Events

See the Sunday School page for more events relating to Sunday School including new info on VBS 2026!

Drama Ministry and the Hospitality Committee Need You!! Volunteers are needed to help with ushering, concessions and treats for the April 23-26 performances of The One-Act Play that GOES WRONG.


Treat Bakers and Donators:

  • Help by baking or purchasing treats to donate for the concessions.
  • Drop off treats no later than a half hour prior to the performance
  • Feel free to be creative with your treats to fit the "everything goes wrong theme"


Please pre-wrap or bag treats:

Bars: 12 out of a 9 x 13” pan

Cookies: 3 medium to a bag or 2 large to a bag

Snack Mix: approximately 1 cup to a bag


*Please label if treats include any allergens


Thank you for Volunteering!!! See sign-up Poster in Narthex for details

It's not too early to start thinking about Vacation Bible School! Save the dates!


Monday, June 15 - Thursday, June 18

9:30-noon


2026 Vacation Bible School Registration Form

New Website: The New Church Website is coming along and we need pictures! If you have any church related pictures please send them to the admin email address.

New Member Class: Those interested in joining our congregation please let the church office know. We will be holding an orientation on Sunday, April 19th at 11 am. New members will be received on April 30th.

LeAnn Moe Funeral Information: The funeral for LeAnn Moe will be on  Saturday, June 27 at 2 pm at Family of God.

Family of God Memorial Garden:  The cross that was hidden in the pine trees in the front of the church has been repaired, repainted, shortened, and moved to become the focal point in our new memorial garden. Landscaping, lighting, a Tree of Life bench, and pavers have been added to complete the project.


We are now taking orders to create engraved pavers in memory of lost loved ones. Engraving specifications and cost are included on the order form. Forms are narthex and must be turned in to the church office by April 12th to be included in the May 17th dedication. See Joan Hermanson (763-229-5110) if you have any questions.

RIC Committe:  We are kicking off our RIC journey! Sign up for the RIC committee in the narthex. The committee will help plan the steps we will take from the Reconciling Works website.

Spring plants from the plant sale will be delivered to church on Thursday, April 30.  Ask Pr. Erin if you have questions!

Minnesota Twins vs Houston Astros on Tuesday, May 19 at 6:40 pm. Tickets are $52. Contact Bill Lanctot.

General News

A special winter request for new altar care volunteers. The current people who prepare and clean up communion each Sunday are mostly retired and take advantage of the opportunity to escape winter for warmer climates.....very smart, don't ya think? We are needing 2 to 3 people to step up to altar care January - March. If you take just one Sunday a month, that would be much appreciated help. It would mean 20 - 25 minutes before service and 20 minutes after to clean up.

Couples and families have participated previously making light work. Any one of us is more than happy to help you. Please contact Sue Elsass 612-418-9509 or susanelsass@yahoo.com. Thank you for prayerfully considering this most important service.

A Message from the Pastor:  There is a bogus/scam email purportedly from me going around. Please discard it—it has the wrong email address for me. I never ask people generalized requests on email. If it doesn’t sound like me, it is not. Please call if you need to confirm. Thank you—Pastor Paul

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.

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. 

Social Ministry

Thank you to all who contributed money for emergency boxes for Second Harvest Heartland. We were able to forward $1350 which would be enough to fund 675 boxes!!!


Thank you to all who contributed to MN Foodshare. We will share totals next month. In April, we will be collecting for hamplin Park HS, The Shelf. They do not have room to store canned goods. Here is a list of their current needs:


-Clothing: Socks, variety of sizes, ankle or athletic in length. Black is preferred, white okay too

-Spices and pantry basics: salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, paprika, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, sugar, vegetable cooking oil, etc

-Hygiene: toothbrushes, large family-sized tubes of toothpaste. Shampoo/Conditioner

-Laundry Soap, pods, powder

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