FPC MINISTRY UPDATES

Worship

Sunday Worship Services—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 to 10:50.

Cones Missionary Visit

Please welcome FPC missionaries Eric and Anna Lauren Cone, along with their three children, Gabriel, Selah, and Landon, who are joining us in worship today. They recently arrived from Africa. After residing in Rome for fifteen years, the Cones responded to God’s call to Kenya in 2021. In Nairobi, Eric serves as the Country Director for BlueSky Global Ministries. Last October, BlueSky hosted a family camp that provided a respite for many missionary families. The wonderful individuals who participated in the FPC Women’s Mission Trip to Africa served as the camp staff.

Ladies Kayak Day! ~ June 28th ~ 10 AM-3 PM on Rome’s Etowah River.

Pack a lunch and come ready for a day of adventure and laughter!  College age and up—RSVP to Jenny Long by June 25, 706-766-6446 (When you RSVP, let Jenny know if you have your own boats, paddles, and life jackets.)  See you there! 

Men's Pickleball Event Thursday, June 26, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM

More Details to come soon!

Men's Bros at Moe's dinners are here during the Summer

Back by popular demand, get ready for another summer of men connecting with men over BBQ and Bible! Come for dinner (optional), a short devotional, and a time of "give and take." This is not only a great time of fellowship for FPC men, but we strongly encourage you to invite a friend! Wednesdays from 6:15 - 7:45 p.m., from June 11 to July 30. See you there.at Moe's Original Barbecue, 101 W 1st Street.

Women's Fellowship Luncheon June 17th

Please join us for a fellowship lunch on June 17^th at 12:00 in Fellowship Hall. Come and hear from FPC ladies as they share their stories of God’s faithfulness! Register online or call the church office. Nursery is available on a first-come, first-served basis, but spaces are limited. Please contact Nell Milner with your nursery needs.

Summer College Dinner and Bible Studies

Summer College Dinner and Bible Studies will be held from Monday, June 9th, to Monday, July 28th, from 5:30 to 8:30 at the home of Ben and Summer Rooke.

Baby Bottle Boomerang Deadline is this Sunday, June 15

This Sunday, June 15^th, is the last day to contribute to the Haven Health Baby Bottle Boomerang. Please bring your bottles to the church or drop them by the church office by that date.

Upcoming Women's Bible Study Opportunities

The Psalms of Lament is a 6-week study based on the book "Fruit for the Soul": Luther on the Lament Psalms by Dennis Ngien. In this study we will aim to learn the structure and substances of lament: address to God in pain, complaint to God, confession of faith, prayer to God, and doxology. The Psalms of Lament will take place on Sunday evenings at 7pm beginning May 25th and ending on June 29th. This study is led by and located at the home of Jessica Baker. Registration is not required but a general head count is appreciated. Please direct your interest in this study, along with any other questions, to Jessica via email at .

Vacation Bible School-“The Great Jungle Journey” ~ July 14th-17th ~ 9 AM-Noon

Get your explorer's gear ready, and strap on that safari hat! We're embarking on a wild expedition through the heart of the jungle! Make sure to register your child early at www.fpcrome.org/children.

VBS Volunteers Needed

We would love to have you serve alongside us during VBS week. Please go to the FPC Children's Ministry page and sign in or contact our VBS Directors, Bethany Johnson and Helen Chivers, to take advantage of this great opportunity!

Donations Needed for VBS

Calling All Jungle Treasures!

Vacation Bible School is almost here, and this year we’re heading on a Jungle River Journey! To help bring our theme to life, we’re looking for donations or short-term loans of the following decorative items:

Large-scale jungle-themed décor
Large faux flowers or tropical plants
Christmas garland (green preferred)
Artificial vines or greenery
Large stuffed or plastic jungle animals (monkeys, snakes, parrots, etc.)

If you have items we could use, please bring them to the Upper Room on the second floor of the Education Building. If you’d like your items returned, be sure to clearly label them with your name. If you have any questions, please contact Virginia Saunders, Evelyn Storey, Bethany Johnson, or Helen Chivers.

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 .

Upcoming Summer Sunday Study for Adults and Children

Nursery Ministry

Infants: 8 weeks-16 months First Floor of the Education Building
Toddlers: 16 months-2 years First Floor of the Education Building
2s & 3s During Worship Second Floor of the Education Building
4s & 5s During Worship Second Floor of the Education Building

Children’s Ministry

2 and 3 year old’s combined in room 209
4 and 5 year old’s combined in room 208
1st-5th grade combined in God’s Garden

Student Ministry

Jr and Sr. High combined in the Crossing

Adult Ministry

“For All Who Are Hungry” A study of Fellowship, combined in King Hall

Wednesday Nights at FPC will continue in Fall 2025

FPC Giving

GIVING:

Operating Budget Through May

Tithes and Gifts Expenses Over/(Short)

$1,156,633.61 $1,148,409.25 $8,224.36

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 .