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1. The Service for The Lord’s Day
April 17, 2022
Worship Service
Resurrection of the Lord
Grace and peace. We believe God loves everyone without exception. All are welcome here.
Our mission is to experience the love of Jesus Christ by practicing
radical hospitality, forming deep relationships, and joining in shared ministry.
Albrecht Durer, Nolo mi tangere, woodcut, 1511
On the morning of the resurrection, Mary of Magdala mistook Jesus for a gardener. In the ϐifteenth and sixteenth
centuries, many European artists drew on this story to depict the Risen Christ with gardening tools, like a shovel, a
hoe, or a ϐloppy hat.
Mary thought Jesus was a gardener, but was she really mistaken? Resurrection morning is the ϐirst day of a new
creation, and the Risen Christ is the gardener of a new Eden. Risen from the tomb, Jesus calls fresh order out of
chaos, brings new life to worn-out wastelands, and promises to us a harvest of everlasting joy.
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WELCOME TO FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF ASHEVILLE
Welcome to all who are worshiping with us today! For worship, masks are required in the
marked pews in the balcony and near the entrances. They are required for all children’s
events & rooms for ages 3+. Small groups choose within themselves, according to their
needs. Otherwise, masks are optional.
If you are interested in learning more about FPCA, including membership, sharing a
prayer request, or a pastoral concern, please ϐill out a card from the back of the pew, or go
to our website and click Connect With Us.
Worship bags are available in the narthex for children. The 11 am service is streaming
in the Widman Room (Rm 107), down the hall from the narthex, for anyone who may
need to leave the sanctuary. Nursery is available for children ϐive and under. If you need
assistance, please ask an usher for directions to the Children’s Hall.
You are invited to join us for fellowship in the Wallace Foyer after worship; childcare will
be available until 12:30.
Leading in Worship Today:
Pastors: David Germer, Patrick Johnson, Shannon Jordan
Director of Music & Organist: Jeremy Roberts
Assistant Director: Kim Thomas
Cantors: Casey Edwards & Bailey Simon
FPCA Chancel Choir
Flute - Kate Steinbeck; Bassoon - Rosalind Buda; Violin - Mariya Potapova & Hanako
Hjersman; Viola - Kara Poorbaugh; Cello - Franklin Keel; Bass - Sara Nichols;
Trumpet - Clay Blankenship & Christian Kraemer; Horn - Will Sizemore;
Trombone - Rienette Davis & Jaquan Wiley; Tuba - Kermit Solesby;
Timpani Percussion - Jim Kirkpatrick
GATHERING IN
VĔđĚēęĆėĞ Concerto for Flute and Bassoon Georg Philipp Telemann
I. Largo
IV. Allegro
WĊđĈĔĒĊ Ćēĉ AēēĔĚēĈĊĒĊēęĘ
CĆđđ ęĔ WĔėĘčĎĕ Shannon Jordan
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Rejoice and be glad:
This is the day that the Lord has made!
Rejoice and be glad:
Heaven and earth will never be the same!
Rejoice and be glad:
Christ is risen! Alleluia!
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*HĞĒē 232 Jesus Christ Is Risen Today EASTER HYMN
*Please stand if able.
CĆđđ ęĔ CĔēċĊĘĘĎĔē David Germer
Jesus comes to us, even in doubt and fear,
saying, “Peace be with you.”
Trusting in God’s mercy,
let us confess our sin.
PėĆĞĊė Ĕċ CĔēċĊĘĘĎĔē
Holy God, we confess
that we have not been faithful witnesses
to the resurrection.
Jesus stands among us
in word, sacrament, and neighbor,
but we fail to recognize him.
Jesus reigns over us
as the risen Lord of all,
but we fail to honor him.
Jesus moves within us
through the work of your Spirit,
but we fail to respond.
Forgive us, God of grace.
Keep us in your presence,
guide us by your Word,
and ϐill us with your Spirit
so that we may proclaim
the good news of Jesus Christ,
who is risen indeed.
