A Service of Worship including the

Sacrament of Communion

For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread,

and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said,

“This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.”

In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying,

“This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.”

For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.

I Corinthians 11:23-26

The Lord’s Day

August 25, 2019

God’s People Gather for Worship

“By God’s grace alone and to his glory alone, we exist to worship God in his greatness and his holiness with Gospel-driven passion and integrity…” (excerpted from FPC Rome Mission Statement)

Preparing our Hearts

Prelude “I Danced in the Morning!” EMMA LOU DIEMER

Mrs. Faye Kesler, organ

Invocation

Declaring God’s Praise

Call to Worship Psalm 103:1-8

Hymn No. 45 “Crown Him with Many Crowns” DIADEMATA

Affirming Our Faith

The Apostles’ Creed

I believe in God the Father, Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,

Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate; was crucified, dead and buried.

He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven,

and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty: From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead:

I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,

the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Congregational Response “The Doxology” OLD HUNDREDTH

Praise God from whom all blessings flow! Praise Him, all creatures here below! Praise him above, ye heavenly host!

Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost! AMEN

Offering Our Gifts

Focus on Ministry Serve Profile

Welcome (At this time, children ages 6 – 4th grade are invited to a time of Children’s Worship in our Education Building

adjacent to the Sanctuary, or to remain in the Sanctuary to continue in worship with their families.) Childcare for those 8 weeks – 5 years old is available throughout the service on the first floor of that building.)

Presentation of Tithes and Offerings “Nothing But the Blood of Jesus” arr. Craig Courtney

Chancel Choir Dr. Aaron Rice, director

Mr. Kyle Coleman, piano

Hearing God’s Word

Scripture Reading Matthew 19:16-30 Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.

ALL: Thanks be to God!

Sermon “The Good Life” Rev. Bill Pardue

Sharing the Sacrament

Hymn of Communion “Jesus at Your Holy Table” BEACH SPRING

Jesus, at Your Holy Table Tom Allen

Jesus, at Your holy table, may our hearts united be. Bind us with Your grace and presence that redeem and set us free.

Crucify our pride and hatred, light the path on which we walk. Teach us how to love each other, in the way that You have taught.

Christ, remind us of Your passion, of Your precious life out-poured, Of the love which none can fathom, and our victory evermore.

Bread of heaven, wine of promise, feed us with Your holy word. Nourish us with Your strong presence, risen Savior, only Lord.

Lift your hearts and raise your voices, celebrate this wondrous love. Join the chorus with all Christians, and with saints who live above.

Silent lips now sing with gladness, blinded eyes are filled with sight. Jesus’ love has pierced our darkness, brought us home to peace and light.

Invitation to the Table

Prayer of Confession

Words of Institution and Prayer of Consecration

Partaking of the Elements

(The congregation will remain in their seats as the elements are distributed to you and partake each element together after all have been served.

A gluten free option is available on each of the bread trays.)

Scattering as Christ’s Church

Hymn No. 648 “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” BEECHER

Commissioning and Benediction

Postlude “Voluntary in G Major” HENRY HERON

Mrs. Faye Kesler, organ

God’s People Scatter to Live as Faithful, Fruitful Followers of Jesus Christ

Ministry Opportunities

TODAY’S WORSHIP SERVICES (8/25/19): Convergent Service in King Hall (10:30 am): Classic Service in the Sanctuary (10:30 am): Rev. Jeff Chadwick preaching Rev. Bill Pardue preaching Hebrews 10:32-39 (This message will be preached Matthew 19:16-30 (This message will be preached again at the Classic Service on Sept. 1) again at the Convergent Service on Sept. 1)

The Sacrament of Communion will be celebrated at both services today.

NEXT SUNDAY’S WORSHIP SERVICES (9/1/19):

Convergent Service in King Hall (10:30 am): Classic Service in the Sanctuary (10:30 am): Rev. Bill Pardue preaching Rev. Jeff Chadwick preaching

MINISTRY KICK-OFF UPDATE – As we kick off our new season of ministries and events, it would be extremely helpful for our ministry leaders to know which potential areas of service interest you. This does not automatically sign you up to serve anywhere! It just opens the door for a ministry leader to contact you and discuss ways you may be called to serve FPC and our surrounding community this year! Perhaps your season of life does not allow a weekly commitment, but you would be willing to be contacted to assist at community or seasonal events. If you have not yet completed the online survey (SERVE PROFILE) or Intentional Conversations, we ask that you please do so. It is accessible from all mobile

devices and will take about 7 minutes to complete. Scan the QR code (via camera or scanner app) or visit fpcrome.org/serve and click on the SERVE PROFILE button. If you prefer a paper copy, you may find one in the information racks.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS – Please be sure to extend a special welcome to our newest members who joined the church on August 4, Mr. and Mrs. Will (Jennifer) Edwards.

RUTH AND NAOMI WOMEN’S SHELTER opened its doors this month and will house 12 women and their children. The shelter needs people to provide evening meals throughout the months. If you could prepare a meal, please call the Shelter Staff at 706-802-6300 for more information and to sign up on their calendar. Thank you.

