FPC MINISTRY UPDATES

Worship

Sunday Worship Services—We will have two worship services: 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 Way of Beauty” 2 Peter Advent Sermon Series

In a world crowded with counterfeit freedoms, fading promises, and fractured loves, the apostle Peter calls us back to the way of beauty—the life that reflects the majesty and moral splendor of Christ Himself. Through the certainty of Jesus’ divine power and the sufficiency of His promises, we are invited to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord, walking a path where truth and goodness meet. 2 Peter shows that beauty is not cosmetic but covenantal—it is the radiance of a life shaped by Christ’s lordship and kept for His coming glory. As we journey through this letter, we will see that the way of beauty is not ease but endurance, not novelty but holiness, not self-expression but Christ-conformity. It is the way of those who, trusting His Word and awaiting His return, display the splendor of the Savior in a decaying world.”

Women's Ministry Christmas Dinner is December 3rd

Women’s Ministry Christmas Dinner- Please join us on December 3rd at 6:00 in the Sanctuary for a time of worship and rest before the busy Christmas season. We will spend time worshipping with Christmas Hymns, followed by Christmas stories and memories shared by our own ladies of FPC. Dinner and fellowship will follow in King Hall. The cost will be 20 dollars. Please register online or by calling the church office. Scholarships are available. Contact Mandy Williams or the church office.

Decorating the Church on November 24th

Decorating the Church: Attention, ladies! We need your help to prepare FPC for the Advent Season! We will be decorating the church for Christmas. Please meet us on November 24^th at 11:00 in the Education Building. No experience is needed.

Prayerfully Reflecting Our Call to Give

Thanks be to God for all who have submitted their 2025 General Fund Commitment Cards. If you have not submitted your Commitment Card or have misplaced it, there are extras in both the Sanctuary and King Hall, or you may use the QR code to access our online Commitment Card.

Operation Christmas Child

Here is a simple yet profound mission project for people of all ages. For this project, pick up an empty shoe box and pack it full of items for children, such as stuffed animals, toys, school supplies, shirts, flip flops, etc. The boxes are then sent around the world. Every child who receives a box is told about the greatest gift of all, Jesus Christ. This means every box is a gospel opportunity. Please pick up a box from the table outside the sanctuary or in the atrium outside of King Hall. We ask that you plan to bring your boxes back by Nov.16. If you would prefer that a box be packed for you, please drop a $25 check into the offering with OCC on the memo line. Please contact Pastor Ken ( ) with any questions.

Advancing God’s Kingdom: An Evening with the FPC Indonesian Team

Advancing God’s Kingdom: An Evening with the FPC Indonesian Team. On Sunday, November 16th at 6:30 p.m., join us at the King Hall to hear incredible stories and witness remarkable glimpses of the Kingdom of God’s progress among the Riau Malay people. These firsthand accounts, shared by members of the FPC Indonesian team, will inspire you to actively contribute to advancing God’s Kingdom in the region where He has placed you.

On Sunday, November 16th at 6:30 p.m., join us at the King Hall to hear incredible stories and witness remarkable glimpses of the Kingdom of God’s progress among the Riau Malay people. These firsthand accounts, shared by members of the FPC Indonesian team, will inspire you to actively contribute to advancing God’s Kingdom in the region where He has placed you.

Annual Children's Ministry Christmas Play Wednesday, November 19th at 6 pm in the King Hall

Our Annual Children's Play is coming up. Everyone is invited!

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 .

Fall Sunday Morning Studies Begin this Sunday, August 24th

ADULTS:

Connecting the Dots: A Framework for Studying Scripture. Lead Teacher: Dave Abernathy. Location: Fellowship Hall
Psalms for You!. Lead Teacher: Rusty Chadwick. Location: CLC 101
College Class: Servants of Sovereign Joy by John Piper Lead Teacher: Ben Rooke Location: CLC 201
1828: The study for folks ages 18-28: Discovering God's Calling for us Lead Teacher: Jeff Lewis Location: CLC 203

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 at FPC Continue

Wednesday Nights for All Ages ~ 5:30 pm Meal; 6:15 pm Program: Catered by Chick-fil-A, dinner will include your choice of Chicken Sandwich, Chips, and a Cookie or a Large Dinner Salad from Duffy’s Deli. Children’s Fast Food: Chick-fil-A. Reservations are due no later than 3 p.m. on Monday at www.fpcrome.org.

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)

*BIBLE ZONE
2s-3s year olds- 209
4s-5s year olds - 208-210
*SUMMIT
1st-5th grade - God's Garden
*COMMUNICANTS CLASS - Upper Room

YOUTH:

The Crossing

ADULTS:

Wednesday Night Study: Fellowship Hall

The Sovereignty of God in Our Daily Lives with Pastor Ken

We will study the biblical doctrine of God's Providence. This study will explore whether and how God interacts with us and with His creation. This study aims to show how this doctrine can point us towards God’s peace and strength as we navigate our lives in a broken world. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Ken ( ).

Wednesday Community Groups

Couples:

David & Jessica Baker; CLC 101

Jonathan & Bethany Jonhson; VanDyke Room

Greg Garrett; CLC 204

Men’s

Chris Congdon; CLC 209

Keith Thompson; CLC 210

Pastor Jonathan Schwartz; CLC 205

Women’s

Erin Evans; CLC 203

Robin Sorrow & Emily Katherine Johnson; CLC 201

Mandy Williams, in Mandy's office

FPC Giving

GIVING:

Operating Budget Through October

Tithes and Gifts Expenses Over/(Short)

$2,363,364.51 $2,331,044.57 $32,319.94

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

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.

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 .