(Silent prayer of confession)
DĊĈđĆėĆęĎĔē Ĕċ FĔėČĎěĊēĊĘĘ
Siblings in Christ, declare with me the good news of the gospel:
In Jesus Christ we are forgiven!
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SĚēČ RĊĘĕĔēĘĊ
*HĞĒē 587 Alleluia! CELTIC ALLELUIA
CčĎđĉėĊē’Ę MĔĒĊēę
*PĆĘĘĎēČ Ĕċ ęčĊ PĊĆĈĊ
The peace of Christ be with you.
And also with you.
If they ϔind it challenging
to participate in the entire
service, children are invited
to the nursery during
“Passing of the Peace.”
HEARING THE WORD
PėĆĞĊė ċĔė IđđĚĒĎēĆęĎĔē
SĈėĎĕęĚėĊ RĊĆĉĎēČĘ
First Lesson 1 Corinthians 15:19-26
This is the word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
PĘĆđĒ 118:24
Cantors introduce refrain; congregation repeats and sings as directed.
Cantors sing verses.
Second Lesson John 20:1-18
This is the good news of Jesus, the Christ.
Thanks be to God.
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This is the day that the
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Lord has made;
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let us re joice,
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glad in it.
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AēęčĊĒ Achieved is the Glorious Work Franz Joseph Haydn
Achieved is the glorious work;
Our song let be the praise of God.
Glory to our risen Savior;
He sole on high exalted reigns.
Hallelujah.
1 Cor. 15:1-6; Mark 16:1-9;
Matt. 16:16; Rev. 22:13;
John 20:28
SĊėĒĔē The Endless Creativity of God Patrick Johnson
RESPONDING IN FAITH
*HĞĒē 253 Alleluia! Christ Is Arisen SANTO DOMINGO
*AċċĎėĒĆęĎĔē Ĕċ FĆĎęč
This is the good news
which we have received,
in which we stand,
and by which we are saved,
if we hold it fast:
that Christ died for our sins
according to the scriptures,
that he was buried,
that he was raised on the third day,
and that he appeared
ϐirst to the women,
then to Peter, and to the Twelve,
and then to many faithful witnesses.
We believe that Jesus is the Christ,
the Son of the Living God.
Jesus Christ is the ϐirst and the last,
the beginning and the end,
our Lord and our God. Amen.
IēěĎęĆęĎĔē ęĔ ęčĊ OċċĊėĎēČ
We belong to Christ Jesus;
all things are his, for he is Lord of all.
With glad and generous hearts,
let us offer our lives to the Lord.
OċċĊėĎēČ
The gifts we offer express
our stewardship of creation,
demonstrate our care for
one another, support the
ministries of the church,
and provide for the needs of
the poor. To give online,
use QR code below.
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SHARING THE GIFTS OF BREAD AND CUP
IēěĎęĆęĎĔē ęĔ ęčĊ TĆćđĊ
TčĊ GėĊĆę PėĆĞĊė Ĕċ TčĆēĐĘČĎěĎēČ ƭ TčĊ LĔėĉ’Ę PėĆĞĊė
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give our thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name,
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power,
and the glory forever. Amen
TčĊ BėĊĆĉ Ćēĉ CĚĕ
CĔĒĒĚēĎĔē Ĕċ ęčĊ PĊĔĕđĊ
PėĆĞĊė ĆċęĊė CĔĒĒĚēĎĔē
Gracious God, we give you thanks
that by the witness of your word
and the sharing of this meal
you have opened our eyes and hearts
to the presence of Christ among us.
Now send us forth from this place
by the power of your Spirit
to tell this good news to the world:
The Lord has risen indeed! Amen.
All are welcome to
Communion. You are invited
to come forward to receive
the sacrament by intinction,
ϔirst the balcony, and then
the nave. Pre-packed gluten
elements are in the center.
If you are unable to come
forward, please signal a
server who will come to
your seat.
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More Light Presbyterians
Upcoming Events, Recent Videos, and The Sermon Podcast Archives can be found on the front page of the
website. Announcements can be found in the E-Chronicle and on The Weekly Announcement page;
a link for both of these and The First Chronicle can be found on the main page of the FPCA Website.
