Acorn Update
As we reflect on Holy Week and Easter, we want to take a moment to express thanks to the amazing volunteers who made it all possible! From setting up the beautiful decorations to readers, acolytes, communion assistants and worship hosts, each one of you has played a vital role in creating a meaningful experience for our community. Thank you for sharing your time, talents, and love with us throughout this season.
NO WEDNESDAY PROGRAMING
Wednesday, April 3
All programming is off this week (children, youth, and music). Regular Wednesday programming will resume Wednesday, April 10th. (Sunday FLC Time resumes Sunday, April 7).
PRECON: SUPPER ON THE SECOND
Wednesday, April 10 at 5:30pm
Reminder to all 6th graders and their families! Wednesday, April 10 is the final Supper on the Second for the year. Dinner and conversations start at 5:30pm.
PLANT SALE - YOUTH FUNDRAISER
Orders due Sunday, April 21
FLC campers and youth are selling plants from the Eisele Greenhouse to support their summer trip experiences. Options and order forms are available outside the office. Orders are due Sunday, April 21. Plants will be delivered Tuesday, May 14. You can find more information and order forms HERE.
COMMUNITY GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS
Living with the heavy load of grief? Whether the source of that grief is recent or not, a grief support group could help. There are two current or upcoming grief support groups being offered in the community. The first is “Coffee and Conversation for Widowers,” which is sponsored by Minnesota Hospice. The group meets the last Tuesday of the month from 9:30-11:00 am at the Dakota County Heritage Library in Lakeville. There is no cost, but registration is required. Call or email Kay Johnson, Bereavement Coordinator, at 651.396.0782 or kay.johnson@mnhospice.com, for more information or to register.
The second opportunity is called “Growing Through Loss” and is sponsored by The Interdenominational South Suburban Grief Support Coalition. This group will meet Tuesdays from 7:00-9:00 pm, beginning April 9 and continuing through May 7, at St. James Lutheran Church in Burnsville. For more information, call 651.452.8261 or visit www.growingthroughlosstcsouth.com
NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
SUNDAY, APRIL 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, 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
GAME NIGHT
Saturday, April 27 at 6:00pm
There are only two games nights remaining for the program year, be sure to mark your calendars for the next one coming up on Saturday, April 27 (and the final one on May 25). Bring a game or come and learn a new one. Snacks are provided!
FOOD ON THE FOURTH
Sunday, April 28
This month’s Food on the Fourth will take place on Sunday, April 28 during both 8:30 and 10:30 worship services. Pick up a bag in the gathering space next weekend and bring it back the following with non-perishable food items. Below is a list of items requested by the foo shelf this month.
Cereal, BBQ sauce, Salad dressing, Tomato sauce
Spaghetti sauce, Vegetable soup, Chicken noodle soup, Tomato soup, Large cans of soup like Progresso or Healthy Choice, Pasta, Canned fruit, Baby wipes, Tall kitchen garbage bags, Household cleaning supplies, Reynolds wrap, Saran Wrap, waxed paper, etc.
BAPTISM ORIENTATION
Sunday, May 19 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
GRAD SUNDAY
Sunday, May 19 at 10:30am
Calling all 2024 High School Seniors! Yay! You're graduating! Farmington Lutheran looks forward to celebrating this milestone with you and your family. You’re invited to participate in Grad Sunday, on May 19th at the 10:30am worship service. Whether you are able to attend on the 19th or not, please complete the information on the form and check the box “I will not be ablet to attend”. Registrations are due by May 1, 2024. If you have questions, reach out to Dawn@Farmingtonlutheran.com. REGISTER HERE
LIFT UP IN PRAYER
Roger Wood, Pat Hennen, 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
Friends and family of Harvey Ozmun, as they grieve his death
Family and friends of Art Stender, as they grieve his death
Lynn Josephson, as she receives treatment for cancer
Marge Lancette, as she receives treatment for lung cancer
Steve, brother of Marilyn Emond, as he is treated for cancer
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
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.
