Ministry Opportunities What Child Is This? Advent 2018
Sunday, December 9: This Child I s “T he God Who D raws Near ” Com b ined in K ing H al l – Rev. Sc hwa rtz, p rea ch ing
Sunday, December 16: T his Child I s “T he King Who R eig ns” Com b ined in the Sanctu ary – Rev. Pa rdu e, pre ac hing
Sunday, December 23: This Child i s “The Lamb Who Was Slain” Co mbined in t he Sanc tuary – Rev. Chadw ick, pr eaching Monday, December 24, 4:30 P M (K ing H all) and 6:00 P M (Sanct uar y): This Child i s “T he Light Who Pi er ces Dark ness” Chri st mas E ve Candlelight Ser vices – Rev. Chadw ick, pr eaching THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM WILL BE CELEBRATED TODAY – We welcome Mary Wren Wilson as she presents herself for baptism based on profession of faith in Jesus Christ. Mary Wren Wilson is the daughter of Ms. Kelley Wilson. THE ROSE IN WORSHIP TODAY is given in honor of Master Christopher “Brock” LeCraw, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chris (Emily) LeCraw, grandson of Dr. and Mrs. Paul (Joan) Brock, born on December 3, 2018. COMMUNITY KITCHEN – We will host the Community Kitchen this week (Monday Dec. 10 – Friday Dec. 14). Food will be served to our community friends from 11:00am – 12:00pm. Volunteers are needed and welcomed either from 8:30am until 10:30am for preparation OR at 10:30am until 12:00pm to serve. Contact Martin Foster for further information. 2019 STEWARDSHIP COMMITMENT – Thank you to everyone who has turned in your pledge cards for 2019. We have received 129 cards with a total pledge of $1,358,400.00. If you have not turned your card in, it’s not too late to mail it in to the church office or place it in the offering plate today. Please contact Lisa at 706-291-6033 if you need a card. 2019 OFFERING ENVELOPES – THANK YOU for using your offering envelopes!! It is a huge help when we are posting your contributions! Envelopes are available for pick up in the hallway outside of the church office. If you can’t find your envelope, please contact Lisa at 706-291-6033 ext. 112. 2018 CONTRIBUTIONS – The final day for 2018 contributions is Monday, December 31. Mailed contributions must be postmarked by December 31 in order to be included in your 2018 statement. If you have any questions regarding your 2018 contributions, please call Lisa at 706-291-6033 ext. 112.
CARRY ON THE CONVERSATION (Each week we use this space to provide a glimpse into what our children are learning in Children’s Worship, and what you might ask to “carry on the conversation” with them at home.)
The lighting of the Bethlehem candle - God ordained the King of Kings to be born in a small town just 5 miles south of Jerusalem. Bethlehem was a tiny spec on the map of the vast Roman Empire. Yet this “little town of Bethlehem” has a unique place in history. Bethlehem is noted for being the hometown of Israel’s most famous King, King David. The true story of how God redeemed a shepherd boy and made him Israel’s great King all began in Bethlehem. Key Theme: The Bible should be obeyed, not just read. James 1:22 “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.” Ask: What makes it hard to be a doer? How can we be doers of the Word of God? How does being a doer of the Word bring blessings? CHILDREN’S MINISTRY ADVENT RESOURCE – WHY? It is the time to prepare for the coming of Jesus. WHERE? It starts in your heart, and then the love and joy of preparing for Jesus Christ will reach homes, Churches and the whole town! Look for the Children's Ministry Advent table on the 2nd floor of the Education Building! We will have one of the following available per family. • Advent A to Z - Spend time each day of December praying through the alphabetical Advent poems contained in this thoughtful booklet that helps children connect the sights and sounds of the season to the coming of the Christ Child in a fun and familiar way. From Angels and Eggnog to Stars and Wreaths, these prayers by Arden Mead provide a daily guide for children of all ages as they prepare to celebrate Jesus’ birthday • It All Points To Heaven - This colorful, tree-shaped magnet is a great hand out for each child in church. The magnet easily separates into 6 magnets: an Angel, a Donkey, 2 Sheep, the Star and Baby Jesus. Children can play with the magnet manger scene and arrange it any way they wish on their refrigerator at home. WOMEN’S CIRCLES (Bible Study and Fellowship) – The MORNING CIRCLE will meet Monday, December 10 at the home of Carole Lawton, 7 Forest Lane NE, 706-291-7318, at 11:00am. Join us for a Christmas program and luncheon. Please bring a dish to share and guests are most welcome. How does the parable Jesus told of the scattered seed draw us to the manger? As we celebrate this beautiful season together, come and experience a visit to Bethlehem on that night of all nights. Morning Circle meets the second Monday of each month in the homes of members of our church. The EVENING CIRCLE will meet on Tuesday, December 11, Room CLC #204 at 6:30pm. Evening Circle meets the second Tuesday of each month at the church. Please bring your Bible. CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS – To order, please fill out one of the red poinsettia cards in the pew rack. Make your check to FPC and note “Poinsettia” in the lower left hand corner. The bulletin will list who the poinsettia is in memory or honor of and name the person(s) giving the poinsettia. The cost is $10.00 per poinsettia. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES – Are you looking for an opportunity to serve? Please contact Amy Edwards at 706-594-0878 for more information if you are interested in any of the opportunities in December: 12/8 at 4:00pm - Christmas at Graham Homes with Community Church Ministry 12/11 at 12:00pm-3:00pm - Answer phones for Church office during their staff Christmas party 12/10-14 at 8:30am-10:00am or 10:00am-12:00pm - Community Kitchen 12/15 at 2:00pm-8:00pm - 1 hour shifts Salvation Army Kettle Bell Ringers at Hobby Lobby 12/15-17 - Christmas Food boxes at FPC (Dan Pate, Jamie Doss)
