FPC MINISTRY UPDATES

Worship

Sunday Services: We will have two worship services, at 9 am in the Sanctuary and 11 am in King Hall. Our Sunday School Hour is from 10:05 am to 10:50 am.

The Sacrament of Communion will be celebrated at both services today. Please remain in your seats while the Elders distribute the elements.

The Rose in the Worship Service is given to the glory of God and in honor of Miss Charlotte Frances Edwards, born on December 30, 2025, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Will (Jennifer) Edwards, sister to big brother Liam and big sister Evelyn.

The Rose in the Worship Service is given to the glory of God and in honor of Master Walt Alexander Davis, born on January 6, 2026, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex (Caroline) Davis.

CONNECT WITH US: If you are visiting with us today, we would love to have the opportunity to answer any questions you may have about our church. Please visit our Connections table after worship to talk with a volunteer and to receive a gift cross. Or you may visit our church website, click on the link at the top for the Connect Form, and a member of our Connections team will contact you. We look forward to connecting with you.

Church Office Closure

The Church office will be closed Monday, January 19^th, in observance of the MLK Holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 20^th, at 9 am.

Sanctity of Life Sunday

For years, this day has been used to celebrate the value of all human life and advocate for vulnerable individuals, especially the unborn. Haven Health offers support and hope through the love of Christ by providing trusted and confidential services to educate, equip, and encourage women. We encourage you to pick up a bookmark from the welcome areas to learn more about ways you can support Haven Health.

Pips will meet on January 22 at 11 AM

Our next Pips program and lunch will take place on Thursday, January 23rd, in our Fellowship Hall at 11:00 a.m. Our program will begin at 11, featuring Pastor Jonathan speaking about Indonesia, followed by a delicious lunch. We are looking for volunteers to bring homemade soup in a crockpot, desserts, and cornbread. If you can volunteer, please let me know. Please sign up with the church office and invite a friend.

Women's Retreat is coming January 23-24

Women’s Conference: January 23–24, 2026: The Book of Ruth

Friday evening: Ruth 1, “Returning Home" (50–60 minutes)
Saturday morning: Ruth 2, “Gleaning Grace" (45–50 minutes)
Saturday afternoon: Ruth 3–4, “Fulfillment in the Life-Restoring Son" (30–40 minutes)

Women's Spring Bible Studies (Begin on January 26 after the Women's Conference)

Mondays at 9:30 am - Philippians: Susanna and Julie Blankenship - 6 weeks (childcare available)
Tuesdays at 8 am and 1:30 pm - 1 and 2 Peter: Amanda Davidson – begins January 6^th
Tuesdays at 9:30 am - Gospel of Mark: Brittni - 10 weeks (childcare available)
Tuesday Nights at 6 pm: Proverbs: The Lord Gives Wisdom book study by author Sarah Ivill, led by Cassidy Sanders, CLC 101-12 weeks (no childcare)
Joan Brock will teach 1&2 Timothy…at 1:30 on Mondays beginning in March.

Christ and Culture 2026

Serving Our Community in a Self-Serving Culture

Join us for a four-part series exploring how today’s cultural messages often clash with biblical love and service. Each week, a speaker challenges us to resist inward-focused cultural currents and live gospel-centered service. Whether you’re struggling with busyness, burnout, or identity, this series is for you.

January 22: Joel Beeke. The Gospel of Comfort: Moving from Consumer to Contributor.

January 28: Isolation vs. Incarnation — Showing Up in a Self-Focused World.

Congregational Meeting on Sunday, February 1st, following the Combined Worship Service in King Hall

Session has called a Congregational Meeting for the purpose of: (1) receiving the Operating Budget for 2026 as approved by Diaconate and affirmed by Session, and (2) Voting to affirm Personnel and Policy’s plan for 2026 changes to pastors’ terms of call.

Widows' Fellowship Lunch is January 26 at 11:30 AM in CLC 101

Come join us for this opportunity to share, support, pray, and grow in hope with another, rooted in the promises of Christ. Join us as we encourage one another along the journey.

