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WEDNESDAYS DURING LENT
FEBRUARY 21, 28, MARCH 6, 13 & 20
5:00 - 6:00pm Lenten Meal & Activity
6:00 - 6:40pm Lent Worship Service (Holden Evening Prayer)
6:45 - 7:30pm Joyful Ringers Rehearsal
7:30 - 8:15pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
LENTEN MEAL
Everyone is invited to Lenten Meals, beginning at 5:00pm on Wednesday evenings
during Lent. A $5 donation is suggested, all proceeds benefit Farmington Lutheran Youth Summer Events.
February 21- Quilter's: Sloppy Joe's
February 28- Properties: Pancakes & Eggs
March 6- Women's Ministry: Hot dogs and Chips
March 13- Fishers of Men/Dads: Chili Cook Off
March 20- Council: Soup
Grandparent Milestone
Sunday, February 25 at 9:40am
This one’s just for grandparents! If you are a grandparent, you’re invited to a milestone of community and conversation. A forum-workshop will be at 9:40am in the Library/Fireside room. (Bring a picture of your grandparents, if you have one.) Grandparents will also be recognized in worship at each of the 8:30 or 10:30am services, so attend either! Thank you for passing on the faith in your vocation as a grandparent.
BREWED THEOLOGY
Tuesday, February 27
Brewed Theology is next Tuesday, 2/27, at 7pm at the Long Branch in downtown Farmington. The topic is "Decoding Denominations: The (dis?)Unified Body of Christ." We'll spend a little time talking about the differences between denominations, but also wonder if the diversity of churches in the Body of Christ is a blessing, or challenging (or both!). Weather you're a lifelong denominational expert, or brand new to this Christianity thing, you're invited and welcome!
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FLY BOWLING NIGHT & FUNDRAISER
Friday, March 8
The upcoming FLY (Farmington Lutheran Youth) Night was originally going to be sledding, but Mother Nature had other plans this winter. Instead, FLY is going to join in supporting the youth attending the ELCA Youth Gathering this summer at their Bowling Fundraiser event. Parents and Youth in PreCon and Confirmation will learn more from Pastor Ben later this week.
Not Farmington Lutheran Youth? You’re still invited of course! 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. RSVP on the Farmington Lanes website using the link below, and come and join the fun with us!
farmingtonlanes.com/reservations
Community Communion WorKshop
March 17 at 11:30am
Are you- or is someone you know- interested in beginning to receive Holy Communion? Make plans to attend the Community Communion Workshop on Sunday, March 17th, at 11:30 am at Farmington Lutheran. We'll have lunch together, learn more about the history and meaning behind the practice of communion and get ready to receive it for the first time. All ages are welcome! If you have questions about whether you are or someone you know is ready for communion, please ask any of the pastors. To ensure we have enough food and supplies, please register in advance. You can find that sign up HERE.
SUMMER REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN!
VBS, KIC ROCKS! and Camp Wapo registrations are all open! Spaces are limited so be sure to get your spot reserved today. We’re also in need of volunteers to make all our camps a success. This year we have a separate sign up for volunteers, and flexible days are an option. Questions? Contact Dawn@farmingtonlutheran.com
NEW BANNERS AT FLC
The banners that decorate our gathering space bear some colors and symbols of the liturgical calendar: Green, for “ordinary time,” and Jesus’ call and teachings. The fish reminds us of Jesus’ call to discipleship. Blue, for Advent. The star reminds us of the nativity, and the magi seeking the newborn Christ child.
Purple, for Lent. The cross ends Jesus’ Lenten journey, but is where God opens the way to eternal life.
Red, for Pentecost, and Reformation. The dove symbolizes the Holy Spirit, who is always reforming and renewing her church.
Banners were provided by Lois Luecke, in memory of her brother, Dr. James (Jim) C. Schwanebeck, and Farmington Lutheran Memorial funds.
LIFT UP IN PRAYER
Betty Shanks, Orren Lucht, 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
Arlys Peterson, friend of Jim and Rosemary McCarty
Rhonda Hareid and family, as they grieve the death of Rhonda’s dad, Larry Fedde
Evie and Beau, family of Blanche Reichert, as they recover from an accident
Cindy Powalish, mother of Christie Koester, and family as they grieve the death of Cindy’s husband, Gary
Jerry DeGrote, Michelle and Craig Beissel’s dad, as he suffers from dementia
Evelyn Wiley, grandmother of Kristen Lindstrom
Louis Wiley, nephew of Kristen and Paul Lindstrom, as he attends boot camp for the Marines
Harvey Ozmun, as he receives hospice care
Dat Le, friend of Jim and Rosemary McCarty
Pat Hedman, mother of Bruce Orehek, as she receives hospice care
Mike Johnson, as he battles colon cancer
Dale Pepelnjak, friend of Peggy and Ron Reierson
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.
