Announcements

1. ANNOUNCEMENTS
CONNECT THROUGH SKILLS & INTERESTS
The leadership at FPCA is working hard to connect and re-connect people into the mission of God. Part of that
is knowing how you want to connect and what opportunities that you want to hear about. Please fill out a blue
interest form or go to your Realm Profile on you Realm App or computer and make the selections under “skills” and
“interests.”Choosing one of these opportunities is not a commitment, but an indication that you would like to know
when we have possible places of engagement. If you would like help to understand how to use Realm, please reach
out to Shannon at sjordan@fpcasheville.org!
LUNCH BUNCH 11:30 AM
This summer we have a lunch opportunity to connect with new and old friends at
restaurants around town. These restaurants have parking and accessibility. Please join
us for this relationship building opportunity. RSVP to the church office or Shannon
Jordan at sjordan@fpcasheville.org.
• August 1 Outback Steakhouse; 30 Tunnel Road.
• August 22 Pomodoros; 1070 Tunnel Rd
ASHEVILLE YOUTH MISSION SUMMER GROUPS
The group that arrives today Hamline UMC (St Paul MN), St Paul DOC (Raleigh NC). This
will be our last summer group, but AYM will have a few weekend groups this fall.
FAITH FORMATION, TODAY,
Fellowship Hall 9:45 am
All are welcome to the Sunday morning Adult Faith Formation Class! This is the final
week of our study of the writings of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. This discussion based class is
being led by a variety of leaders and provides a time of reflection and discussion.
In August, FPCA member and retired seminary professor Jane Vann will lead a
discussion on the current week’s sermon text. Hope to see you there!
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN - ORDER YOUR STUDY BOOK BY AUGUST 1st
Please order your copy of the Presbyterian Women’s study book for this coming fall by
contacting Shannon Jordan @ sjordan@fpcasheville.org by August 1. Celebrating Sab-
bath: Accepting God’s Gift of Rest and Delight, by Carol M. Bechtel, costs $10 each. The
order goes in after August 1st. You can pay for your book when you pick it up by cash
or check. Stay tuned for the news of their arrival.
FPCA STITCHERS
Monday, August 1st, Room 214, 6:00 pm
Do you knit, crochet, weave, or sew? FPCA has a wonderful group that usually meets
each 1st Monday at 6:00 pm. They create beautiful prayer shawls for people who need to
know that God’s love is surrounding them, offering healing, comfort, and love. They are
meeting this Monday, August 1st.

2. HELP NEEDED FOR OUR AFGHAN NEIGHBORS GROUP
The two families we have been encouraging continue to progress in their journey to independence. They have jobs
and housing. Their next steps include advanced English language training, financial literacy, and acquiring driver’s
learning permits. Transportation remains an active need.
If you have ESL, financial literacy, or driver’s license training expertise, please let us know. We deeply appreciate
all of you who are actively helping us or providing moral support. Please direct your questions to Randy Fluharty
(rfluharty54@gmail.com) or Alan Young (alan.g.young.sr@gmail.com).
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 find a way to connect more deeply
with God and one another. (And you really don’t want to miss the variety show!)
The deadline for commuters is August 8th. Thank you to all of those who
signed up for the overnights at Montreat. If you missed the deadline,
there are a few rooms left. Please contact the church office if you would
like to stay overnight at the retreat.
Go to www.fpcasheille.org/fpca-retreat or use the QR code to register.
KOINONIA GROUPS
The Merriam Webster dictionary defines koinonia as “spiritual communion and
participative sharing in a common religious commitment and spiritual community.” FPCA
will be starting Koinonia small groups this fall to support members in their faith life and
to build Christian friendships. Groups will meet for 90 minutes, twice a month, October-
May. These groups will be participant based, with a trained facilitator. The curriculum
will help participants explore different ways of experiencing the power of God, spiritual
practices, the enneagram, and ways to engage scripture. For more information, please
contact Shannon Jordan at sjordan@fpcasheville.org .
CHILDREN’S AND YOUTH CHOIR
We are getting ready for the Fall!
Do you have children or youth that are interested in our Children’s or Youth Choir?
For more information contact Jeremy Roberts at jroberts@fpcasheville.org.
Youth Choir will start Sunday, September 11th, if there is Youth Group that day.
Children’s Choir will begin Wednesday September 7th with a pizza party and
registration.

3. THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
Sunday, July 31
8:45 am Worship Service in Campbell Chapel Rev. Patrick Johnson preaching
9:45 am Faith Formation (Fellowship Hall)
9:45 am Godly Play preschool - fifth grade (Room 106)
11:00 am Worship Service in the Sanctuary Rev. Patrick Johnson preaching
12:00 pm Fellowship on the front lawn or in Wallace Foyer if raining
All Day Youth Mission Co. Charleston SC trip July 31st - August 5th
Monday, August 1st
11:30 am - 1:30 pm Lunch Bunch @ TGI Friday’s (Biltmore Village 115 Hendersonville Road)
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Centering Prayer (Zoom) Contact Waid Shelton
Sunday, August 7
8:45 am Worship Service in Campbell Chapel Rev. David Germer preaching
9:45 am Faith Formation (Fellowship Hall)
9:45 am Godly Play preschool - fifth grade (Room 106)
11:00 am Worship Service in the Sanctuary w/ baptism Rev. David Germer preaching
12:00 pm Fellowship on the front lawn or in Wallace Foyer if raining
Zoom & Registration links can be found on the church calendar at fpcasheville.org.