This document provides an order of service for the July 17th worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville. The service will include welcoming remarks, prayers, hymns, scripture readings from Luke and Amos, and a sermon titled "When Bad News is Good". New elders and deacons will also be welcomed during the service. Various announcements are provided about upcoming faith formation classes, a lunch bunch gathering, Asheville youth mission groups, and a women's studies brainstorming session.
The document provides information about an upcoming worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville on August 14, 2022. It includes details about the call to worship, hymns, scripture readings, sermon topic, and other parts of the service. It welcomes all people and shares the church's mission of radical hospitality, deep relationships, and shared ministry.
The document provides an order of service for the 11:00 am worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville on August 7, 2022, which is the Ninth Sunday of Pentecost. The service includes welcome and announcements, a call to worship, hymns of praise, prayers, scripture readings from Luke and Isaiah, a sermon, the sacrament of baptism for Olivia Grace Torphy, sharing communion, and a sending blessing. The service focuses on themes of God's love, hospitality, relationship, ministry, prophetic witness, forgiveness, justice, and walking humbly with God.
This document provides the order of service for the September 11, 2022 worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville. The service will include music, scripture readings from Psalm 8 and Matthew 18:1-7, prayers, and a sermon from guest pastor Rev. Dr. Lynn Turnage. Announcements are also provided about upcoming church events and needs for volunteers.
The document is an order of service for the July 31st worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville, which includes welcoming statements, scripture readings from Matthew and Micah, hymns and songs to be sung, and a sermon titled "Simple Instructions". The service also includes prayers, offerings, and the commissioning and blessing of youth participating in a mission trip to Charleston, South Carolina.
This summary provides the key details from the document in 3 sentences:
The document is an order of service for the July 3rd worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville. The service includes scripture readings from Luke 10:1-11 and 2 Kings 5:1-14, a sermon titled "When Pride Gets in the Way", and sharing in communion. Upcoming events at the church are also announced including watermelon on the front lawn after the 11am service.
This document provides the order of service for the 11:00 am worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville on March 20, 2022. It includes details of the call to worship, prayer, scripture readings, hymns, sermon, communion, and benediction. Additionally, it lists upcoming youth events, a joint worship service with other Church Street churches, and welcomes a new staff member for hospitality duties.
Worship Bulletin 07.03.2022 Early Services.pdfMaryBethAsher
The summary provides details of the worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville on July 3rd, 2022. It begins with a welcome and mission statement. The service includes scripture readings from Luke and 2 Kings, hymns, prayers, and a sermon titled "When Pride Gets in the Way". The service concludes with a blessing and invitation to join for watermelon on the front lawn.
The document provides information about an upcoming worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville on July 24th, 2022. It welcomes all people and discusses the church's mission of radical hospitality, deep relationships, and shared ministry. The service will include scripture readings, a sermon on peace, and hymns. The offering will support the church's ministries and those in need. All are invited to fellowship after the service.
The document provides information about an upcoming worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville on August 14, 2022. It includes details about the call to worship, hymns, scripture readings, sermon topic, and other parts of the service. It welcomes all people and shares the church's mission of radical hospitality, deep relationships, and shared ministry.
The document provides an order of service for the 11:00 am worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville on August 7, 2022, which is the Ninth Sunday of Pentecost. The service includes welcome and announcements, a call to worship, hymns of praise, prayers, scripture readings from Luke and Isaiah, a sermon, the sacrament of baptism for Olivia Grace Torphy, sharing communion, and a sending blessing. The service focuses on themes of God's love, hospitality, relationship, ministry, prophetic witness, forgiveness, justice, and walking humbly with God.
This document provides the order of service for the September 11, 2022 worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville. The service will include music, scripture readings from Psalm 8 and Matthew 18:1-7, prayers, and a sermon from guest pastor Rev. Dr. Lynn Turnage. Announcements are also provided about upcoming church events and needs for volunteers.
The document is an order of service for the July 31st worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville, which includes welcoming statements, scripture readings from Matthew and Micah, hymns and songs to be sung, and a sermon titled "Simple Instructions". The service also includes prayers, offerings, and the commissioning and blessing of youth participating in a mission trip to Charleston, South Carolina.
This summary provides the key details from the document in 3 sentences:
The document is an order of service for the July 3rd worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville. The service includes scripture readings from Luke 10:1-11 and 2 Kings 5:1-14, a sermon titled "When Pride Gets in the Way", and sharing in communion. Upcoming events at the church are also announced including watermelon on the front lawn after the 11am service.
