Acorn Update
TEENS IN CHRIST: SUMMER SCHEDULE
Wednesday, June 24 from 7:00-9:00pm
One more TiC before our Fourth of July break!
Join us this Wednesday from 7:00–9:00 PM for our last Teens in Christ (TiC) gathering before we take a week off for the holiday. Come hang out for an evening of food, games, fellowship, and real conversations about faith. Bring a friend—everyone is welcome!
Be sure to connect with Hans, our Youth & Community Connections Minister, to get added to the TiC GroupMe so you don't miss any summer updates. And follow us on Instagram: @farmingtonlutheranyouth for all the latest on high school youth events at FLC.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST YOUTH FUNDRAISER
Sunday, June 28
You’re invited to a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, June 28 before and after the 9:30 am worship service (8:30am-11:00am). Enjoy pancakes, fellowship, and community while helping support our youth who will be heading to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area this summer.
Breakfast tickets are $6/plate and will help offset trip expenses and make this incredible faith-filled adventure possible for our students.
We hope you'll come hungry, bring friends, stay awhile, and support our youth as they prepare for this unforgettable experience!
OFFICE CLOSED- 4TH OF JULY
Thursday, July 2
Please note that our office will be closed on Thursday, July 2, in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. This time away allows our staff the opportunity to relax, recharge, and enjoy time with family and friends.
We pray you have a safe, joyful holiday weekend, and we look forward to seeing you in worship on Sunday, July 5. Regular office hours will resume on Monday, July 6.
SUNDAY NIGHT BOOK CLUB
7:00pm, July 19, 26, August 1, 9 & 16
This summer you are invited to a Sunday evening book club reading Searching for Sunday: Loving, Leaving, and Finding the Church by Rachel Held Evans. This will be a safe space to share experiences unpacking, doubting, deconstructing, and reconstructing Christian faith. Snacks will be provided and all are welcome!
The first session will be introductory, no need to have purchased or read anything. To register, please email betsygrawe@gmail.com and we’ll work on putting together a book order.
July 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16 at 7:00 pm in the Fireside Room
VALLEYFAIR WITH FLC!
Monday, August 10 from 9:45am-5:00pm
Farmington Lutheran is going to Valleyfair! Open to all ages. Have a youth who wants to attend with no adult? That's ok! We have plenty of adults attending, we'll split into groups to wander the park together. Need a ride? Email jen@farmingtonlutheran.com, and we'll do our best to coordinate a carpool.
LITTLE LAMBS VILLAGE (families with children 0-5 years)
Now Sundays at 10:30am!
Little Lambs Village is moving to a new time this summer!
Join us Sundays after worship at 10:30am for connection, coffee, treats, and conversation with other parents of littles. Come hang out, build community, and connect about all things life, faith, and parenting.
NEW ITEMS ADDED TO FLC’S AMAZON WISHLIST
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LIFT UP IN PRAYER
Dona Speiker, Larry Walsh, Shannon Walsh, Ben Farver, Alicia Farver, Joan Johnson, Marge Lancette, David Rausch
Denise Grundler and family, as they grieve the death of Denise’s mother, Betty
Wayva Briesacher, sister-in-law of Marilyn Briesacher, who is starting hospice care
Jerry DeGrote, father of Craig Beissel, who is entering his final days
Ron Trussoni, brother of Mary Rethwisch, who was recently diagnosed with cancer
Nancy Rolfe, sister-in-law of Ron and Peg Reierson, as she waits for a diagnosis and treatment for pain
Jon and Cheryl Rowan and family, as they grieve the death of Jon’s sister, Gayle Larkin
John Blees, husband of Phyllis, for good medical care and smooth upcoming surgeries
Joe Frame, son of Bill and Jean Frame, as he faces a long recovery as a result of a car hitting him on his bike
Colleen Engman and family, as they navigate family changes
Justin Fette, as he continues his fight with brain cancer
Roger Wikstrom, as he fights cancer
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, including a new cancer diagnosis
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.
