FPC MINISTRY UPDATES

Worship

Sunday Services: We will have two worship services: 9:00 am in the Sanctuary and 11:00 a.m. in King Hall. Our Sunday School Hour is from 10:05 am to 10:50 am.

Roses In The Worship Service

The Rose in the Worship Service is given to the glory of God and in honor of Miss Eowyn Florence Johnston, born on February 26, 2026, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tripp (Jessie) Johnston, sister to big sisters Polly and Emma, and granddaughter to Dr. and Mrs. Edwin (Nancy Bess) Johnston.

The Rose in the Worship Service is given to the glory of God and in honor of Master William Howell Manning, born on April 9, 2026, son of Drs. and Hunter and Amelia Manning, brother to big brother Hunt, and grandson to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas (Susi) Manning.

The Rose in the Worship Service is given to the glory of God and in honor of Miss Charlotte Anne Seitz, born on April 14, 2026, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Matt (Abigail) Seitz, granddaughter to Mr. and Mrs. Dathan (Robin) Sorrow.

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.

Boiler Room Prayer

Boiler Room Prayer will meet on April 27^th at 6 p.m. The purpose is to pray for our Session, for the ministry and work of our church, and fervently for God’s power to work in and through our church to advance the gospel.

Be Generous

We hope you enjoyed watching all the videos from the ten community ministries with whom we partner. As you could see, they are all doing incredible work to alleviate needs and truly bless the lives of others here in Rome. We appreciate the many contributions we have already received thus far. For those who have not yet had a chance to give, we want to remind you that we would like to have all gifts submitted by today, April 26th. We hope you will prayerfully decide to take this opportunity to participate with us. To the glory of God. Thank you in advance for your great generosity!.

Organist Steven Wooddell to Perform Recital on Newly Restored Organ at First Presbyterian Church, Rome

Organist Steven Wooddell will present a recital on Tuesday, April 28 at 7:00 p.m. in the historic sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church in Rome, featuring the church’s newly renovated organ, recently restored by Colby Organs.

The program highlights masterworks of the organ repertoire, including selections from Jean Langlais’s Gregorian Paraphrases, movements from Louis Vierne’s Symphonies Nos. 2 and 3, Johannes Brahms’s Prelude and Fugue in G Minor, Mozart’s Fantasia in F Minor, K. 608, Leo Sowerby’s Carillon, and César Franck’s Final in B‑flat Major. Together, these works showcase the expressive and sonic versatility of the restored instrument.

A native of Roanoke, Virginia, Wooddell studied at the North Carolina School of the Arts, earned his Bachelor of Music from the Cleveland Institute of Music, and completed his Master of Organ Performance at Southern Methodist University. He also studied with Louis Robilliard at the historic Cavaillé‑Coll organ of St. François‑de‑Sales in Lyon, France. The winner of the 1994 Regional AGO Young Organists Competition, Wooddell has performed throughout the United States and England, including appearances at Spivey Hall in Atlanta.

Wooddell teaches organ, piano, and music technology at Berry College, serves as accompanist for the choral program, and is organist at Peachtree Presbyterian Church in Atlanta. He resides in Rome, Georgia, with his family.

April Community Ministry Spotlight: Family Resource Center

Family Resource Center provides transformative in-home education and support to Floyd and Polk County families, empowering them to create safe, stable, and nurturing homes so that their children can grow and thrive. There is a table set up in King Hall where representatives from FRC will be available to discuss their ministry.

Annual Camp 456 is May 22-24 at the Ocoee Retreat Center

Our theme this year is "Rejoice," and our speaker is Mr. Camden Garrett. This adventure camp is designed for rising 4th, 5th, and 6th graders to help explore and experience the adventure of having a relationship with Christ. Online registration is open and will close at 4 PM on Monday, May 11th..

Vacation Bible School is Coming!

VBS: Emerald Crossing Vacation Bible School student registration is now open! This year, we will learn about Jesus, the Good Shepherd, as we take an Irish adventure through Psalm 23. VBS is June 22-26 from 9-12 for children ages 3 (potty-trained) to rising 6th grade. Register using the link on the church website or by scanning the QR code on signage around the building. Please see Bethany Johnson or Helen Chivers with any questions.

Wednesday Night Classes

Worldview Apologetics Learning to 'out-narrate' our current culture’s competing stories. (Dennis Darville) Our goal is to learn how to capture the heart and mind of your unbelieving family, neighbors, and colleagues with the truth, goodness, and beauty of the gospel. In short, the Christian story is the “true story of the world”; thus, our objective is to train ourselves to tell the better story in winsome and magnetic ways.
Community Groups (see leaders below). Community Groups are small groups of people who share life, pray for one another, and challenge one another to live more like Christ. It is a launching pad into the life and activities of our church. For information on joining a Community Group, please reach out to Rob Davis at

Couple’s Group Leaders: Jonathan & Bethany Johnson; David & Jessica Baker
Women’s Group Leaders: Erin Evans; Mandy Williams; Robin Sorrow & Emily Katherine Johnson
Men’s Group Leaders: Chris Congdon; Keith Thompson

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
- How the Gospel Brings You All the Way Home (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
- In Christ Alone: Living the Gospel-Centered Life (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

Last Wednesday Night Gathering ~ 5:15pm Meal; 6:15pm Program

Catered by Las Palmas, it will include your choice of chicken with Cheese Dip, Beef Taco, Rice, Beans, Chips, and Salsa or a Large Dinner Salad from Duffy’s Deli. Children’s Fast Food: CFA. Reservations are due no later than 3 p.m. on Monday.

FPC Giving

Operating Budget Through March

Tithes and Gifts Expenses Over/(Short)

$714,150.44 $745,328.79 ($31,178.35)

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 .