This document provides the order of service for the 11:00 am worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville on March 20, 2022. It includes details of the call to worship, prayer, scripture readings, hymns, sermon, communion, and benediction. Additionally, it lists upcoming youth events, a joint worship service with other Church Street churches, and welcomes a new staff member for hospitality duties.
Worship Bulletin 07.03.2022 Early Services.pdfMaryBethAsher
The summary provides details of the worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville on July 3rd, 2022. It begins with a welcome and mission statement. The service includes scripture readings from Luke and 2 Kings, hymns, prayers, and a sermon titled "When Pride Gets in the Way". The service concludes with a blessing and invitation to join for watermelon on the front lawn.
The document provides information about an upcoming worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville on July 24th, 2022. It welcomes all people and discusses the church's mission of radical hospitality, deep relationships, and shared ministry. The service will include scripture readings, a sermon on peace, and hymns. The offering will support the church's ministries and those in need. All are invited to fellowship after the service.
This summary provides the key details from the document in 3 sentences:
The document is a bulletin from the First Presbyterian Church of Asheville for their worship service on July 10th, 2022. It includes the order of service, announcements, community joys and concerns, and a list of staff and session members. The service will focus on the theme of prophets and include scripture readings from Luke and Amos, as well as a sermon titled "Plumblines" by Associate Pastor Shannon Jordan.
The document provides the order of service for the May 8th worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville, including hymns, scripture readings, prayers, and announcements for upcoming events such as summer social groups and youth activities. The service celebrates the Fourth Sunday of Easter and includes a sermon titled "Pillar People" about living as followers of Christ.
This document provides the order of service for the July 3, 2022 worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville. The service will include scripture readings from Luke 10:1-11 and 2 Kings 5:1-14, a sermon titled "When Pride Gets in the Way", and sharing in communion. The service welcomes all and their mission is experiencing God's love through hospitality, relationships, and shared ministry.
This document provides an order of service for the First Presbyterian Church of Asheville for May 1, 2022. The service includes hymns, scripture readings, prayers, and a sermon titled "What Did Jesus See in Peter?". The service welcomes all and their mission is experiencing God's love through hospitality, relationships, and shared ministry. Notable announcements include upcoming membership opportunities and events.
The summary of the document is:
1. The document provides information about an upcoming worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville including details about the service, welcome announcements, and order of worship.
2. The service will focus on the twelfth Sunday of Pentecost and include a sermon titled "Hello? Can You Hear Me Now?" by Shannon Jordan.
3. The order of worship includes hymns, scripture readings, prayers, and a children's blessing for the new school year.
The summary of the church bulletin document is:
The church bulletin announces the September 4th worship service, welcoming all to experience God's boundary-breaking love. It provides details on the service order, including hymns, scripture readings, and a sermon titled "God, the Fickle, Amateur Potter?". The bulletin invites participation in communion and fellowship after the service.
This document provides the order of service for the First Presbyterian Church of Asheville for June 12, 2022. It is for the 11:00 am worship service on Trinity Sunday. The service will include prayers, hymns, scripture readings from John 16:12-15 and Romans 5:1-5, and a sermon titled "Flooded." There will also be an offering and sending with a voluntary postlude. Symbols of the Trinity seen in the church architecture and furnishings will be discussed. All are welcome to attend and experience God's love.
Worship Bulletin with insert 10.09.2022.pdfMaryBethAsher
This document provides the order of service for the October 9, 2022 worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville. The service includes hymns, scripture readings, prayers, and a sermon by guest preacher Guy Sayles titled "The Flow of Love and Joy". Announcements are provided about upcoming events like a men's fellowship tour and gardeners meeting. The service concludes with a sending blessing and invitation to fellowship after the service.
This document is the order of service for the 11:00 am worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville on June 19, 2022. It includes welcoming announcements, scripture readings from Psalm 42 and 1 Kings 19:1-16, hymns and songs for the gathering, hearing the word, responding in faith, and sending. It also lists upcoming events like Compassion Camp VBS on June 26th and announcements about youth mission groups visiting from other churches.
The document is an order of service for an 11:00 am worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville on April 3, 2022. It includes details of the welcome, call to worship, hymns, scripture readings, prayers, offering, communion, and benediction. The service focuses on Mary washing Jesus' feet and loving one another as God loves us. It also includes announcements about upcoming events and prayers for members of the congregation and wider community.
The document provides information about an upcoming worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville on September 25, 2022. It includes details such as the order of worship, scripture readings from Jeremiah and Luke, announcements about upcoming church events, and a list of community prayer requests and celebrations. The service will focus on the themes of hope, justice, kindness and humility from the scripture readings.
