as an integral part of our worship experience. The ordination, or setting aside, of individuals for special service is an act of the church as a body. Through the committee process, and based upon input for a... George Mason Today is Epiphany Sunday, the culmination of the Christmas season. The term “epiphany” means “to show” or “to make known” or even “to reveal.” In Western churches, it remembers the coming of the magi bringing gifts to visit the Christ ... 01:04:47 Sun, 06 Jan 2013 01:00:00 -0500 George Mason http://wilshire.sermon.tv/6239695#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/6239695 Coming,of,the,Magi,,Lord's,Supper,,Sanctuary,Choir Today is Epiphany Sunday, the culmination of the Christmas season. The term “epiphany” means “to show” or “to make known” or even “to reveal.” In Western churches, it remembers the coming of the magi bringing gifts to visit the Christ ... Today is Epiphany Sunday, the culmination of the Christmas season. The term “epiphany” means “to show” or “to make known” or even “to reveal.” In Western churches, it remembers the coming of the magi bringing gifts to visit the Christ ... George Mason Where are the wise men? Today is the first Sunday after Christmas, but it’s not yet Epiphany, the day on which the Christian church remembers the visit of the magi to the Christ child. That’s why the nativity on the chancel today shows all the fig... 01:06:39 Sun, 30 Dec 2012 12:00:00 -0500 George Mason http://wilshire.sermon.tv/6111594#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/6111594 First,Sunday,after,Christmas,,Sanctuary,Choir,,Interview,with,James,Perry Where are the wise men? Today is the first Sunday after Christmas, but it’s not yet Epiphany, the day on which the Christian church remembers the visit of the magi to the Christ child. That’s why the nativity on the chancel today shows all the fig... Where are the wise men? Today is the first Sunday after Christmas, but it’s not yet Epiphany, the day on which the Christian church remembers the visit of the magi to the Christ child. That’s why the nativity on the chancel today shows all the fig... George Mason Christmas Eve Liturgical service 01:13:52 Mon, 24 Dec 2012 12:00:00 -0500 George Mason http://wilshire.sermon.tv/6020921#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/6020921 Christmas,carols,,Christmas,Homily,,Lord's,Supper,,Student,Choir Christmas Eve Liturgical service Christmas Eve Liturgical service George Mason A family-oriented candlelight service 00:44:58 Mon, 24 Dec 2012 12:00:00 -0500 George Mason http://wilshire.sermon.tv/6018886#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/6018886 Christmas,carols,,Music:,The,Friendly,Beasts,, A family-oriented candlelight service A family-oriented candlelight service Samuel Gunter Today is the fourth Sunday of Advent, the season of the church year in which we anticipate the birth of Jesus, the promised Messiah. In this period each year, the church re-enacts the millennia of waiting for God’s promised salvation and remembers t... 01:07:22 Sun, 23 Dec 2012 01:00:00 -0500 Samuel Gunter http://wilshire.sermon.tv/5983401#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/5983401 ,Low,Brass,Ensemble,,Baptism,,Children's,Moment,,Affirmation,of,Baptism Today is the fourth Sunday of Advent, the season of the church year in which we anticipate the birth of Jesus, the promised Messiah. In this period each year, the church re-enacts the millennia of waiting for God’s promised salvation and remembers t... Today is the fourth Sunday of Advent, the season of the church year in which we anticipate the birth of Jesus, the promised Messiah. In this period each year, the church re-enacts the millennia of waiting for God’s promised salvation and remembers t... George Mason This morning's worship takes a slightly different course than most weeks at Wilshire. As part of our Advent focus on "the glory of the Lord," we hear most of the Christmas portion of George Frederic Handel's Messiah. Messiah is an oratorio, ... 01:15:05 Sun, 16 Dec 2012 12:00:00 -0500 George Mason http://wilshire.sermon.tv/5854816#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/5854816 Handel,,Messiah,,Sanctuary,Choir,, This morning's worship takes a slightly different course than most weeks at Wilshire. As part of our Advent focus on "the glory of the Lord," we hear most of the Christmas portion of George Frederic Handel's Messiah. Messiah is an oratorio, ... This morning's worship takes a slightly different course than most weeks at Wilshire. As part of our Advent focus on "the glory of the Lord," we hear most of the Christmas portion of George Frederic Handel's Messiah. Messiah is an oratorio, ... George Mason The second Sunday of Advent theme is peace and the candle is for Bethlehem. But how are we to conceive of the peace that the child of Bethlehem brings? We are told to pray for the peace of Jerusalem, but today those who live in Bethlehem would like th... 00:23:32 Sun, 09 Dec 2012 01:00:00 -0500 George Mason http://wilshire.sermon.tv/5757847#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/5757847 peace,,justice,,forgiveness,,righteousness,,freedom The second Sunday of Advent theme is peace and the candle is for Bethlehem. But how are we to conceive of the peace that the child of Bethlehem brings? We are told to pray for the peace of Jerusalem, but today those who live in Bethlehem would like th... The second Sunday of Advent theme is peace and the candle is for Bethlehem. But how are we to conceive of the peace that the child of Bethlehem brings? We are told to pray for the peace of Jerusalem, but today those who live in Bethlehem would like th... Sarah Stafford Wilshire's Children's Choirs and Children's Handbell Choirs present a special program of Christmas music. 00:56:35 Sun, 09 Dec 2012 12:00:00 -0500 Sarah Stafford http://wilshire.sermon.tv/5737988#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/5737988 Children's,Choirs,,Handbells Wilshire's Children's Choirs and Children's Handbell Choirs present a special program of Christmas music. Wilshire's Children's Choirs and Children's Handbell Choirs present a special program of Christmas music. George Mason Today is the second Sunday in the season of Advent. The word “Advent” means “coming” and refers to our re-enactment of the anticipation around the birth of the Messiah as well as our ongoing expectation that the Messiah will once again return ... 00:59:39 Sun, 09 Dec 2012 12:00:00 -0500 George Mason http://wilshire.sermon.tv/5724236#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/5724236 Wilshire,Winds,,Baptism,,Sanctuary,Choir,,Second,Sunday,of,Advent Today is the second Sunday in the season of Advent. The word “Advent” means “coming” and refers to our re-enactment of the anticipation around the birth of the Messiah as well as our ongoing expectation that the Messiah will once again return ... Today is the second Sunday in the season of Advent. The word “Advent” means “coming” and refers to our re-enactment of the anticipation around the birth of the Messiah as well as our ongoing expectation that the Messiah will once again return ... Doug Haney Hanging of the Green kicks off the festive part of the Advent season at Wilshire this Sunday evening, Dec. 2, at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. <p> This year’s program bears a number of unique Wilshire influences, ranging from the musicians to... 01:18:09 Sun, 02 Dec 2012 12:00:00 -0500 Doug Haney http://wilshire.sermon.tv/5609581#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/5609581 Sanctuary,Choir,,Youth,Choir,,Shekinah,,Nova,,Nova,,Carillon,Ringers,,Wilshire,Winds Hanging of the Green kicks off the festive part of the Advent season at Wilshire this Sunday evening, Dec. 2, at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. <p> This year’s program bears a number of unique Wilshire influences, ranging from the musicians to... Hanging of the Green kicks off the festive part of the Advent season at Wilshire this Sunday evening, Dec. 2, at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. <p> This year’s program bears a number of unique Wilshire influences, ranging from the musicians to... George Mason Today is the first Sunday in the season of Advent. The word “Advent” means “coming” and refers to our re-enactment of the anticipation around the birth of the Messiah as well as our ongoing expectation that the Messiah will once again return t... 01:09:07 Sun, 02 Dec 2012 12:00:00 -0500 George Mason http://wilshire.sermon.tv/5593056#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/5593056 First,Sunday,of,Advent,,Lord's,Supper Today is the first Sunday in the season of Advent. The word “Advent” means “coming” and refers to our re-enactment of the anticipation around the birth of the Messiah as well as our ongoing expectation that the Messiah will once again return t... Today is the first Sunday in the season of Advent. The word “Advent” means “coming” and refers to our re-enactment of the anticipation around the birth of the Messiah as well as our