Acorn Update
UPCOMING EVENTS
October 4 at 6:00pm- Homecoming Parade: Meet FLC by the library!
October 7 at 10:00am- 9th Grade Stole Making Workshop
October 8 at 11:30am- Community Communion Workshop
October 13 at 5:00pm- Bowling Fundraiser for Farmington Lutheran Youth
October 22
NO PROGRAMMING, WEDNeSDAY OCTOBER 4
Reminder that there is no programming happening in the building on Wednesdsay, October 4. Instead we invite you to meet FLC at the homecoming parade! The parade starts at 6:00, we’ll meet at the library about 5:45. See you there!
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8 at 11:30am
The next round of the Grief Support Group will begin meeting on Sunday, October 8, after the second worship service (around 11:30.) We’ll plan to meet for six consecutive Sundays, all at 11:30, for about an hour each time. You are welcome to participate whether you can make all six sessions or not, and whether you’ve been a part of a Grief Support Group before or not. Please let Pastor Kristen know if you plan to attend or if you have questions: kristen@farmingtonlutheran.com
COMMUNITY COMMUNION WORKSHOP
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8 at 11:30am
Wondering about when your child should take communion? At FLC, All are Welcome to the Table. If your child (or you) wants to take part in communion at FLC, we encourage you to sign up for the Community Communion Workshop. Our first workshop will take place on Sunday, October 8 at 11:30am. We will meet for roughly one hour. An adult should plan to attend with any youth attending the workshop. We will then have those that attended the workshop take their first communion on Sunday, October 15 at either worship service.
***We have another option for this workshop planned for March 17 at 11:30am. The opportunity to take first communion with that option is on Maundy Thursday (March 28, 2024).
BOWLING FUNDRAISER FOR FLC YOUTH
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13
Enjoy 1 Hour of Bowling and shoe rental and give back to a great cause. This fundraiser will help offset the cost of the youth's summer trips. And since it’s Friday, the 13th - wear your costume!
Everyone is invited to bowl. The cost is $12 per bowler. Reserve your lane on the Farmington Lanes website using the link HERE.
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, 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, Joan Johnson, Colleen, James and Shawn Engman
Julie Amdahl, as she begins treatment for breast cancer
Family and friends of Leon Orr, who passed away September 24
Merry Briner and family, in the passing of Merry’s brother, Randy Saunders
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
Mike Johnson, as he begins treatment for colon cancer
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 a second round of 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.
