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Godly Play for ages 3 - Kindergarten, (10:05 am) Room 105

This class will be learning about Jesus appearing to Thomas.

Godly Play for 1st - 2nd Grade, Room 104

This class will be learning about Jesus appearing to Thomas.

Godly Play for 3rd - 5th Grade, Room 106

This class will be exploring how and why we worship.

Youth: Percolating Presbies (9:50 am) Room 209/210

We meet each Sunday for a laid back time of coffee and snacks,

catching up and praying for one another, and conversation

about the things happening in our lives.

David Bradley Meets with the Parents of Children (9:45 am) Room 214

Rev. David Bradley, a marriage and family counselor, will meet with the

parents of Children ages 0-5th grade. This is a great time to have your questions

answered and connect with other parents around the challenges of parenting!

Adult Class: Text Talk, Room 112 (9:45 am)

Text Talk meets on Sunday mornings and explores both the scripture

for the sermon that morning, and also how to read and study the Bible.

This is an excellent class for anyone wanting to connect with one

another and God through Bible study.

Adult Class: Faith & Fellowship, Gardner Fellowship Hall (9:45 am)

"Lies My Preacher Told: An Honest Look at the Old Testament"

This study, inspired by the book of the same name by Brent A. Strawn, will

explore topics like: ‘The Old Testament was written to someone else,’ ‘The

Old Testament is obsolete,’ ‘The Old Testament is boring’ ‘God is mean in the

Old Testament,’ and ‘The Old Testament is too violent.’ This week we will

explore the mistruth that “The Old Testament is obsolete.” 

Unfortunately, Cold, Flu, and Covid Season is here!

Please love your church family by wearing a mask

if you have any symptoms while you're in worship, a meeting, or in a class.

Thank you for your consideration.

A Note From Session

The Session has called a congregational meeting for 10:40 am on Sunday, May 5, 2024, in the Sanctuary, for the purpose of electing elders and deacons for the classes of 2027 and the Nominating Committee for 2024 - 2025.

Church Street Collaborative

Earth Day Celebration

Sunday, April 21, 2024 after the 11:00 am service

In collaboration with Trinity Episcopal and Central Methodist, FPCA will begin the event with singing the doxology at noon on Church Street.

Trinity will start early with a screening of the documentary, "Common Ground", on Saturday, April 20, 7 pm - 9 pm in the Clark Room. Central will host Anna Alsobrook from MountainTrue who will speak about plastics from 10:00 am -10:30 am in their fellowship hall.

FPCA's events will begin after the 11:00 am worship service on the front lawn. There will be activities for children of all ages and information for adults, all focused on trees. Refreshments will be provided by the Creation Care Team. In case of rain, we will meet in the Atrium. All are invited to join!

"The Tale of the Three Trees"

Friday, April 26

Congregational Dinner at 5:30 pm

Show begins at 6:30 pm

Come hear the FPCA Children's Choirs present "The Tale of the Three Trees," a musical by Tom Long & Allen Pote.

The show will begin at 6:30 pm after the Congregational Dinner. Come and support these wonderful young people and hear a beautiful message about how God can use our hopes, dreams, and very selves to make the love of Christ known.

"Black in Asheville"

Sunday, April 28 Film Screening

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm in the Sanctuary

"Black in Asheville" brings together Asheville residents and historians to recount Asheville's Black history, beginning with the Antebellum Period and exploring Reconstruction, Jim Crow and Black Code Laws, as well as impact of churches and schools on the progression of Black life.

The film also examines life in Asheville for Black residents today, and seeks to define how the community can move forward.

A brief conversation with filmmaker Todd Gragg will follow the film. Admission is free. Please RSVP to life@fpcasheville.org by Wednesday, April 24 if childcare is needed.

A Note From the Mission Committee

Thank you for taking the time to fill out the mission project form sent through email last week. We received over 110 responses and are thrilled to know where our congregation feels called to help!

We will keep you updated about future mission opportunities as they arise!

Lunch Bunch

Monday, April 22, 11:30 am

Lunch Bunch is a great time for fellowship and enjoying a good meal with others in the FPCA family. This month we'll be meeting at La Rumba, 105 River Hills Street, C in Asheville.

If you are interested in joining, please RSVP to life@fpcasheville.org so we can reserve seating.

We hope to see you there!

Gardening Group

Saturday, April 27, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Interested in gardening or landscaping at the church? The Gardening Group will meet on Saturday, April 27. There are many areas of the church grounds that could use some loving care and the more hands, the lighter the work.

We will meet at the Aston Street entrance by the circular drive. Bring your hand tools, gloves, leaf bags, and drinking water. In case of rain, we will reschedule.

Contact Jane Laping at janelaping@sbcglobal.net for more information.

Club 345 Retrocade!

Sunday, May 5, 4:30 pm - 6:45 pm

3rd, 4th, and 5th graders are invited to come play classic arcade games! We will have prizes for those who play the most different arcade games with the most different partners.

Drop off at 4:30 pm at Retrocade, 800 Haywood Road #100, and pick, up at 6:45 pm at FPCA. There is a Suggested donation of $10.

New Gallery Exhibit: The Saint John's Bible

Now - May

Renowned calligrapher and artist, Donald Jackson approached Saint John’s Abbey and Saint John’s University in Collegeville MN with his dream of creating the first handwritten and illuminated Bible since the invention of the printing press.

He spent the next seven years collaborating with artist-calligraphers, illuminators, scholars and monks to create the seven volume collection of The Saint John’s Bible.

Jackson and 23 other artists used ancient techniques and materials--including goose quills, hand-ground ink, pigments, and even 24 karat gold to create a contemporary masterpiece, an ecumenical approach to the Bible.

We hope you’ll spend time in quiet meditation, admiring the calligraphy and the exquisite illuminations that form a visual reflection of the scriptures and that you will sense the dedication of all those involved in this historic project.

A special thank you to Jane and Dan Vann for their generous donation of this amazing collection to FPCA! To learn more, visit www.saintjohnsbible.org.

Just Some Reminders:

Publication Due Dates are Mondays at Noon so if you need something published in the Thursday News or any other publication, please make sure you have it to Tabitha Bakhashwain by that time. Thank you! tabitha@fpcasheville.org