ongoing expectation that the Messiah will once again return t... Austin Almaguer Description: In a world of endless gray, Christ’s words of grace bring color. We are invited to be a part of new way of looking at the world. We no longer define our self worth by what we can do or accomplish but by whom we choose to listen to. 00:19:33 Sun, 25 Nov 2012 01:00:00 -0500 Austin Almaguer http://wilshire.sermon.tv/5469960#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/5469960 kingdom,,color,,hearing,,sight,,grace,,acceptance Description: In a world of endless gray, Christ’s words of grace bring color. We are invited to be a part of new way of looking at the world. We no longer define our self worth by what we can do or accomplish but by whom we choose to listen to. Description: In a world of endless gray, Christ’s words of grace bring color. We are invited to be a part of new way of looking at the world. We no longer define our self worth by what we can do or accomplish but by whom we choose to listen to. John Jay Alvaro This is the last Sunday of the Church year, which we call Christ the King Sunday. It is a kind of ending that makes way for another beginning. Revelation demands that we put on apocalyptic eyes so we see correctly who is Lord of creation. We may not h... 00:22:01 Sun, 25 Nov 2012 01:00:00 -0500 John Jay Alvaro http://wilshire.sermon.tv/5470361#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/5470361 Rapture,,grace,,peace,,kingdom This is the last Sunday of the Church year, which we call Christ the King Sunday. It is a kind of ending that makes way for another beginning. Revelation demands that we put on apocalyptic eyes so we see correctly who is Lord of creation. We may not h... This is the last Sunday of the Church year, which we call Christ the King Sunday. It is a kind of ending that makes way for another beginning. Revelation demands that we put on apocalyptic eyes so we see correctly who is Lord of creation. We may not h... John Jay Alvaro We welcome into the life of the church this morning Emory Claire Rose, daughter of Patrick and Sarah Rose. Through this dedication, the family and the church pledge together to raise Emory in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, so that when she re... 01:05:39 Sun, 25 Nov 2012 01:00:00 -0500 John Jay Alvaro http://wilshire.sermon.tv/5429448#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/5429448 Sanctuary,Choir,,Pastoral,Residents,,Family,Dedication We welcome into the life of the church this morning Emory Claire Rose, daughter of Patrick and Sarah Rose. Through this dedication, the family and the church pledge together to raise Emory in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, so that when she re... We welcome into the life of the church this morning Emory Claire Rose, daughter of Patrick and Sarah Rose. Through this dedication, the family and the church pledge together to raise Emory in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, so that when she re... George Mason We owe great debts to God for what we receive of God’s grace. We are obligated to pay our debts of taxes to the government, honor and respect to those in authority, tithes to the church, and love to one another. All of these we do out of duty, but t... 00:22:48 Sun, 18 Nov 2012 01:00:00 -0500 George Mason http://wilshire.sermon.tv/5423697#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/5423697 debts,,honor,,giving,,tithes,,love We owe great debts to God for what we receive of God’s grace. We are obligated to pay our debts of taxes to the government, honor and respect to those in authority, tithes to the church, and love to one another. All of these we do out of duty, but t... We owe great debts to God for what we receive of God’s grace. We are obligated to pay our debts of taxes to the government, honor and respect to those in authority, tithes to the church, and love to one another. All of these we do out of duty, but t... George Mason 25th Sunday After Pentecost / Thanksgiving<P> What We Owe <P> Romans 13:1-8<P> We owe great debts to God for what we receive of God’s grace. We are obligated to pay our debts of taxes ... 01:10:39 Sun, 18 Nov 2012 12:00:00 -0500 George Mason http://wilshire.sermon.tv/5264791#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/5264791 debts,honor,giving,tithes 25th Sunday After Pentecost / Thanksgiving<P> What We Owe <P> Romans 13:1-8<P> We owe great debts to God for what we receive of God’s grace. We are obligated to pay our debts of taxes ... 25th Sunday After Pentecost / Thanksgiving<P> What We Owe <P> Romans 13:1-8<P> We owe great debts to God for what we receive of God’s grace. We are obligated to pay our debts of taxes ... Charles Campbell God calls the whole church, not just preachers, to be prophets. We are to speak as the Spirit inspires us to speak, always in love and for the building up of the church. 00:20:09 Sun, 11 Nov 2012 01:00:00 -0500 Charles Campbell http://wilshire.sermon.tv/5242084#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/5242084 prophets,,prophesy,,love,,diversity,,community God calls the whole church, not just preachers, to be prophets. We are to speak as the Spirit inspires us to speak, always in love and for the building up of the church. God calls the whole church, not just preachers, to be prophets. We are to speak as the Spirit inspires us to speak, always in love and for the building up of the church. Charles Campbell We welcome to the Wilshire pulpit this morning Charles Campbell, professor of homiletics at Duke Divinity School. He also will speak this afternoon at 2 p.m., at the ordination of John Jay Alvaro. Charles is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Ch... 01:01:42 Sun, 11 Nov 2012 12:00:00 -0500 Charles Campbell http://wilshire.sermon.tv/5135706#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/5135706 Wilshire,Winds,,Nova We welcome to the Wilshire pulpit this morning Charles Campbell, professor of homiletics at Duke Divinity School. He also will speak this afternoon at 2 p.m., at the ordination of John Jay Alvaro. Charles is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Ch... We welcome to the Wilshire pulpit this morning Charles Campbell, professor of homiletics at Duke Divinity School. He also will speak this afternoon at 2 p.m., at the ordination of John Jay Alvaro. Charles is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Ch... George Mason Imagine the stately appearance of a castle on the German countryside and you’ll have some notion of the imagery Martin Luther hoped to evoke with his hymn “A Mighty Fortress is Our God.” The German monk no doubt envisioned the fortress of the m... 01:10:48 Sun, 28 Oct 2012 01:00:00 -0400 George Mason http://wilshire.sermon.tv/4891766#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/4891766 Reformation,Sunday,,Evensong,Ensemble,,Sanctuary,Choir Imagine the stately appearance of a castle on the German countryside and you’ll have some notion of the imagery Martin Luther hoped to evoke with his hymn “A Mighty Fortress is Our God.” The German monk no doubt envisioned the fortress of the m... Imagine the stately appearance of a castle on the German countryside and you’ll have some notion of the imagery Martin Luther hoped to evoke with his hymn “A Mighty Fortress is Our God.” The German monk no doubt envisioned the fortress of the m... George Mason Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost <P> Joining Wilshire’s Sanctuary Choir this morning are members of the Chorale from Trinity Baptist Church in San Antonio. Earlier this fall, Wilshire’s choir members traveled to San Antonio to participa... 01:04:48 Sun, 21 Oct 2012 12:00:00 -0400 George Mason http://wilshire.sermon.tv/4627755#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/4627755 Carillon,Ringers,,Baptism,,Sanctuary,Choir,and,Trinity,Chorale,,Family,Dedication Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost <P> Joining Wilshire’s Sanctuary Choir this morning are members of the Chorale from Trinity Baptist Church in San Antonio. Earlier this fall, Wilshire’s choir members traveled to San Antonio to participa... Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost <P> Joining Wilshire’s Sanctuary Choir this morning are members of the Chorale from Trinity Baptist Church in San Antonio. Earlier this fall, Wilshire’s choir members traveled to San Antonio to participa... George Mason Jesus confronts us as he did the rich man about giving up everything that keeps us from following him into eternal life. The demand is large, to the point where we think it impossible. But if we get small enough and empty enough for God to be able to ... 