News, Events, Classes, and Fellowship

Sunday School Teachers  — We are looking for Sunday school teachers this fall. If you are available or know someone who might be interested please reach out to Pr. Erin for more details. Thank you!

Administrative Assistant — if you know someone who loves the church and is looking for something to do on a part-time basis Monday thru Friday, maybe they would be interested in serving our community as the new admin assistant.


All questions should be directed to admin@fogchurch.org.

Worship Assistants are Desperately Needed  — There are many open positions for refreshment servers, altar care, ushers, and greeters. It does not take much time on a Sunday morning when you are here for church anyways. Please consider signing up on the kiosk in the narthex.

Choir — Are you ready to lift your voice and make a joyful noise! Joining the church choir is a wonderful way to connect with fellow members and share your love for music in a meaningful way. Whether you are a seasoned singer, or just want to check this out, there is a place for you in the FOG choir family. I am the new music director at FOG, and I want to encourage you to come to beginning rehearsals for the church year. The first two rehearsals will be on Wednesday nights: September 3 and September 10 from 7-8 pm in the FOG sanctuary. I am planning our first Sunday to sing in worship to be September 14th.  Questions? Email me at judyb305@gmail.com.

Events

Sunday School Rally Day:  Sunday, September 14.  Join us for Rally Day as we kick off our new Sunday School year!! We are using a new curriculum this year called SPARK from Augsburg Fortress. There is no cost for Sunday School and you do not need to be a FOG member to enroll.  Contact Pastor Erin with questions.  Head to the Sunday School page for the registration link.

Churchwide Fall Cleanup Day:  Saturday, September 20 at 9 am - 12:30 pm.  Please bring a bucket and gloves; all other supplies will be provided. We hope to do all windows, inside and out, sanctuary, pews and wood floors, kitchen, clean up outside plants and trees. Lunch will be provided.  ~ Property Committee 

Twins Baseball Makeup Game:  Saturday, September 20 at 1pm.  Makeup for rain-out on May 20. If you paid for tickets already you will have them for the make-up game. If you would still like to go we have room for 13 more in the section. We will need to know by Sunday, August 17th for final head count. Sign up sheet on Kiosk. Contact Bill Lanctot 612.554.0087 with questions.

Blood Drive:  Saturday, September 29 at 1 - 7 pm.  We need volunteers and donors! Please contact Dean Jahns for details.  Email to:  Dean.Jahns@gmail.com.

Mission Support:   Part of our commitment to worldwide ministry is our mission support to Rev. Sack out of Japan. He teaches at a Lutheran seminary in Tokyo. Please consider contributing to this mission in 2025. The cost is $35 per week. Please sign up on the kiosk.  Thank you!!

Monthly Church Newsletter: There will be a basket of printed newsletters on the “Welcome” table at the church. The newsletter will be available at the FOG website. If you would like to have a copy of the newsletter mailed to you, please contact the church office and to  arrange for one to be mailed. Thank you!!

Pastoral Call or Visit:   Have you or a loved one been  hospitalized for an illness? Are you or a loved one feeling under the weather? Would you like a visit or a call from the pastor? We may not be your Facebook friend so please call 763-424-8625 or email admin@fogchurch.org letting us know here at the church office. Also let us know if we should add your name to the prayer chain or the prayer corner in Sunday’s bulletin. 

Eternal Life Chapel is the church group that is renting from Family of God.  They meet every Sunday at noon. 

Weekly and Monthly Fellowship & Classes

Book Club

3rd Monday of each month

1 pm


New members are welcome! Contact Joan Hermanson with questions or for a complete list of books for 2024.


September 22:  The Zookeeper’s Wife

by Diane Ackerman


October 20:  Gone to the Woods

by Gary Paulson


Next meeting:  September 22


COMPLETE READING LIST

Men’s Breakfast Group

3rd Saturday of each month

8:30 am


Monthly Saturday breakfast and property projects as needed. All men and friends of FOG are invited to come for a delicious breakfast and fellowship. Bring a friend! Please sign up at the church or call if you plan to attend.


Next meeting:  SUMMER BREAK - RETURNING IN THE FALL

Ruth Circle

2nd Thursday of each month

9:30 am


The purpose of Ruth Circle is to provide fellowship, a short Bible study and service to church and community. 


To arrange a ride, please call the church office (763-424-8625) before noon on the Wednesday before. Please consider joining us!

 

Next meeting:  September 11

Bible Study

Meets Weekly on Tuesdays

9:45 am


Please join us on Tuesday mornings during the summer as we discuss the Bible readings for the following Sunday.


Next meeting:  Tuesdays

Crossways Bible Study

Meets Weekly

Sundays after Worship


Crossways is a comprehensive two-year Bible study for adults and mature youth who want to work through the Scriptures in detail. The series leads students on an unforgettable journey through all 66 books of the Bible, as well as the Apocrypha. Crossways uses full color teaching graphics to help reinforce the Bible’s message plus a full-color Biblical timeline to pull the story together. 


The instructor will be Jeff Iverson, MDiv. Luther Seminary. 

Email to jaiverson@juno.com


Next meeting: SUMMER BREAK - RETURNING IN THE FALL

Crafting Group

2nd Friday-Saturday of each month

Friday 5 - 9 pm, Saturday 8 am - 4 pm


Coordinators: Stephanie Madsen and LeAnne Tieman


Crafters can set up and work Friday evening, leave all of your crafting materials and come back Saturday morning ready to get more accomplished. All types of crafters are welcome. We will set up in the Cornerstone Room to utilize the rectangle tables. Any questions, please call/text Stephanie Madsen 612-850-8220 or LeAnne Tieman 612-508-7921.


Next meeting: SUMMER BREAK - RETURNING IN THE FALL

Young Adult Bible Study

Meets Weekly

Wednesdays, 6:30 pm


CALLING ALL YOUNG ADULTS (18-35) 

Weekly Bible Study + Fellowship!


Snacks will be provided. Please contact Breanna Peterson with any questions at 612-757-3364.


Can’t wait to see you there!


Next meeting: Wednesday 6:30 pm

Linus Quilters

Meets Weekly

Mondays

Next meeting: September 3

Social Ministry

Garage Sale Update


Thank you for making the Garage Sale a Success! Your contribution truly made a difference. Thanks to your support, the sale brought our community together, offered items at affordable prices, and provided clothing for those in need. We’ll be sharing the final numbers from the sale next month-stay tuned!

Every Meals Backpack Summary


Family of God volunteers just finished up another successful year distributing back packs each week to students to bring home for the weekend. We partner with Clarity church (they meet at the school). Our total impact was distributing 2,712 food bags to the students. That’s over 10,414 meals. Always looking for new volunteers to help with this project. Think about it for this fall.

EVERY MEAL BACKPACK PROGRAM

SPONSORED BY SOCIAL MINISTRY

Every Meals at Edinbrook Elementary involves putting a bag of food in kids backpacks to take home for use on the weekends. It involves about an hour on Fridays or occasional other days depending on school schedule. We have a schedule as to when you serve and of course, trading if something comes up. If you would like to help out, please contact Kathy Behrens or let Alexa know at the church office.


Every Meal believes child hunger is solvable when they partner as a community to alleviate it. Where do we fit into this picture? Every Meal packs the food and delivers it too the school. Family of God volunteers put the food in student’s lockers on Friday afternoon. The school staff, students, & their families are very appreciative of this program.

2025-26 Every Meal Backpack Volunteer Form

CEAP's Meals on Wheels Program

 

Another volunteer opportunity to deliver meals through CEAP’s Meals on Wheels Program has come up as they are short on drivers. 


The meal’s are picked up at 10:00 and most people are finished by noon. Currently they deliver to BP, BC, Crystal, Robbinsdale, New Hope, Golden Valley & Plymouth. Usually driver’s go out in pairs-one to navigate-the other to deliver meals. 


Churches usually volunteer for certain days each month. We want to see the interest and then can organize. Could you help on a Monday, a Thursday or a Friday? Please e-mail the church office or Kathy Behrens at katbehrens47@gmail.com with your availability.

Time and Talents

How Can You Serve?


Please consider offering your time in one of the many service areas at church that rely on volunteers. Service areas that are always in need of new volunteers are listed below.  Click on the links below for a "job description" of the service area.



Complete the online form below indicating your interest.  THANK YOU!

Time & Talent Volunteer Form