FPC MINISTRY UPDATES

Worship

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

The Sacrament of Communion will be celebrated on April 28th

The Sacrament of Communion will be celebrated at both services next Sunday. May we use this week to prepare our hearts and minds to receive this gift of God rightly. We will remain in our seats while the Elders distribute the elements.

Congregational Meeting

Congregational Meeting on April 28th: The Session has called a Congregational Meeting on Sunday, April 28, 2024, immediately following the 11 am worship service for the purpose of receiving and approving the revised “Use Restrictions” for the HoneyMoon Bakery property sale.

Marriage Enrichment Event

Creating stronger and healthier marriages involves being intentional about finding time to recharge. Your Marriage Ministry Team invites you to a marriage enrichment event that will help you do just that! Please join us at FPC in King Hall on Thursday, April 25, from 6:30 – 7:45 p.m. for a special night of coffee and dessert featuring guest speaker Julie Baumgardner. Julie, the Senior Director of Winshape Marriage, is passionate about helping couples of every stage and season of marriage to grow in their marriage relationship and their relationship with God. Drawing on her own 35 years of marriage, along with her rich experience as a speaker both nationally and internationally, Julie will offer an incredible amount of wisdom to help our marriages become more enriched. The event is FREE. Please contact the church office for more information. Nursery care will also be provided for ages 8 weeks through 5 years, but please contact Nell Milner at (706) 291-6033 ( ) to register your child.

CAMP 456

Please mark your calendars for our annual FPC CAMP 456 - May 24, 25, and 26, 2024, at the Ocoee Retreat Center. Our theme this year is "FROM THE HEART," and our speaker is Mr. Ben Culbertson! Online registration will be open on Monday, April 8th, containing more information about the CAMP!

African Market

On Wednesday, April 24, and Sunday, April 28th, The Mast Family, missionaries serving in Nairobi, Kenya, will host an African Market in The Crossing. All proceeds will go towards supporting them in ministry. There will be many African-made goods, including home decor, kitchenware, toys, snacks, coffee, etc.

The market will be just before and after Wednesday night dinner and classes, from 4:30 to 7:30. On the 28th, it will be held from 12 to 3 p.m. Karibuni! (Welcome!)

Boiler Room Prayer

BOILER ROOM PRAYER will be held on Monday, April 29, at 6pm in the Prayer Chapel upstairs in the CLC building. The purpose is to pray for our Session, to pray for the ministry and work of our church, and to pray fervently for God’s power to work in and through our church to advance the gospel.

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 Luncheon

Our Pips Luncheon will be on Thursday, April 25. Nelly Luthi will teach us about gardening. Call the church office to sign up, or email Martin at for more information.

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.

Adult Wednesday Night Spring 2024 Classes: April 3-April 24

FELLOWSHIP HALL CLASS - Rejoice and Tremble: The surprising, good news of the fear of the Lord. A study that will clear clouds of confusion to show that the fear of the Lord is intensely delightful, wondering at God, our Creator and Redeemer.
A Gospel-Centered Parenting Community Group: Pastor Ken has created Pulpit Driven Discipleship questions for parents in Community Groups. The gospel-centered parenting focus is available for existing Community Groups. In the context of your community group, share triumphs, failures, and plans for loving and leading your flock, and see together how the message of Ezra to the people of Israel speaks today to folks who find themselves parenting children of all ages and stages. Community Groups are open to all. This is a great time to join a group.
Community Groups - Community Groups will meet to begin the journey through our 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 .

Spring Women’s Bible Studies

Romans - Led by Amanda Davidson; Tuesdays at 8am in Van Dyke & 1:30pm in Hardy
Women of the Bible - Led by Mary Holcomb; 2nd Monday of the Month at 6:30pm in Fellowship Hall
Ignite Your Passion for God, Led by Bethany Johnson, is held every other Tuesday from February 6 to April 16 in CLC 203 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

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 MinistrySenior Banquet

Attention Class of 2024! Our annual Senior Banquet is taking place this Wednesday, May 1st from 5:30-7:30pm in the King Hall. This is an incredible night for us to honor the members of the Class of 2024 and all of their accomplishments! If you are a family of a current Senior in the class of 2024 and you have not yet RSVP’d, please reach out to Caleb Sanders ( ) by the end of the day on Monday, April 29th.

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 .