Acorn Update
UPCOMING EVENTS
October 13 at 5:00pm - Bowling Fundraiser for Farmington Lutheran Youth
October 15 at 9:30am - ELCA National Youth Gathering Informational Meeting
October 22 at 11:30am - Understanding Grief
October 25 at 5:30pm - Night of Sharing: All Confirmation Students Attend
October 27 at 5:30pm - Trunk or Treat at FLC
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
Sundays at 11:30am
The next round of the Grief Support Group has begun. We will continue to meet for the next 5 consecutive Sundays after the second worship service (around 11:30.) You are welcome to participate whether you can make all of the 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
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.
ELCA NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING INFORMATIONAL MEETING—OCTOBER 15, 2023
ELCA National Youth Gathering is happening July 16-20, 2024! FLC Youth currently in 8th - 12th grades have the opportunity to participate, and we are also looking for adult leaders for this trip. There will be an information meeting for youth and parents on Sunday, October 15th in the Sunshine Room between services. We encourage you to attend to hear more!
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.
NEW THIS YEAR! First WEDNESDAY Worship & MEAL
Wednesday, NOVEMBER 1 at 4:45PM
This year we will be serving dinner before First Wednesday Worship! Pizza is on the menu. Dinner will be served from 4:45pm - 5:30pm. Then meet in the sanctuary for worship at 5:30pm. Suggested donation of $5.00, with a cap at $20.00. Want to help with meals? Contact Dawn@farmingtonlutheran.com.
LIFT UP IN PRAYER
Paul Pearson, Chris Pigman, Elaine Wikstrom, Katie Marlin, Dorothy Noland, Claire Berg, Liz Grossman, Jean Chamley, 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
The Myer family, who suffered a house fire on October 7
Kirsten Childe, as she prepares for surgery
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
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.