40 Church Street, Asheville, NC 28801 828-253-1431 www.fpcasheville.org
SESSION
DEACONS
STAFF
Class of 2022
Brian Cooper
Hank Johnson
Emily Reeves
Bob Riddle
Martha Sloan
Olivia Belle Traylor
Alan Young
Class of 2022
Gail Ward
Kate Lafrance
Judy Rittmeyer
Eula Pence
Class of 2023
Phil Barnett
Sam Cook
Cathie Dodson
Angela Drummond
Claire Trunnell
Class of 2023
Valorie Vliek
Class of 2024
Micki Argall
Cindy Clarke
Chris DeJarnett
Seth Hagler
Zeb Potter
Bob White, Clerk
Class of 2024
Lisa Bridges
Clay Grifϐith
John Meadows
Cosette Williams
Curtis Williams
Rev. Dr. Patrick W. T. Johnson..........................................................................................................................................Pastor, Head of Staff
Mary Beth Asher.....................................................................................................................................................Communications Assistant
Eve Bennett...............................................................................................................................................................................................Hospitality
Rieley Bennett..................................................................................................................................................................................................Sexton
Carol Dreiling.........................................................................................................................................................................Nursery Supervisor
Rev. David Germer.......................................................................................................................................................................Associate Pastor
Rev. Shannon Jordan..................................................................................................................................................................Associate Pastor
Nancy McNeill................................................................................................................................................................Director of Engagement
Jeremy Roberts.......................................................................................................................................................Director of Music, Organist
Anita Sayles...................................................................................................................................................................Administrative Assistant
Kim Thomas.....................................................................................................................................................................................Choir Assistant
Liz Thurston.......................................................................................................................................................................Church Administrator
We are glad you worshiped here today.
We believe God loves every person without exception. As followers of Christ, we strive to be a holy community
that reϐlects the diversity of God’s creation through the welcome and full participation of every age, ability,
socioeconomic status, family background, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, skin color, and racial identity.
We lament the history of exclusion in the church. We rejoice in the wholeness that comes when we are all in
relationship together. We invite you to join us in ministry at FPCA.
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COMMUNITY JOYS CONCERNS
Please join the FPCA Family as we celebrate joys among us and pray for loved ones.
Our full list is printed once a month as a part of the First Chronicle Newsletter. Please contact Nancy McNeill
(nmcneill@fpcasheville.org or 828-242-5774) with prayer requests and updates.
Help us stay connected by sharing your news, prayer concerns, or other requests. Pastors and staff are available
by phone, email, or appointment. The church ofϐice is open from 9 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday. If you have
a scheduled hospitalization, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can support you. If you need pastoral
assistance during ofϐice hours, please call the church ofϐice. At other times, please call the pastor-on-call at
828-222-0113 and leave a message with the receptionist. An FPCA pastor will return your call. To keep your
contact information up to date, please log into your Realm account or contact Anita Sayles.
Prayers for:
BILL ABERNETHY and FAMILY, as they grieve the recent death of Bill’s mother, Sarah Adams Abernethy, on
4/10/22 in Gastonia.
BRENDA GRAGER, cousin of Evelyn Jarrett, who has had a recurrence of cancer and for her medical team as they
make treatment decisions.
PAT HARR, as she continues treatment for ALS and is making plans to move closer to family.
ANN HUNTER, at home, continuing her extended recovery following surgery at Duke.
DOUG KING, father of Lauren Wood, receiving chemo for a recent diagnosis of bone marrow cancer.
EMILY LAFONTAINE, daughter in-law of Susan Gaddis, as she receives treatment for graft disease resulting from
stem cell transplant to treat leukemia, and for Emily’s husband Jonathan.
JOHN McCREARY and family, grieving the recent death of his sister following her brave battle with cancer.
JOAN MURCHISON, who has completed radiation treatment for adenocarcinoma in her left lung.
SUSAN NEFF, for strength and healing of her fractured pelvis as she recovers at skilled care in Deerϐield.
ASHER SMITH-VIAL, at home, recovering from surgery for a ruptured appendix.