00:21:48 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 01:00:00 -0400 George Mason http://wilshire.sermon.tv/4563922#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/4563922 salvation,,eternal,life,,wealth,,discipleship,,possessions Jesus confronts us as he did the rich man about giving up everything that keeps us from following him into eternal life. The demand is large, to the point where we think it impossible. But if we get small enough and empty enough for God to be able to ... Jesus confronts us as he did the rich man about giving up everything that keeps us from following him into eternal life. The demand is large, to the point where we think it impossible. But if we get small enough and empty enough for God to be able to ... George Mason We welcome into the life of the church today Adeline Camille Prewett, daughter of Camille and Scott Prewett. Through this dedication, the family and the congregation pledge together to raise Adeline in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, so that w... 01:11:12 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 12:00:00 -0400 George Mason http://wilshire.sermon.tv/4537524#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/4537524 Wilshire,Winds,,Sanctuary,Choir,,Family,Dedication We welcome into the life of the church today Adeline Camille Prewett, daughter of Camille and Scott Prewett. Through this dedication, the family and the congregation pledge together to raise Adeline in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, so that w... We welcome into the life of the church today Adeline Camille Prewett, daughter of Camille and Scott Prewett. Through this dedication, the family and the congregation pledge together to raise Adeline in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, so that w... Austin Almaguer We welcome to the Wilshire pulpit today first-year pastoral residents Samuel Gunter and Austin Almaguer. The pastoral residency brings recent seminary or divinity school graduates to Wilshire for two years of practical training in local church ministr... 01:02:18 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 01:00:00 -0400 Austin Almaguer http://wilshire.sermon.tv/4285698#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/4285698 Sanctuary,Choir,,Pastoral,Residents,,Lord's,Supper We welcome to the Wilshire pulpit today first-year pastoral residents Samuel Gunter and Austin Almaguer. The pastoral residency brings recent seminary or divinity school graduates to Wilshire for two years of practical training in local church ministr... We welcome to the Wilshire pulpit today first-year pastoral residents Samuel Gunter and Austin Almaguer. The pastoral residency brings recent seminary or divinity school graduates to Wilshire for two years of practical training in local church ministr... Samuel Gunter We spend a lot of time looking back to all of the people who have blazed a trail before us. We rightly seek wisdom or direction from them as we forge our own path, and yet Scripture tells us that it is not they who teach us what it means to be truly h... 00:18:22 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 01:00:00 -0400 Samuel Gunter http://wilshire.sermon.tv/4555129#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/4555129 resurrection,,pioneer,,prophets,,,human We spend a lot of time looking back to all of the people who have blazed a trail before us. We rightly seek wisdom or direction from them as we forge our own path, and yet Scripture tells us that it is not they who teach us what it means to be truly h... We spend a lot of time looking back to all of the people who have blazed a trail before us. We rightly seek wisdom or direction from them as we forge our own path, and yet Scripture tells us that it is not they who teach us what it means to be truly h... Austin Almaguer The story of Job is the story of a grieving father learning to surrender to God. Job teaches us to let go of our pain and allow the Spirit to guide us from sorrow to joy. 00:19:49 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 01:00:00 -0400 Austin Almaguer http://wilshire.sermon.tv/4555496#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/4555496 grief,,healing,,sorrow,,joy The story of Job is the story of a grieving father learning to surrender to God. Job teaches us to let go of our pain and allow the Spirit to guide us from sorrow to joy. The story of Job is the story of a grieving father learning to surrender to God. Job teaches us to let go of our pain and allow the Spirit to guide us from sorrow to joy. Peter Marty Jesus tells his disciples to stand down when they want to dismiss a man who has been healing in Jesus' name but is not part of their band of followers. Jesus uses extreme imagery to show that we do better to work on ourselves and our salvation than to... 00:22:07 Sun, 30 Sep 2012 01:00:00 -0400 Peter Marty http://wilshire.sermon.tv/4089606#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/4089606 judgment,,grace,,acceptance,,self-righteousness,,peacemaking Jesus tells his disciples to stand down when they want to dismiss a man who has been healing in Jesus' name but is not part of their band of followers. Jesus uses extreme imagery to show that we do better to work on ourselves and our salvation than to... Jesus tells his disciples to stand down when they want to dismiss a man who has been healing in Jesus' name but is not part of their band of followers. Jesus uses extreme imagery to show that we do better to work on ourselves and our salvation than to... Peter Marty Our pulpit guest this morning is Peter Marty, senior pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Davenport, Iowa. In addition to speaking and preaching frequently at colleges, churches and conferences across the country, he has authored many articles and bo... 01:08:23 Sun, 30 Sep 2012 12:00:00 -0400 Peter Marty http://wilshire.sermon.tv/4061998#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/4061998 Baptism:,Russell,Buehrle,,Family,Dedication:,Greta,and,Russell,Buehrle,with,Lillian,Alyce,(Lily),,Carillon,Ringers Our pulpit guest this morning is Peter Marty, senior pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Davenport, Iowa. In addition to speaking and preaching frequently at colleges, churches and conferences across the country, he has authored many articles and bo... Our pulpit guest this morning is Peter Marty, senior pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Davenport, Iowa. In addition to speaking and preaching frequently at colleges, churches and conferences across the country, he has authored many articles and bo... George Mason As much as authentic faith is to be lived with and for others, it also requires a rich and honest interior life with God. Wisdom is the first fruit of this richness, and that wisdom amounts to the defeat of worldliness by godliness. James’ way of sa... 00:22:22 Sun, 23 Sep 2012 01:00:00 -0400 George Mason http://wilshire.sermon.tv/3928111#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/3928111 godliness,,true,religion,,confession,,authenticity,,spiritual,growth As much as authentic faith is to be lived with and for others, it also requires a rich and honest interior life with God. Wisdom is the first fruit of this richness, and that wisdom amounts to the defeat of worldliness by godliness. James’ way of sa... As much as authentic faith is to be lived with and for others, it also requires a rich and honest interior life with God. Wisdom is the first fruit of this richness, and that wisdom amounts to the defeat of worldliness by godliness. James’ way of sa... George Mason We welcome into the life of the church this morning Weston Sherman Carter, son of Amy and Matt Carter. Through today’s dedication, the family and the congregation join together in pledging to raise Weston in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, s... 01:10:40 Sun, 23 Sep 2012 12:00:00 -0400 George Mason http://wilshire.sermon.tv/3913464#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/3913464 Children's,Moment,,Youth,Choir,,Affirmation,of,Baptism,,Family,Dedication We welcome into the life of the church this morning Weston Sherman Carter, son of Amy and Matt Carter. Through today’s dedication, the family and the congregation join together in pledging to raise Weston in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, s... We welcome into the life of the church this morning Weston Sherman Carter, son of Amy and Matt Carter. Through today’s dedication, the family and the congregation join together in pledging to raise Weston in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, s... George Mason This morning we welcome into the life of the congregation Edward “Teddy” Hurt, son of T.J. and Ellen Hurt, and Lillian Elise Brashear, daughter of Brian and Jonna Brashear. Through today’s dedications, the congregation and the families join toge... 01:05:20 Sun, 16 Sep 2012 01:00:00 -0400 George Mason http://wilshire.sermon.tv/3731009#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/3731009 Sanctuary,Choir,anthem:,Amazing,Grace,,Family,Dedication This morning we welcome into the life of the congregation Edward “Teddy” Hurt, son of T.J. and Ellen Hurt, and Lillian Elise Brashear, daughter of Brian and Jonna Brashear. Through today’s dedications, the congregation and the families join toge... This morning we welcome into the life of the congregation Edward “Teddy” Hurt, son of T.J. and Ellen Hurt, and Lillian Elise Brashear, daughter of Brian and Jonna Brashear. Through today’s dedications, the congregation and the families join toge... George Mason Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost<P> True Religion is…Out the Window <P> James 1:17-27 (lection from 9/2)<P> For James, true religion—true discipleship—is much more than a mental concession or emotional exer... 01:01:15 Sun, 09 Sep 2012 12:00:00 -0400 George Mason http://wilshire.sermon.tv/3615321#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/3615321 true,religion,social,justice,authentic,faith,discernment Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost<P> True Religion is…Out the Window <P> James 1:17-27 (lection from 9/2)<P> For James, true religion—true discipleship—is much more than a mental concession or emotional exer... Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost<P> True Religion is…Out the Window <P> James 1:17-27 (lection from 9/2)<P> For James, true religion—true discipleship—is much more than a mental concession or emotional exer... John Jay Alvaro The Song of Songs makes its only appearance in the lectionary this Sunday, challenging us to encounter the beauty of our bodies in communion with one another, and with God. Though interpretive history of the Song has focused on its allegorical reading... 00:18:23 Sun, 02 Sep 2012 01:00:00 -0400 John Jay Alvaro http://wilshire.sermon.tv/3501877#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/3501877 Lectionary,,intimacy,,bodies,,communion,,allegory The Song of Songs makes its only appearance in the lectionary this Sunday, challenging us to encounter the beauty of our bodies in communion with one another, and with God. Though interpretive history of the Song has focused on its allegorical reading... The Song of Songs makes its only appearance in the lectionary this Sunday, challenging us to encounter the beauty of our bodies in communion with one another, and with God. Though interpretive history of the Song has focused on its allegorical reading... John Jay Alvaro Most Sundays, sermons at Wilshire are drawn from biblical texts given in the Lectionary. The Lectionary is a three-year schedule of Scripture readings followed by many Christian bodies worldwide. Each week’s lection offers an Old Testament reading, ... 01:05:53 Sun, 02 Sep 2012 12:00:00 -0400 John Jay Alvaro http://wilshire.sermon.tv/3419774#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/3419774 Baptism,,Sanctuary,Choir,anthem,,Lord's,Supper Most Sundays, sermons at Wilshire are drawn from biblical texts given in the Lectionary. The Lectionary is a three-year schedule of Scripture readings followed by many Christian bodies worldwide. Each week’s lection offers an Old Testament reading, ... Most Sundays, sermons at Wilshire are drawn from biblical texts given in the Lectionary. The Lectionary is a three-year schedule of Scripture readings followed by many Christian bodies worldwide. Each week’s lection offers an Old Testament reading, ... George Mason We welcome to the life of the church this morning Evelyn Leona Yeager, daughter of Landon and Heather Yeager. Through this dedication, the family and the congregation pledge together to raise Evie in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, so that whe... 01:09:56 Sun, 26 Aug 2012 01:00:00 -0400 George Mason http://wilshire.sermon.tv/3288018#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/3288018 Travis,Boone,Hopson,Evelyn,Yeager We welcome to the life of the church this morning Evelyn Leona Yeager, daughter of Landon and Heather Yeager. Through this dedication, the family and the congregation pledge together to raise Evie in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, so that whe... We welcome to the life of the church this morning Evelyn Leona Yeager, daughter of Landon and Heather Yeager. Through this dedication, the family and the congregation pledge together to raise Evie in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, so that whe... George Mason The Christian life requires that we follow the Christ, who came not to be served but to serve. How we serve best depends upon our serving in accordance with the gifts of the Holy Spirit given to each individually, as God has willed, and for the sake o... 00:21:13 Sun, 26 Aug 2012 01:00:00 -0400 George Mason http://wilshire.sermon.tv/3297522#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/3297522 service,,spiritual,gifts,,strengths,,sacrifice,,discipleship The Christian life requires that we follow the Christ, who came not to be served but to serve. How we serve best depends upon our serving in accordance with the gifts of the Holy Spirit given to each individually, as God has willed, and for the sake o... The Christian life requires that we follow the Christ, who came not to be served but to serve. How we serve best depends upon our serving in accordance with the gifts of the Holy Spirit given to each individually, as God has willed, and for the sake o... George Mason The first three basics of Christian churchmanship are worship, learn, and give. These involve, respectively: glorifying God through praise, studying and learning the story of our faith and doing the commands of God, and giving of our means to support... 00:22:36 Sun, 19 Aug 2012 01:00:00 -0400 George Mason http://wilshire.sermon.tv/3176395#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/3176395 worship,,learn,,study,,giving,,discipleship The first three basics of Christian churchmanship are worship, learn, and give. These involve, respectively: glorifying God through praise, studying and learning the story of our faith and doing the commands of God, and giving of our means to support... The first three basics of Christian churchmanship are worship, learn, and give. These involve, respectively: glorifying God through praise, studying and learning the story of our faith and doing the commands of God, and giving of our means to support... George Mason Wilshire introduces a new occasional element of worship this morning in the rite of remembering baptism. Fashioned after the observance of the Baptism of Our Lord Sunday, in which congregants are invited to dip their fingers in bowls of water and reme... 01:11:25 Sun, 19 Aug 2012 01:00:00 -0400 George Mason http://wilshire.sermon.tv/3173884#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/3173884 Baptism,,Interview,,Sanctuary,Choir,,Family,Dedication Wilshire introduces a new occasional element of worship this morning in the rite of remembering baptism. Fashioned after the observance of the Baptism of Our Lord Sunday, in which congregants are invited to dip their fingers in bowls of water and reme... Wilshire introduces a new occasional element of worship this morning in the rite of remembering baptism. Fashioned after the observance of the Baptism of Our Lord Sunday, in which congregants are invited to dip their fingers in bowls of water and reme... Scott Dickison Our opening hymn this morning, “Children of the Heavenly Father,” was written by a 26-year-old Swedish woman after the tragic death of her father, who fell over the rail of a ship and drowned. Lina Sandell’s father had been a Lutheran pastor. Li... 00:59:33 Sun, 12 Aug 2012 01:00:00 -0400 Scott Dickison http://wilshire.sermon.tv/3030426#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/3030426 Sanctuary,Choir,,Interview,, Our opening hymn this morning, “Children of the Heavenly Father,” was written by a 26-year-old Swedish woman after the tragic death of her father, who fell over the rail of a ship and drowned. Lina Sandell’s father had been a Lutheran pastor. Li... Our opening hymn this morning, “Children of the Heavenly Father,” was written by a 26-year-old Swedish woman after the tragic death of her father, who fell over the rail of a ship and drowned. Lina Sandell’s father had been a Lutheran pastor. Li... George Mason Bread functions as physical, material, and spiritual provision by God. Bread is food, money, and spiritual sustenance. God cares to provide all three, but the ladder of value mustn’t stop before the spiritual rung. Jesus is himself the bread of eter... 00:20:43 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 01:00:00 -0400 George Mason http://wilshire.sermon.tv/3007007#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/3007007 bread,,food,,money,,eternal,life,,spiritual,growth Bread functions as physical, material, and spiritual provision by God. Bread is food, money, and spiritual sustenance. God cares to provide all three, but the ladder of value mustn’t stop before the spiritual rung. Jesus is himself the bread of eter... Bread functions as physical, material, and spiritual provision by God. Bread is food, money, and spiritual sustenance. God cares to provide all three, but the ladder of value mustn’t stop before the spiritual rung. Jesus is himself the bread of eter... George Mason Today’s communion music features two original compositions by Garrett Wingfield, who grew up at Wilshire and was shaped by the music ministry from an early age. He is a junior music