Drew making tamales at the 5000 Pies culinary class.

 

FOL Shirt Sale
Do you want an FOL “Kingdom Worker” shirt? Shirts will be available to purchase at the Info Table after the service. Shirts are $10 each.

Family Center Christmas Gifts: November – December
If you’d like to contribute to purchasing books for our students, please email Emily (emily@folcov.org) or designate “Family Center Christmas” on an FOL giving envelope.

Family Center Christmas Party: December 13
The Tutoring and ESL Programs will host their annual Family Center Christmas Party in the Stephens Cafeteria on Thursday, Dec 13th from 5:45 – 8:00 pm. The party committee invites FOL to help set up, serve food, lead crafts and games, and connect with our many Family Center families. If you’d like to help, email Emily (emily@folcov.org).

Outreach Sunday and Christmas Cookies: December 16
FOL’s Christmas outreach service will be next Sunday, Dec 16. Please invite friends, neighbors, and co-workers to join us. If you would like to bring cookies for the Christmas cookie bar, please sign up today.

5000 Pies Culinary Class: December 15
5kp and Chef Mike are offering a culinary basics class for men who want to learn how to cook and bless their families from 11:00 – 1:30 pm on Saturday, December 15th, cost $25. Please sign up at Info Table. Class size is limited.

Family Center Renovation Update
The next step for the Family Center project is to raise $52,500, much of which will be used in the initial design phase, which needs to be completed prior to hiring contractors and breaking ground. As the year ends, please consider giving to the renovation project. Earmark gifts by writing “FOL Family Center Renovations” on a giving envelope. To learn about this project and how to give, pick up an FAQ sheet at the Info Table. Thank you for your support of the Family Center and its ministries!

Weekly Events
• Youth Groups are done for the calendar year!

Please consider contributing to help purchase books for our Family Center students. 

 

Coin Donation Thank You
The Family Center would like to thank those who graciously donated during our coin canister collection. The $300 we raised is earmarked for our remodel. Thank you, all!

Family Center Christmas Gifts: November – December
If you’d like to contribute to purchasing books for our students, please email Emily (emily@folcov.org) or designate “Family Center Christmas” on an FOL giving envelope.

Adopt a Family: November – December 7
If you are interested in partnering with the Children’s Law Center of California to donate Christmas gifts to a child or family in need, please contact Kimberly Oros (orosk@clcla.org) or visit the Info Table for further details. All gifts must be shipped to CLCLA by early December, so reach out promptly if you are interested in donating.

Hymns and Hot Chocolate: December 8
Kick off the Advent season with Hymns and Hot Chocolate hosted by The Well, FOL’s Women’s Ministry. All women are invited to this time of fellowship and reflection on December 8th from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at the FOL Training Center. You are also invited to a moderated discussion from 6:o0 – 6:45 pm on being intentional with Christmas during the holiday hustle.

Family Center Christmas Party: December 13
The Tutoring & ESL Programs will host their annual Family Center Christmas Party in the Stephens Cafeteria on Thursday, December 13th from 5:45 – 8:00 pm. The party committee invites FOL to help set up, serve food, lead crafts and games, and connect with our many Family Center families. If you are available to help with the party, please email Emily (emily@folcov.org).

Weekly Events
High School and Middle School Youth Groups will not meet this week because of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Yes, it’s time for Thanksgiving Pie! Please order your pies by Saturday, November 17.

Children’s’ Christmas Choir Rehearsals: October – December
Children in kindergarten and older are invited to join the FOL Children’s Christmas Choir. Rehearsals will begin next Sunday, and will held after church on the Elementary 1 classroom. Rehearsals will be every Sunday until 12/9 and the performance will be on Sunday, December 16th.

Annual Members Meeting: Today
If you are an FOL member, please join us for our annual members’ meeting today, immediately following the service. Childcare is provided for Members during the meeting.

Foster & Adoption Information Discussion: November 17
Save the Date for our Foster/Adoption Informational Discussion this Saturday, November 17th from 3:30-5:30 pm. We will discuss how you can help foster youth in our community, the process to foster or adopt, how to support families who are fostering/adopting, and much more. If you are interested in attending or for more info, sign up at the Info Table.

Thanksgiving Pies
Consider ordering a delicious Thanksgiving pie from 5000 Pies, our church’s social enterprise. Orders must be placed before November 17th for pick-up on Wednesday, November 21st. Stop by the Info Table to place your order today!

Hymns and Hot Chocolate: December 8
Kick off the Advent season with Hymns and Hot Chocolate hosted by The Well, FOL’s Women’s Ministry. All women are invited to this time of fellowship and reflection on December 8th from 7-8:30 at the FOL Training Center. You are also invited to a moderated discussion from 6:00 – 6:45 pm on how to be intentional with Christmas during the holiday hustle.

Weekly Events
• Youth Group: High School Youth meets on Wednesdays from 7:00 – 9:00 pm and Middle School Youth meets on Fridays from 7:00 – 9:00 pm.