Acorn Update
UPCOMING EVENTS
September 20- First Day of Wednesday Programming (Children’s, Youth and Youth Music)
September 24- Food on the Fourth
September 24 at 9:30am- Bible Milestone for Adults, those new to FLCTime and 3rd graders
September 24 at 1:00pm- KiC Event at Brand Farms
September 24 at 6:30pm- Evening Worship and Prayer
September 26 at 7:00pm- Brewed Theology
September 27 at 5:15pm- Bible Milestone for Adults, those new to FLCTime and 3rd graders
FOOD ON THE FOURTH
SEPTEMBER 24
Food on the fourth is this Sunday, September 24. This month the food shelf has asked for the following items: Ramen, Tomato paste, Tomato sauce, Large beverages, Cereal, Baked beans, Kidney beans, Chili beans, Soups, any kind EXCEPT tomato or chicken noodle, Mac n Cheese, Spaghetti, Boxes or bags pasta noodles, Canned fruit, Birthday bags (medium size), Sugar
KIC EVENT: BRAND FARMS
September 24 at 1:00pm
Our first KiC adventure will take place at Brand Farms in Farmington on Sunday, September 24th. We will meet you at the farm at 1:00 pm and will plan to do a hayride, walk the apple orchard, and you can shop for all the fun fall treats. SIGN UP HERE
EVENING OF WORSHIP AND PRAYER
September 24 at 6:30pm
Take a breather with Evening Worship and Prayer on Sunday, September 24 at 6:30 pm in the sanctuary at Farmington Lutheran. We’ll have a brief (around 30 minutes) worship service of Prayer Around the Cross, followed by options for prayerful activities. Stay as little or as long as you need.
BREWED THEOLOGY
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 at 7:00pm
Hello Theology Brewers! We’re just one week away from our first Brewed Theology gathering of the year. This month we’re talking "Listening as the First Act of Love” , a great starter and (re)introduction to Brewed Theology on the lost art of listening. Invite somebody to join you! SIGN UP HERE
Strategies and Support for Dementia: a free lunch and learn event
Sunday, October 1, at 12:00pm
Is someone you love living with dementia? Would you like to get connected with other folks in similar circumstances? Are you interested in learning more about how to support and communicate well with someone who has dementia? Make plans to attend the free lunch and learn event on Sunday, October 1, at 12:00 in the Education Wing at Farmington Lutheran. Allison Oja, Director of Community Support and Education at Minnesota Hospice, along with FLC member Jill Hawkins, will share strategies for communication and encouragement for individuals and families impacted by dementia. Come for the soup, stay for the support!
Planning to attend? REGISTER HERE Have questions? Let Pastor Kristen know (kristen@farmingtonlutheran.com)
THRIVENT PRESENTATION—ATTEND YOUR LEGACY
OCTOBER 17, 2023
October 17, 2023. Two sessions at 4:00pm and 6:30pm. Learn how you can provide for your loved ones, your church and your community’s future, according to your legacy plan. Please call Pastor Kevin or contact Chris Lynch at 651.463.4100 or visit https://bit.ly/3KUO3sB by October 13.
Understanding Grief: Sunday, October 22, 11:30
Please join Pastor Kristen and Allison Oja, Director of Community Support and Education at Minnesota Hospice, for some conversation about grief on Sunday, October 22, at 11:30 in the library at Farmington Lutheran. We’ll talk about what grief is, why it happens, what it can look and feel like, and how we can cope. If you have questions or are planning to attend, please let Pastor Kristen know (kristen@farmingtonlutheran.com)
TRUNK OR TREAT
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 5:30-7:00pm
All are invited to Farmington Lutheran for a Trunk or Treat event in the parking lot! FLC is collecting candy donations to be handed out during the event. Donations can be dropped off in the office any time, please label them “trunk or treat”.
If you're interested in decorating your vehicle at Trunk or Treat, sign up HERE.
LIFT UP IN PRAYER
Paul Pearson, Chris Pigman, Leon Orr, Elaine Wikstrom, Katie Marlin, Terry Herring, Dorothy Noland, Claire Berg, Liz Grossman, Jean Chamley, Kirsten Childe, Emil Bostrom, Shelly Garner, Larry Walsh, Andy Derner, Shannon Walsh, Ben Farver, Alicia Farver, Sonja Anderson, Julie Hetland, MaryAnn Rausch, David Rausch, Joan Johnson, Colleen, James and Shawn Engman
Athletes, from youth sports to professional leagues, struggling with injury or discouragement
Bonnie Lien, mother of Roger Lien, as she recovers from surgery
Linda Landwehr and family in the passing of Linda’s aunt, Marion Walsh
Family and friends of Tom Kaldunski, who died August 30
Betty Shanks and family in the passing of Betty’s daughter-in-law, Debby
Mike Johnson, as he begins treatment for colon cancer
Randy Saunders, brother of Merry Briner
Dale Pepelnjak, friend of Peggy and Ron Reierson
Linda Harris, sister of Barb Snesrud
Debbie Moltz, sister to Denise Grundler
Ethan Powell and family as Ethan undergoes treatment for leukemia
Ann and Dave Garwick, parents of Kirsten Childe
Darlene Johnson, mother of Dawn Albrecht
Robin Ring, friend of the Fernandes and Melby families
Judy Nielsen, sister-in-law of Pat & Dick Orndorff
Please also include our active service members: Noah Bigbee, Meredith Gulsvig, Mackenzie Farran, and Mikkel Peterson in your prayers.
Please continue to pray for our partners in ministry, including our Sister Congregation in Tanzania, Garland Hall Orphanage in Jamaica, & Camp Wapo.
We typically include loved ones on our prayer list for four weeks. If you would like a loved one listed longer or relisted, please contact the office.
