Acorn Update
UPCOMING EVENTS
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
2024 STATEMENTS OF INTENT
Thanks to all who have responded and submitted Statements of Intent! We’re excited about being in ministry together. Your partnership is vital to planning and growing our work in God’s mission in 2024. If you would like to complete your Statement of Intent online, you can do so HERE.
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
ADVENT WREATH LIGHTING VOLUNTEERS
Advent is here, and we’d love your help lighting the candles on the Advent Wreath! There are opportunities to participate during both worship services each Sunday in Advent: November 26, December 3, 10, and 17. If you and/or your family are interested, use the link below to sign up.
SIGN UP HERE
Parents Night Out- Youth Fundraising Event
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3 3:00pm-6:00pm
Calling all parents of children ages 3 (must be potty trained) through 5th grade! Here is your chance to take some time for yourself to grab dinner or do some holiday shopping, and ensure your children are well cared for. The youth attending the National Youth Gathering trip are hosting a Parents Night Out! Join us on Sunday, December 3 from 3:00pm - 6:00pm at Farmington Lutheran Church. The children are welcome to come in pjs and enjoy some games, a craft, a movie with pizza dinner and more! Pre-registration is required to ensure we have enough supplies and food for all. Cost will be $20 per child with a maximum of $50 per family.
REGISTER 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.
LIFT UP IN PRAYER
David Grengs, 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
David and Jill Hawkins and family, as they grieve the death of David’s mother, Becki
Ryan and Marissa Pietsch and family, as they grieve the death of Ryan’s mother, Danelle
Lee and Jenna Storck and family, as they grieve the death of Lee and Jenna’s infant son, DJ
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.
