FPC MINISTRY UPDATES

Worship

 We will have two worship services: 9:00 AM in the Sanctuary and 11:00 AM in King Hall. Our Sunday School hour is from 10:05 AM to 10:50 AM.

 

The Sacrament of Communion is October 11

 The Sacrament of Communion will be celebrated at both services on October 11.  May we use this week to prepare our hearts and minds to rightly receive this gift of God. We will remain in our seats while the Elders distribute the elements.

 

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.

 

October is Pastor Appreciation Month

Although we love and appreciate our Pastors throughout the year, October is set aside as a time to express our thanks and appreciation more intentionally. If you feel led, please consider sending a card or note to our Pastors letting them know how the Lord has used them to bless you and your family. As the Apostle Paul reminds us, “Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you. Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work.” 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 NIV

 

Young Adults & Young Families Cookout this Sunday

Young adults—single or married—and young families are invited to join us for a cookout on Sunday, October 4 at 5:00 pm at the home of Jackson and Sarah Keene. Bring the whole family—children are welcome! Come enjoy a relaxed evening of good food, fellowship, and time together. Please RSVP below by Wednesday, September 30th.  

 

Marriage Enrichment Night on October 6th in King Hall 6pm - 7:30pm (doors open at 5:45pm)

Married couples are invited to our next Marriage Enrichment Night featuring Dr. Peter and Heather Larson. Peter, Senior Director of WinShape Marriage, and Heather bring years of experience in marriage counseling and coaching. They will speak on “The Little Things That Foster Lasting Connection.” Join us for an evening of encouragement, connection, and dinner featuring Mellow Mushroom pizza, salad, drinks, and homemade desserts. There is no charge, with a suggested donation of $10 per couple at the door. Register by Monday, October 5 at fpcrome.org/marriage. Nursery care is provided for ages 8 weeks–5 years, with childcare for ages 6–12 available if needed. Please contact Mrs. Nell for Nursery/Childcare needs. We hope you’ll join us and invite another couple to come with you!

  

Men’s 6 Week Bible Study October 1-November 5

We are once again excited to tell you about our upcoming men's group, led by members of your men's leadership team. For six Thursdays (October 1 - November 5), we will work our way through Kent Hughes' classic book, Disciplines of a Godly Man, which offers biblical wisdom on major areas of Christian manhood: relationships in the home, disciplines of the soul, character, ministry, and more. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall from 12:00 - 1:00. Bring your Bible, your lunch, and your friends. For those interested, copies of the book will be available upon arrival for a suggested amount of $10. See Pastor Jonathan for more information.

 

2027 Stewardship Season: From Your Hand

October is our annual Stewardship Season, a time to reflect on God’s gracious provision and prayerfully consider our financial commitment to the ministry and mission of First Presbyterian Church for the coming year.
Stewardship Commitment Sunday is October 18, when we will have the opportunity during worship to present our 2027 commitment cards. We encourage every household to prayerfully complete and return a commitment card, as these pledges are an important part of planning for the ministries and mission of our church in the year ahead. Be on the lookout for a letter from Pastor Bill and your commitment card arriving in the mail in the coming week.

  

October Community Ministry Spotlight: The Hospitality House

Hospitality House exists to end the cycle of intimate partner violence through prevention, shelter, and individualized services. The facility offers 27 beds to women and their children and is always looking for people to visit and volunteer at their Thrift Store.

 

Fall Sunday Studies - August 23 - December 13

Sola Scriptura: The Prison Epistles (Fellowship Hall) - Teaching team: Dave Abernathy, Blakely Hall, Emmett Long, Tony Pemerton. This year we study Paul's prison epistles — Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon — written while he was under house arrest in Rome. Though confined, Paul's ministry didn't stop; his imprisonment became a platform for the gospel. Each letter offers a unique angle: Ephesians grounds us theologically, Philippians overflows with joy in Christ, Colossians proclaims Jesus' supremacy, and Philemon models gospel-shaped reconciliation. Using the Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary series, we'll discover that the same gospel that sustained Paul in chains can sustain us in every trial. Best for: All adults who want to study Scripture by digging deeply through expositional teaching of whole books of the Bible.

The Gospel of John (CLC 101) - Teaching team: Matt Claytor, Rob Davis, Charles Looney, Ryan Okubo, Jonathan Schwartz. John gives us seven signs, seven “I Am” sayings, and one plain reason for writing all of it down: that you may believe and have life. This fall we take the whole Gospel, chapter by chapter, looking closely at the text and pressing it into everyday life. Discussion is the point, not a bonus. Best for: Anyone

College: A Study of the Covenants (CLC 201) - Teacher: Camden Garrett  The Bible isn’t sixty-six disconnected books. It’s one story held together by a series of covenants, and once you see them, the whole thing reads differently. We’ll trace those covenants from Adam to Christ and ask what they mean for how we read Scripture, understand the church, and hope for what’s coming. Best For: College Students who want to know how the whole Bible fits together.

The Kingdom of God (CLC 203) - Teaching team: Ken Chivers, Jeff Lewis, Dathan Sorrow. “Kingdom of God” gets used two ways: God’s rule over the individual heart, or making the world a better place. Neither is wrong, and neither is enough. This study traces the kingdom through the whole story of Scripture — God reestablishing his reign on earth through Christ, among all nations, ending in a new heaven and new earth. Best for: Adults ready to think carefully about the gospel, the church, and mission. Weekly study is recommended to make the most of this class.

Young Adults and Young Families Class: Acts 242: Fear and Faith: Living at the Intersection of Life and the Gospel (Hardy Chapel) - Teaching Team: Brant Evans, John Goodrich, Greg Garrett, Tommy Manning, Bill Pardue, and Charlie Williams. Every day we stand at countless intersections where fear competes with faith — uncertainty about the future, decisions about relationships, the pressures of work, the challenges of marriage and family, the temptation to trust ourselves instead of Christ. Mark’s Gospel reminds us that these are not new struggles. Again and again, Jesus meets people at the crossroads of life and calls them to trust Him. In this sixteen-week journey through the Gospel of Mark, we will discover the beauty of God’s redemptive story, the supremacy of Christ, and the hope of the gospel for everyday life. Grounded in Reformed theology and shaped by biblical theology, this study will equip us not only to know Christ more deeply but to follow Him more faithfully. 

Nursery Ministry - First floor Education Building 

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

Children’s Ministry - Second Floor of the Education Building

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

 Student Ministry 

• Jr. & Sr. High Students – Crossing

  

Fall Wednesday Nights - August 26-November 11

Adults Fellowship Hall Class: Theology, Imagination, and the Arts. Teacher: Cooper Pinson 

 Wednesday Community Groups 

• Couple Groups
  • David & Jessica Baker; Hardy Chapel Classroom
  • Jonathan & Bethany Johnson; Van Dyke Room
  • Jonathan & Larra Schwartz; CLC 204 
• Men’s Group 
  • Keith Thompson & Chris Congdon; CLC 209 
• Women’s Groups 
  • Erin Evans; CLC 203 
  • Emily Katherine Johnson; CLC 201 
  • Elaine Lewis and Kathy Dalton;  CLC 205

  Nursery Ministry – First floor education building 

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

 Children’s Ministry - Second Floor of the Education Building 

• 2s-3s year olds- 209 
• Bible Zone: 4 year olds-210 
• Bible Zone: 5 year olds-208 
• Summit: 1st-5th grade - God's Garden 
• Communicants (6th grade) - Upper Room 

Student Ministry – the Crossing 

• Middle School – Large Group/Small Groups 
• High School - PDD 

   

Wednesday Night Meal

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 .