Dear Church family,

I want to start by saying.... We miss you! MaryAnn, Braelyn, and I miss seeing everyone and I know I can say the same for the Nash and Stephens families. 

As a team, we are committed to care for you and our community as our world responds to COVID-19. I believe that we have definite responsibilities during these days of opportunity.

Be Wise!
“Look carefully how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time.”
Ephesians 5:15-16

I am monitoring COVID-19 news constantly, and we will be continuing regular updates on our website, Facebook, and newsletter regarding services and events. As of now, it seems that our local government is planning to extend social distancing guidelines through the end of April. We will continue to offer live services at 6:30 on Wednesday evening and 10:30 on Sunday morning. Those services are available on Facebook and our website. Please stay tuned for plans regarding Easter Sunday. We are seeking guidance from local authorities to meet and celebrate our Savior's resurrection. It will not be a normal service but we are working on something out of the box.

Please keep yourself informed about COVID-19 and seek the welfare of our city (Jeremiah 29:7). We love Rome, and we want Rome to know it!  I encourage you to think out of the box and find ways to meet needs. Go buy groceries for the elderly, make donations of PPE, bottled water, and prepackaged snacks at local hospitals. Make sure families with children have plenty to eat. Love your neighbor! 

Be Fearless!
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling.”
Psalm 46:1-3

In the Bible, mountains are sometimes a symbol of security and safety. By contrast, the sea is often a metaphor for chaos and danger. Because God is our refuge and strength, we will not fear though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea. In days of trouble, when all the world falls into chaos and confusion, we do not fear. Why? Because God is our safety and strength!

We are blessed beyond measure to have these promises from God. He is our protector, provider, and healer. Take hold of these promises, meditate upon them, memorize them, and use them to praise God in the midst of COVID-19.

And finally…

Share the Promise!
“For all the promises of God find their Yes in him. That is why it is through him that we utter our Amen to God for his glory.”
2 Corinthians 1:20

Psalm 46:1-3 is for everyone who looks to Jesus Christ in faith. Ultimately, we are fearless because the Gospel is true. The resurrection is real! The tomb is empty! All of the promises of God find their “yes” and “amen” in Jesus. 

Look for opportunities to share the hope of the Gospel with someone who is afraid right now. There has never been a better time in recent days to share the hope of Christ. Tell everyone about the great confidence you have in Jesus. Tell folks that Jesus conquered death on a cross 2,000 years ago. Tell them that, no matter what happens, they don’t have to be afraid of COVID-19 if they know Jesus.


Be wise!  Be Fearless!  Share the Promise!

I love each member of our church family, and I am praying for you during these days.

-Pastor Billy

SERVICE CHANGES

 As of right now, we have discontinued services at our physical church location. However, we are still offering Wednesday evening bible study and Sunday morning services via Facebook Live. If you do not have a Facebook account, you can also view these services LIVE on our homepage. We will go live at regular services times on Sunday and Wednesdays until we resume services. We will update as changes may be made! Click the Facebook logo below to open the church Facebook page. Click the envelope if you need to email us for any reason. 

HEE-HAW ANNOUNCMENT

We plan to still have the show, but during this time of uncertainty, we have not yet scheduled a date for the show. Please stay tuned! We will try to make an announcement of a date fairly soon!

Did you miss the live service Sunday? Click video below.

Many have asked if there is a way they can continue to give of their Tithe and Offerings while we are off campus. At this time, we do not have electronic giving set up, however we encourage you to mail your tithes/offerings to:
Mt. Alto Baptist Church
1915 Huffaker Road
Rome, GA 30165
Thank you to those who have already mailed in your tithe!
The mail is being checked on a daily basis Monday-Saturday. Thank you for worshiping by giving!

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Please add the following to your
​Prayer List:
Betty Blanton
Sandra Duvall/Aimee McGinnis
Brooks & Joyce Thrasher
Wayne & Gene Cantrell
Buddy & Wydean Smith
Donna Martin
Chester Comer
Tom Rhinehart
Jeff & Ann Mullett
Jar Edwards
Larry & Kay Davis/Sharon Green
Martin Stewart
Troops
Winnie Cameron
Lucas Salyers
Frank Wood
Hood Tyler
John Gladden
Allison Dansby
Hal Blanton
Ashley Baldwin
​Jeremiah Blanton
Donna Blanton
​Cam Blanton
Ted Worley
​Lisa Godfrey Badeau
Ken and Debbie Gladden
CMS & CHS
Joan Myers
​Roy Powell
​Raymond Paul 
Carlene Parker
Neeleigh Lawler
Max St. Clair
Jeff Mackey
Lauren Womack
Those effected by Corona Virus and protection for all

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