JANE VANN, at home, recovering from heart valve replacement surgery on March 25 and for her family.
FAMILY and FRIENDS of JEAN WEBB, grieving her death on March 29, 2022. A memorial service and reception
will be held at FPCA on April 22 at 11am.
AFGHAN REFUGEES, who are adjusting to life in Asheville, and our teams of volunteers who are assisting them.
All PEOPLE affected by war in Ukraine and for leaders around the world to seek peace.
We Celebrate:
RUTH DAVID FRANKLIN’S granddaughter, Madison Mae Boyer, born on Friday, April 15, to parents Toby and
Erin Boyer.
WEST ASHEVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, for their years of ministry as a congregation;
a concluding worship service was held on April 3, 2022.
10. ANNOUNCEMENTS
CAROL DREILING IS RETIRING!
Please help her know how much we have appreciated her TWENTY YEARS of
showing the love of Christ to our children as she taught and cared for them in our
Children’s Program. Send a note, a short video clip, or piece of artwork to Shannon
Jordan by May 8. She will be honored at the 11 am service on May 15 with a
reception to follow.
EASTER MONDAY
The Church ofϐice will be closed on Monday, April 18. We will be back in the ofϐices Tuesday, April 19.
PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT
SUNDAY, MAY 1,
4:30 pm -6:30 pm
Meet at FPCA. Parents will walk to SW Food Hall and Tap Room
for dinner and fun. Children 0- 5th grade will enjoy pizza and a
movie at the church. Guest families are welcome. RSVP if possible.
Use the QR code to the left to RSVP.
May 22. 12:30 pm - 3 pm Sunday afternoons
in June
September 30- Oct 2
SIGN UP FOR FPCA SUMMER SOCIAL GROUPS, MAY- AUG
This summer, be a part of FPCA’s efforts to connect and
reconnect with our new and returning people. These Summer
Social Groups will be a summer refresh of the previous “Dine
with Nine” but will have smaller groups (5-7 people/or 2-3
families if you want a family group) for a shorter period of time
(three months). Groups can do a meal, dessert, or a game night.
The key is to connect and build relationships.
Each group will set their schedule at their ϐirst meeting for the
summer—with the goal of meeting six times in three months. The more frequent
gathering will aid in deepening relationships—a part of the FPCA mission statement.
Sign up for groups by May 1st so we can get groups together by May 15. We suggest that groups connect for the ϐirst
time with calendars at the church picnic on May 22.
11. FPCA ZOOM ANTIǧRACISM WEBINAR: SUNDAY, APRIL 24TH 7ǧ8PM
“Deϔining Racism and the Work of Resisting Racial Oppression and Racial Privilege”
Two concurrent, profoundly different deϐinitions of racism function in our culture and among faith communities:
“racism as a system of disadvantage based on race” and “racism as an interlocking system of advantage based
on race.” We will examine the implications of these two deϐinitions for shaping our personal, cultural, relational,
political, and spiritual imaginations and practices regarding racial justice. We’ll explore ways the theory of
Intersectionality is a resource for the work of resisting racism and especially helpful for those whose racial identity
is privileged.
The Rev. Dr. Nancy J. Ramsay is a Presbyterian clergywoman (ret.) whose career included service as an associate
pastor in Rocky Mount, NC followed by PhD studies and then 36 years as a theological educator in the ϐield of
Pastoral Theology and Pastoral Care ϐirst at Louisville Presbyterian Seminary and then Brite Divinity School in Fort
Worth, TX.
WOMEN’S STUDIES-APRIL 20 10:30 AM
A road trip to Margaret Whitt’s home in Gerton, NC, is in store for Women’s Studies, participants on Wednesday,
April 20th. After a pot luck brunch (BRING YOUR FAVORITE TO SHARE!) at 10:30am, Margaret will delight with
a program about our First Ladies: role of the First Lady, her most important activity in today’s world, which one
made more of a difference, who are the favorites, etc.
Please RSVP to Mary Jane Skinner at skinnerdon@gmail.com; car pooling details and driving directions will be
sent after RSVP is received.