This document provides an order of service for the May 15, 2022 worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville. It includes welcoming announcements, scripture readings, hymns, prayers, and other elements of the service. The chancel flowers are given in appreciation for Carol Dreiling's years of service to the church's children and families. An annual church picnic will be held on May 22nd after the worship service.
The document provides details for the May 22nd worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville, including welcoming statements, order of service details, announcements of upcoming events, and names of those leading worship. It invites attendees to join the annual church picnic after the service and provides copyright information for the hymns and songs used.
The summary of the document is:
1. The document provides information about an upcoming worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville on August 21, 2022 including details about the service, welcome message, mission statement, and sermon topic.
2. It provides information for visitors such as how to connect with the church, when new members are welcomed, and COVID protocols.
3. The order of service is outlined including hymns, scripture readings, prayers, and details about the music and those leading worship.
This document is a bulletin for the worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville on June 26, 2022. The service will include scripture readings from Luke and 2 Kings, a sermon titled "Big Shoes to Fill", hymns, prayers, and other typical elements of worship. Upcoming church events are announced such as a hymn sing at Montreat Conference Center and summer youth mission groups visiting from other churches.
This document provides an order of service for worship at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville on October 2, 2022. It includes elements such as hymns, scripture readings, prayers, and a sermon. The service will celebrate the Seventeenth Sunday of Pentecost. It welcomes all and notes the church's mission is to experience God's love through hospitality, relationships, and shared ministry. Masks are required for some and optional for others depending on location in the church. Various leaders for the service are named. Upcoming events and needs for volunteers are also announced.
Nursery, Children's Ministry, Youth Ministry
Rev. David Germer..........................................................................................................................................................Associate Pastor
Shannon Jordan..........................................................................................................................................................Associate Pastor
Jeremy Roberts..........................................................................................................................................Director of Music & Organist
Kim Thomas............................................................................................................................................Assistant Director of Music
The document provides the order of service for the September 18, 2022 worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville. It includes an opening prayer, hymns, scripture readings from Exodus and Matthew, a sermon by Rev. Dr. Victor Aloyo, and closing prayer. Announcements are provided about upcoming events like Pride Festival and Children's Choir.
This document provides information about an upcoming worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville on May 29, 2022. It includes details about the order of service, welcome messages, announcements, and a response to recent mass shootings. The service will include hymns, scripture readings, prayers, and a sermon about radical hospitality and justice.
The document provides details for an upcoming worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville including:
- The date and time of the 11:00 am service for the Fourth Sunday of Lent.
- A welcome message noting that all are welcome and their mission is radical hospitality and relationships.
- Details about the sermon, music, scripture readings, and other parts of the service order.
Worship Bulletin 10.09.2022 Early Services Announcements.pdfMaryBethAsher
The document provides announcements for various events and activities at the First Presbyterian Church of Asheville (FPCA), including:
1) A request for volunteers to provide meals for the Children's Choir on Wednesdays.
2) Postponing the scheduled Parents' Night Out and providing updates on youth group activities and meetings for parents of youth.
3) Upcoming alternative fall break groups through AYM and details on youth choir.
4) Announcing the return of the Saturday Sanctuary program providing meals for vulnerable neighbors and volunteer trainings.
This document provides a service program for Mary Lois James Hilliard's funeral. It includes the order of service, scripture readings, hymns sung, and a short biography of Mary Lois. She passed away at age 85 and is survived by her three sons and their families. The service celebrates her life and faith, and expresses gratitude for friends and family attending. It concludes with inviting guests to a reception following the funeral.
This summary provides the key details from the document in 3 sentences:
The document is a bulletin from the First Presbyterian Church of Asheville for their worship service on July 10th, 2022. It includes the order of service, announcements, community joys and concerns, and a list of staff and session members. The service will focus on the theme of prophets and include scripture readings from Luke and Amos, as well as a sermon titled "Plumblines" by Associate Pastor Shannon Jordan.
The document provides the order of service for the May 8th worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville, including hymns, scripture readings, prayers, and announcements for upcoming events such as summer social groups and youth activities. The service celebrates the Fourth Sunday of Easter and includes a sermon titled "Pillar People" about living as followers of Christ.
This document provides the order of service for the July 3, 2022 worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville. The service will include scripture readings from Luke 10:1-11 and 2 Kings 5:1-14, a sermon titled "When Pride Gets in the Way", and sharing in communion. The service welcomes all and their mission is experiencing God's love through hospitality, relationships, and shared ministry.
