Acorn Update

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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FOOD ON THE FOURTH
Sunday, July 27 at both worship services
The food shelf is experiencing a slow down of donations this summer. Let’s help pack their shelves with some most needed items: Juice boxes, Kids snacks, Cereal, Spaghetti sauce, Pasta (except spaghetti), Worcestershire sauce, Snack crackers, SpaghettiOs, Ravioli, etc. Refried beans, Cake mix, Frosting, Soup, Shampoo/Conidtioner, Body wash, Deodorant, Kleenex

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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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COLLEGE BOUND SEMINARS
Are you a soon to be high school senior—or the parent of one? Get the inside scoop on everything you need to know about the college process AND these seminars are FREE & open to the community so be sure to share with your friends, family and neighbors.
Questions? Email betsygrawe@gmail.com

College Process Night:  Thursday, August 14th 7:00 pm
Come learn about the timeline of everything that happens senior year and strategies to get through it all.  Pizza provided, so invite your friends!

Financial Aid Night:  Thursday, October 2nd 7:00 pm
Come learn about financial aid and the FAFSA.  Pizza provided, so invite your friends!

College Decision Night:  Thursday, April 16th 7:00 pm
Come walk through some final thought process as you make your final decision and then we'll walk through the checklist of everything that needs to happen between making your choice and moving off to college.  Pizza provided, so invite your friends!

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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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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.