Acorn Update
UPCOMING EVENTS
November 28- Brewed Theology
December 3- Parent’s Night Out: Youth Trip Fundraising Event
December 4- Service of Comfort & Hope
December 6- First Wednesday Meal & Worship
December 10- Christmas Program
December 10- Caroling at Dakota City
BRewed Theology IS TONIGHT!
Tuesday, November 28 at 7:00pm
Happy Holidays! Brewed Theology is back in November with “Happy Holidays: The “War” on Xmas.” We’ll explore the roots of Christmas, what the “war on Christmas” is (or isn’t), and how we can recognize the diversity of faiths and holidays in December while claiming the coming of Jesus the Christ. See you November 28 at 7:00pm, at the Long Branch, in Farmington.
Help us get an estimated head count for Long Branch by signing 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
Service of Comfort & Hope
Monday, December 4 at 7:00pm
As the Christmas season nears, so can feelings of loss, loneliness, and grief. We're taking an evening to recognize Advent and Christmas as difficult seasons at our service of Comfort & Hope on Monday, December 4th at 7 pm. Come for quiet music, scripture, and a word of promise. The service will also be live-streamed.
FIRST WEDNESDAY MEAL & WORSHIP
Wednesday, December 6
Meal at 4:45pm, Worship at 5:30pm
“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear." (Buddy the Elf) We'd love your help to spread some Christmas cheer! Bring your family and friends to First Wednesday Worship on December 6 at 5:30 for some Christmas fun. (Come early, starting at 4:45, for pizza! $5/person) We'll sing some favorite Christmas songs (led by numerous high school and adult instrumentalists!), hear a little about the Christmas story, and have some hot chocolate. Can't wait to see (and hear) you there!
Do you play a brass, wind, or string instrument? Those in high school as well as adults are welcome to participate in our First Wednesday Worship service on December 6, at 5:30pm. We will lead familiar Christmas songs for the congregation to sing. Please contact Karissa@farmingtonlutheran.com if you are interested so she can provide music ahead of time for you to practice. It will be fun!
KIC COOKIE BAKING
Friday, December 8 at 7:00pm
4th, 5th and 6th graders! You’re invited to make cookies and other treats for the Christmas program. The plan will be to meet at church at 7:00 pm and then make and bake cookies/treats until 9:00 pm. Sign up HERE.
If you’d be interested in donating items or helping out with this event. Check out the list HERE. Items being donated need to be dropped off at FLC on or before the 8th of December.
INTERGENERATIONAL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
Sunday, December 10 at
8:30 and 10:30 worship services
FLC is excited for this year’s NEW Spontaneous Unrehearsed (sort of) Christmas program! The story is new (and old), and we need your help to tell it! If you’re a high school student or adult, we’d love for your assistance to help the program run smoothly! Follow the link HERE to sign up.
Hoping to practice the songs before the program? You can find them all HERE.
Caroling at Dakota City Village
Sunday, December 10 at 3:00pm
You are invited to sing Christmas carols with our choir at Farmington’s Dakota County Christmas in the Village on Sunday, December 10, from 3-4pm, in the white church. Caroling books will be provided. All ages welcome!
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.
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
Chris Patsche and family, as they grieve the death of Chris’s mom,
Margaret Pflaum and family, as they grieve the death of Margaret’s husband, Calvin
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
Kirsten Childe, as she recovers from surgery
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.
