Acorn Update

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PUZZLE EXCHANGE
Thursday, August 15 from 12:00pm-4:00pm
FLC's Puzzle exchange is this Thursday from 12:00-4:00pm and now has OVER 500 PUZZLES to choose from! Don't have a puzzle to exchange? That's no problem! You're invited to come pick some out either way.

BREWED THEOLOGY
Tuesday, August 27 at 7:00pm
Listening 101 (the lost art of listening to one another)
Brewed Theology is back in two weeks! We’ll once again be meeting at Longbranch in downtown Farmington. Given 1) the growth of Farmington Lutheran and this community, 2) the transitions in pastors, and 3) the upcoming election's climate and noise, we're going to be tackling Listening 101 (the lost art of listening to one another!) Bonus: Interim Pastor Dana plans to attend, come out to say hi and introduce yourself. Be sure to arrive early for dinner and/or drinks, conversation starts at 7:00pm.
SIGN UP HERE

FLAIR FOR HAIR & SCHOOL CARE EVENT
August 28th at Farmington Lutheran
5:30-8:00pm
FREE back to school haircuts- tell your friends, family and neighbors, all are welcome! We will also be collecting back to school donations of backpacks and school supplies. Donations can be brought to the event, or dropped off prior at Farmington Lutheran.

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YOUTH MINISTRY UPDATE FROM CHURCH COUNCIL
Unfortunately, we have been unsuccessful in finding a qualified candidate for our Youth Ministry Coordinator position, and we have decided to use the next several months and the opportunity that the upcoming pastoral changes afford us to reconsider (and reimagine) what our staffing model could look like going forward in order to care for this important ministry. Rest assured, that we remain committed to our youth and to providing a great experience for our pre-con, confirmation and senior high youth. 
Pastor Ben will lead our youth ministry programs again this upcoming program year. He will be supported by our new Interim Pastor, Pastor Dana, and several fantastic volunteers who have stepped up to help out as confirmation small group leaders and in organizing FLY (Farmington Lutheran Youth) special events. Thank you so much to the Youth Ministry Team and all the parent volunteers (as well as to Dawn, who continues to provide support for these programs in addition to leading our Children's Ministry programs); we are so grateful! 
If you have a passion for working with our youth and would be interested in volunteering your time and talents, please let the Church Office know and we'll get you connected to the Youth Ministry Team to determine how to best get you plugged into programming and/or special events. We would love to have you, and you will be making a difference in the lives of our youngest members! We also ask for prayers for guidance and discernment as we all prepare for the upcoming program year and also a period of change, growth and opportunity at FLC.

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2024-2025 PROGRAM REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN!
Sunday & Wednesday FLCTime, PreCon, Confirmation, Youth Band and Alleluia Bells registrations are open! For more information on programs, or to sign up follow the links below.
https://www.farmingtonlutheran.com/childrens
https://www.farmingtonlutheran.com/youth

COLLEGE PREP COURSES FOR SENIOR HIGH YOUTH
We're excited to share that our youth ministry team is launching a new ministry this fall designed to help high school students with the college process. All high school students and their parents are welcome to attend! Sessions will be most helpful to those going through the 12th grade college application process. Click the flyer link below to learn more and to sign up.
College Bound Seminar Flyer

FALL PROGRAM NEEDS
The fall programing is starting to shape up.  We need volunteers to teach/assist with Sunday and Wednesday FLCTime.  Email Dawn with questions and to sign up.  Dawn@farmingtonlutheran.com

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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

Darlene Johnson, mother of Dawn Albrecht, as she recovers from a car accident
Jodi Wagner as she has shoulder surgery
Family and friends of Wyatt Tritz (nephew of Lura/Tyrone Jackosn) who was killed in an car accident
Carolyn Halvorson who has entered the hospital
Family and friends of Maxine Priebe, as they grieve her death
Family and friends of Shirley and Burt Peterson, as they grieve their death
Lynn Josephson, as she receives treatment for cancer
Marge Lancette, as she receives treatment for lung cancer
Ethan Powell and family as Ethan recovers from a bone marrow transplant
Ann and Dave Garwick, parents of Kirsten Childe

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.