STATED SESSION MEETING – There will be a Stated Session Meeting on Monday, August 26 at 6:00 pm in Hardy Classroom #1. Session packest were emailed last week and are available now in the Coffee Room of the Christian Life Center.

NEW MEN’S LEADERSHIP GROUP OPPORTUNITY - Rev. Bill Pardue will be offering another 6-week study on Biblical Masculinity, which builds upon the study that took place last fall. Regardless of whether or not you participated previously, you will still be edified and encouraged by this study as each lesson stands on its own. The small group will include aspects of teaching, interaction, and prayer. Handouts and notes will be distributed ahead of each lesson. The day/time of the group will depend on the schedules of those men who express interest. If you are interested in signing up, or getting more information about it, please contact Rev. Pardue at billp@fpcrome.org by September 5th.

FALL PREVIEW SUNDAY NEXT SUNDAY AT 9:15 AM IN KING HALL – All adults are urged to join us at 9:15 am to hear all about our Adult Sunday Morning Communities which begin Sunday, September 8. These communities are unique in their dynamics and teaching topics, yet all provide a connecting point for us as a people of God. They will enable us to connect with people through fellowship and community, to connect with God's Word through the teaching of His Word, and to connect with our mission and service opportunities here at FPC.

GOD’S CHILDREN NEED YOU – We need teachers to show them Jesus for the upcoming year. If you feel God’s call to serve alongside your brothers and sisters in Christ please contact Mrs. Andréa.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS MEETING TODAY – The annual Children’s Sunday School Teacher Meeting will be on TODAYat 11:45 am immediately after worship in Room 201 in the Education Building. Lunch will be provided.

CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL FALL KICK-OFF PROMOTION will be on NEXT Sunday, September 1 at 9:15am. We will continue to use the “Show Me Jesus” curriculum. All of Scripture is the unfolding story of Salvation and Jesus is its focus. We show how Jesus, revealed throughout the Bible, came to seek and save the lost. The age groups and teachers are as follows: 2 year olds – Mrs. Leslie and Dale Miller - Room 208 3 year olds – Mr. Clay and Mrs. Maggie Cooper - Room 207 4 year olds – Mrs. Lynn Beaver, Mrs. Gina Robinson and Mr. Jeff & Mrs. Alison Giddens and - Room 206 Kindergarten – Mrs. Nell Ely and Mrs. Bonnie Mitchell - Room 205 1st Grade – Mrs. Susie Garrett, Mrs. Ginger Wright and (?) it can be YOU! Room 204 2nd Grade – Dr. Jeff Heath, Mr. Roger Sartorato and Mrs. Jessica Tucker and Mrs. Nancy Foster - Room 203 3rd Grade – Mrs. Lynn Maddox, Mrs. Lynn Pittman - Room 202 4th Grade – Mrs. Jane Cavaness, Mrs. Stephanie Stevens and Mr. Adam Cavaness - Room 201 5th and 6th Grade Girls – Mrs. Jennifer Scott and Mrs. Liz Williams - Christian Life Center Room 210 5th and 6th Grade Boys – Mr. Ross Johnson and Mr. Sandy Hosea - Christian Life Center Room 209

NOTE: TODAY is the last Sunday we will hold our combined summer Children’s Sunday School Classes.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT FAMILY GATHERINGS RESUME SEPTEMBER 4 – Meal from 5:30 – 6:15: Las Palmas will cater our meal which will include Beef Taco, Chicken with Cheese Dip, Rice, Beans, Chips and Salsa and Dessert. The children’s menu will be the same. The home page of our website (www.fpcrome.org) provides easy access to make your reservations, which are due by NOON on Monday, April 8. You may also email your reservation by that same deadline to reservations@fpcrome.org, call the church office at 706-291-6033, use the green cards in the Sanctuary pew racks, or sign up in the back of King Hall at the Convergent Service. We do not make standing reservations, so please make your reservations on a week-to-week basis to ensure an accurate count for our caterer. Program from 6:15 – 7:15

• Fellowship Hall Class - Rev. Bill Pardue • Bible Zone 2/3 Year olds – Education Bldg. Room 208 • Bible Zone 4/Kinders – Education Bldg. Room 206 • Communicants (6th grade) – Education Bldg. Hardy Classroom #1 • The Summit for children 1st – 5th grades – Education Bldg. in God’s Garden • Junior High (6:00-7:15) – In the Crossing • Senior High (6:00-7:15) – In the Boy Scout Room

Cost: Adults $7.00 – Students and Children $3.00 (Note: Family Max has increased to $25.00)

SUMMIT FALL KICK-OFF will be held Wednesday, September 4 at 6:10pm in God’s Garden. The Summit is a discipleship ministry for 1st – 5th graders. For our Wednesday night program, we will use the “Fight the Good Fight of Faith” Truth 78 curriculum. Scripture is the best tool to fight the "fight of faith." This curriculum will equip students with strategies to battle sin and fuel their faith in God.

