Announcements

1. ANNOUNCEMENTS
JOIN US FOR COMPASSION CAMP AT FPCA ǧ TODAY
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 our last Compassion Camp this year today, at 4:30- 6:30
pm. Dinner will be provided.
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. If you can please
use the blue interest form in the narthex or go to your Realm Proϐile on you Realm App or computer and make
the selections, it will help us connect you to the ministries that most interest you. Clicking on 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!
FAITH FORMATION - TODAY
Fellowship Hall 9:45 am
The Faith Formation class with Shannon Jordan leading, this will be week two of six
weeks of exploring reϐlections and writings by Dietrich Bonhoeffer. This class will be
reϐlective and discussion-based, with the goal of helping us be people who live our faith
in daily life. Bonhoeffer’s example of living at the intersection of scripture and culture
can inspire us to do the same. This will go through July. No class on July 3rd.
ASHEVILLE YOUTH MISSION SUMMER GROUPS
The group arriving today is from First Scots PC (Charleston SC), Harpeth PC
(Brentwood TN), and FPC Gastonia NC, and there will not be a group for the week of
July 3rd.
NEW MEMBER SUNDAY ǧ TODAY
We are excited for those who are interested in becoming a member to meet with
members of the session in the Library at 9:45 am today at 9:45 in the Library.
NEW MEMBER LUNCHEON
All new members are invited to join us for a luncheon on The Patio today at 12:00 pm.
This will be a great chance to meet other new members.
NEW ART SHOW IN THE FPCA ART GALLERY
NOW ON DISPLAY in the church gallery through August 15 are works by nine artists from
the Red House Gallery and Studios in Black Mountain. We hope you will come and enjoy
this beautiful show.

2. 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 June 27th
and our commuter deadline is August 8th. Go to www.fpcasheille.org/fpca-retreat.
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 will have parking and accessibility. Please
join us for this relationship building opportunity. RSVP to the church ofϐice or sjordan@
fpcasheville.org.
• Tomorrow Tupelo Honey; South Asheville, 1829 Hendersonville Road.
• July 11 TGI Fridays; 115 Hendersonville Road, near Biltmore Village.
• August 1 Outback Steakhouse; 30 Tunnel Road.
• August 22 TBD
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, ϐinancial literacy, and acquiring driver’s
learning permits.
We are working with them on the next career steps, English as a second language, and initial driver’s learning test
preparation. Transportation remains an active need. If you have ESL, ϐinancial 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 (828-423-9030) or Alan Young (703-304-7708).
MONTREAT CONFERENCE CENTER’S HYMN SING TODAY AT 7:00 PM
After a hiatus during the past two summers, Montreat Conference Center’s hymn-sing season returns for
in-person gatherings on Sundays at 7:00 pm in Convocation Hall in the Assembly Inn. A stellar group of
musicians will lead our hymn-sings, with a few of our own coming soon:
• Kyle Ritter and Chris DeJarnett today.
• Jeremy Roberts on July 10th
SUNDAY, JULY 10TH, 10:40 CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
The Session has called congregational meeting for the purpose of electing new ofϐicers.
We will meet in the Sanctuary at 10:40 am on Sunday, July 10th.

3. THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
Sunday, June 26
8:45 am Worship Service in Campbell Chapel with Rev. Patrick Johnson preaching
9:45 am Faith Formation with Shannon Jordan (Fellowship Hall)
9:45 am New Members recieved by Session (Library / Room 108)
9:45 am Godly Play preschool - ϐifth grade (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
12:00 pm Fellowship time on the front lawn or in Wallace Foyer if raining
12:00 pm New Member Luncheon on the Patio
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm VBS Compassion Camp with dinner
Monday, June 27
All Day Retreat deadline for overnights
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Centering Prayer with Waid Shelton (Zoom)
Wednesday, June 29
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Text This Week Bible Study (Zoom)
Sunday, July 3
8:45 am Worship Service in Campbell Chapel with Rev. Patrick Johnson preaching
9:45 am Faith Formation (Fellowship Hall)
9:45 am Godly Play preschool - ϐifth grade (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
12:00 pm Fellowship time on the front lawn or in Wallace Foyer if raining
Monday, July 4
All Day Church ofϐices closed for Independence Day
Zoom & Registration links can be found on the church calendar at fpcasheville.org.