This document provides an order of service for the First Presbyterian Church of Asheville for May 1, 2022. The service includes hymns, scripture readings, prayers, and a sermon titled "What Did Jesus See in Peter?". The service welcomes all and their mission is experiencing God's love through hospitality, relationships, and shared ministry. Notable announcements include upcoming membership opportunities and events.
The summary of the document is:
1. The document provides information about an upcoming worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville including details about the service, welcome announcements, and order of worship.
2. The service will focus on the twelfth Sunday of Pentecost and include a sermon titled "Hello? Can You Hear Me Now?" by Shannon Jordan.
3. The order of worship includes hymns, scripture readings, prayers, and a children's blessing for the new school year.
The summary of the church bulletin document is:
The church bulletin announces the September 4th worship service, welcoming all to experience God's boundary-breaking love. It provides details on the service order, including hymns, scripture readings, and a sermon titled "God, the Fickle, Amateur Potter?". The bulletin invites participation in communion and fellowship after the service.
This document provides the order of service for the First Presbyterian Church of Asheville for June 12, 2022. It is for the 11:00 am worship service on Trinity Sunday. The service will include prayers, hymns, scripture readings from John 16:12-15 and Romans 5:1-5, and a sermon titled "Flooded." There will also be an offering and sending with a voluntary postlude. Symbols of the Trinity seen in the church architecture and furnishings will be discussed. All are welcome to attend and experience God's love.
Worship Bulletin with insert 10.09.2022.pdfMaryBethAsher
This document provides the order of service for the October 9, 2022 worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville. The service includes hymns, scripture readings, prayers, and a sermon by guest preacher Guy Sayles titled "The Flow of Love and Joy". Announcements are provided about upcoming events like a men's fellowship tour and gardeners meeting. The service concludes with a sending blessing and invitation to fellowship after the service.
This document is the order of service for the 11:00 am worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville on June 19, 2022. It includes welcoming announcements, scripture readings from Psalm 42 and 1 Kings 19:1-16, hymns and songs for the gathering, hearing the word, responding in faith, and sending. It also lists upcoming events like Compassion Camp VBS on June 26th and announcements about youth mission groups visiting from other churches.
The document is an order of service for an 11:00 am worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville on April 3, 2022. It includes details of the welcome, call to worship, hymns, scripture readings, prayers, offering, communion, and benediction. The service focuses on Mary washing Jesus' feet and loving one another as God loves us. It also includes announcements about upcoming events and prayers for members of the congregation and wider community.
The document provides information about an upcoming worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville on September 25, 2022. It includes details such as the order of worship, scripture readings from Jeremiah and Luke, announcements about upcoming church events, and a list of community prayer requests and celebrations. The service will focus on the themes of hope, justice, kindness and humility from the scripture readings.
This document provides an order of service for the May 15, 2022 worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville. It includes welcoming announcements, scripture readings, hymns, prayers, and other elements of the service. The chancel flowers are given in appreciation for Carol Dreiling's years of service to the church's children and families. An annual church picnic will be held on May 22nd after the worship service.
The document provides details for the May 22nd worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville, including welcoming statements, order of service details, announcements of upcoming events, and names of those leading worship. It invites attendees to join the annual church picnic after the service and provides copyright information for the hymns and songs used.
The summary of the document is:
1. The document provides information about an upcoming worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville on August 21, 2022 including details about the service, welcome message, mission statement, and sermon topic.
2. It provides information for visitors such as how to connect with the church, when new members are welcomed, and COVID protocols.
3. The order of service is outlined including hymns, scripture readings, prayers, and details about the music and those leading worship.
This document is a bulletin for the worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville on June 26, 2022. The service will include scripture readings from Luke and 2 Kings, a sermon titled "Big Shoes to Fill", hymns, prayers, and other typical elements of worship. Upcoming church events are announced such as a hymn sing at Montreat Conference Center and summer youth mission groups visiting from other churches.
This document provides an order of service for worship at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville on October 2, 2022. It includes elements such as hymns, scripture readings, prayers, and a sermon. The service will celebrate the Seventeenth Sunday of Pentecost. It welcomes all and notes the church's mission is to experience God's love through hospitality, relationships, and shared ministry. Masks are required for some and optional for others depending on location in the church. Various leaders for the service are named. Upcoming events and needs for volunteers are also announced.
Nursery, Children's Ministry, Youth Ministry
Rev. David Germer..........................................................................................................................................................Associate Pastor
Shannon Jordan..........................................................................................................................................................Associate Pastor
Jeremy Roberts..........................................................................................................................................Director of Music & Organist
Kim Thomas............................................................................................................................................Assistant Director of Music
The document provides the order of service for the September 18, 2022 worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville. It includes an opening prayer, hymns, scripture readings from Exodus and Matthew, a sermon by Rev. Dr. Victor Aloyo, and closing prayer. Announcements are provided about upcoming events like Pride Festival and Children's Choir.
