Announcements

High School Ministry: Families with high schoolers, High School Ministry will be having a lunch and informational meeting for students and their families SUNDAY, October 1st, after service at 12:30 PM downstairs. Please connect with Pastor Tyler for more info. ......

OctoberFast: It’s HERE! Our annual month of fasting and prayer, OctoberFast, begins SUNDAY, October 1st. We are so excited about what God will do during this special season! This year, we will be going deep into the story of Jonah and what it means to say “yes” to God.Week One: October 1-7October 1 – Sunday: OctoberFast kick-off at 10amOctober 2-6 –  Fasting from dairy, refined sugars, and sweetsO...

The Color Purple Private Movie Screening: Join FOSTER and FOL on December 10th at 3 PM at Marcus Palace Cinema in Sun Prairie for a special private screening of the new musical adaptation of The Color Purple before it is publicly released in theaters. Let’s have fun together in community and enjoy this wonderful film! Early registration just for our FOL family until November 3rd! Tickets are $10 e...

Happy 36th Pastoral Anniversary, Pastor Gee! You began your ministry on September 18th, 1987 and we thank you for your faithful and dedicated leadership these last three decades. We pray God’s favor and blessing over you as you continue to walk in your pastoral calling.......

Sing with the FOL Choir! Join us for rehearsal on Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, in the FOL sanctuary.  All experience levels are welcome, including children with a participating adult. Please connect with Sis. Becca Grant for more info.......

Children’s Ministry and Middle School Ministry have begun their 2023-2024 ministry year! Children can now be checked-in downstairs right away when you arrive Sunday morning. If you’d like to get involved as a volunteer or if you have any questions, please contact Sis. Kim Grafenauer or Sis. Roxanne Johnson for Children’s Ministry, or Bro. Brian Woodland or Bro. Esun Morales for Middle School Minis...

Make FOL your church home: If you are newer to FOL, or want to officially make FOL your church home, we want to meet you and get to know you! The meeting with Pastor Gee to talk about what it means to join the FOL family that was previously scheduled was rescheduled for Sunday, October 15th after service. Lunch and childcare will be provided. To help with planning, please register in advance HERE....

Nehemiah’s Justified Anger Leadership Institute: Are you a Black leader or aspiring leader who is looking to grow? Nehemiah offers a 6-month Leadership Institute with Madison’s top innovative leaders and teachers to invest in up-and-coming Black leaders. The Leadership Institute meets weekly on Mondays from 9 AM-3 PM, and will begin Monday, October 9th. Contact Ali Gee-Lewis for more information!....

Dance Ministry: Have you ever wondered what it's like to be part of the Dance Ministry? Join us for an informational meeting and rehearsal on Thursdays, September 28th or October 5th from 7 - 9 PM at FOL. Contact dance@folmadison.org with questions or talk with Sisters Camilla Meloch or Shelly Godar.......

Wednesday Night Bible Study: We had such a wonderful time during our special Wednesday night series these past five weeks sharing a meal together, building relationships, and looking more deeply at how we grow spiritually. We will definitely do it again in the future! Beginning September 6th , Bible Study will resume meeting at 7 PM and will be going deeper into the book of Ruth. If you are enjoyi...

Middle School Fall Retreat: Bro. Paul Grant is organizing a group of middle schoolers to go to Covenant Point’s Junior High Fall Retreat October 6-9. This will be a time of fun, adventure, and spiritual growth for our youth. If you have a child going into 6th, 7th, or 8th grade, please contact Bro. Paul for more information about this opportunity.......

Ride for Zimele: A huge thank you to all those who donated to the Ride for Zimele, which raised support for the Zimele Wethu Foundation in South Africa. Over $31,000 was raised!! FOL supports Zimele as an international mission partner, and fully believes in their work to empower women in small business skills, financial literacy, and social care projects to create self-sustaining communities. Well...

Youth Theater Experience: Do you know any Black youth ages 10-14 who love to sing or dance? Are they interested in learning more about theater? Children’s Theater of Madison (CTM) and the Center for Black Excellence and Culture are partnering up to provide an immersive theater experience. They are searching for 10-15 Black youth who are interested in learning audition techniques and a song and dan...

Congratulations, Pastor Gee! Recently, Pastor Alex received a 2023 Luminary Award from the Wisconsin Alumni Association. The Luminary Awards recognize UW alumni who serve as aspirational examples for others through their accomplishments in the areas of leadership, discovery, progress, and service. Through his work with Nehemiah, Justified Anger, and now, the Center for Black Excellence and Culture...

Get involved! We are looking for more women to help develop and build our Women’s Ministry. If you’ve got ideas to share, please reach out to Min. Ali Gee-Lewis.......