FAITH AND FAMILY CONFERENCE JANUARY 25-27 – Mark your calendar for this unique event coming to our church January 2019! Speaker and author, Rob Rienow of Visionary Family Ministries, will be our guest as he guides us through a weekend full of teaching, addressing the topic of equipping us as husbands, wives, parents, children, and grandparents to follow a Biblical design for faith in the family. Rob will lead us through a series of sessions related to areas of family life such as marriage, parenting, and grandparenting in light of the Gospel. We hope you will join us for this wonderful opportunity to learn more about growing a God-sized vision for your family. Make your reservations today ONLINE at fpcrome.org. Childcare provided during Saturday sessions for children ages 8 weeks to 12 years. For more details regarding childcare for this event, please see the online registration page on our website. CHRIST & CULTURE DISCIPLESHIP FORUM 2019 – “Fighting For Joy in Christ in a World of Depression and Anxiety” Please remember to mark your calendars for this great opportunity which begins on January 9, 2019. During the Wednesday Night Family Gatherings in the month of January, the Adult Discipleship Ministry Team is hosting the Christ & Culture Discipleship Forum. You will not want to miss this! We have been blessed with three national speakers who will join us and equip us as a body of believers. Our programs on each of these Wednesday nights, (January 9, 16, 23, and 30), will be held from 6 pm till 7:30 pm. (Thank you to Mrs. Nell and Mrs. Andrea and staff/volunteers!!) DID YOU KNOW that First Presbyterian has two rooms of prayer? The PRAYER ROOM (#206) is located upstairs in the Christian Life Center and just down the hall, the beautiful PRAYER CHAPEL (#208) can be found. What a blessing to be able to pray with others, or privately in these special places. CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER LIST AVAILABLE – Each week you will find a page listing the current prayer needs of the congregation in the back of King Hall and at the Welcome Center outside of the Sanctuary. Please take one and use it as a way of supporting members of your church family in prayer. If you would like to have a name added to the list, please call the church office at 706-291-6033. VISITORS – As a way to welcome you to First Presbyterian Church, we would like to gift you with a cross by local artist, Cabell Sweeney. You’ll find your cross at the Welcome Areas (near the Welcome banners), at both Convergent and Classic Services. Connect Forms are available to let us know you have visitied, request information, and to register your children in Nursery, Children, and Student Ministries. CONNECT FORM – Looking for a simple way to connect with our Pastors or church office? The Connect Form is available through one of the icons at the top of FPC’s website (www.fpcrome.org). Connect Form cards may also be found at both Welcome Areas. If your question does not fit within the categories listed, choose How to Connect at FPC. Please hand your card to a Welcome Area greeter or deacon, and someone will reach out to you.
Our worship service is broadcast weekly at 11 am on WLAQ AM 1410. (There is a 30-minute time delay from the actual time of our service.)
Sermons may also be accessed on our web site at www.fpcrome.org.
FPC IS HOSTING A “PERSPECTIVES” CLASS 15 Challenging Topics | 15 World-Class Speakers | 15 Life-Changing Weeks Ever since the beginning of creation, God has been on a mission to draw people from every tribe, tongue, and nation to Himself. "Perspectives on the World Christian Movement" is a fifteen-week discipleship course designed to give you a fresh and deeper understanding of God’s redemptive plan for all of mankind and how you can participate in it. The class is divided into four sections: Biblical (Lessons 1-5): With striking clarity, God's unchanging promises are illuminated from Genesis to Revelation. Historical (Lessons 6-9): From Abraham to the present day, you'll walk in the shoes of the believers who have paved the way and set the stage to thread all of us into God's story for His glory. Cultural (Lessons 10-11): You will experience and learn how God is threading diverse people into His story in culturally relevant ways. Strategic (Lessons 12-15): Getting threaded into the story is about discovering practical and strategic opportunities to use your own personal story, passions, training, and expertise for His glory at home or abroad. Each section provides a new lens through which students will continually see the common theme of God's heart for His people. Students will prepare for each class by reading articles from a diverse group of writers and completing review assignments and personal responses designed to engage every aspect of a Christian’s life. The most unique aspect of the class is the diversity and quality of the instructors. A new instructor every week keeps the course fresh and exciting as students hear from Biblical scholars, missionaries, pastors, professors, and mobilizers who all bring a wealth of experience and passion to each lesson! WHEN: January 13 – May 5, 2019 WHERE: Fellowship Hall CONTACT: Ashley Evans - 678.478.3110 (cell)
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COST: $295 (Scholarships are available to ensure that cost is no barrier to anyone)
For more information, or to sign up, go to www.perspectives.org.