composition major at Texas Christian University, where he also play... 01:09:13 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 01:00:00 -0400 George Mason http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2821350#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2821350 Garrett,Wingfield,Ritter,Betty,Woodring/Kim,Temple,Transgressive,Compassive Today’s communion music features two original compositions by Garrett Wingfield, who grew up at Wilshire and was shaped by the music ministry from an early age. He is a junior music composition major at Texas Christian University, where he also play... Today’s communion music features two original compositions by Garrett Wingfield, who grew up at Wilshire and was shaped by the music ministry from an early age. He is a junior music composition major at Texas Christian University, where he also play... George Mason The Sanctuary Choir this morning sings an adaptation of a hymn text dating to 1738, penned by Charles Wesley. A true story from the American Civil War illustrates the power of music to change lives. Levi Hefner, a Confederate courier, was sent one nig... 00:07:10 Sun, 29 Jul 2012 01:00:00 -0400 George Mason http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2677325#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2677325 Sanctuary,Choir,,Children's,Moment The Sanctuary Choir this morning sings an adaptation of a hymn text dating to 1738, penned by Charles Wesley. A true story from the American Civil War illustrates the power of music to change lives. Levi Hefner, a Confederate courier, was sent one nig... The Sanctuary Choir this morning sings an adaptation of a hymn text dating to 1738, penned by Charles Wesley. A true story from the American Civil War illustrates the power of music to change lives. Levi Hefner, a Confederate courier, was sent one nig... Annette Thornburg Why are we singing a Thanksgiving hymn in the middle of summer? Because it’s not really a hymn about the American holiday called Thanksgiving. “We Gather Together” is an anonymous Dutch hymn first published in the Netherlands in 1626 and then fo... 01:07:48 Sun, 22 Jul 2012 01:00:00 -0400 Annette Thornburg http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2602857#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2602857 Youth,Camp,interview,,Musical,Meditation:,The,Color,Song Why are we singing a Thanksgiving hymn in the middle of summer? Because it’s not really a hymn about the American holiday called Thanksgiving. “We Gather Together” is an anonymous Dutch hymn first published in the Netherlands in 1626 and then fo... Why are we singing a Thanksgiving hymn in the middle of summer? Because it’s not really a hymn about the American holiday called Thanksgiving. “We Gather Together” is an anonymous Dutch hymn first published in the Netherlands in 1626 and then fo... Annette Thornburg We are charged to be like Christ. This is who we are. Anything else is a lie and leads to hostility. Christ is our peace in what he taught and how he loved. He is our peace in how he lived, how he died, and how he lives in us. We are to carry the p... 20:32 Sun, 22 Jul 2012 01:00:00 -0400 Annette Thornburg http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2611709#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2611709 Jesus,Christ,,peace,,justice We are charged to be like Christ. This is who we are. Anything else is a lie and leads to hostility. Christ is our peace in what he taught and how he loved. He is our peace in how he lived, how he died, and how he lives in us. We are to carry the p... We are charged to be like Christ. This is who we are. Anything else is a lie and leads to hostility. Christ is our peace in what he taught and how he loved. He is our peace in how he lived, how he died, and how he lives in us. We are to carry the p... George Mason Fifty-eight children participated last week in Wilshire’s annual MusiCamp, led by Sarah Stafford and a team of volunteers. The elementary-age children learned the musical “Old Testament Fast Forward,” which they will present in the Sanctuary to... 01:00:04 Sun, 15 Jul 2012 12:00:00 -0400 George Mason http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2600239#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2600239 Baptism,Norma,Dickey,Isabella,Dickey,Mark,Blackwood,Amazing,Grace Fifty-eight children participated last week in Wilshire’s annual MusiCamp, led by Sarah Stafford and a team of volunteers. The elementary-age children learned the musical “Old Testament Fast Forward,” which they will present in the Sanctuary to... Fifty-eight children participated last week in Wilshire’s annual MusiCamp, led by Sarah Stafford and a team of volunteers. The elementary-age children learned the musical “Old Testament Fast Forward,” which they will present in the Sanctuary to... George Mason Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine, our middle hymn this morning, is one of the most beloved hymns of the American Christian church. The text was written by the prolific poet Fanny Crosby in 1873. She wrote these words to complete a new tune written by ... 01:03:45 Sun, 08 Jul 2012 01:00:00 -0400 George Mason http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2596829#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2596829 Prelude,Luke,Wingfield,,trumpet,Children’s,Moment,Scott,Dickison,Anthem,Sanctuary,Choir Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine, our middle hymn this morning, is one of the most beloved hymns of the American Christian church. The text was written by the prolific poet Fanny Crosby in 1873. She wrote these words to complete a new tune written by ... Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine, our middle hymn this morning, is one of the most beloved hymns of the American Christian church. The text was written by the prolific poet Fanny Crosby in 1873. She wrote these words to complete a new tune written by ... The marriage of Mollie Ann Menton to Mr. Jeffrey Lee Ipsen 00:00:42 Sat, 07 Jul 2012 01:00:00 -0400 http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2596620#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2596620 wedding The marriage of Mollie Ann Menton to Mr. Jeffrey Lee Ipsen The marriage of Mollie Ann Menton to Mr. Jeffrey Lee Ipsen George Mason Jesus heals two people in unexpectedly related ways by his touches of grace. He is no respecter of persons: he raises from death the daughter of a socially prominent religious leader, and he heals an unnamed woman from a socially embarrassing illness.... 00:25:38 Sun, 01 Jul 2012 01:00:00 -0400 George Mason http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2596679#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2596679 healing,,faith,,grace,,community,,inclusion Jesus heals two people in unexpectedly related ways by his touches of grace. He is no respecter of persons: he raises from death the daughter of a socially prominent religious leader, and he heals an unnamed woman from a socially embarrassing illness.... Jesus heals two people in unexpectedly related ways by his touches of grace. He is no respecter of persons: he raises from death the daughter of a socially prominent religious leader, and he heals an unnamed woman from a socially embarrassing illness.... George Mason The Lord's Supper, also called "communion" in some Christian traditions, is a symbolic act in which we remember the sacrifice of Christ's body and blood on our behalf. Deacons serve the congregation pieces of bread and small cups of grape j... 01:11:56 Sun, 01 Jul 2012 12:00:00 -0400 George Mason http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2592997#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2592997 Baptism,,Sanctuary,Choir,,Lord's,Supper The Lord's Supper, also called "communion" in some Christian traditions, is a symbolic act in which we remember the sacrifice of Christ's body and blood on our behalf. Deacons serve the congregation pieces of bread and small cups of grape j... The Lord's Supper, also called "communion" in some Christian traditions, is a symbolic act in which we remember the sacrifice of Christ's body and blood on our behalf. Deacons serve the congregation pieces of bread and small cups of grape j... John Jay Alvaro Our Youth Choir has just returned from a week of singing and service in Chicago. The choir will present its full home concert tonight at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. All are invited to hear the choir and learn about the mission work they have done. &l... 01:06:13 Sun, 24 Jun 2012 12:00:00 -0400 John Jay Alvaro http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2590242#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2590242 Baptism,,Men’s,Ensemble,/,Men’s,Chorus,,Interview,with,Bill,Wilson,, Our Youth Choir has just returned from a week of singing and service in Chicago. The choir will present its full home concert tonight at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. All are invited to hear the choir and learn about the mission work they have