Acorn Update
UPCOMING EVENTS
October 22 at 11:30am - Understanding Grief
October 24 at 7:00pm- Brewed Theology
October 25 at 5:30pm - Night of Sharing: All Confirmation Students Attend
October 27 at 5:30pm - Trunk or Treat at FLC
October 29 at 8:30am, 10:00am and 1:00pm- Affirmation of Baptism Services
ALL SAINTS SUNDAY
Sunday, November 5, 2023
During communion on All Saints Weekend, worshippers will be welcome to light a candle in remembrance of the saints in their life. New this year, we are also encouraging people to bring in pictures of saints in their lives who now rest in Jesus’ arms. We’ll place the pictures on tables in the sanctuary, as a reminder that in Christ we remain connected to all the saints: past, present, and future. You may bring pictures into the church building anytime on or after October 22, and place them on the tables in the Sunshine Room.
Understanding Grief
Sunday, October 22 11:30am
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)
BREWED THEOLOGY
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24 7:00pm
Brewed Theology is just a week away- and this month's conversation is centered around grief. Grief is hard, but that doesn't mean it shouldn't be talked about. Join Pastor Kristen at 7:00pm for crafted conversations, head over early if you plan to order food. Sign up HERE.
October's Theme: "(Good) Grief" A conversation on grief, not as something to be avoided at all costs, but as a holy, helpful part of our reality.
NIGHT OF SHARING
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25 5:30- 8:00PM
You’re invited to Night of Sharing, next Wednesday evening. 9th grade confirmation students will be sharing their faith projects and faith statements. Beginning at 5:30pm will be an open house style “gallery” to share projects, and then at about 6:30 we’ll move into the sanctuary to hear faith statements.
Confirmation students in grades 6 - 8 are expected to attend Night of Sharing in place of their regular PreCon/Confirmation program times.
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
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
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.