This document provides information about an upcoming worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville on May 29, 2022. It includes details about the order of service, welcome messages, announcements, and a response to recent mass shootings. The service will include hymns, scripture readings, prayers, and a sermon about radical hospitality and justice.
The document provides details for an upcoming worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville including:
- The date and time of the 11:00 am service for the Fourth Sunday of Lent.
- A welcome message noting that all are welcome and their mission is radical hospitality and relationships.
- Details about the sermon, music, scripture readings, and other parts of the service order.
Worship Bulletin 10.09.2022 Early Services Announcements.pdfMaryBethAsher
The document provides announcements for various events and activities at the First Presbyterian Church of Asheville (FPCA), including:
1) A request for volunteers to provide meals for the Children's Choir on Wednesdays.
2) Postponing the scheduled Parents' Night Out and providing updates on youth group activities and meetings for parents of youth.
3) Upcoming alternative fall break groups through AYM and details on youth choir.
4) Announcing the return of the Saturday Sanctuary program providing meals for vulnerable neighbors and volunteer trainings.
This document provides a service program for Mary Lois James Hilliard's funeral. It includes the order of service, scripture readings, hymns sung, and a short biography of Mary Lois. She passed away at age 85 and is survived by her three sons and their families. The service celebrates her life and faith, and expresses gratitude for friends and family attending. It concludes with inviting guests to a reception following the funeral.
Worship Bulletin 10.02.2022 ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR WEB PAGE.pdfMaryBethAsher
The document contains announcements for several upcoming events at the First Presbyterian Church of Asheville (FPCA), including meetings for the Stitchers group, Children's and Chancel choirs, a tour at the WNC Nature Center for men, the return of Saturday Sanctuary which provides meals for the community, and various youth and women's groups. It also includes a call for volunteers to help with Children's Choir dinners and to join the Deacon Care Team.
Worship Bulletin 10.02.2022 ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR WEB PAGE.pdfMaryBethAsher
This document provides a community prayer list and celebratory announcements for First Presbyterian Church of Asheville (FPCA). It lists 14 individuals or families in need of prayers for health issues like cancer treatment, surgery recovery, or mental health support. It also celebrates the birth of a baby and successful heart surgery. Additionally, it announces upcoming church activities like choir practices, a men's nature tour, volunteer opportunities, and women's and youth group meetings.
Worship Bulletin 09.25.2022 Early Services Announcements.pdfMaryBethAsher
This document contains announcements for upcoming events at a church, including adult and children's faith formation classes, choir rehearsals, volunteer opportunities, and fellowship activities. It details times and locations for weekly worship services, youth group, stitching group, Saturday community meals, and a women's Bible study. Upcoming special events include a men's nature center tour, church retreat, and parent's night out.
Worship Bulletin 09.18.2022 Early Services Announcements.pdfMaryBethAsher
This document provides announcements for upcoming events at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville (FPCA), including:
- Adult faith formation class on Sunday led by Rev. Dr. Victor Aloyo of Columbia Theological Seminary.
- FPCA participating in the Pride Festival procession on Saturday September 24th, with Pride t-shirts for sale after Sunday service.
- A family ice cream social today from 4-5:30pm supporting a local business employing people with special needs.
- Requests for help with Children's Choir dinners and opportunities to join Koinonia small groups, men's fellowship, stitchers, and choirs.
- Details on worship services, youth groups,
Worship Bulletin 09.11.2022 Early Services Announcements.pdfMaryBethAsher
This document contains announcements for various upcoming events at a church. It announces a breakfast club for youth, parent and adult faith formation discussions, children's and chancel choirs, Presbyterian women's groups, opportunities to help with children's choir, new Koinonia small groups, a women's studies covered dish supper, a benefit recital for literacy, participation in a Pride festival, a young adult game night, supporting a local ice cream shop, and this week's worship services and activities.
Worship Bulletin 09.04.2022 Early Services Announcements.pdfMaryBethAsher
This document provides announcements for several upcoming events at a church, including:
- Information about children's and youth choirs starting in September.
- An intergenerational creativity event on creating through various art mediums.
- Details on women's studies, a concert by Pan Harmonia, church offices being closed for Labor Day.
- Upcoming events like the youth's breakfast club, koinonia small groups starting in the fall, the annual church retreat in late September/early October.
- Information on volunteering at the front desk and several other musical and community events.
