Acorn Update

SIGNS OF LIFE SPRING APPEAL
A huge Thank You to all FLC for your energy, support, and contributions to the Signs of Life Spring appeal. Together, we reached nearly $65,000, with over 80 different contributing families. You graciously matched a $30,000 seed gift...and then some! Thank you for your generosity and excitement. Our mission and ministry funding has been fortified, six $1,000 gifts have been given to support our neighbors in need, and we're advancing the new digital sign project, so we can invite, welcome, and encourage our community. Expectations for the completion of the sign are for early September.
The Signs of Life appeal remains open to further contributions, should you still like to contribute. If so: thank you! Funding received will continue to strengthen mission, ministry, and outreach. 
As we celebrate the Signs of Life appeal, we continue to celebrate signs of life at Farmington Lutheran in worship, fellowship, Vacation Bible School, and as we eagerly plan for the return of fall programming. Thank you for being church together and witnessing to God's amazing love.

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FLAIR FOR HAIR & SCHOOL CARE – Second Annual Event
Sunday, August 3, 1:00 - 3:30PM
Everyone is welcome—tell your friends and neighbors—for a free community event to get ready for the new school year!
- Free haircuts for all
- Free backpacks filled with school supplies
Want to help? We're collecting new school supplies and backpacks now—drop off your donations at Farmington Lutheran any time before the event or order off the Amazon wish list below.  Go on our website for the Amazon list.

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BACK TO SCHOOL MILESTONE
Summer is here, but fall is coming! As school approaches, so do big changes for students beginning Kindergarten, Middle School, or High School. We believe that God is, and will be, present in all our life's transitions. So, we're highlighting and blessing these milestones for our students!
On Wednesday, August 20th, we'll celebrate going "Back to School" with milestones events for new Kindergarteners, 6th, and 9th graders. Panels of students, parents, and teachers will answer questions and encourage students and parents as they enter K, 6th, or 9th grade. 
Kindergarteners and families will meet at 4pm, and Middle and High School panels will begin at 6pm. Supper is provided! (See the Community Corn Roast announcement for the same day! All are welcome.) 

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FLC CORN ROAST
Wednesday, August 20
Join us on Wednesday, August 20 for a community corn roast to celebrate the last days of summer.  We will have corn, brats, hot dogs and other good things.  Pastor Jeff is happy to buy the corn but needs others to help grill.  We also need to have a couple more grills and a pickup or trailer to transport them.  It should be a fun event as we gear up for another school year.  Contact Pastor Jeff if you are willing to lend any help at bpjeffbarrow.gmail.com.

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TEXAS FLOODS
Ways You Can Help
FLC is heartbroken by the devastating news of the flooding in Texas. Prayers continue for the families, friends and communities who have been effected by such a tragic event.
If you’re looking for a way to help, Lutheran World Relief is a trusted place to start.
lrw.org/helptexas

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7th THROUGH 12th GRADERS: Teens In Christ is going to VALLEYFAIR!
When: Wednesday, August 13
Time: 9:45am-5:00pm
Meet: We'll meet outside the will call office to check in, hand out landyards and get tickets handed out. 
Details: While we're there, youth are welcome to wander the park as they're comfortable, but we will be asking all youth to check in once during the day (around noon we'll meet at the carousel). Chaperones will be leaving at 5:00pm. If youth stay later, a parent will need to be in attendance at the park, per Valleyfair policies.
***Valleyfair is a cashless park- only credit cards are accepted. There are machines available that will put cash onto a card to use inside the park. Please plan accordingly. 

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LIFT UP IN PRAYER
Dona Speiker, Roger Wikstrom, Dorothy Noland, Shelly Garner, Larry Walsh, Shannon Walsh, Ben Farver, Alicia Farver, Joan Johnson, Colleen, James and Shawn Engman, Marge Lancette, Ruth Olson

Jean Frame, as she begins treatment for cancer
Kay Gray, friend of Phyllis Blees, as she faces increased health challenges
Nancy Cornair, as she continues treatment for health concerns
Sharon Hood (sister of Ron Reierson) and family, as they grieve the death of their husband/father, John Hood
Deb Cornair, daughter of Nancy Cornair, as she works to heal and regain strength after brain tumor surgery
Nita Wind, friend of Peg and Ron Reierson, as she was recently diagnosed with breast cancer
Darlene Johnson, mother of Dawn Albrecht, as she faces health challenges
David and Mary Ann Rausch, as they face health challenges
Cindy Budd, friend of Jim and Rosemary McCarty, as she receives treatment for cancer
Iris Briesacher, as she receives hospice care
David Hins, as he continues to heal after having surgery to remove 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
Sharon Broske, mother of Russ Howe, who has been diagnosed with breast cancer
Sarah Grafe, stepmother of Linda Landwehr, who has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer

Please also include our active service members: Noah Bigbee, Meredith Gulsvig, Mackenzie Farran, and Mikkel Peterson in your prayers. 

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.