Acorn Update
GRILLING FOR GOOD
July 15, 2026 · 5:00pm – 7:00pm at FLC
Join your FLC family and the For Good campaign team for an evening of grilling and gratitude as we celebrate and share continued updates on For Good, our collective mission to retire our debt, respond to our call, and live into our purpose as a community of faith and fellowship.
We’ll have a grill full of hot dogs and brats along with sides, desserts, and beverages. We’ll have lawn games ready and hold tours of our grounds and all the work that has gone on recently to beautify our outdoor spaces. Plus, we’ll share a celebratory toast and campaign update at 6:00 pm.
Your family is most welcome, and we’re grateful for all the ways you join the work happening for good in mission and ministry through Farmington Lutheran.
TEENS FOR CHRIST
Wednesday, July 15th and 22nd at 7:00pm
TiC aka Teens in Christ, continues to meet Wednesdays here at FLC over the summer months. If you are entering 8th grade this fall through a high school graduate you are welcome to join us. In July we meet on the 8th, 15th and 22nd. We start at 7 PM in the youth room. Each night you can expect Fellowship, Food and Faith the trifecta of FUN! Hope to see you there. Questions? Connect with Deacon Hans Vigesaa.
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
Free Back-to-School Haircuts & School Supplies!
Sunday, August 16 5:00-6:30pm
Thanks to the generosity of community and FLC volunteers, licensed hairstylists will be providing free back-to-school haircuts and distributing backpacks filled with school supplies to anyone and everyone in our community.
Help us spread the word! Tell your neighbors, invite your friends, and let families know they are welcome to stop by between 5:00–6:30 p.m. to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. Supplies are limited and will be available while they last.
FREE COMMUNITY MEAL
Thursday, July 23
This an open to the public community meal- ALL are welcome. Community members are invited and encouraged to invite others, share a meal, and be community together. If you're interested in participating, volunteer, or supplying, please contact the FLC Office.
Upcoming Meal Dates: July 23, August 13, August 27
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!
THANK YOU!!!
A big shout-out to the congregation for the $1,000 donation to the Farmington Food Shelf. We are honored to receive this community impact gift from the For Good campaign. All of your food donations and monetary gifts go directly to our neighbors in need. Please know it all truly makes a difference!
We are adding 6 more scheduled appointments each week to accommodate more families. That doesn’t sound like a lot, but it will, on average, mean 500 more lbs. of food distributed each week! As gardening season progresses, feel free to drop off excess produce. This is always a popular choice for our clients.
Feel free to contact Karen Brownawell with questions about the food shelf (651-356-2980 or rhpositive03@yahoo.com). I’d be happy to arrange a visit with individuals or groups so you can see the food shelf up close and get a sense of what we offer. If you or someone you know needs food assistance, don’t hesitate to schedule an appointment by calling 952-985-5300.
‘Real generosity is doing something nice for someone who will never find out.’ — Frank A. Clark
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, Larry Walsh, Shannon Walsh, Ben Farver, Alicia Farver, Joan Johnson, Marge Lancette, David Rausch
Charlene Benson, as she undergoes treatment for pancreatic cancer
Family and friends of Jerry Bauer, who died July 7
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
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
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 recovery from surgery
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.