The document summarizes a tour that members of FPCA took of the local recycling sorting facility, Curbie. It explains that recycling has become more complicated since China stopped accepting plastic trash from other countries in 2018. During the tour, attendees learned what items Curbie will and won't accept for recycling and why. Plastic bags are not accepted and cause issues if they get tangled in machinery. The document encourages reducing waste through reuse and choosing reusable items over single-use plastics. It provides Curbie's website for more information on local recycling guidelines.
Worship Bulletin 08.28.2022 Early Services Announcements.pdfMaryBethAsher
This document advertises volunteer opportunities at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville (FPCA) and announces upcoming events. It seeks volunteers to assist with the Godly Play Sunday school program for children ages 3-5th grade. It also announces adult faith formation classes, children's and youth choir opportunities, a back to school celebration, a golf tournament fundraiser, new small group programs, a church retreat, and opportunities to volunteer at the front desk.
Worship Bulletin 08.28.2022 Early Services Announcements.pdfMaryBethAsher
This document advertises volunteer opportunities at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville (FPCA) and announces upcoming events. It seeks volunteers to assist with the Godly Play Sunday school program for children ages 3-5th grade. It also announces adult faith formation classes, children's and youth choir opportunities, a back to school celebration, a golf tournament fundraiser, new small group programs, a church retreat, and opportunities to volunteer at the front desk.
Worship Bulletin 08.21.2022 Early Services Annoucement.pdfMaryBethAsher
The document announces upcoming events at the First Presbyterian Church of Asheville (FPCA), including an extended deadline for the annual church retreat from September 30-October 2. It provides details on faith formation classes, children's and youth choir signups, a back-to-school celebration, a golf tournament fundraiser, and lunch bunch gatherings. It also requests volunteers for Godly Play classes and announces the start of Koinonia small groups.
Worship Bulletin 08.14.2022 Early Services Announcements.pdfMaryBethAsher
This document provides announcements for upcoming events at the First Presbyterian Church of Asheville (FPCA), including extending the deadline for commuters to the annual church retreat in early October, opportunities for fellowship like the Lunch Bunch and Faith Formation class, choir rehearsals for children and youth starting in September, and a Cereal Sundae Back to School celebration on August 28th. It also lists needs for volunteers and requests help for Afghan neighbors and upcoming Koinonia small groups starting in October.
Worship Bulletin 08.07.2022 Early Services Announcements.pdfMaryBethAsher
The document provides announcements for various upcoming events and opportunities at FPCA, including:
- Encouraging members to fill out interest forms to indicate how they want to connect and get involved.
- Details about upcoming lunch bunch gatherings to connect over meals.
- An adult faith formation class discussing the weekly sermon text.
- Information about children's and youth choir starting in the fall.
- A back to school celebration and blessing for students, teachers, and families.
- Volunteer needs and training opportunities like assisting with Godly Play classes.
- An upcoming Read2Succeed Asheville tutor training for helping local students with literacy.
Worship Bulletin 07.31.2022 Early Services Announcements.pdfMaryBethAsher
The document provides announcements for various upcoming events at FPCA, including opportunities to get involved through skills and interests forms, lunch bunch gatherings, support for Afghan neighbors, the annual church retreat in September, and the start of children's and youth choirs in the fall. It also lists the schedule for the current week.
Worship Bulletin 07.17.2022 Early Services announcements.pdfMaryBethAsher
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.
This presentation was provided by Steph Pollock of The American Psychological Association’s Journals Program, and Damita Snow, of The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), for the initial session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session One: 'Setting Expectations: a DEIA Primer,' was held June 6, 2024.
A review of the growth of the Israel Genealogy Research Association Database Collection for the last 12 months. Our collection is now passed the 3 million mark and still growing. See which archives have contributed the most. See the different types of records we have, and which years have had records added. You can also see what we have for the future.
Strategies for Effective Upskilling is a presentation by Chinwendu Peace in a Your Skill Boost Masterclass organisation by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan on 08th and 09th June 2024 from 1 PM to 3 PM on each day.
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How to Manage Your Lost Opportunities in Odoo 17 CRMCeline George
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This slide is special for master students (MIBS & MIFB) in UUM. Also useful for readers who are interested in the topic of contemporary Islamic banking.
How to Fix the Import Error in the Odoo 17Celine George
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A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
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Worship Bulletin 07.17.2022.pdf
1. The Service for The Lord’s Day
July 17, 2022
11:00 am Worship Service
Sixth Sunday of Pentecost
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.
“The task of prophetic ministry is to nurture, nourish, and evoke a consciousness and perception
alternative to the consciousness and perception of the dominant culture around us.”
Walter Brueggeman, Prophetic Imagination
A Summer with the Prophets
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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 ill 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 our next time to join will be August 21st, at 9:45 am, in the Library.
