Invitations to Community

Pastor Tyler provided this reference for further study and reflection on the Common Scents (character, postures, and practices) of Evangelists. ......

Mother Jones’ Birthday: Our Church Mother, Mother Jones, is turning 85!  We would appreciate it if you joined in showering her with love.  Please bring a birthday card with a special message for her Sunday, August 30th, so that we can celebrate her and her place as our church mother. ......

Wednesday Night Bible Study: This upcoming Wednesday the 26th is the LAST "Summer with Ken" for Wednesday Night Bible Study. Starting September 2nd, the Wednesday Night Teaching Team will be teaching a 5-part series through September called "How to Study a Bible Passage: Observation, Interpretation, Application." If you've ever wanted to learn the basics of how to approach a biblical passage, thes...

Labor Day Weekend Service: On Sunday, September 6th, we will have a Labor Day Weekend Outdoor Service at 10am, followed by a Dessert Fellowship! We are asking for our congregation to bring their favorite dessert to share, alongside your own lawn chairs if you have them. There will be a bounce house and facepaint for children, and after service you can hang out with others over good desserts! ......

Pastoral Anniversary Celebration: Please join us for morning worship on Sunday, Sept. 13, when we will honor our founder and Senior Pastor, the Rev. Dr. Alex Gee, Jr., on the occasion of his 39th Pastoral Anniversary!......

Pastoral Anniversary Choir: All are invited to sing with the Anniversary Choir for Pastor Gee's upcoming anniversary celebration during worship on September 13. We will rehearse on Wednesdays, Sept. 2 and 9, 7:30PM-9PM, in the sanctuary. Youth welcome! If you have any questions, please contact the Worship Arts Ministry or Becca Grant.......

Student Ministries Pre-Season Meeting: On Sunday, August 30th, All Student Ministries Volunteers, Parents & Caregivers are invited following service for a meeting.  There will be Lunch, Fellowship & a 1 hour Student Handbook Training with Pastor Tyler. Childcare is provided for the duration, with Middle & High School students interested in volunteering with Early Childhood or Grade Level encourage...

End of Summer “It’s Not Monday Yet”: Middle and high school students are welcome to join us at Urban Air Adventure Park (7309 West Towne Way) on Sunday, August 23rd from 5:30 - 7:30pm. We'll gather to have food, fun, and fellowship with each other one last time as Summer Break comes to a close! Admission to the park is $35 (includes the required socks). Assistance is available with admission to th...

Ride for Zimele 2026: Let's support Brother Andy as he supports Zimele! August 2nd through 6th he will be riding in the 9th annual Ride for Zimele. Six cyclists will ride over 450 miles in 5 days from Nyack, New York to Montreal, Canada to raise awareness and funds to support Zimele's work confronting poverty and empowering women in rural communities in South Africa. Get more info and donate here....

Student Ministries Off for Month of August: There is no Student Ministries programming on Sunday mornings during the month of August, as we give our volunteers and staff a programming break to rest and prep for the new program year starting September 13th. We will see you all when we are back in session! ......

Church Neighbors Support Opportunity: FOL was recently approached by our neighbors in the Mobile Home Park across the street who are looking for a safe place to shelter during extreme weather which could produce tornadic activity. We are looking for a team of folks who would have interest in working together to assist as we consider how best to meet this need of our neighbors, including potentiall...

MG&E Settlement: Following up on a previous effort we have shared about with you led by Ms. Kirbie Mack, MG&E is providing $500,000.00, in dedicated funding for targeted Low- to Moderate-Income (LMI) programs across 2026 and 2027, as a result of a settlement agreement. Want to hear if you qualify and how to access the result of this settlement? Blacks for Political and Social Action will have a ta...

Rooted to Thrive: Rooted to Thrive is a space for 30-50 year old members to build community and do life together. The group gathers periodically. Fill out the interest form here. ......

Wednesday Night Bible Study: This summer during June, July, and August, Brother Ken Gire is going to be leading our Wednesday Night Bible Study time. His lessons will start Wednesday, June 1st. His first lesson will be titled, “Learning to Discern the Voice of God Above All the Other Voices in Your Life.” You won't want to miss joining us to spend summer Wednesday nights with Ken! ......

Congratulations: Pastor Gee recently had a letter featured in The Christian Century! Check it out at christiancentury.org or on our Resources page.......