FPC Community Groups

This is a great time to join a Community Group! Community Groups will resume meeting in August. If you would like more information about Community Groups or if you are interested in joining a group, please visit fpcrome.org/communitygroups or contact the Director of Adult Discipleship and Missions, Mr. Rob Davis, at .

Spring Sunday Morning Studies

ADULTS:

Spring Adult Sunday School continues through May 31st
- Connecting the Dots (Fellowship Hall) Teaching team: Dave Abernathy, Tommy Atha, Blakely Hall, Emmett Long, Tony Pemerton
- Jesus on Every Page (Reformations: CLC 101) Teaching team: Rusty Chadwick, Matt Claytor, Brant Evans, Pastor Jonathan
- Unlocking the Parables (College: CLC 201) Teaching team: Camden Garrett, Amy Neal, Ben Rooke
- Parables: Mysteries of God’s Kingdom (The Upper Room: CLC 203) Teaching team: John Goodrich, Trey Newton, Chris Congdon, Eddie Johnston, Pastor Ken
- Calling: A Scriptural Journey (Galilee: CLC 205) Teaching team: Jeff Lewis, Dathan Sorrow

INFANTS AND TODDLERS:

Infants (8 weeks – 16 months) – Downstairs Nursery of Education Building
Toddlers (16 months – 2 years) – Downstairs Nursery of Education Building

CHILDREN:(upstairs in the Education Building)

2’s and 3’s -209
4’s -210
5’s- 208
1st-2nd grade -205
3rd grade-204
4th grade -203
5th & 6th Grade Girls-202
5th & 6th Grade Boys -201

YOUTH:

Jr. & Sr. High Students – Crossing

Wednesday Night Gathering

Catered by Pirkle’s, it will include your choice of Porkloin, Hashbrown Casserole, Roasted Carrots, Roll, and Dessert or a Large Dinner Salad from Duffy’s Deli. Children’s Fast Food: Shane’s. Reservations are due no later than 3 p.m. on Monday.

FPC Giving

GIVING:

Operating Budget Through October

Tithes and Gifts Expenses Over/(Short)

$2,638,750.77 $2,556,750.37 $82,000.40

Student Ministry Scholarship Program

Our Student Ministry Work Scholarship Program continues to accept jobs year-round. If you have any work that needs to be done, please contact Caleb Sanders at or visit fpcrome.org/scholarship to fill out the online form. We are particularly in need of opportunities for our female students.

For Congregants: If a congregant has a job that they would like to do, please contact the church office. Please give your name, phone number and description of the job along with how many students may be needed. Caleb Sanders will contact you for more specifics and to schedule a date and time. Payment should be submitted to the church office, notating that it is for the work scholarship program. Please note these payments are not tax-deductible.

For Students: Students have the opportunity to work jobs for our congregants to help fund future trips. If interested please contact the church office and leave the student's name, parent's name and contact information. Caleb Sanders will reach out to both the family of the student and the congregant to coordinate logistics and specifics.

A sign-up link can be found at www.fpcrome.org/scholarship or on the student ministry page. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Caleb Sanders and

MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES ~ SERVE PROFILE

The Bible teaches us that all Christians were “created in Christ Jesus for good works” (Ephesians 2:10). Our church has created a Serve Profile that helps you discover how God has gifted you for His service and shows you potential areas of service in the church and community. This Serve Profile does not automatically sign you up to serve anywhere! It opens the door for a ministry leader to contact you and discuss ways you may feel called to serve FPC and our surrounding community when opportunities are presented. You may visit fpcrome.org/serve and click on the SERVE PROFILE button. It is accessible from all mobile devices and takes about 7 minutes to complete. If you prefer a paper copy, contact the church office at 706-291-6033.

SERVING AND CARING FOR OTHERS

PRAYER REQUESTS
If you would like to be kept informed of the church’s prayer needs, email the church office at .org to receive updated prayer requests. If you would like to submit a Prayer Request for yourself or someone you know who is in need, you may do so on our website at http://www.fpcrome.org/prayer
Do you know someone who is a non-believer? The Evangelism Ministry Team would love to pray for them. You may email your specific requests to Pastor Jonathan Schwartz at .