done. &l... Our Youth Choir has just returned from a week of singing and service in Chicago. The choir will present its full home concert tonight at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. All are invited to hear the choir and learn about the mission work they have done. &l... George Mason This morning we welcome into the life of the church Caleb Andrew Fragapane and Asher Luke Fragapane, sons of Mark and Madonna Fragapane. Through this dedication, the family and the congregation pledge together to raise Caleb and Asher in the nurture a... 01:03:25 Sun, 17 Jun 2012 12:00:00 -0400 George Mason http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2582540#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2582540 VBS,presentation,,Women’s,Ensemble,/,Treble,Chorus,,Family,Dedication This morning we welcome into the life of the church Caleb Andrew Fragapane and Asher Luke Fragapane, sons of Mark and Madonna Fragapane. Through this dedication, the family and the congregation pledge together to raise Caleb and Asher in the nurture a... This morning we welcome into the life of the church Caleb Andrew Fragapane and Asher Luke Fragapane, sons of Mark and Madonna Fragapane. Through this dedication, the family and the congregation pledge together to raise Caleb and Asher in the nurture a... George Mason Wilshire's Youth Choir provides leadership in both of this morning's worship services as a means of saying thank you to the congregation for the support given toward the choir's upcoming mission tour to Chicago. Sixty-two students and 14 adult sponso... 01:01:09 Sun, 10 Jun 2012 12:00:00 -0400 George Mason http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2577080#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2577080 Youth,Choir,,Shekinah,,Wilshire,winds,,concert Wilshire's Youth Choir provides leadership in both of this morning's worship services as a means of saying thank you to the congregation for the support given toward the choir's upcoming mission tour to Chicago. Sixty-two students and 14 adult sponso... Wilshire's Youth Choir provides leadership in both of this morning's worship services as a means of saying thank you to the congregation for the support given toward the choir's upcoming mission tour to Chicago. Sixty-two students and 14 adult sponso... George Mason Today is Trinity Sunday in the liturgical life of the church. We celebrate today in part with white paraments. Nova, Wilshire’s auditioned adult vocal ensemble, presents four choral pieces from the 20th century British church music traditions. The T... 01:16:53 Sun, 03 Jun 2012 01:00:00 -0400 George Mason http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2575200#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2575200 Lord's,Supper,,Pastoral,Resident,Blessing,,Nova,,New,Song Today is Trinity Sunday in the liturgical life of the church. We celebrate today in part with white paraments. Nova, Wilshire’s auditioned adult vocal ensemble, presents four choral pieces from the 20th century British church music traditions. The T... Today is Trinity Sunday in the liturgical life of the church. We celebrate today in part with white paraments. Nova, Wilshire’s auditioned adult vocal ensemble, presents four choral pieces from the 20th century British church music traditions. The T... George Mason Today is Trinity Sunday in the liturgical life of the church. We celebrate today in part with white paraments. Nova, Wilshire’s auditioned adult vocal ensemble, presents four choral pieces from the 20th century British church music traditions. The T... 00:56:18 Sun, 03 Jun 2012 12:00:00 -0400 George Mason http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2574696#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2574696 Lord's,Supper,,Pastoral,Resident,Blessing,,Nova,,New,Song Today is Trinity Sunday in the liturgical life of the church. We celebrate today in part with white paraments. Nova, Wilshire’s auditioned adult vocal ensemble, presents four choral pieces from the 20th century British church music traditions. The T... Today is Trinity Sunday in the liturgical life of the church. We celebrate today in part with white paraments. Nova, Wilshire’s auditioned adult vocal ensemble, presents four choral pieces from the 20th century British church music traditions. The T... Scott Dickison Today is Pentecost Sunday, the day on which the worldwide Christian church remembers the gift of the Holy Spirit manifested on the Day of Pentecost. To mark this occasion in the church year, the Sanctuary paraments displayed are red, symbolic of the t... 68:08 Sun, 27 May 2012 12:00:00 -0400 Scott Dickison http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2572245#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2572245 Carillon,Ringers,,Children's,Moment,,Sanctuary,Choir,anthem Today is Pentecost Sunday, the day on which the worldwide Christian church remembers the gift of the Holy Spirit manifested on the Day of Pentecost. To mark this occasion in the church year, the Sanctuary paraments displayed are red, symbolic of the t... Today is Pentecost Sunday, the day on which the worldwide Christian church remembers the gift of the Holy Spirit manifested on the Day of Pentecost. To mark this occasion in the church year, the Sanctuary paraments displayed are red, symbolic of the t... George Mason We welcome into the life of the church this morning Zetta Elizabeth Vickrey, daughter of Garrett and Cameron Vickrey. Through this dedication, the family and the church pledge together to raise Zetta in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, so that ... 01:08:18 Sun, 20 May 2012 12:00:00 -0400 George Mason http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2568025#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2568025 Recognition,of,Graduates,,Youth,Choir,,Family,Dedication We welcome into the life of the church this morning Zetta Elizabeth Vickrey, daughter of Garrett and Cameron Vickrey. Through this dedication, the family and the church pledge together to raise Zetta in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, so that ... We welcome into the life of the church this morning Zetta Elizabeth Vickrey, daughter of Garrett and Cameron Vickrey. Through this dedication, the family and the church pledge together to raise Zetta in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, so that ... George Mason As part of our worship this morning, the church commissions eight newly trained Stephen Ministers: Nancy Allender, Patti Baker, Marilyn Bick, Pam Duke, Beverly Faubion, Bob Lydecker, Victoria Powers and Mary Lee Sifford. Through Stephen Ministry, trai... 01:06:30 Sun, 13 May 2012 12:00:00 -0400 George Mason http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2564801#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2564801 Wilshire,Winds,,Commissioning,of,Stephen,Ministers,,Sanctuary,Choir As part of our worship this morning, the church commissions eight newly trained Stephen Ministers: Nancy Allender, Patti Baker, Marilyn Bick, Pam Duke, Beverly Faubion, Bob Lydecker, Victoria Powers and Mary Lee Sifford. Through Stephen Ministry, trai... As part of our worship this morning, the church commissions eight newly trained Stephen Ministers: Nancy Allender, Patti Baker, Marilyn Bick, Pam Duke, Beverly Faubion, Bob Lydecker, Victoria Powers and Mary Lee Sifford. Through Stephen Ministry, trai... Annette Thornburg Wilshire observes the Lord’s Supper on the first Sunday of each month. This act, called Communion in the larger Christian community, is a symbolic means of remembering the sacrifice of Christ's body and blood on our behalf. It was mandated by Jesus ... 01:02:28 Sun, 06 May 2012 01:00:00 -0400 Annette Thornburg http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2561785#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2561785 Prelude:,Peyton,Cabaniss,,Baptism:,Karlee,Langley,,Celebration,of,the,Lord's,Supper,,Choral,Offertory:,Nova Wilshire observes the Lord’s Supper on the first Sunday of each month. This act, called Communion in the larger Christian community, is a symbolic means of remembering the sacrifice of Christ's body and blood on our behalf. It was mandated by Jesus ... Wilshire observes the Lord’s Supper on the first Sunday of each month. This act, called Communion in the larger Christian community, is a symbolic means of remembering the sacrifice of Christ's body and blood on our behalf. It was mandated by Jesus ... Mark Wingfield Our senior pastor, George Mason, is leading a trip to Israel this week, in collaboration with Rabbi David Stern of Temple Emanu-El. Today’s service is uniquely structured to include a celebration of favorite hymns new and old. The selection includes... 