Acorn Update


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.

GRAD SUNDAY FORMS DUE MAY 15
Sunday, June 1 at 10:00am
Calling all 2025 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 June 1 at the 10:00am worship service. Whether you are able to attend on the 1st or not, please complete the information on the form and check the box “I will not be able to attend”. Registrations are due by May 15, 2025. If you have questions, reach out to Dawn@farmingtonlutheran.com. REGISTER HERE.


MEET YOUR FLC COUNCIL MEMBERS!
Michael Woody

What are your favorite things about Farmington Lutheran?
My favorite things about Farmington Lutheran are how welcoming it is, the people (including the youth) and the music!

Tell us about your family/your dear ones.

I have been married to my Amazing wife Sara for 20 years! We have four incredible children; Kelsey (30), Becca (18), Braden (17) and Matthew (13). Kelsey is married to my son-in-law Joe, and they have my incredible granddaughter Sara Jo who turns 1 on April 1st.

What is your dream vacation?
Anywhere warm with my family and a golf course nearby!

Describe your hobbies or how you like to spend free time.
I like to spend my free time being active; playing golf, working out or building golf clubs.

What is/was your profession?
I am a 5th grade teacher at Riverview Elementary and the head volleyball coach/assistant track and field coach (pole vault) at Farmington High School.


FOOD ON THE THIRD
Sunday, May 18
Due to the Memorial Day weekend, we will be having Food on the Third.  Bags and slips of things needed can be picked up today, May 11th and returned on May 18th.

BAPTISM ORIENTATION – SUNDAY, MAY 18TH, 9:30AM
Farmington Lutheran hosts regular baptism orientations for those interested in learning more about Holy Baptism for children or adults. The next one is Sunday, May 18th at 9:30am. Sign up online!

BURGER FEED
Sunday, May 18 AT 11:45AM
Join us after the second service for burgers, chips, fruit and dessert.  Free will donation for the Colorado trip particpants

FLC VARIETY SHOW & BAKE SALE
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! 
The mission trip youth are looking for donations for the bake sale.  Please bring your packaged and labeled donations to the church by 3 pm on Wednesday May 21.  Please make sure they are marked youth and placed on the front serving window in the kitchen.  Any questions please reach out to Chris Patsche 612-991-8555

TIME CHANGE FOR SERVICES
STARTING SUNDAY MAY 25
It is that time of the year.  Memorial Day will start the summer schedule with services at 8:30 and 10:00am. These hours will last through Labor Day.

VBS & KIC ROCKS: JULY 21 - 24, 2025
There are lots of ways FLC could use your help to make for a successful VBS (Vacation Bible School) and KiC ROCKS (Kids in Christ) week! Here are a few ideas:
- Pray for the children, youth, families, volunteers, and staff.
- Provide donations of needed supplies.
- Create props for us to use inside and outside. Need items back, let us know. Ask Dawn for some ideas.
- Volunteer to help decorate, cut out projects (paper, yarn, etc.) shop
- Check out our wish lists on Amazon and SignUpGenius.
- Can you sing and/or play the guitar? We would love to record some camp songs soon.


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

Family and friends of Larry Miller, cousin of Ron Reierson, as they grieve his death
Ruth Olson, as she prepares for surgery and treatment for health concerns
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 continues to heal after having surgery to remove 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
Julie Hetland, as she receives more treatment for cancer
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.

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