1. The Service for The Lord’s Day
June 5, 2022
11:00 am Worship Service
Pentecost and Conϔirmation Sunday
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.
Jan Richardson, “Fire and Breath”
The artist writes: “The celebration of Pentecost beckons us to keep breathing. It challenges us to keep
ourselves open to the Spirit who seeks us. The Spirit that, in the beginning, brooded over the chaos
and brought forth creation; the Spirit that drenched the community with ϐire and breath on the day of
Pentecost: this same Spirit desires to dwell within us and among us. Amidst the brokenness and chaos
and pain that sometimes come with being in community, the Spirit searches for places to breathe in us, to
transform us, to knit us together more deeply and wholly as the body of Christ, and to send us forth into
the world.”
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WELCOME TO FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF ASHEVILLE
Welcome! We hope that you experience the boundary-breaking love of Jesus Christ in our
worship service and in our ministries.
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. We welcome new members on the third Sunday
of the month. The next opportunity to join is June 19, at 9:45.
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 through kindergarten, and older if
necessary. If you need assistance, please ask an usher for directions to the Children’s Hall.
For worship, masks are required in the balcony and in the marked pews near the
entrances. They are required for all children’s events and rooms for ages 3+. Small groups
choose within themselves, according to their needs. Masks are optional.
The Chancel Flowers are given to the Glory of God and in Celebration of our 51st
Anniversary by Evelyn and Olin Jarrett.
Leading in Worship Today:
Pastors: David Germer, Patrick Johnson, Shannon Jordan
Director of Music & Organist: Jeremy Roberts
Assistant Director: Kim Thomas
FPCA Chancel Choir
FPCA Youth Choir
*Please stand if able.
GATHERING IN
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WĊđĈĔĒĊ Ćēĉ AēēĔĚēĈĊĒĊēęĘ
*CĆđđ ęĔ WĔėĘčĎĕ Patrick Johnson
This is the day the Lord has made.
Let us rejoice and be glad in it!
This is the day the Spirit came.
Let us rejoice and be glad in it!
And again I say--
Rejoice!
Come, let us worship God.
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plainsong chant dating
from the earliest days
of Christianity. The text
is thought to have been
written in the 9th century.
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of this modern organ
setting, the men of the choir
will chant portions of the
original plainsong with text
translated by John Cosin in
1627.
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HEARING THE WORD
PėĆĞĊė ċĔė IđđĚĒĎēĆęĎĔē
SĈėĎĕęĚėĊ RĊĆĉĎēČĘ
First Lesson Romans 8:14-17
This is the word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Second Lesson Acts 2:1-21
This is the word of faith that we proclaim.
Thanks be to God.
PėĆĞĊė Ĕċ CĔēċĊĘĘĎĔē
Come, Holy Spirit!
Rain upon our dry and dusty lives.
Wash away our sin
and heal our wounded spirits.
Kindle within us the ϐire of your love
to burn away our apathy
and light a ϐlame of hope.
Bend our rigidity with your warmth,
and place our feet on the way of peace.
(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!
SĚēČ RĊĘĕĔēĘĊ
*HĞĒē 287 Gracious Spirit, Heed Our Pleading NJOO KWETU, ROHO MWEMA
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CčĎđĉėĊē’Ę MĔĒĊēę Shannon Jordan
*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.”
CĆđđ ęĔ CĔēċĊĘĘĎĔē David Germer
The Spirit of God ϐills the world,
and knows the inmost thoughts of our hearts.
Let us then open ourselves to the Spirit,
and confess our sins in repentance and faith,
trusting in the steadfast love of the Lord.
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SĊėĒĔē The Room Where It Happens Patrick Johnson
RESPONDING IN FAITH
*HĞĒē 292 As the Wind Song WAIRUA TAPU
SĊėěĎĈĊ Ĕċ CĔēċĎėĒĆęĎĔē
Reese Carlton Virginia Grifϐith
Rachel Macaluso Nat Meadows
Evan Oldenburg Macy Simmons
Conrad Traylor Mason Waltemyer
*AċċĎėĒĆęĎĔē Ĕċ FĆĎęč
I trust in God, who is love.
God is the creator of all things, no matter how big or small;
God’s love is all around, everywhere at once.
I have seen God through people, friends, and family.
I trust in Jesus, who is Lord and Savior.
Jesus lived as our example of loving our neighbors and caring for others;
He is the living embodiment of God, who died to save us.
I am ready to work through his words to learn how to think, love,
And live more like how he intended me to.
I trust in the Holy Spirit.
The Spirit surrounds and comforts us,
Guiding us in the right direction, always with us,
Helping to show us the way through the mess of this world.
God loves and nurtures the Church, calling us to share in God’s mission.
I’m glad to know I’m a part of a community that loves me and others.
The church is called to encourage every person:
to live and carry out God’s work in the world,
to seek to rid the world and itself of injustice,
and to serve as a welcoming and afϐirming community
for people to explore their faith and to worship God.
I love our church community because it feels safe and like a family.
