Acorn Update

Sep 30

Written By Jen Watts

Take a moment to watch the video below as Pastor Ben recaps the Envision with the Eisele’s meeting that happened between services on Sunday, September 28. Feel free to reach out with any questions.

FIRST WEDNESDAY WORSHIP & MEAL
Wednesday, October 1
Meal at 4:45, Worship at 5:30
Yay, First Wednesday Worship is back this week! Come at 4:45pm for a pizza meal, then stay for a relaxed and family-friendly worship service.
$5 suggested donation for dinner, cash or Venmo.

FREE COMMUNITY MEAL
Thursday, October 2 5:30 – 6:30pm
One of our basic calls as church is to feed our neighbors. On October 2 at 5:30pm, FLC is hosting it’s second open community meal. It's a free simple supper, with a "nothing expected, anything appreciated" donation model. FLC Community members are invited to invite others, share a meal, and be church together. If you're interested in participating, volunteer, or supplying, please contact John Oney or the FLC Office.

PRAYER PARTNER WRISTBANDS are back for the 25-26 program year!
We’re looking for caring adults willing to pray for our students. Every 6th- 9th grade student has a wristband that says, “Love Like Jesus”. They’re wearing one themselves, and they’ve signed another for a prayer partner. We’re inviting adults to take a wristband (or two!) and commit to praying for that student by name. Interested? Use the link below to be added to the list.

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
Sunday, October 5 at 11:45am
Everyone is always welcome at FLC and you do not need to be a member to attend worship, events or classes. Nevertheless, we would love for you to join our community of faith if you’re interested! At FLC, church is more than just a building. FLC is a community of people that worship together, serve the Lord, share God’s love and support one another.

FLC EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS TEAM
Farmington Lutheran has a variety of procedures in place to respond to emergencies on our property, such as inclement weather, fire, and active shooter events. Volunteers are briefed on these procedures at trainings. Given recent gun violence involving churches in our country, FLC staff and leadership are reviewing and renewing procedures in the unlikely event of such an event here, through an Emergency Preparedness Team. Please pray for wise work to be done, and that there will never be a need for such work, here or anywhere.

TRUNK OR TREAT
Friday, October 24
Last year’s Trunk or Treat welcomed nearly 1,000 people from our community — which means this year we need more decorated cars than ever before! You can decorate your trunk with any fun (family-friendly) theme you'd like. Don’t forget to bring candy or small trinkets to hand out! Church will also be accepting candy and small trinket donations. Label your donation and drop them off in the office anytime.

Sign up to Decorate a Car

LITTLE LAMBS VILLAGE
Thursdays at 5:15pm in the Fireside Room
Parents of little ones (ages 0–5, older siblings welcome too!)
Little Lambs Village is gathering Thursday evenings at 5:15 pm! Families with littles are welcome to stop by or drop in (no need to sign up) when it works for your schedule to check out Little Lambs Village. Come for friendly conversation, play time for the littles, fellowship, and a chance to help shape future get-togethers.

AMAZON WISHLIST
Help keep FLC programs thriving! Shop our Amazon Wish List, and check back often as new needs are added.

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

Marlene Mellesmoen, mother of Linda Morris, who is receiving hospice care
Ashley, Tyler and Baby, friends of Colleen Engman
Family and friends of Nancy Lysholm, who died September 5
Sue Reichert, daughter-in-law of Bev Benner, as she struggles with illness
Jean Frame, as she has treatment for cancer
Kay Gray, friend of Phyllis Blees, as she faces increased health challenges
Nancy Cornair, as she continues treatment for health concerns
Deb Tate, daughter of Nancy Cornair, as she has treatment for brain 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
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

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.

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