1. ANNOUNCEMENTS
TODAY’S FAITH FORMATION FOR ADULTS
9:45AM, Fellowship Hall, In-Person Only
After Easter
Easter is not the end of the story, but the beginning of our work in the world. This
class will explore what it might mean to live into the life abundant after Easter. What
would our world look like if all Christians lived with more faith and less doubt (or
complacency)? Taught by Pastor Shannon, Fellowship Hall, 9:45 am.
PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT
SUNDAY, TODAY
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Meet at FPCA in the Children’s Hall. Parents will walk to S&W 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 right to RSVP.
SIGN UP BY TODAY 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 today 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.
WILDFLOWER WALK AT BOTANICAL GARDENS, TODAY
Enjoy the splendor of God’s creation on a guided walk with Marilyn Kolton and Lou Dwarshius
on Sunday, May 1 at 2:00 PM. Marilyn and Lou will identify wildϐlowers such as trillium,
poppies, spring beauty, and Jacob’s ladder; and they will tell us facts we don’t know. This
walk is limited to folks who are fully vaccinated. We will meet in front of the gift shop at the
Botanical Gardens, located at UNC Asheville. Contact Jane Laping at janelaping@sbcglobal.net
with questions.
YOUTH GROUP TODAY
This Sunday we are ϐinally back to our regular Sunday afternoon and evening rhythm:
4:15 Youth Choir
5:15 - 7:15 Dinner and Youth Group
2. 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. Carol will be honored at 9:45am in the Wallace Foyer on May 15
with a reception.
Asheville Habitat for Humanity is returning to normal operations, after two years of
signiϐicantly altered ministry. Affordable housing is a serious issue in Asheville, and
Habitat for Humanity believes that everyone deserves a decent place to call home.
This is the 29th year that FPCA is partnering with other congregations, helping a
family to build and own their own home, through Habitat for Humanity.
Saturday May 7 and Saturday June 4 are our two “build
days.” If you are interested in working on this year’s Habitat house, on those (or other) days,
contact Bill Winkler at winklerwm@gmail.com. You are also invited to contribute ϐinancially,
as our congregation seeks to raise $4000 to cover lumber costs. Checks can be made out
(and sent to) FPCA, with “Habitat House” in the memo line, and contributions can also be
made through our church website. You can use this QR Code:
Contributions so far: $1817
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN, MONDAY, MAY 2 10:30 am
We will be concluding the PW study for this 2021-22 year. The group will meet at
10:30 am in Room 112 or by Zoom. Rev. Shannon Jordan will lead Lesson 9.
PW is honoring long time member Pat Harr who is planning to move to Rhode Island
in the near future. Pat and Bob Mollezzo will join us in person. In celebration we will
enjoy coffee and refreshments; you are invited to bring ϐinger food to share. Zoom
link on the Church calendar
ANNUAL CHURCH PICNIC
Sunday, May 22, 12:30-3:30 pm
Immediately following 11 am Sunday worship in the Sanctuary, we
will gather at Montreat Conference Center/ Moore Center Field,
30 minutes from downtown. Please sign up and make your food
selections. You can use this QR Code:
MADAGASCAR MINISTRY DONATION UPDATE
We celebrate that as of Friday, April 29, we have received $8,918 in donations,
surpassing our goal of $4000. Thanks to everyone for their generous hearts.
3. Sunday, May 1
8:45 am Worship Service in Campbell Chapel, Rev. Patrick Johnson preaching
9:45 am Adult Faith Formation Faith (Fellowship Hall)
9:45 am Godly Play (Rms 105 & 106)
9:45 am Coffee Talk (Widman Room, 107)
11:00 am Worship Service in the Sanctuary, Rev. Patrick Johnson preaching
2:00 pm Wildϐlower Walk at Botanical Gardens
4:15 pm - 7:15 pm Youth Choir, Dinner, and Combined Youth Group
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Parents’ Night Out (Child Care Provided)
Monday, May 2
10:30 Presbyterian Women Shannon Jordan leading (room 112 & Zoom)
Wednesday, May 4
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Text This Week Bible Study (zoom)
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Chancel Choir (Choir room)
Sunday, May 8
8:45 am Worship Service in Campbell Chapel, 5 Cents a Meal, Rev. Patrick Johnson preaching
9:45 am Adult Faith Formation Faith (Fellowship Hall)
9:45 am Godly Play (Rms 105 & 106)
9:45 am Coffee Talk (Widman Room, 107)
11:00 am Worship Service in the Sanctuary, Rev. Patrick Johnson preaching
4:15 pm - 7:15 pm Youth Choir, Dinner and Combined Youth Group
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.
Volunteers have found this to be an enriching experience. For questions, please call Randy Fluharty (828-423-
9030) or Alan Young (703-304-7708).
ANNUAL CHURCH RETREAT
September 30-October 2 at Montreat Conference Center--only 30 minutes away.
The FPCA Retreat has a long history of fun, learning, activities, and rest. With a variety
of contemplative and worship activities, everyone can ϐind a way to connect more deeply
with God and one another. (And you really don’t want to miss the variety show!)
There are two main options for attending: Overnight or Commuter.
Overnight costs include two nights at Assembly Inn, retreat activities,
three meals Saturday, and breakfast on Sunday. Commuter costs include
retreat activities and three meals Saturday and Breakfast on Sunday.
Join us for Compassion Camp at FPCA
At Compassion Camp, families with children will explore what it means to change the
world with loving-kindness, sharing compassion for ourselves, others, and the world.
We’ll hear some Bible stories, learn music, play games, make art, try yoga, and do
mission together. Most of all, we’ll rejoice as we learn and grow and practice compassion
together! Come for one Sunday, two, three, or all four!
Which weeks can you join us? May 29 kick off during Faith Formation
9:45 -10:45 am; June 5, 4:30- 6:30 pm; June 12, 4:30- 6:30 pm; June 26,
4:30- 6:30 pm. Each afternoon will have a picnic dinner.