Love is why we forgive each other
And why our faith community is so strong,
Not only do I have a community of loving energy here,
I have loving energy wherever I go because of it.
I look forward to serving Christ through the church.
Thanks be to God. Amen.
This responsive Afϔirmation
of Faith uses pieces of the
faith statements written by
the Conϔirmands.
Our Conϔirmation Ministry
typically serves eighth
and ninth graders, and
was expanded this year
to serve older youth who
had not been through the
Conϔirmation process in
previous years due to the
pandemic. Conϔirmands
explore baptismal promises
and discern their faith
in Jesus Christ within the
context of caring and
supportive relationships
with one another, church
leaders, and mentors.
Over the past four months,
Conϔirmands met on
eight Sunday mornings
in addition to a weekend
retreat, in order to ask and
wrestle with deep questions
about the Bible, the Triune
God, the Church (universal
and FPCA in particular),
our denominational
structure and theology,
church membership, and a
life of faith in Jesus Christ.
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CĔēċĎėĒĆęĎĔē QĚĊĘęĎĔēĘ
Relying on God’s grace,
do you turn from the ways of sin
and renounce evil and its power in the world? I do.
Do you turn to Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior,
trusting in his grace and love? I do.
Will you be Christ’s faithful disciple,
obeying his word and showing his love? I will, with God’s help.
Will you devote yourself to the church’s teaching and fellowship,
to the breaking of bread and the prayers? I will, with God’s help.
PėĊĘĊēęĆęĎĔē Ĕċ BĎćđĊĘ Joanne Bartsch and Mentors
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May the Lord bless you and keep you.
Remember your baptism and know you are God’s beloved.
May the Lord make His face to shine upon you.
May the Lord give you comfort and peace.
Remember in life and death, you are Christ’s own.
May the Lord challenge and convict you,
guard and guide you,
as the power of the Holy Spirit is at work within you. Amen.
These questions mirror
those asked at baptism.
Conϔirmands have been
meeting with their
mentors to foster healthy
relationships, discuss their
own stories of faith and
doubt and discernment,
work on statements of
faith, and experience
and discuss a worship
service in another faith
community and tradition.
We are so grateful to these
mentors, to the families
of the Conϔirmands, and
the congregation of FPCA,
for your prayers, love, and
support.
On May 31, Conϔirmands
met with the FPCA Session -
along with family members
and mentors - to share a
meal, their statements of
faith, and their hopes for
living faithfully as Christ’s
disciples and as members
of FPCA.
*HĞĒē 726 Will You Come and Follow Me KELVINGROVE
Verse 5
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IēěĎęĆęĎĔē ęĔ ęčĊ OċċĊėĎēČ
Because God ϐirst loved us,
we should love one another.
For the sake of the world, we offer ourselves,
our time, and our possessions as signs of love.
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.
In addition to our regular
offering, To give Online, use
QR code above.
AēęčĊĒ Elijah Rock! Arr. Roger Emerson
Elijah rock, shout, shout! Elijah rock, comin’ up Lord.
Elijah rock, shout, shout! Elijah rock, comin’ up Lord.
Satan’s a liar and a conjur too, if you don’t watch out he’ll conjur you!
If I could I surely would stand on the rock where Moses stood.
Elijah was a righteous man, his name means “Yahweh” in the Holy Land.
He built an altar unto the Lord. Twelve rocks, twelve tribes for the God he adored!
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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
God our creator, earth has many languages,
but your gospel proclaims your love
to all nations in one heavenly tongue.
Make us messengers of the good news
so that, through the power of your Spirit,
all the world may unite in one song of praise.
Through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever. Amen.
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SENDING
*HĞĒē O Spirit All-Embracing THAXTED
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VĔđĚēęĆėĞ Fantasia super on Komm, Heiliger Geist J. S. Bach
BWV 651a
Go now in peace and be not afraid, for Christ is risen.
The peace of Christ be with you.
And also with you
After the 11:00 am service, you are invited to a special time of fellowship celebrating our
conϐirmands on the front lawn, or in the Wallace Foyer in case it rains.
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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
Rev. Dr. Patrick W. T. Johnson..........................................................................................................................................Pastor, Head of Staff
Mary Beth Asher.....................................................................................................................................................Communications Assistant
Eve Bennett...............................................................................................................................................................................................Hospitality
Rieley Bennett..................................................................................................................................................................................................Sexton
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.
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
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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:
EMILY and JONATHAN GADDIS, Emily is daughter-in-law of Susan Gaddis, and is facing expensive testing at
Duke in preparation for a lung transplant needed as a result of leukemia.
BRENDA GRAGER, cousin of Evelyn Jarrett, as she faces her new reality that her cancer has spread and treatment
has been unsuccessful. She is now under Hospice Care at home.
PAT HARR and BOB MOLLEZZO, as Pat continues treatment for ALS. Pat and Bob have moved to an assisted living
residence in Rhode Island to be closer to her family.
SANDRA HUNTER’S and HER TWIN SISTER’S FAMILIES as they grieve the death of Sandra’s brother-in-law. His
celebration of life service was June 2nd.
