FPC MINISTRY UPDATES

Worship

Sunday Services: We will have two worship services: 9:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary and 11:00 a.m. 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.

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.

Community Ministry Spotlight: Community Kitchen

Community Ministry Spotlight: Community Kitchen

Throughout this calendar year, we will be spotlighting each of our ten amazing community ministries. We will focus on just one ministry per month. For this first month (February), we are highlighting Community Kitchen. This morning, we have the privilege of hosting two representatives from Community Kitchen who will be in the foyer area just outside King Hall. Please take a moment between and after services to greet them at their table, and learn more about ways you can get involved in serving!

Galentine’s Night Out ~ February 12 at 6:00 pm at Olive Garden

This Valentine’s, let’s gather together to celebrate the love we share as sisters in Christ. Join us for a night of love, laughter, and fellowship. Please call the church office to RSVP by February 10th.

Faith Promise for Missions

Faith Promise funds have been used to meet unexpected needs—from emergency living expenses to medical and funeral costs—allowing our global workers to continue their ministry with confidence and care. Faith Promise Cards are still being collected. If you have not made your pledge, you still have time.

Disciple Now - February 27 – March 1, 2026 - Cost $120 – Registration Deadline Sunday, February 23

DNOW is a local weekend retreat designed to help 6th–12th-grade students build meaningful relationships and grow deeper in their understanding of the gospel and core theological truths. This year’s theme, Secured, will focus on the unshakable hope and identity students have in Christ through the doctrine of justification. Through worship, teaching, small groups, and shared experiences, students will be challenged to grow in their faith and encouraged in community.

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 205-12 weeks (no childcare)
Joan Brock will teach 1&2 Timothy…at 1:30 on Mondays beginning in March.

New Wednesday Night Classes Starting this On February 11

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.
Presbywhat!?! (Rob Davis) Communicants Class for adults covers the essentials of the Christian faith—Reformed theology, salvation, the means of grace, and the life of the church. It’s a great next step for membership or just a deeper understanding of being Presbyterian.
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

Men’s Bible Study

As a church, we have preached through the books of 1 & 2 Peter. Men’s ministry would now like to study the life of Peter himself, a life marked by both great blunders and great boldness. We will see how the Lord Jesus shaped his identity, his heart, and his ministry, as drawn from relevant passages in the Gospels and the book of Acts. Come join us on Thursdays at 12:00 noon, from February 26 to April 9, in CLC 101 as we go through Derek Thomas’ book The Life of Peter: Molded in the Master’s Hands. The study will be co-led as usual by teachers from the men’s ministry team. No registration required, but please see Pastor Jonathan to learn more about this opportunity and to indicate interest.

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 Nights Continues ~ 5:30pm Meal; 6:15pm Program

The meal will be catered by Pirkle’s, which will include your choice of Lasagna, Roasted Vegetables, Salad, Roll and Dessert or a large dinner salad from Duffy’s . Children’s Fast Food: Pizza. 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 .