Acorn Update

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BREWED THEOLOGY IS TONIGHT!
Christians, Creation Care, & Climate Change
April 22, 7:00pm at Long Branch in Farmington
Happy Earth Day! Today, we give thanks to God for the beauty and wonder of creation. From the vast skies to the smallest seed, every part of the Earth reflects our Lord's love and care. As life springs up from the ground this season, we're reminded of our Christian calling to "guard and tend" creation. So, tonight's Brewed Theology will cover that ground. Special guest speakers Jeff Eisele and Dan Herscher will share their involvement with Third Act and Citizens' Climate Lobby. Whether you've been to Brewed Theology before or not, you're invited and welcome!

WEDNESDAY EVENING PROGAMMING
Wednesday, April 23
4:45 Sonshine Singers
5:30 Wednesday FLCTime
6:30 PRECON AND CONFIRMATION
6:30 Joyful Ringers
7:15 Sanctuary Choir

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FLC TRANSITION TOWN HALL
Sunday, April 27 · Between Worship Services, FLC Sanctuary
Over the past few months, we’ve been doing important work together in the midst of our pastoral transition at Farmington Lutheran Church. Your Transition Team has been gathering and analyzing feedback from the many, many conversations with groups and inviduals like you who care deeply about our faith community. Join us on April 27th in the FLC sanctuary between worship services as the Transition Team presents our Ministry Site Profile (MSP) to the congregation. The MSP is the primary document that tells our story and our hopes for the future. It will be used by our synod partners and Call Committee in the upcoming call process. You’ll have the chance to view the document, hear highlights from Transition Team leaders, and offer feedback as we finalize this part of the process.

We also want to provide a timeline update for the next key steps in the process. Here’s what to expect:

• April 2025 - Write Ministry Site Profile (MSP), Hold Transition Town Hall, Begin Creating Call Committee

• May 2025 - Finalize MSP & Send to Synod, Appoint Call Committee with FLC Council Approval

• June 2025 - Call Committee Begins Work

We’re grateful for the good work of this community in this process. We’re confident it will bear good fruit for the future of our congregation!
Jared Rendell & Melissa Meyer, Transition Team Co-Chairs

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SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION NOW OPEN
Final day to apply is Wednesday, April 30
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 Wednesday, April 30. More information can be found at the link below. https://forms.office.com/r/WKeJ2DVGtj

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
Sunday, May 11 at 9:30am
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, May 11 between worship services (about 9:30am). You will be welcomed in worship on Sunday, May 18. Please register in advance HERE.

FLC VARIETY SHOW
Wednesday, May 21
The Variety Show will take place at FLC on Wednesday, May 21, starting at 6:30pm with a bake sale beginning at 6pm. This will be a youth fundraiser for the Colorado trip. If you are interested in participating by performing an act or song, please contact Karissa Dennis at karissa@farmingtonlutheran.com. Thank you for your support- it is sure to be a fun evening! 

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LIFT UP IN PRAYER
Dona Speiker, Roger Wikstrom, Dorothy Noland, Shelly Garner, Larry Walsh, Shannon Walsh, Ben Farver, Alicia Farver, Joan Johnson, Colleen, James and Shawn Engman, Marge Lancette

David and Mary Ann Rausch, as they face health challenges
Sally McCarty’s parents, Ken and Maryann (Sally is Jim and Rosemary McCarty’s daughter-in-law)
Cindy Budd, friend of Jim and Rosemary McCarty, as she receives treatment for cancer
Iris Briesacher, as she receives hospice care
David Hins, as he begins treatment for cancer
Janet Hoag, mother of Angie Muehlenkamp, as she faces health concerns
Bill Bauman, friend of Peggy and Ron Reierson, as he battles cancer
Norma Patsche, mother of Mark Patsche, as she receives hospice care
Dan Hensche, partner of Anna Zappetillo, with thanksgiving for his news that he is now cancer free
Julie Hetland, as she receives more treatment for cancer
Larry Miller, cousin of Ron Reierson, as he receives hospice care
Ann and Dave Garwick, parents of Kirsten Childe, and family as they manage Ann’s Lewey Body dementia
Sharon Broske, mother of Russ Howe, who has been diagnosed with breast cancer
Sarah Grafe, stepmother of Linda Landwehr, who has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer

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.