Acorn Update
CALL COMMIITEE NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS
Farmington Lutheran’s Call Committee has begun its work, setting the foundation to ultimately interview applicants for a Minister of Youth & Community Connection.
If you wish to nominate someone for this position, nomination forms will be in the Gathering Space at the greeting table. Nominations are open until 12:00 pm, 12/4.
FIRST WEDNESDAY WORSHIP & MEAL
Wednesday, December 3
Pizza Supper at 4:45pm, Worship with Communion at 5:30pm
Enjoy Christmas carols led by an amazing brass ensemble made up of FLC youth and adults. First Wednesday worship is a relaxed, meaningful service for all ages. And stick around after worship for a warm hot cocoa treat!
FREE COMMUNITY MEAL
Thursday, December 4 from 5:30-6:30pm
Future meals are December 18, January 8, January 22
All are invited to a free meal on Thursday from 5:30-6:30- tell your friends, family and neighbors!
Our Community Meals are gaining momentum, and we’re so excited! As more neighbors join us each week, we could use a few extra hands to help prepare meals, serve, and clean up. If you’re interested in being part of this awesome ministry, we’d love to have you. SIGN UP HERE
LAYER UP AT THE LIBRARY: Free Winter Gear for ALL AGES
Saturday, December 6 from 9:00am-12:00pm
Stop by the library and shop for free winter gear for all ages- boots, hats, coats, mittens, gloves, scarves, etc. Everyone is welcome and invited- tell your family, friends and neighbors.
And we’re still collecting winter gear! 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.
GAME NIGHTS AT FLC
Next Date: Saturday, December 6 from 6:00-10:00pm
Everyone’s invited for a night of fun and connection! All ages are welcome—come for part of the evening or stay the whole time. Bring your favorite board or card game to share, or join in with one of the many games we’ll have here. Feel free to bring a snack to enjoy or share as we spend the night laughing, playing, and building community together!
COMFORT & HOPE WORSHIP SERVICE
Monday, December 8 at 7:00pm, Livestream Available
As the holiday season nears, so can feelings of loss, loneliness, and grief. Worship will include readings from Scripture, prayers, songs, and words of promise and hope.
Spontaneous, Unrehearsed Christmas Program!
Sunday, December 14 at 8:30 & 10:30am
No rehearsals needed—just show up to worship, pick a part, and let the pastors handle the rest.
And just like last year, we’re encouraging everyone to wear their most festive (ahem… possibly ugly!) Christmas gear. Come ready for joy, laughter, and a wonderfully unpredictable Christmas story!
POINSETTIA DONATIONS
If you would like to donate in memory or in honor of loved ones this holiday season, Poinsettia donation forms are available in the gathering space and at the welcome booth.
TOYS FOR TOWN- NOW COLLECTING!
Drop off now through December 11
FLC is partnering with the Farmington Police Department again this year to ensure families in our community have gifts this holiday season! Drop off gifts any time during church office hours or Sunday morning worship. Gifts are especially needed for that hard to shop for age- teenagers!
YOUTH STORE NOW OPEN!
Wednesdays (when there is programming!) 5:00-6:15pm
Sundays 9:15-10:30am
Our youth-run store is now open Wednesdays from 5:00–6:15pm and Sundays from 9:15–10:30am.
Come check out FLC designed sweatshirts, Bible highlighters, bookmarks, stickers, bracelets, snacks and more! Stop by, say hi, and support our awesome youth program!
Interested in helping with worship?
ALL AGES are welcome, and we’ll train you the day of (or even during the service if that’s more comfortable!). There are lots of ways to get involved:
Communion Assistants – help serve communion
Worship Hosts – greet, hand out bulletins, pass offering baskets
Acolytes – light and extinguish the candles before and after worship
Sign up is now located on the whiteboard by the welcome booth- sign up before worship on Sunday mornings. If you’re curious or want to give it a try, we’d love to have you jump in!
It’s hard to believe Christmas time is almost here! 🎄
We’re already busy preparing for all the wonderful events and celebrations of the season. Visit our Christmas Page to find all the details about upcoming services and gatherings.
We’re also looking for volunteers to help make these events extra special! There are lots of great opportunities to serve — use the link below to sign up and join the fun!
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.
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
Linda and David Morris and family, as they grieve the death of Linda’s mom, Marlene Mellesmoen
Justin Fette, as he prepares for brain surgery on December 3
Family and friends of Karen Christensen, as they grieve her death
Karissa Dennis and family as they grieve the death of Karissa’s mother, Pam
Merry Briner and family, as they mourn the death of Merry’s husband, Dave
Karen and Dennis and family, good friends of Carolyn Ryan, as Karen receives hospice care
Don and Eleanor Senrick and family
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
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.
