Announcements

The newest addition to the FOL Family! Nora Flores. 

 

FOL Servant Appreciation Potluck: Today
Our annual FOL Servant Appreciation Potluck is today! Join us in the Cafeteria immediately following the service.

Lenten Preparation
As we prepare for the season of Lent, a preparation document and a devotional will be available at the Info Table

Special Members’ Meeting: March 3
FOL members, please join us for a special meeting on Sunday, March 3rd at 9am in the Stephens cafeteria. We will discuss the Teters’ sabbatical and leadership updates.

Ash Wednesday Service: March 6
Our Ash Wednesday Service will be held on Wednesday, March 6th from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Training Center (2060 Santa Fe Ave, LB).

Daylight Savings Time: March 10
Please note that Daylight Savings Time begins on Sunday, March 10th. Remember to set your clocks forward!

Baptisms at Cabrillo: March 10
Sunday, March 10th is our biannual baptism service. Please note that our service will begin at 10am at the Cabrillo High School swimming pool (2001 Santa Fe Ave, Long Beach). Our entire worship service will take place at Cabrillo.

Sunday Services at Muir: March 17 & March 24
Stephens’ auditorium will undergo renovations, so FOL will meet in the Muir Elementary School Auditorium (3038 Delta Ave, LB) on Sunday, March 17th and Sunday, March 24th at 10:00 am.

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

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.

Hymns and Hot Chocolate: December 8
The Well, FOL’s Women’s Ministry invites all women to Hymns and Hot Chocolate for this time of fellowship and reflection on Saturday from 7-8:30 at the FOL Training Center (2060 Santa Fe, LB 90810). You are also invited to a discussion from 6-6:45 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, 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 help on 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 Classes: December 8 and 15
5000 Pies and Chef Mike are offering two culinary classes. On Dec 8, Learn how to make tamales from 10:00 – 12:30 pm, Cost $20 (1 dozen tamales included). On Dec 15, basics for men who want to learn how to cook and bless their families from 11:00 – 1:30 pm (UPDATED TIME), Cost $25. Please sign up at Info Table. Class sizes are 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 steadfast support of the Family Center and its ministries!

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.

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 6:00 – 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).

Outreach Sunday and Christmas Cookies: December 16
FOL’s Christmas outreach service will be help on Sunday, December 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 at the Info Table.

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.

Family Center Coin Collection: Today
With your loose change, you can help renovate the Family Center. Please see Emily after church to pick up or drop off your canister. Today is our last collection day for the season; we will collect again in the winter, so please pick up a canister today!

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 from today – December 9 and the performance will be on Sunday, December 16th.

Daylight Savings Time Ends: November 4
Please note that Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday, November 4th. Remember to set your clocks back!

Annual Members Meeting: November 11
If you are an FOL member, please join us for our annual members’ meeting on Sunday, November 11th, immediately following the service.

Foster & Adoption Information Discussion: November 17
Save the Date for our Foster/Adoption Informational Discussion on Nov 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.

Weekly Events

• High School Youth Group meets on Wednesdays from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. No meeting on 10/31. 
• Middle School Youth Group meets on Fridays from 7:00 – 9:00 pm.

Eat pancakes and support our youth! 

Family Center Coin Collection: October
With your loose change, you can help renovate the Family Center. Please see Emily after church to pick up or drop off your canister. Collection dates will be: today and 10/28.

5000 Pies Turns 4: October 20
5000 Pies is turning 4! Please come celebrate with us this Saturday, October 20th. Join us from 12-3pm as we unveil 5kp’s newest item – Chef Mike’s dream burger!

Annual Budget Discussion: October 21
FOL members: Please join us for our annual budget discussion today after the service in the cafeteria.

Opportunity to Serve at Webster Elementary: October 25
Webster Elementary, where many of our Family Center families attend, is having a Trunk or Treat evening Thursday, Oct 25th from 3:30 – 5:30 pm. If you would like to purchase candy and pass it out from the trunk of your car, contact Hannah Heis heis030@yahoo.com or sign up at the Info Table for more info.

Youth Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser: October 28
Support our youth and the youth ministry by attending FOL Youth’s annual breakfast fundraiser on Sunday, October 28th from 8-9:30am in the Stephen’s Cafeteria. Tickets are available for purchase at the Info Table.

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 from 10/28 – 12/9 and the performance will be on Sunday, December 16th.

Annual Members Meeting: November 11
If you are an FOL member, please join us for our annual members’ meeting on Sunday, November 11th, immediately following the service.

Youth Group

• High School youth meet on Wednesdays from 7:00 – 9:00 pm
• Middle School youth meet on Fridays from7:00 – 9:00 pm.