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Worship at 9:00 & 10:30 am

All are welcome!

Family of God is a welcoming community of faith which has carried out ministry in the Brooklyn Park Area since 1970.  It is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.  Today's membership is a rich mix of individuals and families, longtime and newer members, all from varying backgrounds, joined together to grow in faith and serve in Christ's name.  Members of all ages take part in worship, learning, outreach, service, hospitality, friendship-building events and programs in youth and family ministry.  New member groups form at least twice a year, but whether or not you are seeking a church home, your visit or call is welcome.

LifeKeys: Discover Who You Are

We’re excited to begin our new LifeKeys classes, this fall’s special adult small group opportunity. You are welcome to sign up on a Sunday or during the week to join those already planning to participate, or contact Pastor Paul or Randi Cragg with questions.

Sundays at 10:30 am: Oct 5 – Nov 16
(No class Oct 19)
Tuesdays at 7:00 pm: Oct 7 – Nov 18
(No class Nov 4)

Topics: Life Gifts, Spiritual Gifts, Personality Types, Values, Passions, Life Choices

Leaders & hosts: Kara Johnson, DiAnna Olsen, Alan Aleckson, Joann Frankena, Kris Orluck, Heidi Woods, Staff

Purposes: Take a deeper look at life in a lively and safe church setting. Come closer to God and see joy-filled options. Use for
first career, midlife transition, servant choices, retirement plans.
Be a benefit to fellow members by your presence!
 

News and Events

Carnation Sales for All Saints Day

Carnations will be sold by the youth for an All Saints special presentation in honor of loved ones gone before us. Orders with payment must be turned into Gwen by October 26.

Affirmation of Baptism 2008

Congratulations and God’s blessing to these youth who have completed Confirmation studies!  Please join us in celebrating their Affirmation of Baptism on Sunday, October 26, 10:30 am.

Fall New Member Group

Those interested in becoming members at Family of God are invited to join orientation sessions being offered Sundays, October 5, 12 and 19 at 11:45 am in the Cornerstone Room. Pastor Paul leads with staff and Evangelism committee members. This group will be received into membership at the 9:00 worship on Sunday, October 26. We welcome your questions and are glad you’re worshiping with us.

Fall Stewardship Update

 The Stewardship committee is in the process of planning the fall stewardship campaign. Our campaign theme will be “Let us Talents and Tongues Employ.” On the evening of November 8^th we will gather for some laughs and fellowship when our Cornerstone Room will be transformed into the FOG Comedy Club.  Charles Marshall, a nationally known Christian Comedian will provide the entertainment, which will be followed by a desert reception. For members with small children, child care will be provided.

Please join us for hearty laughs and fellowship as we ask you to prayerfully prepare your hearts for pledging to the stewardship campaign for 2009 on Pledge Sunday, November 16^th. 

Kitchen Updates

A new kitchen stove has been donated and installed. Thank you to the many hands that helped with preparing the area before installation and for the installation itself. Thanks are also expressed to Ruth Circle for the donated funds used for the repair of the coffee maker.

Youth Auction/Spaghetti Lunch

Family of God youth attending the ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans, LA July 2009 will be holding a youth auction/spaghetti lunch on Sunday, November 16^th, so mark your calendars now!  Funds raised at this auction/lunch will help to defray the $1000.00 per person cost to attend.   We will have many items which will include “themed” baskets to bid on.  If you would be interested in donating items to put in a basket to be auctioned or assembling your own basket and donating it, we would be very grateful.   Maybe you have some other items you’d be willing to donate (i.e. tickets to a sporting event, passes to a golf course, a weekend get-away). If so, please contact Kris Simon.  In addition to the silent auction, the 20 youth attending “The Gathering” will also be auctioning off their “time”.  You can hire them to help out around the house, assist with a birthday party; do yard work, baby sit and other miscellaneous tasks. More details will be coming in November.

Third Grade Gift Bibles

In October, our Third Grade Sunday School children receive Bibles from the congregation, inscribed by their parents.

This is a gift to honor the Christian growth of children and it symbolizes one of the promises made at infant baptism, "to place in their hands the holy scriptures."  This year's Bible presentation is planned for Sunday, October 12 at the 10:30 worship.  Staff members are arranging with parents to get their child's Bible ahead of time from church.  We invite parents to check the date and confirm your child's participation.  The Sunday School and children's choirs will be singing a special song that day.

 5^th Grade Acolytes

The 6-8^th grade confirmation classes are expected to help with worship by serving as acolytes, but this service is also open as an option to 5^th graders. If your 5^th grade son/daughter would like to serve as an acolyte, please contact the church office for more information.

Chat Room

Chat room will begin Sunday, October 12, 10:30 am in the Youth Room. Youth in grades 6 and above are invited to come. Topics discussed will be about every day lives and how they relate to the Bible.