Acorn Update
“FOR GOOD” INFORMATION SESSION
Wednesday, March 4 at 6:30pm
This Sunday, Farmington Lutheran Church launched "For Good," a campaign to pay off our existing debt and open wide more possibilities for future ministries. For more information, check out this launch video, and join us Wednesday, March 4th at 6:30pm (after Lent worship) for an information & listening session.
Together, we can shorten the mortgage payoff timeframe from 79 months, reduce interest paid by tens of thousands of dollars, and free up significant budgeted funds from mortgage to mission & ministry. With your help, we believe we can accomplish this in 25 months - or sooner.
We trust that "God works for the good of those who love him" (Rom 8:28), and through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, Farmington Lutheran is a force for good, and we will continue to be, for good.
WEDNESDAY LENTEN SERVICES
March 4, 11, 18 & 25
Worship Service from 5:45-6:30pm
4:00-5:00pm PreCon
5:00-5:45pm Lenten Meal hosted by Teens In Christ, serving up “Breakfast for Dinner”
5:45-6:30pm Lenten Service
5:45-6:30pm Wednesday FLCTime
6:30-7:30pm Confirmation
6:30-7:15pm Joyful Ringers (will not meet 3/4)
7:15-8:00pm Sanctuary Choir (will not meet 3/4)
MN FOODSHARE CAMPAIGN
Now through April 6, 2026
It’s that time of year again for the MN Foodshare March Campaign. This is an important campaign for our local food shelf, as the more the Farmington Food Shelf can collect in food and monetary donations, the more grant money 360 Communities will receive from MNFoodShare.
Donations directly to Farmington Food Shelf may be dropped off on Mondays and Thursdays from 11-5:30pm. The address is 510 Walnut St., south side of the building, door #9. Monetary gifts are always welcome and checks should be made out to the Farmington Food Shelf.
Farmington Food Shelf’s visit numbers continue to rise, and your support is most appreciated.
FREE COMMUNITY MEAL
Thursday, March 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 March 26, April 9, April 23
PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER
Sunday, March 22, 2026
You’re invited to breakfast on Sunday, March 22, 2026. All proceeds support the youth attending the Boundary Waters Canoe trip this summer! Breakfast will be served between worship services from 9:15-10:30am. Suggested donation is $5.00/person
COMMUNION WORKSHOP
Sunday, March 22 at 11:45am in the Education Wing
Are you looking to take First Communion? Are you new here and want to learn more about communion at FLC?
This workshop is designed to give you more information about Communion. Join us as we walk through a book together, go about the logistics of what we do during communion, tour the sanctuary and the sacristy, taste the elements, and answer questions. You would be invited to take your first communion on Maundy Thursday (Thurs., Apr. 2, 2026) at the 7pm worship service.
Register HERE
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.
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. SHOP HERE
LIFT UP IN PRAYER
Dona Speiker, Dorothy Noland, Shelly Garner, Larry Walsh, Shannon Walsh, Ben Farver, Alicia Farver, Joan Johnson, Marge Lancette, David Rausch
Thomas Christenson, uncle of Jessica Campbell, as he recovers from a traumatic brain injury after a fall
Karen Hulscher’s cousin, Anna Joy, and family. Anna Joy’s husband was killed in a car accident
Bonnie Mechura and her family, as they grieve the loss of Bonnie’s daughter, Tammie
Marlene Elliot, as she has and recovers from knee surgery
Colleen Engman and family, as they grieve the death of Colleen’s sister, Maura, and navigate family changes
Jason Hetland and family, as they grieve the death of Jason’s wife, Julie
Nancy Cornair, as she recovers from surgery and as she grieves the death of her daughter, Deb Tate
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
Roger Wikstrom, as he fights cancer
Ron Reierson, who was recently diagnosed with cancer and awaits more information
Linda Heimerl’s son, Joe Steffens, as he prepares for surgery to remove a cancerous lesion near his knee
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
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
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.