Worship bags are available in the narthex for children. The 11:00 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 three and older.
Small groups choose within themselves, according to their needs. Masks are optional.
The Chancel Flowers are given to the Glory of God and in memory of our parents by Sue
and Bob White.
Leading in Worship Today:
Pastors: David Germer, Patrick Johnson, Shannon Jordan
Guest Organist: Jason Jones
Choir Assistant: Kim Thomas
Cantors: Kim Thomas & Valorie Vliek
*Please stand if able.
Based on Psalm 52
GATHERING IN
P
W A
*C W Patrick Johnson
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
I will thank you forever, O God.
because of what you have done.
In the presence of the faithful,
I will proclaim God is great!
*H 39 Great is Thy Faithfulness FAITHFULNESS
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P C
Eternal God, our judge and redeemer,
we confess that we have tried to hide from you,
for we have done wrong.
We have lived for ourselves,
and apart from you.
We have turned from our neighbors,
and refused to bear the burdens of others.
We have ignored the pain of the world,
and passed by the hungry, the poor, and the oppressed.
In your great mercy forgive our sins
and free us from sel ishness,
that we may choose your will
and obey your commandments;
through Jesus Christ our Savior.
(Silent prayer of confession)
D F
Siblings in Christ, declare with me the good news of the gospel:
In Jesus Christ we are forgiven! Thanks be to God!
As God’s forgiven people, how are we to live?
Hear now the Word of God:
God has told you, O mortal, what is good;
and what does the Lord require of you
but to do justice, and to love kindness,
and to walk humbly with your God?
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We cannot come before God
unless we are irst honest with ourselves about who we are,
about the mistakes we make,
and about how well or poorly we care for others.
In this spirit, let us offer our prayers to God.
The movement from
confession to forgiveness
to thanksgiving invites
the natural response
to live in a way that is
pleasing to God.
Micah 6:8
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*P P
The peace of Christ be with you.
And also with you.
HEARING THE WORD
P I
S R
First Lesson Luke 10:38-42
This is the good news of Jesus, the Christ.
Thanks be to God.
Second Lesson Amos 8:1-12
This is the word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
S R
*H 582 Glory to God, Whose Goodness Shines on Me GLORY TO GOD
If they ind it challenging
to participate in the
entire service, children
are invited to the nursery
during the “Passing of
the Peace.” A nursery
representative
will be in the narthex to
greet you.
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S When Bad News is Good Patrick Johnson
RESPONDING IN FAITH
*H 773 Heaven Shall Not Wait HEAVEN SHALL NOT WAIT
Vs 1 - Cantors; Vs 2-4 All
Philippians 2:5-11 *A F
Christ Jesus, though he was in the form of God,
did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited,
but emptied himself,
taking the form of a slave,
being born in human likeness.
And being found in human form
he humbled himself
and became obedient to the point of death— even death on a cross.
Therefore God also highly exalted him
and gave him the name that is above every name,
so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend,
in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
and every tongue should confess to the glory of God:
Jesus Christ is Lord! Amen
P P L ’ P
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
O I O
Today we welcome Alice Boggs Lentz, Judy Albertson, Reese Carlton, Donna Ensley,
Art Kiser, Paul McNeill, Todd Oldenburg, and Mary Jane Skinner to the ministry of
active elders.
Today we welcome Betsy Herman, Bill Kantonen, Katherine Lafrance, Len Porter,
Mary Ellen Porter, Judy Rittmeyer, and Babbie Shelton to the ministry of active
deacons.
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*H 605 Praise to God the Father DA N’ASE
A The Lord Now Sends Us Forth José Aguiar & Pedro Infante
Enviado soy de Dios, mi mano lista está
para construir él un mundo fraternal.
Los ángeles no son enviados a cambiar
un mundo de dolor por un mundo mejor;
me ha tocado a mí hacerlo realidad.
Ayúdame, Señor, a hacer tu voluntad.
The Lord now sends us forth with hands to serve and give,
to make of all the earth a better place to live.
The angels are not sent into our world of pain
to do what we were meant to do in Jesus’ name;
that falls to you and me and all who are made free.
Help us, O Lord, we pray, to do your will today.
I O
The earth is the Lord’s, and all that is in it,
the world, and those who live in it.
Let us return to God the offerings of our life
and the gifts of the earth.
O 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.