BIBLE ZONE FALL KICK-OFF will be held Wednesday, September 4 at 6:10pm. Bible Zone is designed for 2 year olds – Kindergarten and is a partnership with the Nursery Ministry. “Faith Weaver Friends” is the midweek program that doesn’t just keep kids learning about God – it keeps them excited about Jesus!

COMMUNICANT’S CLASS FALL KICK-OFF will take place on Wednesday September 4 in Hardy Classroom #1. This class meets every Wednesday night from 6:15 – 7:15pm. This ministry is a “rite of passage” for 6th grade students on their journey of faith with Christ and is part of a transition from Children’s Ministries into Student Ministries.

PRAYER REQUESTS – If you have a prayer request, the Prayer Team meets every Thursday to pray for this church body. Please let us know through the church website or by email at anitasmith716@comcast.net if we may pray for you. Be assured that all requests will be held in confidence.

HAVEN HEALTH CLINIC’S FRIENDS FOR LIFE BANQUET will be held on Tuesday, September 10 at 6:30 pm at the Forum. Guest speaker, Shawn Carney, will share how he helped to expand 40 Days for Life as a national and then international movement. His efforts have helped mobilize more than 750,000 pro-life volunteers over the last 12 years. 40 Days for Life has confirmed reports of over 15,000 mothers choosing life and 186 abortion center workers who have had conversions and left their jobs, including former Planned Parenthood director, Abby Johnson who walked into Shawn’s office just next door to her abortion facility. Shawn and his wife are portrayed in the 2019 film, UNPLANNED, which tells the beautiful story of Abby Johnson’s conversion. Contact Haven Health Clinic or Donna Chadwick for ticket information.

TRUDY CATHY WHITE is coming to Lake Arrowhead on December 18, exactly one week before Christmas. Jane Doss is hosting a luncheon at the LAYCC Dining Room, featuring Trudy. After a buffet luncheon (cost is $25 for the meal), we will enjoy hearing about her latest book, her family (Chick-Fil-A) and her life. Only 55 people can be invited due to the size of the Dining Room. Your check for the luncheon will be your reservation and can be mailed to Jane Doss between now and December 11 at 125 Broadwater Ct., Waleska GA 30183. Both men and women are invited. We will present Trudy a Christmas basket of handmade items in appreciation. If you have talent in making a little item and would like to be involved, your help is welcome. Please contact Jane Doss for further information at 770-479-3791.

PRAY for ME CAMPAIGN – “Rallying the Church around the Next Generation” - 40-50% of Students from good youth groups and families will drift from the Church after High School. In fact, research shows that adult believers are crucial in passing on faith to the next generation. And whom better to invoke to work in the hearts of our students than the one and true, living God. PfMC is a movement designed to naturally create multi-generational relationships through prayer. Three adult believers from three different generations pray for one student (7th to 12th grade) for one year. If you would like to join this movement, please visit the church website to register, or the tables at the Welcome Center in the Education Building and outside of King Hall in the Christian Life Center to attend the launch event on September 15 after church (meal will be provided). Prayer guides will be available for purchase at the event for $10. If you have any questions please contact Jonathan Schwartz at jonathans@fpcrome.org.

BETHEL DISCIPLESHIP FALL CLASS CONTINUES - “By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, their starry host by the breath of his mouth…For he spoke, and it came to be; he commanded, and it stood firm.” (Ps 33:6,9 NIV) The word of God is powerful…the Word of God reveals God to us. The words of God reveal who we are. And the Word of God reveals to us the beauty and glory of His majesty, mercy and grace. As we study the word of God we deepen our relationship with Him. There is a wonderful opportunity coming this fall to do just that! Bethel Discipleship is a Bible study class taught in a small group, interactive setting. The entire Biblical narrative is covered over 4 semesters. You do not, however, have to sign up for the entire 4 semesters up front! This fall we will begin with Old Testament part I, Genesis through Joshua. Our journey continues through November 20. We meet on Wednesday mornings from 10:00 am till 12:00 pm. (There is a nominal fee of $25 to cover the cost of materials.) You may register through the FPC website, by calling the church office, or by emailing Phyllis Pemerton at ppemerton@bellsouth.net.

KENYA MISSION TRIP – Remember to drop your GENTLY used women’s clothing (on hangers please!), accessories, jewelry, and shoes off at the church office by FRIDAY, August 30. Mark your calendar for a fun FPC Women’s Event on September 12 at 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Come and SHOP at Clothing for a Cause, EAT yummy treats and FELLOWSHIP with your FPC sisters! The cost for the event is $10. Clothing and financial donations are tax deductible, and all proceeds will support the FPC Women’s Mission Trip to Kenya. Contact Amy Davis at 706-512-6555 with any questions.

MEN’S PRAYER BREAKFAST – All the men are invited to breakfast every Thursday at 6:55 am in Hardy Classroom #1. We’re always done by 8:00 am. Please join us for great food, fellowship and prayer.

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 visited, 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.

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.

Our worship service is broadcast weekly at 11 am on WLAQ FM 96.9 and 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.