Acorn Update

SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE
8:30AM AND 10:00AM

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HAPPY PRIDE MONTH!
Since the beginning of June, my social media feed has seen a big increase in the number of rainbows and rainbow-colored backgrounds being shared. Folks are celebrating Pride Month, expressing their support for the LGBTQIA+ community and their desire for a more loving and inclusive world. One of my favorite pictures I’ve seen in the last few days (given my profession) is a rainbow flag with the message, “This pastor loves you! But more importantly…God loves you and always has and always will no matter what you may have heard or been taught.” Part of our commitment to celebrating Pride Month at Farmington Lutheran comes from the heartbreaking truth that too many people, for way too long, have heard or been taught that God doesn’t love them, simply because of who they know themselves to be.

Our mission at Farmington Lutheran is to make sure that all people know God’s amazing love and that includes (of course) our LGBTQIA+ neighbors. It’s our joy and call to do our best to follow Jesus’ example of embracing all of God’s people, most especially those who have been excluded, judged or dismissed by the rest of the world. We give thanks for the creativity and complexity with which God creates each beloved person in God’s image, we celebrate that the body of Christ has more than enough room for us all, and we commit to keep working on welcoming and serving all of God’s people. Happy Pride!

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SUMMER OFFICE HOURS AND PARENT LEAVE
There is a lot going on this summer, so while Farmington Lutheran office has switched to it’s summer office hours schedule, times may vary some days. Staff has plans for camps, retreats, offsite rehearsals, and most exciting- Pastor Ben and Pastor Kristen are expecting their fourth child! Pastor Ben and Pastor Kristen will be off for 6 weeks enjoying time together as a family. Pastor Ben will return mid-August, and Pastor Kristen a few weeks later.
The office is scheduled to be open Monday through Thursday from 9:00am to 3:00pm, but we do ask that you call ahead or email staff in advance to be sure someone is here when you stop by.

BOWLING FUNDRAISER
Friday, June 7 5:00pm-7:30pm
School’s (Almost) Out! Time to Celebrate! Enjoy 1 Hour of Bowling and shoe rental and give back to a great cause. This fundraiser will help offset the cost of the youth's summer trips. Don’t feel like bowling? Food and drink orders will also give a percentage back to Farmington Lutheran Youth.
Everyone is invited to bowl. The cost is $12 per bowler. RSVP on the Farmington Lanes website using the link below.
farmingtonlanes.com/reservations

MARKET ON OAK FUNDRAISER
Thursday, June 6 10:00am - 7:00pm
Support local, small business and Farmington Lutheran Youth at the same time. This Thursday, stop in at Market on Oak in downtown Farmington and mention Farmington Lutheran’s fundraiser. A portion of your purchase will go towards supporting the ELCA Youth Gathering attendees.

FLC GARAGE SALE—NEW DATES THIS YEAR! JUNE 23- 28
First Day of Drop Off of Items —Sunday June 23, 2024--11:00am – 2:00pm
Last Day of Drop Off of Items—Monday June 24--9:00am- 7:00pm
Organizing day, NO DROP OFFS ACCEPTED — Tuesday, June 25
SALE Begins—Wednesday, June 26—11:00am -7:00pm
SALE Continues— Thursday, June 27—8:00am – 5:00pm
½ price/bag sale—Friday, June 28—8:00am to Noon
Clean and slightly used items please. We will NOT be accepting TV’s, stereos, holiday items, water bottles, cribs/car seats, mattresses, DVDs/CDs, or clay pots. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO MAKE THE GARAGE SALE A SUCCESS. Please sign up on the sign-up sheets in the gathering area.

WE’RE HIRING!
FLC is hiring a Youth Ministry Program Coordinator. The coordinator will provide vision and coordinate and sustain opportunities for youth and their families to grow in faith and share God’s love. Click HERE for a complete job description. This is a part-time, non-exempt position with variable hours, including evenings and weekends, of up to 30 hours per week. 

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LIFT UP IN PRAYER
Orren Lucht, Roger Wikstrom, Dorothy Noland, Liz Grossman, Emil Bostrom, Shelly Garner, Larry Walsh, Andy Derner, Shannon Walsh, Ben Farver, Alicia Farver, Sonja Anderson, MaryAnn Rausch, Joan Johnson, Colleen, James and Shawn Engman

Bruce and Naomi Orehek and family as they grieve the death of Bruce’s step-mom, Carol
Katie Blaha’s friend, Angie, and family as they search for Angie’s husband, Reis, whose canoe went over a waterfall while fishing
Shirley Peterson, as she receives treatment for cancer
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 undergoes surgery
Ethan Powell and family as Ethan recovers from a bone marrow transplant
Ann and Dave Garwick, parents of Kirsten Childe
Darlene Johnson, mother of Dawn Albrecht

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.