01:11:09 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 01:00:00 -0400 Mark Wingfield http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2558700#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2558700 Hymns,We,Love,,Hymns,of,the,Church,,Hymns,of,the,Heart,,Hymns,of,the,Community Our senior pastor, George Mason, is leading a trip to Israel this week, in collaboration with Rabbi David Stern of Temple Emanu-El. Today’s service is uniquely structured to include a celebration of favorite hymns new and old. The selection includes... Our senior pastor, George Mason, is leading a trip to Israel this week, in collaboration with Rabbi David Stern of Temple Emanu-El. Today’s service is uniquely structured to include a celebration of favorite hymns new and old. The selection includes... George Mason Third Sunday of Easter <P> True Community: Hospitality <P> Hospitality is the crowning virtue of Christian community. We make room for one another and welcome the stranger, just as God has done for us in Jesus. Gener... 01:10:53 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0400 George Mason http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2555086#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2555086 Hospitality,Community,welcome,generosity Third Sunday of Easter <P> True Community: Hospitality <P> Hospitality is the crowning virtue of Christian community. We make room for one another and welcome the stranger, just as God has done for us in Jesus. Gener... Third Sunday of Easter <P> True Community: Hospitality <P> Hospitality is the crowning virtue of Christian community. We make room for one another and welcome the stranger, just as God has done for us in Jesus. Gener... George Mason Is it still Easter? Yes. In the Christian church year, the two major cycles of seasons, Christmas and Easter, are far more than a single day of observance. Like Christmas, Easter is a period of time rather than just a day. It is a seven-week season of... 01:03:20 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 01:00:00 -0400 George Mason http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2552411#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2552411 Second,Sunday,of,Easter,,Children's,Moment:,John,Jay,Alvaro,,Sanctuary,Choir Is it still Easter? Yes. In the Christian church year, the two major cycles of seasons, Christmas and Easter, are far more than a single day of observance. Like Christmas, Easter is a period of time rather than just a day. It is a seven-week season of... Is it still Easter? Yes. In the Christian church year, the two major cycles of seasons, Christmas and Easter, are far more than a single day of observance. Like Christmas, Easter is a period of time rather than just a day. It is a seven-week season of... George Mason Today is Palm Sunday, the day in the church year on which we remember Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem the week before his betrayal and crucifixion. In memory of this event, children process into the Sanctuary carrying palm branches. These rem... 01:16:24 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 01:00:00 -0400 George Mason http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2546612#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2546612 Palm,Sunday,,,Children's,Choirs,,Nova,,Lord's,Supper Today is Palm Sunday, the day in the church year on which we remember Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem the week before his betrayal and crucifixion. In memory of this event, children process into the Sanctuary carrying palm branches. These rem... Today is Palm Sunday, the day in the church year on which we remember Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem the week before his betrayal and crucifixion. In memory of this event, children process into the Sanctuary carrying palm branches. These rem... George Mason Today is Palm Sunday, the day in the church year on which we remember Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem the week before his betrayal and crucifixion. In memory of this event, children process into the Sanctuary carrying palm branches. These rem... 01:21:56 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0400 George Mason http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2546610#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2546610 Palm,Sunday,,Children's,Choirs,,Lord's,Supper,,Sanctuary,Choir Today is Palm Sunday, the day in the church year on which we remember Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem the week before his betrayal and crucifixion. In memory of this event, children process into the Sanctuary carrying palm branches. These rem... Today is Palm Sunday, the day in the church year on which we remember Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem the week before his betrayal and crucifixion. In memory of this event, children process into the Sanctuary carrying palm branches. These rem... Scott Dickison Today is the fifth Sunday in the season of Lent, the period in which the Christian church anticipates the coming darkness of Jesus’ betrayal and crucifixion. During Lent, the Sanctuary shutters are closed as a reminder of the introspection of the se... 00:58:47 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 01:00:00 -0400 Scott Dickison http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2545425#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2545425 Fifth,Sunday,in,Lent,,Sanctuary,Chorale,,Pastoral,Resident Today is the fifth Sunday in the season of Lent, the period in which the Christian church anticipates the coming darkness of Jesus’ betrayal and crucifixion. During Lent, the Sanctuary shutters are closed as a reminder of the introspection of the se... Today is the fifth Sunday in the season of Lent, the period in which the Christian church anticipates the coming darkness of Jesus’ betrayal and crucifixion. During Lent, the Sanctuary shutters are closed as a reminder of the introspection of the se... John Jay Alvaro Today is the fifth Sunday in the season of Lent, the period in which the Christian church anticipates the coming darkness of Jesus’ betrayal and crucifixion. During Lent, the Sanctuary shutters are closed as a reminder of the introspection of the se... 00:59:34 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 01:00:00 -0400 John Jay Alvaro http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2545427#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2545427 Fifth,Sunday,in,Lent,,Sanctuary,Choir,,Pastoral,Resident Today is the fifth Sunday in the season of Lent, the period in which the Christian church anticipates the coming darkness of Jesus’ betrayal and crucifixion. During Lent, the Sanctuary shutters are closed as a reminder of the introspection of the se... Today is the fifth Sunday in the season of Lent, the period in which the Christian church anticipates the coming darkness of Jesus’ betrayal and crucifixion. During Lent, the Sanctuary shutters are closed as a reminder of the introspection of the se... Garrett Vickrey Today is the fourth Sunday in the season of Lent, a 40-day period of reflection and confession preceding Easter. As a reminder of the impending darkness of Jesus’ betrayal and crucifixion, the Sanctuary shutters are closed during Lent. Each Sunday, ... 00:04:13 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 01:00:00 -0400 Garrett Vickrey http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2542141#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2542141 Carillon,Ringers,,Sanctuary,Choir Today is the fourth Sunday in the season of Lent, a 40-day period of reflection and confession preceding Easter. As a reminder of the impending darkness of Jesus’ betrayal and crucifixion, the Sanctuary shutters are closed during Lent. Each Sunday, ... Today is the fourth Sunday in the season of Lent, a 40-day period of reflection and confession preceding Easter. As a reminder of the impending darkness of Jesus’ betrayal and crucifixion, the Sanctuary shutters are closed during Lent. Each Sunday, ... George Mason Today is the third Sunday in the season of Lent, a 40-day period of reflection and confession preceding Easter. As a reminder of the impending darkness of Jesus’ betrayal and crucifixion, the Sanctuary shutters are closed during Lent. Each Sunday, o... 00:00:49 Sun, 11 Mar 2012 01:00:00 -0500 George Mason http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2540212#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2540212 Wilshire,Winds,,Sanctuary,Choir Today is the third Sunday in the season of Lent, a 40-day period of reflection and confession preceding Easter. As a reminder of the impending darkness of Jesus’ betrayal and crucifixion, the Sanctuary shutters are closed during Lent. Each Sunday, o... Today is the third Sunday in the season of Lent, a 40-day period of reflection and confession preceding Easter. As a reminder of the impending darkness of Jesus’ betrayal and crucifixion, the Sanctuary shutters are closed during Lent. Each Sunday, o... George Mason Today is the third Sunday in the season of Lent, a 40-day period of reflection and confession preceding Easter. As a reminder of the impending darkness of Jesus’ betrayal and crucifixion, the Sanctuary shutters are closed during Lent. Each Sunday, o... 00:01:16 Sun, 04 Mar 2012 01:00:00 -0500 George Mason