Acorn Update
FOOD ON THE THIRD
Sunday, March 17
Due to Palm Sunday landing on the fourth Sunday this month, we’ve bumped “Food on the Fourth” up a week to “Food on the Third”. Stop by the office or gathering space to grab a green bag and bring them back to worship next week. This month’s requested items are: Large beverages, Cereal for kids, Pickles, Olives, Soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, BBQ sauce, Salad dressing, Tomato paste, Tomato sauce, Spaghetti sauce , Spaghetti or other pasta, Canned fruit, Baby wipes, Tall kitchen garbage bags, Reynolds wrap, Saran Wrap, waxed paper, etc., Household cleaning supplies
UPCOMING GAME NIGHTS
Saturday, March 16 and Wednesday March 20
This Saturday is another game night at FLC, all are welcome. Bring your favorite game or come and learn a new one.
Wednesday, March 20 will be BUNCO FROM 4:00 - 5:30pm! Come early to play, then stay for dinner and worship! All ages are welcome to Game Nights and Bunco!
PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER
Sunday, March 24 9:30 - 11:30am
Enjoy pancakes, eggs, fruit- all for just $5 while supporting FLC Youth! All proceeds from the Pancake Breakfast support youth going to the ELCA youth gathering in New Orleans this summer. Tickets are available for purchase ahead of time or at the door. Contact the office with any questions.
THRIVENT CHOICE DOLLARS
2024 Choice Window Closes March 31
Thrivent Members! It's time to direct your 2024 Thrivent Choice dollars, and Farmington Lutheran would be grateful if you elected your dollars to support our ministry. Follow the steps below online, or call by March 31 to choose your organization to support.
1. Visit Thrivent.com/thriventchoice.
2. In the “GET STARTED” section on the right, click Direct Thrivent Choice Dollars®.
3. Log in by entering your user ID and password.
4. Choose the organization to which you want to direct Choice Dollars. (To direct to a previous organization: Click “Direct Now” next to the organization’s name, or Click on the “View activity history” link, scroll down and click on the name of the desired organization.) b. To direct to a new organization, enter keyword(s) like organization name, ZIP code, cause, etc. Click “Search.”
5. Choose “Direct All” or enter a specific number and click “Direct Now.” Follow the prompts on the confirmation page to direct Choice Dollars.
Or you can call 800-847-4836 and when prompted, say “Thrivent Choice.”
WEDNESDAYS DURING LENT
MARCH 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
March 13- Fishers of Men/Dads: Chili Cook Off
March 20- Council: Soup
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.
BREWED THEOLOGY- THIRD TUESDAY THIS MONTH
Tuesday, March 19
Holy Week lands during the fourth week of March, so we’re bumping Brewed Theology up a week to Tuesday, March 19. Same place, same time as usual- 7:00pm at Long Branch in Farmington. Stay tuned for more information on discussion topics- sign up HERE.
Homeless Relief Collection
Among our calls as Christians is caring for the "least of these" (Matthew 25:40). Recently in Minneapolis, a fire destroyed an encampment of people experiencing homelessness. While the issues surrounding homelessness are complex, a simple truth is that a number of people who had very little now have nothing. FLC is collecting items to meet some needs (see the list here). Thanks for your participation.
MN FOOD SHARE MARCH CAMPAIGN 2024
Farmington Food Shelf is participating in the MN Food Share Campaign. Donations may be dropped off on Mondays and Thursdays from 11am-5:30pm. The address is 510 Walnut Street, south side of the building, door #19. Monetary gifts are always welcome too. Checks should be made out to the Farmington Food Shelf if the donor wants the money to go directly to our local Farmington Food Shelf. This is an important campaign, as the more we collect, the more grant money we will receive from MNFoodShare. Our visits doubled in 2023 and the need continues to grow! Thanks for your continued support. Donations need to be received by April 4th to get counted in this year's drive. Below is a link to the Food Shelf website and Facebook page.
Farmington Food Shelf https://www.facebook.com/FarmingtonFoodShelf
NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
SUNDAY, APRIL 21 at 11:45
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, April 28, 2023.
Please register in advance using the link below.
NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
LIFT UP IN PRAYER
Darin Ceason, Anita Grimm, Betty Shanks, Orren Lucht, Roger Wikstrom, Chris Pigman, 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
Lynn Josephson, as she receives treatment for cancer
Carol and Jim Andrews on the death of her father, Benny Seifert
Louise Breidel, sister of Dick Orndorff
Pat and Dick Orndorff, and the Neilsen family, as they grieve the death of Pat’s sister-in-law, Judi
Marge Lancette, as she receives treatment for lung cancer
Steve, brother of Marilyn Emond, as he is treated for cancer
Family and friends of Elaine Ruud, as they grieve her death
Arlys Peterson, friend of Jim and Rosemary McCarty
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
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.
