FPC MINISTRY UPDATES

Worship

This Sunday, we will have two worship services: 9 AM in the Sanctuary and 11 AM in King Hall.

The Roses in the Worship Service

The Rose in the Worship Service is given in honor of Miss Madeline Grace Pinson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cooper (Katie) Pinson, and sister to big sisters Eleanor and Lucy, and big brother Noah. who was born on April 21, 2024, and

The Rose in the Worship Service is given in honor of Miss Lόrien Amber Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carey (Aspen) Johnson and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan (Bethany) Johnson, and sister to big sisters Cypress and Maple and brother Wolfe.

Senior Recognition Sunday

SENIOR RECOGNITION SUNDAY: Today, in our 11 a.m. Worship Service, we will recognize our 14 graduating high school seniors. We encourage you to take a moment to pray for these young individuals as they embark on the next chapter in their lives.

Capital Campaign Town Hall Meeting, Wednesday, May 8th

Capital Campaign Town Hall Meeting, Wednesday, May 8^th: Our Exalting Christ Capital Campaign Team will be hosting an important Town Hall meeting. We will enjoy our meal at 5:15 pm. Our Town Hall meeting will be from 6 pm until 7 pm in King Hall. The Campaign Team will provide an update on the scope of our building project and an update on our campaign finances and wrap up with a time of corporate and individual prayer.

Community Kitchen Week is May 13-17

COMMUNITY KITCHEN: Our week to host Community Kitchen is May 13-17. Please use the volunteer link at www.fpcrome.org/community-kitchen or contact the church office to determine which days volunteers are needed. Thank you for your continued dedication and service to this worthy cause!

FPC Community Groups

Community Groups are in full swing, journeying through our new Ezra sermon series. 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

PIPS Trip to Gibbs Garden

The Pips will go to Gibbs Garden on Wednesday, May 1. We’ll leave the church at 9 am and return at 4pm. You can ride the 15-passenger bus or carpool and follow the bus. You will buy your ticket when you arrive. The cost of tickets is $18 for (65+) and $25 for all other adults. You’ll need around $15 to buy a delicious lunch. This trip will include significant walking because there are no trolleys. Please sign up with the church office and join us for a fun day.

Spring Sunday Studies for All Ages

Children's Ministry

"Show Me Jesus” curriculum: Lessons are prepared according to their development skills, and we make every effort to relate it to real life applications that the children can use in their daily life activities.

Student Ministry

Book of Psalms

Adult Sunday Studies

Why? Encountering Suffering in Life - Fellowship Hall (lead teacher: Dathan Sorrow)
The Gospel in Ezra: A Tale of Restoration and Redemption - Hardy 1 (lead teacher: Tony Pemerton)
We Live: Equipped Through the Holy Spirit-Lead Teacher - CLC 204/205 (lead teacher: Rusty Chadwick)
Conversations in Ezra (College Class) - CLC 201 (lead teacher: Dub Darville)

Student Ministry Work 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

Exalting Christ, Advancing the Gospel

We are continuing to collect commitment cards.  If you and your family have already made a commitment, thank you.  If you have not done so, simply fill out a commitment card either online or a paper card/envelope.  You may drop the paper envelope and card in the offering plate or bring it by the church office.

Exalting Christ Campaign Commitment

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.

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS @ FPC

Chick-fil-A will cater our meal for April 24th, which includes a Chicken Sandwich, Chips, and Cookie. Children's fast food will be the same. Reservations are due no later than 3 p.m. on Monday and can be made online or by contacting the church office. Cost: Adults $10.00; Students and Children $5.00 (Family Max $30.00).

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 .