EARTH DAY VIGIL, APRIL 24TH ̸ 4 PM
You are invited to join the Creation Care Alliance on Sunday, April 24th, from 4 - 5 pm
at the First Baptist Church Asheville sacred labyrinth and garden for their annual Earth
Day Vigil. This will be a time of prayer, music, lament, celebration, community building,
and faithful action. Learn more on the Creation Care Alliance website, and email with any
questions.
This event is open to people of all faiths and spiritual traditions. Light refreshments will
be served following the service.
JEAN WEBB MEMORIAL
A memorial service will be held for Jean Webb at the First Presbyterian Church, 40 Church Street, at 11:00 AM on
April 22nd, with Rev. Patrick Johnson ofϐiciating. The service will be live-streamed at https://www.fpcasheville.
org. A reception will follow at the church.
BELOVED ASHEVILLE AUCTION FUNDRAISER
BeLoved Asheville will host an auction to raise funds for the
BeLoved Village on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at 5-9 pm.
Hors d’oeuvres - Live Band - Cocktail Attire
The event will be held at the AB Tech Mission Health Event Center.
Event tickets are $50 and VIP tickets are $100. All proceeds will go
to help fund deeply affordable tiny house village.
RACIAL JUSTICE BOOK CLUB, APRIL 23
The Racial Justice Book Club meets via Zoom at 10 am on third Saturdays. Join any time or all the time. Please
email Tracey Gruver to keep up with any changes to the schedule. On April’s Saturday, we’ll discuss Pushout: The
Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools - Monique Morris.
12. Sunday, April 17
Easter Sunday
8:45 am Worship Service in the Sanctuary, Rev. Patrick Johnson preaching
9:45 am Potluck Brunch/ Easter Egg Hunt
11:00 am Worship Service in the Sanctuary, Rev. Patrick Johnson preaching
Monday, April 18
9:00 am - 4:00 pm Church closed.
Wednesday, April 20
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm The Text This Week, Bible Study (Zoom)
Friday, April 22
11:00 am - 1:00 pm Jean Webb Memorial Service in the Sanctuary; reception to follow in the Fellowship Hall.
Sunday, April 24
8:45 am Worship Service in Campbell Chapel
9:45 am Adult Faith Formation Faith Doubt in Easter Poetry with Bob White (Rm 112)
9:45 am Godly Play (Rms 105 106)
9:45 am Coffee Talk (Widman Room, 107)
9:45 am Conϐirmation Class for Youth 8th grade and up (Rm 213)
11:00 am Worship Service in the Sanctuary
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Earth Day Vigil, join Creation Care Alliance @ First Baptist Church Asheville.
Zoom Registration links can be found on the church calendar at fpcasheville.org.
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
HELP NEEDED FOR OUR NEW AFGHAN NEIGHBORS
The church is supporting two Afghan families as they settle in the US. The ϐirst family is two brothers and the
second family is a husband and wife. Their needs are ϐluctuating; but if you would like to help, please sign up to be
on the Afghan Neighbors Group in Realm and look for needs posted as they become known. Most of the needs now
center on providing transportation, but that will change over time. Thanks for considering helping these families.
It is a very interesting and enriching experience. For questions, please call Randy Fluharty (828-423-9030) or Alan
Young (703-304-7708).
SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE
To support those ϐleeing violence in Ukraine, please contribute to the Presbyterian
Disaster Assistance International Refugee Program. In the FPCA Online giving menu,
select Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, or write that in the memo line of your check.
As of today, we have raised $6583.
EASTER OFFERING FOR MALAGASY PEOPLE
We are thrilled with everyone’s generosity in giving to support the needs of Dan and Elizabeth Turks’ work in
Madagascar. While we have raised $4800 in response to our Mission Committee’s $4000 matching challenge, gifts
are still welcome through Easter Sunday. Dan and Elizabeth work to improve the quality of life and to strengthen
the spiritual lives of the Malagasy people while they face life-threatening results from famine, cyclone, and
COVID-19. Our prayers and our monetary gifts change their lives. They are grateful for our involvement with them.
