WELCOME VISITORS If you are worshiping here for the first time today, welcome! We are glad to have you with us. Please fill out a visitor information card, located on the right as you enter the chapel, and place it in the offering plate.
OFFERING Plates are just inside the doors to the chapel or scan the QR code on the back of this bulletin. Our gifts take many forms: open-hearted presence here, voices lifted in song, the prayers that rise in us, the material gifts we share with neighbors, and our willingness to live in a world as allies and advocates for those whose needs are overlooked. The monies we bring symbolize the offering of our lives in all circumstances. A separate labeled basket is available each week to receive Our Daily Change offerings.
COMMUNITY JOYS AND CONCERNS: If you would like to add or update a prayer request, please contact the church office.
We celebrate: Cadence Cowal and the WNC Presbytery Youth Council mission team currently in Guatemala
We remember in prayer: We lift up the family of Jon Hettrick as they mourn the loss of his mother, Marjorie Hettrick, who passed away early Wednesday. The funeral will be held on July 18th in Tennessee, further details TBA. ⸰ Chrisann Ohler having hip replacement surgery on June 22 ⸰ Pat Meehan having shoulder replacement surgery on June 26 ⸰ Cindy Riley’s mom, Lavada Owenby iscontinuing to struggle with pneumonia. Please pray for her family as they navigate care. ⸰ Dennis Riley’s daughter, Dr. Erin Riley, recovering from surgery ⸰ Pat Crumpler for ongoing health issues.
A WORD OF THANKS Thank you to Pastor Jess and all of the congregants for the cards, visits, calls, and for holding Sharon and me in your prayers! God’s Grace and Blessing on you all! Rodney Lytle
PRESBYTERY GUATEMALA TRIP The Presbytery is hosting a trip this November to Guatemala. The contact is Sarah Robinson Bryan who is the PWNC Guatemala Partnership Coordinator. More information in the narthex.
EARTH CARE CONGREGATION WWPC is seeking to renew its status as an Earth Care Congregation to celebrate our ongoing commitment to responsible stewardship of God’s good Creation! If you are interested in more information, please check out the recent article in our newsletter, or reach out to Bob Gambrell (gambrell4@charter.net) or Pastor Jessica (jessica-rigel@warren-wilson.edu). We hope you’ll join our Earth Care Team and help us continue to seek creative ways to care for our precious planet!
IMMIGRATION JUSTICE TOGETHER Immigrant Justice Together: Swannanoa Valley is a non-sectarian, non-partisan organization bringing groups and individuals together to provide a hub for sharing information, host immigrant justice education and training, center the voices of immigrant neighbors, organizations, and leaders, and grow a trusted, knowledgeable, responsive local network. Meetings are open and happen on the 4th Monday of each month in our Fellowship Hall at 6:00 PM. The first meeting is tomorrow (6/22)).
SPIRITUAL NURTUREThe Spiritual Nurture team is excited to have received Session approval to introduce two, new child & family friendly spaces to our Sanctuary: a Pray-Ground and a Nursing area in the back of the Chapel! To make these areas comfortable and quiet, we’re soliciting help from the congregation. We’ve set up a wishlist that can be viewed or purchased from directly at: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/29ZLPGSN63HY8?ref_=list_d_wl_lfu_nav_5.
There are also physical copies of this list in the Narthex if you would like to purchase something from a different retailer; just let us know what you’re thinking! We look forward to creating a more welcoming space for all of God’s children, and thank you in advance for your help & support!
JULY 4th POTLUCK Join us for the July 4th potluck picnic on July 5th after the worship service. Congregational Life will be supplying the hamburgers and hot dogs (regular and vegetarian), lemonade, and buns. A sign up sheet is available. SAVE THE DATE Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry’s Walk for Your Neighbor 2026 will be on October 4 from 2-5 starting at First Baptist Church in Swannanoa. More information will be in the bulletin and newsletter closer to that date.
