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...

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. ......

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

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...

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...

Transportation: Do you have interest in helping people be able to receive transportation to church? We have individuals who need rides to church on Sundays to be able to attend. Are you able to help others with transportation? Or are you available to help coordinate rides or transportation? Reach out to Pastor Tyler if so!......