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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
Candace Dellinger..............................................................................................................................................................................Nursery Staff
Rev. David Germer.......................................................................................................................................................................Associate Pastor
Rev. Shannon Jordan..................................................................................................................................................................Associate Pastor
Alice Lake..............................................................................................................................................................................................Nursery Staff
Nancy McNeill................................................................................................................................................................Director of Engagement
Jeremy Roberts.......................................................................................................................................................Director of Music, Organist
Anita Sayles...................................................................................................................................................................Administrative Assistant
Kim Thomas.....................................................................................................................................................................................Choir Assistant
Liz Thurston.......................................................................................................................................................................Church Administrator
Sky Trice..................................................................................................................................................................................Nursery Supervisor
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 re lects 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 2025
Judy Albertson
Reese Carlton
Donna Ensley
Art Kiser
Paul McNeill
Todd Oldenburg
Mary Jane Skinner
Class of 2025
Betsy Herman
Bill Kantonen
Katherine Lafrance
Len Porter
Mary Ellen Porter
Judy Rittmeyer
Babbie Shelton
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
Alice Boggs Lentz
Zeb Potter
Bob White, Clerk
Class of 2024
Lisa Bridges
Clay Grif ith
John Meadows
Cosette Williams
Curtis Williams
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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 Shannon Jordan (sjjordan@fpcasheville.org or
828-253-1431 ext.125) with prayer requests and updates.
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 of ice 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 of ice hours, please call the church of ice. 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:
MICKI ARGALL, for health and healing as she anticipates having hand surgery in late August.
DAVID and RUTH ZYRY FRANKLIN, as they make plans to move later this month to VA to be closer to family and
enjoy grandparenting.
EMILY and JONATHAN GADDIS, Emily is the daughter-in-law of Susan Gaddis and is facing extensive testing at
Duke in preparation for a lung transplant needed as a result of leukemia.
D’ETTA LEACH,who has moved to Greenville, SC to be closer to family and adjusting to a new beginning. Her new
address is 111 E. McBee Avenue, Greenville, SC 29601.
DOUG KING, father of Lauren Wood, diagnosed with bone marrow cancer. Prayers for his wife and family in SC as
they navigate his care and embrace quality time together.
MARGARET RIDDLE, who is the full-time caregiver for her husband Joe. Joe is receiving in-home Hospice care for
Parkinson’s, dementia, and Pulmonary Fibrosis. She is also in the process of selling their home.
VICKIE, niece of Douglas King, as she navigates concerns for family relationships.
CAREGIVERS providing care and support for spouses, parents, or extended family.
ALL who are in need of mental health care and are trying to ind access to appropriate support and for those
experiencing limitations due to illness.
AFGHAN REFUGEES, who are adjusting to life in Asheville, and our teams of volunteers who are assisting them.
All PEOPLE affected by war in Ukraine, those living in fear or with violence, and for the leaders around the world
to seek peace.
MEMBERS OF FPCA who have been affected by Covid 19 in recent weeks.
We Celebrate:
FPCA MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH Isla Johnson, Luke Johnson, Josiah Germer, Eli Oldenburg, Savanna
Reinhardt, Allison Reinhardt, Olive Gruver, & Anna Spainhour, and chaperones David Germer & Claire
Shippey, who attended camp at Massanetta Springs. FPCA youth Evan Oldenburg, Olivia Belle Traylor, and
Margaret Derry are also serving as camp counselors this week. They had a fantastic time learning about Jesus’
blessings from the Sermon on the Mount, playing gaga ball, learning new games and laughing a lot!
BIG THANK YOU to all who contributed over $2800 to Asheville Habitat for Humanity and those who volunteered
at the jobsite. The house is now under roof and ready for the subcontractors to install plumbing, electrical and
drywall. Another great effort by FPCA!
10. ANNOUNCEMENTS
FAITH FORMATION, JULY 24,
Fellowship Hall 9:45 am
This will be week ive of six weeks of exploring re lections and writings by Dietrich
Bonhoeffer. This class will be re lective 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.
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 of ice or
sjordan@fpcasheville.org.
August 1 Outback Steakhouse; 30 Tunnel Road.
August 22 TBD
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).
WOMEN’S STUDIES BRAINSTORMING SESSION
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 YOUTH GROUP GATHERING TONIGHT 5:00 PM 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 illed with food, active games throughout the church building, some team competitions, and
some FPCA youth favorites like Resistance and Midnight Werewolf!
11. 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 ind 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.
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 ill out a blue
interest form or go to your Realm Pro ile 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, inancial literacy, and acquiring driver’s
learning permits. Transportation remains an active need.
If you have ESL, inancial 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
(r luharty54@gmail.com) or Alan Young (alan.g.young.sr@gmail.com).
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 of ice 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!
12. THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
Sunday, July 17
11:00 am Worship Service in the Sanctuary with Rev. Patrick Johnson preaching
with Installation & Ordination for new of icers
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 - ifth 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.