http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2539343#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2539343 Sanctuary,Choir,,Shekinah,,Lord's,Supper Today is the third Sunday in the season of Lent, a 40-day period of reflection and confession preceding Easter. As a reminder of the impending darkness of Jesus’ betrayal and crucifixion, the Sanctuary shutters are closed during Lent. Each Sunday, o... Today is the third Sunday in the season of Lent, a 40-day period of reflection and confession preceding Easter. As a reminder of the impending darkness of Jesus’ betrayal and crucifixion, the Sanctuary shutters are closed during Lent. Each Sunday, o... George Mason Today is the first Sunday in Lent, a season of meditation and reflection leading toward Easter. The Sanctuary shutters are closed as a sign of the darkness of Jesus’ coming betrayal and crucifixion. The Sanctuary paraments are purple, reminding us o... 00:06:44 Sun, 26 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0500 George Mason http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2533217#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2533217 First,Sunday,in,Lent,,Baptism,,Sanctuary,Choir,,Family,Dedication Today is the first Sunday in Lent, a season of meditation and reflection leading toward Easter. The Sanctuary shutters are closed as a sign of the darkness of Jesus’ coming betrayal and crucifixion. The Sanctuary paraments are purple, reminding us o... Today is the first Sunday in Lent, a season of meditation and reflection leading toward Easter. The Sanctuary shutters are closed as a sign of the darkness of Jesus’ coming betrayal and crucifixion. The Sanctuary paraments are purple, reminding us o... George Mason We have to decide whether our loyalty to the Beloved Son leads us to a greater devotion to the beloved community or the beloved economy. The drive to have more for ourselves often leads us to neglect our neighbor, but if we devote ourselves to the wel... 01:02:06 Sun, 19 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0500 George Mason http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2507128#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2507128 community,economy,stewardship,neighbor We have to decide whether our loyalty to the Beloved Son leads us to a greater devotion to the beloved community or the beloved economy. The drive to have more for ourselves often leads us to neglect our neighbor, but if we devote ourselves to the wel... We have to decide whether our loyalty to the Beloved Son leads us to a greater devotion to the beloved community or the beloved economy. The drive to have more for ourselves often leads us to neglect our neighbor, but if we devote ourselves to the wel... Annette Thornburg Today is Scout Sunday in many churches across the country. Wilshire’s Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts and Brownies have been invited to sit together in uniform this morning on the piano side of the Sanctuary. Religious faith is an important comp... 01:05:07 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0500 Annette Thornburg http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2490138#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2490138 Wilshire,Winds,,Sanctuary,Choir,,Pastoral,Residents,, Today is Scout Sunday in many churches across the country. Wilshire’s Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts and Brownies have been invited to sit together in uniform this morning on the piano side of the Sanctuary. Religious faith is an important comp... Today is Scout Sunday in many churches across the country. Wilshire’s Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts and Brownies have been invited to sit together in uniform this morning on the piano side of the Sanctuary. Religious faith is an important comp... Diane Lipsett We welcome to Wilshire this weekend Diane Lipsett, professor of New Testament at Wake Forest University Divinity School. She is a Baptist and is active in congregational teaching and youth ministries at her church. Dr. Lipsett earned degrees in Englis... 00:59:49 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0500 Diane Lipsett http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2466542#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2466542 Youth,Choir,Lord's,Supper We welcome to Wilshire this weekend Diane Lipsett, professor of New Testament at Wake Forest University Divinity School. She is a Baptist and is active in congregational teaching and youth ministries at her church. Dr. Lipsett earned degrees in Englis... We welcome to Wilshire this weekend Diane Lipsett, professor of New Testament at Wake Forest University Divinity School. She is a Baptist and is active in congregational teaching and youth ministries at her church. Dr. Lipsett earned degrees in Englis... George Mason Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany <P> How does the church hear a prophetic word today? Baptists have honored the voices of all the people, not just pastors. We have said that every voice should be heard—none privileged and none silenced. But ... 00:43:11 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0500 George Mason http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2441444#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2441444 prophet,discernment,authority,community Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany <P> How does the church hear a prophetic word today? Baptists have honored the voices of all the people, not just pastors. We have said that every voice should be heard—none privileged and none silenced. But ... Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany <P> How does the church hear a prophetic word today? Baptists have honored the voices of all the people, not just pastors. We have said that every voice should be heard—none privileged and none silenced. But ... Scott Dickison We welcome into the life of the church today Noah Landry Tolbert, son of Dain and Vail Tolbert. Through this dedication, the family and the congregation join together in pledging to raise Noah in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, so that when h... 00:07:10 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 01:00:00 -0500 Scott Dickison http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2414303#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2414303 Third,Sunday,after,Epiphany,,Anthem:,Sanctuary,Choir,,Children's,Moment:,George,Mason,,Family,Dedication We welcome into the life of the church today Noah Landry Tolbert, son of Dain and Vail Tolbert. Through this dedication, the family and the congregation join together in pledging to raise Noah in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, so that when h... We welcome into the life of the church today Noah Landry Tolbert, son of Dain and Vail Tolbert. Through this dedication, the family and the congregation join together in pledging to raise Noah in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, so that when h... George Mason This morning, Wilshire ordains new deacons as an integral part of our worship experience. The ordination, or setting aside, of individuals for special service is an act of the church as a body. Through the committee process, and based upon input from ... 01:02:38 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0500 George Mason http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2379857#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2379857 Anthem:,Nova,,Deacon,Ordination,,Second,Sunday,after,Epiphany This morning, Wilshire ordains new deacons as an integral part of our worship experience. The ordination, or setting aside, of individuals for special service is an act of the church as a body. Through the committee process, and based upon input from ... This morning, Wilshire ordains new deacons as an integral part of our worship experience. The ordination, or setting aside, of individuals for special service is an act of the church as a body. Through the committee process, and based upon input from ... George Mason We welcome into the life of the congregation today Caleb Thomas Alost, son of Wes and Amy Alost. Through this dedication, the family and the congregation join together in pledging to raise Caleb in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, so that when ... 00:38:58 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0500 George Mason http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2347699#audio http://wilshire.sermon.tv/2347699 Baptism,of,Our,Lord We welcome into the life of the congregation today Caleb Thomas Alost, son of Wes and Amy Alost. Through this dedication, the family and the congregation join together in pledging to raise Caleb in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, so that when ... We welcome into the life of the congregation today Caleb Thomas Alost, son of Wes and Amy Alost. Through this dedication, the family and the congregation join together in pledging to raise Caleb in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, so that when ...