You are not strangers any longer. You are now fellow citizens with God's people and members of the family of God.
~ Ephesians 2:19
Welcome to Family of God Lutheran Church
Family of God serves the diverse people of the Point and surrounding areas of East Grand Forks, MN and Grand Forks, ND. We are a caring community of believers that values children, worship, Christian education, and fellowship.
Following the example of Jesus Christ, we welcome all into the fullness of God's love. In addition, Family of God practices an open communion table. All are welcome and invited to the gifts of bread and wine. We hope you will worship with us!
Announcements
- Weekly Bulletin : February 5, 2012
This is our weekly news bulletin that is inserted into our Sunday service bulletin.
- Due to not having a quorum for the January Annual meeting, we have had to reschedule.
The Family of God Annual Meeting will now be held on
February 26th at 10:45 a.m. in the Sanctuary.
We hope and pray the majority of members will be able to attend the meeting as it is crucial that we have a quorum.
- The Fat Tuesday Spaghetti Feed is coming …
Mark your calendars!! Our 2nd annual Fat Tuesday Spaghetti Feed will be Tuesday night, February 21st from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Fat Tuesday is the night before Ash Wednesday - traditionally a time of cleaning out and getting ready for the six weeks of Lent. This is the
Family of God fund raiser that funds the Worship and Music Coordinator position that we are so blessed to have Julie Deziel filling. We will need help in the planning and coordination of this.
- Ash Wednesday is February 22nd! …
On Wednesday, February 22nd, Family of God will be observing the beginning of the Lenten season with a 7:00 pm Ash Wednesday service that will include Communion and the Imposition of Ashes.The ashes used on this evening, will be the ashes of the palms from last Easter. Hope you can be with us.
- Wednesdays in Lent …
Each Wednesday in Lent, you are invited to come and enjoy a Lenten meal from 6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. followed by worship at 7:00 p.m. This year during our Lenten journey, we will be basing our Wednesday worship services around the ELCA’s “Book of Faith Lenten Journey: Water Marks.” We will explore God’s actions and our life of faith from the waters of chaos and creation to the waters of repentance and redemption. We will dwell on the water that satisfies all thirst, the waters of our Baptism. Please join us for Wednesdays in Lent.
- Confirmation during Lent …
This year, we will not be having Confirmation at 4:00 p.m. during the weeks of Lent. But, there is a Confirmation requirement that should be met by each student. Each student should turn in at least three worship notes during this time, which means you will need to come to three of the six weeks of the midweek Lenten worship on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m.
- “The Greatest Story” Bible Study …
The “Greatest Story” bible study is on hold until we can schedule a time that works for everyone. Stay tuned ...
- “Gather” Bible study … (formally known as Lutheran Women Today study)
All women of the church are invited to the women’s February bible study. This month’s study out of “Gather” will be Session 6 of our year-long study: “To Follow and to Serve: The Gospel of Mark”. This month’s study will focus on “Tough Questions” . All of the passages in this session includes a tough question. Some are questions asked of Jesus; others are the tough questions Jesus poses for those who encounter him. What it means to be a disciples of Jesus stands at the heart of all of these exchanges. All women of the church and beyond are
invited to the study at 9:30 a.m. on 10th. The coffee’s always on and there’s usually a goodie or two!
- Daffodil Sunday is coming …
March 18th is Daffodil Sunday, sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Daffodils will again be available that morning. For a donation of $10.00, you may take a bunch of Daffodils home with you to remember someone in your life who has or has had cancer. The Daffodil is a
symbol of hope for millions of cancer survivors. Your donation supports research, education, advocacy, and patient services.
- Via de Cristo’s, Teens Encounter Christ (T.E.C) …
Via de Cristo is a Spanish phrase meaning “Way of Christ.” Via de Cristo is a highly structured three-day weekend designed to strengthen and renew the faith of
Christian people and bring them to a new awareness of living in God's grace. A Via de Cristo weekend designed primarily for teenagers, will be happening in May.
Watch for details about this exciting opportunity for teens ...
Ongoing Announcements
- Do you use the Internet? …
Family of God is looking for more households who would be willing to receive their Beacon electronically in an effort to, 1) go a little “Greener”, and 2) save the church a little more money in paper and postage costs. If you feel that this would work for your family to receive your
Beacon electronically, please contact the church office and we will send you your next Beacon via email! Thanks for your consideration!
- Family of God Youth Group …
If you haven’t checked out the Youth Group yet, join Josh and Desi on Sunday nights at 6:00
p.m. for some fun time with others. There is talk of a Lock-In sometime in November if there is
enough interest. Come on Sunday nights and talk to Josh and Desi!
- Check out Sunday School!
Family of God Sunday school classes, (three year olds through fifth grade), began in
September and begins each week at 10:45 a.m with a time of music and gathering in the
Sanctuary followed by 30 minutes of Sunday School. All are welcome! Spread the word!
- Thrivent Choice Dollars …
Thanks to so many who have designated their Thrivent Choice Dollars to the ministries of Family of God! Because Thrivent doesn’t have a mechanism in place to let the church know who the dollars are from and where they would like the dollars to be designated, the church is asking if you would let us know if we should be expecting Choice Dollars coming to the church
on your behalf. That way, we can be sure our record-keeping is accurate! Thanks so much!
- Invitation to Senior Citizens: Visit the East Grand Forks Senior Center at 538 Rhinehart Dr. SE. Daily meal, activities to strengthen mind and body, fun and fellowship. Memberships are available at 50 years of age. If over 60, enjoy a free noon meal on your first visit. Call 773-3017 before 10:00 a.m. on the day you wish to eat for meal reservations.
Past Happenings
- Noisy Can Offering …
The Noisy Offering that was taken in December yielded $71.40 and will be given to the East Grand Forks Food Shelf for those who struggle.
- On January 18, our Confirmation students attended (with Our Savior’s) the City-wide Confirmation event at the Chester Fritz. The students had an opportunity to worship with Agape, a Christian Hip-Hop artist, and Bob Upgren, an inspirational chalk artist. It was a blessing to have an opportunity to worship with other Confirmation students in the area.
- Your 2012 Offering Envelopes have arrived. . .
Envelopes will be available to be picked up from your mailboxes in the Narthex on Sunday, January 1st.
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A congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA)