Acorn Update
SIGN UP DEADLINE IS APRIL 24
You're invited to participate in or attend our Variety Show Performance on Wednesday May 22, at 6:30pm in FLC's sanctuary! A bake sale will start at 6pm in our gathering space, and a free will donation will be accepted to help support our youth mission trip to New Orleans. Deadline for signing up is April 24. We are looking for all ages; options include providing special music, skits, dance, magic, and comedy jokes, as well as baked items. A rehearsal will take place the Wednesday prior on May 15, at 6pm.
SIGN UP HERE
WORSHIP HELP ON SUNDAYS
The sign up for worship help on Sunday mornings has a new look! In an effort to make signing up easier- the sign up options are now all in one place! Follow the link HERE to sign up. Never helped out before? No worries! Staff is available to help give you some “on the job” training and answer any questions you have. All ages are welcome to help!
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION NOW OPEN
APPLICATIONS DUE MAY 6
Farmington Lutheran Church offers scholarship opportunities to those who are planning to attend post-secondary college, university, or 2-year technical school, regardless of religious affiliation. Applications are due by Monday, May 6. More information can be found at the link below.
https://www.farmingtonlutheran.com/scholarship-application
We are looking for fresh baked goods to be donated for this sale. All items should be dropped off between 5:30pm - 6pm on the 22nd. Please list any dietary information (nuts, no-nuts, gluten free, etc.) on your baked goods. Interested in donating items to the youth bake sale? SIGN UP HERE
PLANT SALE - 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.
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.
FIRST WEDNESDAY WORSHIP
Wednesday, May 1 at 5:30pm
The final First Wednesday Worship of the year is coming up on May 1 at 5:30. Come early for pizza starting at 4:45pm in the gathering space.
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, Anita Grimm, Betty Shanks, Orren Lucht, Roger Wikstrom, 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
Christine Floersch, friend of Candace Prawalsky
Lea Guenther, as she recovers from back surgery
Sharon Hood, sister of Ron Reierson, as she recovers from a heart attack
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.
