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 remember in prayer: Chrisann Ohler had hip replacement surgery on June 22 ⸰ Pat Meehan had shoulder replacement surgery on June 26 ⸰ Pat Crumpler for ongoing health issues.
HETTRICK MEMORIAL Marjorie Hettrick passed away June 17. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on July 18, 2026, at Bethel Presbyterian Church, 203 South Kentucky Street; Kingston, TN. The service will also be live-streamed on the Bethel Presbyterian Church Facebook page: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064618816789
Obituary at: www.ashevilleareaalternative.com/obituary/Marjorie-Hettrick
SPIRITUAL NURTURE The 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!
CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY Once again we are hosting the Chamber Music Society of the Carolinas in our sanctuary. They will be holding many rehearsals over the next few weeks and four different concerts each Saturday night through August 1 at 7:30. More information and tickets are available at cms-carolinas.org/
FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Mark your calendars and get ready for a good time!
⸰ Friday, July 31st we’re taking it out to the ball game! Join us for a fun evening of $1 hotdogs, fireworks, and of course, baseball at the Asheville Tourists game at Hometrust Park! First pitch is at 6:35 and tickets are only $11 if we have 20 or more folks interested! Call or email Pastor Jess to reserve your spot by July 22nd!
⸰ Thursday, September 3rd we’ll go see The Odd Couple at the Flat Rock Playhouse! Join us for this, “classic cocktail of chaos and charm. Meet Felix: impeccably pressed, emotionally distressed, and suddenly single. Meet Oscar: charmingly rumpled, habitually late, and blissfully allergic to coasters. When Felix moves in with his old pal Oscar after a marital meltdown, neatness meets nonsense and the sparks fly….as laughter fills the living room in Neil Simon’s effervescent comedy of friendship, forgiveness, and the fine art of driving each other crazy.” The show starts at 7:30 and tickets are $58 with a group discount available if we have 15 or more folks sign up. Call or email Pastor Jess to let her know your interest by July 31st! We’ll arrange car-pooling once we have final numbers!
