Acorn Update
BONUS BREWED THEOLOGY TONIGHT
Tuesday, February 10 at 7:00pm at Longbranch
(Come a bit earlier for supper.) Our topic: "Immigration, Compassion, Ethics: Neighbors & Strangers, Laws & Love"
Given the current climate in Minnesota, how close this is to home, and with significant divides all over, we need to talk about this. We're going to approach this with curiosity and compassion, an prioritize conversation over argument. Rev. Justin Grimm from the St. Paul Synod is going to join us. He's been in conversation across our synod in this tense time, and has been working closely with our immigrant congregations in St. Paul. He'll bring some stories. Bring a spirit of wisdom and understanding, a willingness to listen, a love of neighbors, and gratitude that we can be church together, and talk about this stuff.
SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN
VBS & KiC ROCKS 2026: July 20 - July 23, 2026
Grades: Pre-K* - entering 6th
WILDERNESS CANOE BASE AT BOUNDARY WATERS: July 26 - August 2, 2026, registration deadline March 14
Grades: Completed 8th Grade - 12th Grade
SEEDS AT WAPO: June 19-21, 2026
Grades: Completed grades 1 - 3
CAMP WAPO WEEK: June 21-26, 2026
Grades: Completed grades 4 - 8
For more information and registration links, click here.
FREE COMMUNITY MEAL
Thursday, February 12 from 5:30-6:30pm
FLC hosts an open to everyone community meal twice a month. It's a free meal, with a "nothing expected, anything appreciated" donation model. Community members are invited and encouraged to invite others, share a meal, and be community together.
Future meals are February 26, March 12, March 26
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE TIMES
Wednesday, February 18
12:00pm and 7:00pm
We’re trying something new this year! Many worshippers have shared that a mid-day Ash Wednesday service would be meaningful, so we’re offering two services this year: 12:00pm and 7:00pm. Livestream will be available for those who are unable to attend in person.
KIC456 FMSC AND SLEDDING
Saturday, February 21 at 9:30am
KIC456 and awesome adults will help pack meals for those in need. We are working on a lunch plan. Fingers crossed that we could go sledding nearby for a bit after we pack meals. Registration for FMSC will be sent out later.
WEDNESDAY LENTEN SERVICES
February 25, March 4, 11, 18 & 25
Worship Service from 5:45-6:30pm
4:00-5:15pm PreCon
4:40-5:10pm Sonshine Singers
5:00-5:45pm Lenten Meal
5:45-6:30pm Lenten Worship Service
5:45-6:30pm Wednesday FLCTime
6:30-8:00pm Confirmation
6:30-7:15pm Joyful Ringers
7:15-8:00pm Sanctuary Choir
ROUND UP YOUR CHANGE
If you’ve ever “rounded up” a purchase for a charity, now you can do so automatically for Farmington Lutheran, through RoundUp.org.
A simple way to leave the “gleanings” (Leviticus 23:22) of your purchases in offering!
Automatically “round up” your credit card purchases to the nearest dollar for FLC.
On the first of each month, the sum of collected round-ups is charged. Funds are automatically donated to Farmington Lutheran Church.
Sign Up at RoundUp.org, and select Farmington Lutheran Church.
Monitor your roundups, set a monthly cap, get giving receipts (from Stripe), and/or cancel anytime online.
NEW ITEMS ADDED TO FLC’S AMAZON WISHLIST
Help keep FLC programs thriving! Shop our Amazon Wish List, and check back often as new needs are added.
LIFT UP IN PRAYER
Dona Speiker, Dorothy Noland, Shelly Garner, Larry Walsh, Shannon Walsh, Ben Farver, Alicia Farver, Joan Johnson, Colleen, James and Shawn Engman, Marge Lancette, David Rausch
Justin Fette as he continues his fight with brain cancer
Nicholas Torgerson, as he deals with serious liver issues
Brenda Wichmann (sister of Vanda Pressnall) and family, as they grieve the death of Brenda’s husband, George
Joe Walsh, brother of Larry and Shannon Walsh, who has been moved to long-term care at Trinity
Roger Wikstrom, as he fights cancer
David Rausch and family, as they grieve the death of David’s wife, Mary Ann
Debby Shephard, as she recovers from a kidney transplant
Gary Johnson, as he recovers from surgery
Ron Reierson, who was recently diagnosed with cancer and awaits more information
Linda Heimerl’s son, Joe Steffens, as he learns more about a cancerous lesion near his knee
Dan and Shari Hornseth and family, as they grieve the death of Dan’s mom, Sue
Ryan Mattson, as he recovers from surgery
Bill Erickson and family, as they grieve the death of Bill’s wife, Jackie
Don and Eleanor Senrick and family
Sue Reichert, daughter-in-law of Bev Benner, as she struggles with illness
Jean Frame, as she lives with cancer
Kay Gray, friend of Phyllis Blees, as she faces increased health challenges
Nancy Cornair, as she has surgery for bladder cancer
Deb Tate, daughter of Nancy Cornair, as she receives hospice care
Darlene Johnson, mother of Dawn Albrecht, as she faces health challenges
Cindy Budd, friend of Jim and Rosemary McCarty, as she receives treatment for cancer
Janet Hoag, mother of Angie Muehlenkamp, as she faces health concerns
Bill Bauman, friend of Peg 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
Please also include our active service members in your prayers: Noah Bigbee, Meredith Gulsvig, and Mackenzie Farran.
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.
