This document contains announcements for a church community. It announces upcoming faith formation classes exploring the writings of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, women's studies brainstorming sessions, youth mission trips, and opportunities to connect through skills and interests. It also provides details on lunch bunch gatherings, an annual church retreat in September, and youth group activities for the week.

1. ANNOUNCEMENTS
FAITH FORMATION, TODAY,
Fellowship Hall 9:45 am
This will be week four 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.
FAITH FORMATION, JULY 24,
Fellowship Hall 9:45 am
This will be week ϐive 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 study will go
through July.
ASHEVILLE YOUTH MISSION SUMMER GROUPS
There is no group for the week of July 17th. The group that arrives on Sunday, July 24
will be from Fair Oaks PC (Oak Park IL).
All women of the church are invited to come to a brainstorming session pertaining to
programs for Women’s Studies for the coming year. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall
on Thursday, July 28th, at 10:30am. Please put on your best “thinking caps” and help plan
a grand year for Women’s Studies. RSVP to Mary Jane Skinner at skinnerdon@gmail.com
CHANGE IN PLANS ǧ YOUTH GROUP GATHERING TONIGHT 5:00 PM ǧ 11:00 PM
A couple of weeks ago David announced a summer lock-in, scheduled for tonight. For various reasons, we will not
be able to pull off an exceptional youth-lock-in on that day... BUT, we ARE still going to gather that evening for a
fun and memorable youth event!
Again:
NO Overnight Lock-in tonight,
YES, we do have an extended, lock-in-esque Youth Group gathering - 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm, tonight. This
event will be ϐilled with food, active games throughout the church building, some team competitions, and
some FPCA youth favorites like Resistance and Midnight Werewolf!

2. 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 ϐill out a blue
interest form or go to your Realm Proϐile 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!
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. 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
(rϐluharty54@gmail.com) or Alan Young (alan.g.young.sr@gmail.com).
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 ofϐice or
sjordan@fpcasheville.org.
• August 1 Outback Steakhouse; 30 Tunnel Road.
• August 22 TBD
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 commuters is August
8th. Go to www.fpcasheille.org/fpca-retreat or use the QR code to register.
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 ofϐice if you would like to stay overnight at the retreat.
CHARLESTON YOUTH MISSION
We have a fantastic group going to Charleston to participate in a week of Charleston Youth Mission (a new branch
off of AYM) - July 31 through August 5. We still have a few open spots! This will be a fun, meaningful, formative
week of learning, serving, and deepening relationships. We are planning on Margaret Derry, Josiah Germer (and
friend Melody), Olive Gruver (and friend Clara), Rachel Macaluso, Nat Meadows, Riley Moss, Evan Oldenburg, and
Zeb Potter. The church is covering most of the cost for our youth participants, so the remaining cost is $150 per
person. If you (your youth) are interested, let David (at dgermer@fpcasheville.org) know ASAP!

3. THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
Sunday, July 17
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
with Installation & Ordination for new ofϐicers
12:00 pm Fellowship on the front lawn or in Wallace Foyer if raining
5:00 pm - 11:00 pm Youth Group Gathering food and games.
Monday, July 18
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Centering Prayer (Zoom) Contact Waid Shelton
Sunday, July 24
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 on the front lawn or in Wallace Foyer if raining
Zoom & Registration links can be found on the church calendar at fpcasheville.org.