Acorn Update
UPCOMING EVENTS
November 12- Pancake Breakfast benefiting Tree Preservation Fund
November 15- PreCon and Confirmation go to Feed My Starving Children
November 19- Baptism Orientation at 9:45
November 19- New Member Orientation at 11:45
November 22-23- Office Closed for Thanksgiving
PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER
Sunday, November 12 between worship services
Pancakes & Eggs breakfast! $5/person to help offset the expenses of treating the oak trees on FLC’s campus. All proceeds will go towards the Tree Preservation Fund to help ensure our beautiful campus of trees continues to be well taken care of.
BAPTISM ORIENTATION
Sunday, November 19 at 9:30am
Farmington Lutheran Church welcomes all people to the life-giving waters of baptism, regardless of membership. If you’re interested in having your child baptized, use the link below to sign up for the next Baptism Orientation class.
SIGN UP HERE
NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
Sunday, November 19 at 11:45am
We would love for you to join our community of faith if you’re interested! FLC’s next New Member Orientation will take place on Sunday, November 19 after second worship service (about 11:45am). Lunch will be provided. (You will be welcomed in worship on Sunday, December 3, 2023)
SIGN UP HERE
2024 ELCA YOUTH GATHERING TRIP
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
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. Have questions? Email youthgathering@farmingtonlutheran.com. Ready to register? Use the link below.
HATS, MITTENS, SOCKS, AND COAT DRIVE
FLC is once again collecting new or gently-used hats, mittens, socks, and coats to be distributed to our local schools. Containers are in the gathering area. Thanks to all who have contributed!
FOOD SHELF RESCUE WORKERS NEEDED
The Farmington Food Shelf is currently looking for people with a good-sized vehicle (truck, large SUV, van) to pick up rescue food either Thursday or Saturday mornings from Cub or Target. For more information, please contact Karen Brownawell at 651-356-2980 or email rhpositive03@yahoo.com
November Food on the Fourth Wish List: Canned corn/cream style corn, Tomato paste, Tomato sauce, Large beverages, Cereal, Soups, any kind EXCEPT tomato or Chicken noodle), Cake mixes, Brownie mixes, Muffin mixes, BBQ sauce, Pickles, Relish, Olives, Peanut butter, Sugar, Brown sugar, Powered sugar, Ramen, Tall kitchen garbage bags
LIFT UP IN PRAYER
Roger Wikstrom, Chris Pigman, 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
Pat Hedman, mother of Bruce Orehek, as she begins hospice care
Matt Slavik, Ashley Shellum’s uncle, as he recovers from a car accident
Kirsten Childe, as she recovers from surgery
Julie Amdahl, as she begins treatment for breast cancer
Mike Johnson, as he begins treatment for colon cancer
Dale Pepelnjak, friend of Peggy and Ron Reierson
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.
