Acorn Update
THANK YOU GARAGE SALE VOLUNTEERS!
Thank you to everyone who volunteered to make last week's Church Garage Sale such an incredible success! 35 volunteers gave their time and energy to collect donations, organize, price items, work the sale, and clean everything up afterward. This annual event is so important because it enables our Women's Ministry to support the church's ministries and mission in a number of different ways throughout the year. Thank you volunteers, for sharing your time and your talents!
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.
NO CLASS BEFORE WORSHIP THIS WEEKEND
Sunday, July 5
Due to the holiday weekend, there will be no 8:30 AM Forum/Class this Sunday. Worship will take place as scheduled at 9:30 AM, and we look forward to gathering together then.
We hope you have a safe, relaxing holiday weekend filled with time to enjoy family and friends. The 8:30 AM Forum/Class will resume on Sunday, July 12.
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.
CORN ROAST & MILESTONE EVENT
Wednesday, August 19 from 5:00 - 7:00pm
Farmington Lutheran Church will host its Second Annual Corn Feed! The Corn Feed will feature a delicious grilled dinner, fresh sweet corn, sides, and dessert. Everyone is invited to stop by anytime between 5:00 and 7:00 PM to enjoy a meal and connect with the FLC community.
Families with students entering one of our milestone grades (Kindergarten, 6th, 9th & 12th) will also have an opportunity to gather with other FLC families at the same stage of life. More details and specific times for each milestone gathering will be shared closer to the event, but each group will have the chance to hear from a panel of parents and leaders, ask questions, and connect with one another as you prepare for the new school year.
Whether you're coming for dinner, celebrating a milestone, or both, we hope you'll join us for this evening of food, fellowship, and encouragement!
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LIFT UP IN PRAYER
Dona Speiker, Larry Walsh, Shannon Walsh, Ben Farver, Alicia Farver, Joan Johnson, Marge Lancette, David Rausch
Don Graber and family, as they grieve the death of Don’s wife, Deb
Ellen Braun as she fights brain cancer
Family and friends of Eleanor and Don Senrick, who died June 11 and June 17
Family and friends of Matt Kloos, who died suddenly on June 9
Linda and Paul Landwehr and family, as they grieve the death of Linda’s dad, Duane Grafe
Jeanie-Marie Christensen, niece of June Olson, who was diagnosed with a leiomyosarcoma
Bonnie Walker, mother of Jamie Berg, as she recovers from a fall and broken neck
Russell LaVan, Dale Towberman and their families as they grieve the death of Heather Towberman
Denise Grundler and family, as they grieve the death of Denise’s mother, Betty
Family and friends of Wayva Briesacher, who died this past week
Family and friends of Jerry DeGrote, father of Craig Beissel, who died June 9
Ron Trussoni, brother of Mary Rethwisch, who was recently diagnosed with cancer
Nancy Rolfe, sister-in-law of Ron and Peg Reierson, as she prepares for surgery
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
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.
