Invitations to Community

Guest Preacher: Bishop Lance Davis, a friend of Pastor Gee, will be preaching Sunday, February 8th. Born and called to ministry on Chicago’s West Side, Bishop Davis embodies a faith that doesn’t stay in the pulpit—it builds, restores, and sends. From creating jobs for marginalized youth, to developing housing and mental-health services, to leading return journeys to Ghana for African Americans see...

Soul Food Meal: Join us downstairs after church on Sunday, February 15th for a Student Ministries-hosted soul food Sunday meal in recognition of Black History Month.......

Women's Ministry Planning: Calling all FOL sisters! Do you love planning, connecting, and creating joyful spaces for women to grow in faith and community? The FOL Women’s Ministry Planning Team is looking for you! We meet monthly to dream, plan, and host activities that align with our church mission and our heart as a ministry—nurturing deep relationships with God, self, and one another through wo...

Women's Ministry Book Study: Join the FOL Women’s Ministry for a book study as we grow in confidence and embrace God’s truth. We will learn from Killing Comparison: Reject the Lie You Aren’t Good Enough and Live Confident in Who God Made You to Be by Nona Jones. We'll meet the third Saturday of each month, February through May at FOL at 1 PM. Register here; if cost is a barrier, please contact Sis...

Re-entry Programs Movie Screening: Nehemiah is hosting a movie screening and talkback/Q&A with our re-entry staff at 1 PM on Sunday, February 22nd at Edgewood College for last year's Oscar-nominated movie Sing, Sing. The movie shares the story of a group of incarcerated men who experience healing and rehabilitation through creating and performing stage shows while in prison. The screening and disc...

Weak Leadership Workshop: On Saturday, March 7th from 10 AM to 12 PM, Pastor Peter Ahn (a long-time friend of Pastor Gee) is going to be leading the Weak Leadership Workshop here at FOL, which equips pastors and leaders to move from performance-driven leadership to a healthier, more Jesus-centered way of leading. Through honest teaching and practical tools, Rev. Dr. Peter Ahn guides participants t...

Caribbean Association Event: Experience an immersive evening of Caribbean color, rhythm, and celebration with the Caribbean Association of Madison on February 17, 6-8 PM at the Hub. Our own Dr. Mary Gill will showcase Caribbean art creation, while Chad Bartell will fill the room with the bright, melodic sound of the steel pan. The night also features a performance by Panchromatic Steel, adding eve...

Bible Study: Bible Study is back after our holiday break! On Wednesdays, we will be engaging a new series titled "First Impressions with the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob", as we will be looking at snapshots of God's early revealing of who He is to us in Genesis.......

InterVarsity Bible Study: Join us online Fridays from noon to 1:30 PM CST, Jan. 16–May 8 (except April 3 and 10), for Explore Mark’s Gospel Amid Empires—a free series of 15 sessions. What does Jesus say to us in today’s political challenges? From its opening line, Mark’s Gospel engages empire: “Son of God” was Caesar’s claim, too. Together we’ll examine passages, mark up provided manuscripts, and ...

FOL SNAP Benefits Cut Response: We are continuing to encourage our congregation to fill out an FOL SNAP Response form either online or through one of the half sheets on the back table (which you can turn in with the offering). If you need food assistance, want to donate, or want to commit to exit to serve, please fill these out. Also, we have links to information on food resources here.......

Pastor Alex Gee challenged us to boycott greed and consumerism, to have conversation with God about our resources. These are the specific steps he challenged us with:Ask God to show you your own views towards you financial resources.How has that changed over your financial growth or decline?Lean in the next few sermons about biblical discipleship and stewardship to receive direction from the Holy ...

OctoberFast 2025 has concluded, but you can still access the resources here. ......

Children's Choir: Children grades K through 5 are invited to sing with the Children's Choir The choir sings for worship throughout the year. Rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30. Please contact Worship Arts or Bro. Brandon Pittman for more information......

Seeking to Worship daily? In her sermon during the August 24th service, Minister Ali encouraged up to pursue the goodness of God. One of serveral ways she highlighted for doing this is worshiping daily. And here is the playlist she provided to support that endevour: FOL Worship Playlist......

Keep in contact with us! If you are new here or want more information about Fountain of Life, we invite you to go to the table in the fellowship hall and talk to a member of our welcome team. If you have a prayer request, would like to talk to a pastor, or have any other needs, please let us know. If you would like to receive our weekly email, please fill out a communication card and indicate so i...