FPC MINISTRY UPDATES

Worship

This Sunday, we will have one combined worship service in the Sanctuary at 11 AM.

The Sacrament of Baptism

We welcome Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Harper (Landon) to the 11 AM Worship Service as they present their son, Master William Banks Harper, to be marked with this sign of the covenant.

Church Picnic Update

The Annual Church Picnic is one of the beloved ministry events of the year. The Congregational Life team’s vision for the picnic is that it serves as a transition from our Summer ministries into our Fall ministries. It also gives the congregation a unique time to spend with each other and gives the children and youth time to enjoy the water slides and inflatables. Due to the renovations at our church we will not be able to have the picnic in August, but we plan to have a picnic to celebrate the completion of our Exalting Christ building project next Spring. If you have any questions, then please contact Pastor Ken ( ).

Men's Ministry Event on July 31

Our “Bro’s at Moe’s” gatherings have been a rich time of fellowship this summer. And now we strongly invite all of you to join us for our last gathering this Wednesday, July 31, from 6:15 – 7:45 p.m. For our final time together, we have the privilege of hearing from guest speaker Coach Tony Kunczewski (Coach “K”), football coach at Berry College. Come and be encouraged through food, fellowship, and word! For questions or more information, please contact Pastor Jonathan at (423) 596-8316.

Your FPC Men’s Leadership Team

Join the Choir!

There's no better time to join the Chancel Choir! Rehearsals are held every Wednesday at 6:15 pm in the sanctuary, and we warmly welcome new voices. Whether you're an experienced singer or simply love to sing praises to our Lord, we invite you to become part of our choir family. Come and share your gift of music with the church!

For more information, contact Paul Neal, our Director of Classic Music Ministry, at .

Pray for Me

The new school year is upon us, which means a new season of our annual Pray For Me Campaign is launching! If you aren’t familiar with the Pray for Me Campaign, it is an effort to connect our students (7th-12th grade) with older adults in our church through prayer. Prayer “Champions” commit to praying for their student(s) for one year. The annual kickoff is happening during the Sunday school hour on Sunday, August 18th in the back room Crossing! If you would like to sign up as a student or as a prayer champion, you can sign up following the service outside at the Pray for Me table, or signup online on the student ministry page of the church website. If you would like to receive more information about Pray for Me, please email Caleb Sanders ( ),

First Presbyterian Church's Ministry Theme for Fall 2024-Spring 2025

During the month of July, Pastor Bill will be preaching through Ephesians 3:14-20. This series sets forth our ministry focus on Fellowship for the new ministry year. We will have combined worship services at 11am in the Sanctuary. This is a special time in the life of our church family in that we all gather in one place at one time to worship our holy and majestic God!

July 7th - Convergent Style Worship
July 14th- Convergent Style Worship
July 21st - Classic Style Worship
July 28th - Convergent Style Worship

**NOTE: We will have overflow seating with live stream worship in the back room of the Crossing.

Exalting Christ Project Update

The desire of our Session is that ministry for all ages will continue amid these 6 – 8 months of construction. As our mission statement guides us, we exist to worship God in His greatness. Through much prayer and planning, we have arrived at a reasonable solution.

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP

We begin worshipping in the Sanctuary June 16th through late November.

Combined Worship - 11 am, Sanctuary

Summer Sunday School 9:45-10:45AM

Nursery Ministry 2nd floor of the Christian Life Center (CLC).
Children’s Ministry in Hardy Chapel.
Student Ministry in the Crossing
Adult Sunday Studies in the Sanctuary.

FPC Community Groups

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 .

College Students and Singles Summer Opportunity

Save Monday nights in June and July for food, fellowship, worship, and study at the Rooke’s. Starting June 10th at 5:30 pm, the study will center on Jonathan Edward’s classic book, Resolutions. The focus verse is 1 Corinthians 15:58. The food is free, and so is a copy of Edward’s book! Rooke house: 120 Etowah Drive SE, Rome, GA 30161.

Summer Sunday Studies 2024

Adults: God's Cosmic Mission

This Summer, experience profound motivation to embrace the costly mission of living for Jesus. From Eden to the New Heavens and New Earth, our conviction will grow richer and stronger as we are grounded in God's cosmic mission from Genesis to Revelation. The goal of this study is to strengthen biblical conviction for sacrificial mission. A team of teachers, including our Pastors, will lead the study.

Students: The students will start a new study of the book of Luke and are meeting in the Crossing

Children: Summer Sunday School: Children in grades 1st—6th are combined in Hardy Chapel. The entrance is located beside the children's playground). 2 & 3-year-olds are in room 203 of the CLC, and 4 & 5-year-olds are in room 201 of the CLC.

Nursery Ministry: The Nursery Ministry will continue in the summer and will be in a temporary space on the 2nd floor of the Christian Life Center (CLC). Toddlers will be in room 205 of the CLC, and Infants in room 204 of the CLC.

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

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.

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 .