Acorn Update

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FOOD ON THE FOURTH THIS SUNDAY!
Sunday, June 23
Bring those green bags back to worship this weekend for this month’s Food on the Fourth. The Food Shelf continues to see an increase in households who need extra assistance- the following is a list of items that they would appreciate this month.
Cereal, Cake Mix and Frosting, Muffin Mix, Brownie Mix, Sugar, Jell-O, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Tomato Sauce, Tomato Paste, Pepper, Canned Chicken, Soup, Ramen, Canned Fruit

LOST AND FOUND
Check out the tables in the gathering space for items you may be missing — after worship this weekend the items will be added to the garage sale donations.

BREWED THEOLOGY: ONE MORE!
Topic: Troubling Times/Guided by Gratitude
Tuesday, June 25 at 6:00pm
Whether you've attended or not, there's one more chance this year to gather over some "Crafted Conversation." On June 25th, Brewed Theology is coming to FLC's grounds! We'll set up picnic tables, light a campfire, fire up the grill, and have a conversation about Gratitude. Amid all the division, busyness, and consumerism in our world, we're going to take some time to talk about the life-giving, community-strengthening, resentment-quashing power of gratitude. This will be a BYOB (bring your own beverage) event, and BYOM (bring your own meat) to put on the grill. Be sure and RSVP HERE so we can prepare to be community together.

CURRENT VOLUNTEER NEED - Food Rescue Drivers
One or two people to go to the Target store north of Farmington (on Pilot Knob Road) at 7:00 am on Saturday mornings to load boxes of produce, bread and meat. A van or truck is needed to deliver the boxes back to the Farmington Food Shelf by 7:30 am where they will meet other volunteers at the Tiger Learning and Legacy Center located at 510 Walnut Street in Farmington. The food is then weighed, sorted and stored by the volunteers. The volunteers are usually done and finished with this task by 8:30 am. The commitment we are looking for would be once per month. If interested, please contact Karen Brownawell at 651-356-2980 or rhpositive03@yahoo.com. Training is provided.

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.

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, 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

Tim Lund and family as they grieve the death of Tim’s wife, Kristina
Family and friends of Phyllis Brunelle, as they grieve her death
Louise Bridel, sister of Dick Orndorff
Bruce and Naomi Orehek and family as they grieve the death of Bruce’s step-mom, Carol
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.