DOUG KING, father of Lauren Wood, who has been hospitalized for an infection after receiving chemo for a recent
diagnosis of bone marrow cancer. Prayers for his wife and family as they make difϐicult decisions related to his care.
ANJALI RIVERA, grand niece of Evelyn Jarrett, who had successful surgery on May 23 to fuse her spine to stop
the progression of scoliosis. She is now recovering at home.
NANCY ROSEBROCK, who is grieving the death of her sister.
HOWARD and JUANITA SPANOGLE, who have returned to their home in Asheville. Howard is hospitalized and
faces several health challenges. Prayers for Juanita as she assumes primary care responsibilities.
SUSIE SWEET, for healing and strength following complications from abdominal surgery.
REESE WAITES, college age daughter of a teacher at The Cortes children’s school, who was seriously injured in
an auto accident. She is at the Shepherd Center in GA for extensive therapy as she learns to talk, walk and perform
daily activities and adjusts to the realities of her injuries.
AFGHAN REFUGEES, who are adjusting to life in Asheville, and our teams of volunteers who are assisting them.
All PEOPLE affected by the war in Ukraine, and those living in fear or with violence. Prayers for leaders around the
world to seek peace.
EBENEZER CHURCH, our partner church in Guatemala, and also many in the community who have experienced
COVID.
DAN AND ELIZABETH TURK, as they continue their work as Presbyterian mission co-workers in Madagascar.
LUKE AND LEANNE TURK AND THEIR SONS, and their mission work in the Central African Republic (CAR).
We Celebrate with:
FPCA CHILDREN, YOUTH, and their families who are being conϐirmed, completing school or graduating from high
school and college this month.
COMPASSION CAMP VBS on June 5, 12, 26, as we explore the theme of Lovingkindness.
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.
13. YOUTH GROUP GATHERING
JUNE 5, 5:00 PM ǧ 7:30 PM
We will ofϐicially end the 2021-2022 School Year with a Youth Group gathering at Lake
Tomahawk in Black Mountain on Sunday, June 5.
Some adult drivers will meet youth who need rides at the church at
4:00 pm, and they will return to the church at 7:30 pm. David would
love to hear from you if you/your youth would like to come and will
need a ride
The Youth will enjoy pizza, some end-of-year discussion, and outside
activities and games - ultimate frisbee, kickball, spikeball, etc.
SATURDAY SANCTUARY STEERING COMMITTEE
Town Hall meeting on Wed. June 8 at 6 pm.
The steering committee for our Saturday Sanctuary program invites all interested
congregation members and volunteers to attend our Town Hall event on Wednesday,
June 8 at 6 pm! Your RSVP includes a meal of pizza, salad, drinks, and dessert!
We will give gratitude for this special mission of First Presbyterian
Church of Asheville as we move into planning for our 2022-2023
season (October 2022 – March 2023).
Questions? Email mission@fpcasheville.org
ANNOUNCEMENTS
RACE AND RACISM IN THE HISTORY OF FPCA
During the Faith Formation hour 9:45 am June 12
As we continue a series of educational classes organized by the Racial Justice Task Force, join Rev. Patrick Johnson
for an exploration of how the congregation of FPCA has been complicit in and resisted systemic racism during its
226-year history.
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. The
deadline for overnight registrations is 6/27 and our commuter deadline is
8/8. Go to www.fpcasheille.org/fpca-retreat.
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 will hear Bible stories, learn music, play games, make art, try yoga, and do mission
together. Most of all, we will 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? June 5, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm; June 12, 4:30-
6:30 pm; June 26, 4:30- 6:30 pm. Each afternoon will include dinner.
14. 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).
15. THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
Sunday, June 5, Pentecost and Conϐirmation Sunday
11:00 am Worship Service in the Sanctuary, with Rev. Patrick Johnson preaching.
Fellowship Time to follow.
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm VBS Compassion Camp with dinner
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm Youth Group Celebration at Lake Tomahawk in Black Mountain.
Monday, June 6
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Centering Prayer with Waid Shelton (Zoom)
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Stitchers of FPCA (Rm 214)
Tuesday, June 7
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Session: In Person (Fellowship Hall Rm. 112)
Wednesday, June 8
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Text This Week Bible Study (Zoom)
Friday, June 10
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Asheville Symphony Chamber Chorus Concert
Sunday June 12
8:45 am Worship Service in Campbell Chapel, with Rev. Patrick Johnson preaching. Daily Change
Offering
9:45 am Faith Formation Faith (Fellowship Hall)
9:45 am Godly Play for 3-K (Room 105)
9:45 am Godly Play for 1-5 grades (Room 106)
9:45 am Coffee Talk for Parents of Younger Children (Room 107/Widman Room)
11:00 am Worship Service in the Sanctuary, with Rev. Patrick Johnson preaching. Daily Change
Offering
Fellowship Time to follow.
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm VBS Compassion Camp with dinner
Zoom Registration links can be found on the church calendar at fpcasheville.org.
