Acorn Update
BREWED THEOLOGY: COCKTAILS & CAROLS!
Tuesday, December 16 at 7:00pm
Cocktails & Carols is TONIGHT at Longbranch in downtown Farmington. Come for dinner and stay for the singing—led by Karissa Dennis.
Always a fun night filled with great food, festive music, and lots of cheer!
FREE COMMUNITY MEAL
Thursday, December 18 from 5:30-6:30
Get in out of the cold and enjoy some hot soup at this week’s FREE community meal! Open to the entire community- tell your family, friends and neighbors.
POINSETTIA DONATIONS
Forms Due Sunday, December 21
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. Return donation forms by Sunday, December 21 to ensure the information gets included in Chrsitmas Eve bulletins.
FOOD ON THE THIRD THIS MONTH
Sunday, December 21
Due to the Christmas worship schedule, FLC will only have one service on Sunday, December 28. So we are moving Food on the Fourth to Food on the THIRD this month.
Fill up those green reusable bags and bring them with to worship this weekend.
As we enter the second week of Advent, don’t forget to check out FLC’s Christmas Page for all the details on worship, gatherings, and events.
We’d also love your help in making these celebrations extra special! Explore the volunteer opportunities using the link below and join us in spreading joy this season.
END OF YEAR GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
Whether you intend to complete your 2025 estimated giving, offer a year-end gift out of abundance, or make a special gift of stock, thank you! In order for gifts to appear on your 2025 giving statement and tax information, here are some guidelines and timelines:
Year-End Gifts (online or check)
Gifts through Tithe.ly can be made to FLC through farmingtonlutheran.com/give, or via the QR Code here:
Stock Gifts
Initiate transfer of stock ASAP (preferably by December 15).
End-of-year activity can delay the process. Assets must be received by December 31, so start early!
Required Minimum Distributions (RMD’s) and Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD’s)
Initiate a distribution ASAP, since year-end activity can delay transfers.
Thrivent Members: Choice Dollars
Thrivent policy holders can designate “Choice Dollars” for Farmington Lutheran Church. It’s free to you, and money for FLC.
Use thrivent.com, or check with your Thrivent rep.
Round Ups: *NEW*
If you’ve ever “rounded up” a purchase for a charity, now you can do so automatically for Farmington Lutheran, through RoundUp.org.
A simple way to leave the “gleanings” (Leviticus 23:22) of your purchases in offering!
Automatically “round up” your credit card purchases to the nearest dollar for FLC.
On the first of each month, the sum of collected round-ups is charged. Funds are automatically donated to Farmington Lutheran Church.
Sign Up at RoundUp.org, and select Farmington Lutheran Church.
Monitor your roundups, set a monthly cap, get giving receipts (from Stripe), and/or cancel anytime online.
FLC OFFICE HOURS
December 25 through January 2
Due to holidays and staff vacation time, FLC office hours will vary from December 25 through January 2. Please call ahead before stopping by.
Office Closed: December 25 & January 1
SEASONAL ASSISTANCE
In addition to snow, winter brings with it additional requests for aid in our community. If you’re willing to be a resource for families in need in a TBD capacity this season, please contact the office or email Pastor Kristen at kristen@farmingtonlutheran.com. Examples might be supplying basic necessities, snow removal, or other late notice or urgent needs.
NEW ITEMS ADDED TO FLC’S AMAZON WISHLIST
Help keep FLC programs thriving! Shop our Amazon Wish List, and check back often as new needs are added.
YOUTH STORE OPEN ON CHRISTMAS EVE
Stop by the Sanctuary, Swag & Stuff church store between worship services on Christmas Eve to support the youth program at FLC!
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
Family of Jon Bauer, including Bonnie Mechura, Jill Emerson and Toni Shearer, who died December 3
Linda and David Morris and family, as they grieve the death of Linda’s mom, Marlene Mellesmoen
Justin Fette, as he recovers from brain surgery
Family and friends of Carolyn Ryan’s good friend, Karen. Karen died December 12
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.
