Acorn Update

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Puzzle Exchange this Thursday!
Thursday, October 16 from 12:00pm-4:00pm
Women’s Ministry hosts a monthly Puzzle Exchange — happening every third Thursday of the month. It’s open to everyone, and there are over 500 puzzles to choose from! Come swap, chat, and find your next favorite puzzle.

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COMMUNITY COMMUNION WORKSHOP
Sunday, November 16 at 11:45am
Open to all ages & designed to help participants learn more about the meaning and practice of Communion. Together we’ll walk through a book, explore what happens during Communion, tour the sanctuary and sacristy, taste the elements, and have time for questions and discussion.

Participants will be invited to take their First Communion on Sunday, December 7 or on Maundy Thursday, April 2, 2026, at the 7:00 pm worship service.

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WINTER (SNOW!) GEAR DRIVE
Drop off in the front entry way bins
Even though it doesn’t feel like it outside, the cold weather will be here soon! FLC is partnering with our local schools and the Farmington Library to make sure everyone in our community has what they need to stay warm this season.
We’re especially looking for kids’ snow gear — waterproof items like snow pants, boots, mittens, and jackets — so everyone can enjoy playing outside this winter.

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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.

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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!

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CANDY AND TRINKET DONATIONS NEEDED
Collecting items through October 24
FLC is looking for candy and small trinket donations to hand out at Trunk or Treat. If you’re able to add to our collection, they can be dropped off in the office anytime.

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KIC456: 4th through 6th Grade Lock-In!
Friday, October 24, 7:30pm to Saturday, October 25, 8:00am
Our 4th, 5th, and 6th graders — along with some amazing volunteers — will be spending the night at FLC! We’ll go bowling, eat, play games, snack, have devotion time, probably eat some more, and then sleep (maybe)! In the morning, we’ll enjoy breakfast before getting ready to head home.

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BREWED THEOLOGY
Tuesday, October 28
7:00pm at Longbranch in downtown Farmington
At this month's Brewed Theology, we're going to try to check our assumptions and define a word that has seen lots of use recently, as we ask, "What is 'Woke'?"  

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HARVEST MARKET
Saturday, November 1 from 9:00am - 2:30pm
Grab your friends and join us for a festive and flavorful experience!
Step into a world of autumn charm and community spirit at the Harvest Market! Our event is large enough for great shopping variety, yet intimate enough to not overwhelm. Diverse Vendor Selection – Shop local, shop small!

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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.

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

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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

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.