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.

Exalting Christ, Advancing the Gospel, Building Dedication Service

We invite you to join us as we come together in worship, thanksgiving, and prayer on Sunday, April 27th at 9 am and 11 am for the dedication of the Exalting Christ, Advancing the Gospel Building Project. Our newly renovated spaces are a testimony to God's faithfulness and the love and commitment of this church family. On that Sunday, we will hand out a prayer guide to point to ways to pray for the ministries that will be utilizing our newly renovated spaces for the exaltation of Christ and for the glory of God. Let us celebrate this milestone with joy and unity, trusting in the words of Psalm 84:1: “How lovely is your dwelling place, Lord Almighty!”

Be Generous

We are excited to announce FPC’s “Be Generous” initiative, with the goal of sharing the generous love of Christ through your contributions given to the 10 incredible community organizations currently supported by FPC. This week, you will receive a mailing with more information about the Be Generous campaign and the ways that you can give. Over the next few weeks, you will see short videos highlighting the ministries your donations will bless. We hope this will further inspire and encourage all of us to greater levels of support and participation. Your FPC Community Ministries Team

Upcoming Women's Bible Study Opportunities

The Everyday Gospel - A Walk-Through Scripture: Discovering how to engage with the world and those around us through the gospel of Jesus Christ. This will be a 4-week workshop led by Brittni Hall and Stephanie Hill, taking place from May 6th to May 27th on Tuesdays at 9:30 am and 6:30 pm. Both classes will meet in the CLC 101 classroom. Please register online at www.fpcrome.org/women. Childcare is available for the 9:30 am class. Please contact Nell Milner for nursery needs.

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 -

Free Resource: The Case for Easter

On behalf of the FPC Evangelism Team, we would like to provide you with a free resource called The Case for Easter. Please take one home to read for yourself, or we would especially love for you to share a copy with a non-member, loved one, or friend who is seeking a deeper understanding of the case for the resurrection and the power of the gospel.

CAMP 456

Please mark your calendars for our annual FPC CAMP 456 - May 23, 24, and 25, 2025, at the Ocoee Retreat Center. This year's theme is "Better Together," and our speaker is Mr. Rob Edens. Online registration will be open on Monday, April 7th. You can register online at www.fpcrome.org/children.

VBS Save The Date

Vacation Bible School 2025: Monday, July 14 - Thursday, July 17.

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 Study Lineups

Adults:

God's Heart for the Nations. Lead Teacher: Jeff Lewis. Location: CLC 203
Proclaiming Christ Through Isaiah. Lead Teacher: Tony Pemerton; CLC 101
Marriage with Pastor Jonathan (March 23-April 20) Trail Life Building
Mingling, Message, and Meaning for 20 Somethings and College Students: Studies from the book of Nehemiah. Lead Teacher: Ben Rooke; CLC 201
Mark and Emily Turlington Community Group-CLC 204

Student Ministries: The Jr. and Sr. High Students will meet in the front and back rooms of the Crossing.

Spring Study Information:

God’s Heart for the Nations by Jeff Lewis: God’s Heart for the Nations rips apart the old, traditional understandings of God’s plan and purpose for our lives. Author and global activist Jeff Lewis lays bare God's heart and mind as he combines powerful Bible passages with challenging and provocative questions. Each lesson is followed by a time of meditation (Selah) and a focus on an unreached people group. If you really knew God's heart and mind, would you dare follow Him?

The Grace Marriage Your FPC Marriage Ministry Team is excited to tell you about an upcoming opportunity to enrich your marriage. “The Grace Marriage” is a five-week Sunday School class focused on building marriages according to gospel principles. In this series, Pastor Jonathan will teach and facilitate discussion on such things as prioritizing your marriage, pursuing each other intentionally, appreciating differences, communicating effectively, and delighting in one another, all built on a foundation of grace. The class runs from March 23 to April 20 and meets in the Trail Life Building during the Sunday School hour. For more information, please see Pastor Jonathan. We prayerfully anticipate what the Lord will do in producing lasting marriage enrichment!

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 -Second Floor of the Education Building

2s&3s
4s&Ks
1st, 2nd, and 3rd
4th Grade Girls and Boys
5th and 6th Grade Girls
5th & 6th Grade Boys

Wednesday Nights at FPC

Wednesday Nights Continue ~ 5:30 pm Meal; 6:15 pm Program

Catered by Chick-fil-A, the meal will include your choice of Chicken Sandwich, Chips, and a Cookie or a Large Salad. Children's Fast Food: Chick-fil-A. Reservations are due no later than 3 p.m. on Monday.

Locations for the Children: All Events are in the Education Building

Infants (8 weeks – 16 months) – First Floor
Toddlers (16 months – 2 years) – First Floor
Bible Zone for 2’s and 3’s – Second Floor
Bible Zone for 4’s and 5’s – Second Floor
Summit (1st-3rd grade) – Second Floor
4th-5th Grade Girls – Second Floor
4th-5th Grade Boys –Second Floor

Wednesday Night Studies: February 12- March 16

Wednesday Night Study: CLC 101 Pray Big or Go Home! Reject Superficiality and Embrace a God-Guided Approach to Prayer. Teachers: Dennis Darville, John Goodrich, and Rob Davis

Community Groups

COUPLES

- Bethany & Jonathan Johnson-VanDyke

-Jessica and David Baker-CLC 201

MEN'S

Chris Congdon & Charles Hooper-CLC 209

Keith Thompson & Jeff Giddens-210

WOMEN'S

- Amy Davis & Erin Evans-CLC 203

- Robin Sorrow & Emily Katherine Johnson-CLC 204

- Joan Brock & Mandy Williams-CLC 208

FPC Giving

GIVING:

MARCH OFFERINGS: $267,432
ACTUAL YEAR-TO-DATE: $597,277
BUDGETED YEAR-TO-DATE: $727,088
OVER/(UNDER) BUDGET: ($129,810)

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 .