Acorn Update
PUZZLE EXCHANGE
Thursday, January, 18 noon - 4:00pm
Brand new this year, FLC’s Women’s Ministry is hosting a monthly puzzle exchange! Let your friends, family and neighbors know, the puzzle exchange is open to anyone in the community. Look for signs outside the building to enter into the double classroom on the east side of the building. Bring a puzzle, take a puzzle.
KiC LOCK-IN: 4th-6th graderS
Friday, January 19
Join us on Friday, January 19 for a lock-in at FLC. The cost for this event is $10. There will be food, snacks, games, and more! Register HERE
BAPTISM ORIENTATION
Sunday, January 21 at 9:45am
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, January 21 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, January 21 after second worship service (about 11:45am). Lunch will be provided. (You will be welcomed in worship on Sunday, January 28, 2023)
SIGN UP HERE
YOUTH BOWLING FUNDRAISER
Friday, January 26 5:00-6:00 OR 6:30-7:30
Enjoy an hour of bowling and shoe rental and give back to our FLC youth program at the same time! This fundraiser will help offset the cost of travel to the ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans this summer. Everyone is invited and you can bowl from 5:00-6:00 or 6:30-7:30. The cost is $12 per bowler.
Reserve you lane HERE
ANNUAL MEETING
Sunday, January 28 at 11:45am
Tater tot hotdish is back and you don’t want to miss it! You’re invited to FLC’s annual meeting on Sunday January 28 at 11:45am, lunch will be provided. This year’s annual meeting will be in person in and livestreamed. Contact the office with questions.
CONSTITUTION UPDATES
As part of the Annual Meeting on January 28, 2024, we will be voting to incorporate ELCA-required updates into our Constitution. These updates are made up of minor language changes to the required ELCA/synod provisions of our constitution and can be viewed via paper copy in the church office or electronically HERE.
2024 STATEMENTS OF INTENT
Thanks to all who have responded and submitted Statements of Intent! If you would like to complete your Statement of Intent online, you can do so HERE.
LIFT UP IN PRAYER
Roger Wikstrom, Chris Pigman, Katie Marlin, Dorothy Noland, Claire Berg, Liz Grossman, 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
Jessica Gray, daughter of Anita Grimm, as she recovers from surgery
Marge Lancette and family, as they grieve the death of Marge’s daughter, Denise
Family and friends of Janyce Israelson, as they grieve her death
Amy Ebel and family, as they grieve the death of Amy’s father, Lloyd LaFountaine
Bob Janovsky, father of Karina Nelsen, as he is hospitalized for cancer and other health concerns
Pat Hedman, mother of Bruce Orehek, as she receives hospice care
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.
