Farmington Lutheran Church February 2011 Newsletter

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Camp EmmausJune 17th 18th

For kids currently in 2nd & 3rd grade

This new overnight camp will take place righthere at FLC! Find out more information andpick up a registration form on Camp Sunday!

Inside This Issue

2 FLC Family News

3 FLC in Action

4 From the Pastor

5 Council & Ministry Teams

6 Adult Spiritual Growth

7 Music News

8 Youth News

9 Childrens Ministry News

10 February Service Groups

11 February Calendar

12 The Back Page

F a r m i n g t o n L u t h e r a n C h u r c h

February 2011

TH E LI G H T

Its amazing that on some of the coldest daysof the year, here we are planning for summerand dreaming about warm, sunny days, camp-fires, and swimming in the lake. As weprepare for Camp Worship on the weekend ofFebruary 5th-6th, where well be promoting allof FLCs summer opportunities, we wanted totake a moment to highlight some of the brandnew camps that will be offered to our youththis summer.

One exciting new camp will take place righthere on the grounds of FLC Camp Emmaus named after the beautiful grounds on whichour church sits. Camp Emmaus will be anovernight camp for 2nd & 3rd graders that willtake place June 17th-18th. Our time togetherwill include campfires, music, crafts, games,Bible study, and a family dinner following the5:00 worship that Saturday. We hope manyyoung campers will join us as we experiencethe wonder of Gods creation right here in our

own backyard!

This summer were also offering a new caming opportunity for our 4th-6th grader camperThe week of June 26th July 1st, 4th-6th gradwill join our 7th-9th graders at Camp Wapo iAmery, WI. Camp Wapo is a wonderful camthat offers a fun-filled week of Bible study,worship, games, campfires, crafts, wateractivities, and much more! FarmingtonLutheran has been a partner congregation wCamp Wapo since 1984 (27 years wow!). We look forward to strengthening

this partnership as we expand our campingministry with them this summer.

We invite you to join us in worship Februar5th or 6th as we lift up these new camps, alonwith FLCs other summer ministries likeVacation Bible School and the high schoolmission trip. Worship will be camp focusedwith camp songs and scriptures borrowed freach camps theme. We hope youll comelearn about all the faith-filled events that wi

engage our youth this summer!

NEW Summer Camping Opportunities!

Camp Wapo 2011June 26th July 1st

For kids currently in 4th 9th grades

Camp Wapo is a new camping opportunityour 4th-6th graders, and a continuing traditifor our 7th-9th graders. (Check out the articwith more info elsewhere in the newsletterFind out more informationwww.campwapo.org and pick up a registraform on Camp Sunday!

Camp Wapo CampershipsWant to earn money for camp? Then markyour calendars for our Lenten Soup ServiceWe will need parent/child teams to help seup, serve soup and sandwiches, and clean ueach Wednesday from 5-7pm during Lent(March 16th April 13th). Campers whovolunteer will earn money towards their

camp week. Sign up will be coming soon!

Mark yourcalendars

for VBS!

July 25th 29th

Registrations

coming soon!

Vacation Bible School 2011

Take YourValentine Out and letthe FLC Youth Group

Entertain the Kids.See Page 8for Details!

Thanks Be to God!We Have a WEEproblem at FLC!

Check out the MusicNews on page 7 to see

what weredoing about it.

Adult Bell

and Choir Party!Wednesday,

February 2nd.

See Page 2

for the invite.


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Farmington Lutheran Church20600 Akin Road Farmington MN 55024

Office Hours8:00 am4:30 pm, MondayFriday

Telephone Numbers

Office . 651-463-410

Fax .. 651-463-410

Web Address www.farmingtonlutheran.org

Farmington Lutheran Staff

Interim Senior Pastor

Phil Walen Ext 203

[email protected]

Administrative Assistant

Susan Swenson Ext 200

[email protected]

Director of Childrens Ministries

Maria Tarpinian Ext 205

[email protected]

Director of Youth Ministries

Arlan Olson Ext 207

[email protected]

Director of Music MinistriesKarissa Dennis Ext. 206

[email protected]

Communications Coordinator

Diane Schmidtke Ext 201

[email protected]

Business Manager

Shelly Lassahn Ext 217

[email protected]

Treasurer, Greg Lambert

Custodian, Don Curwick

Spiritual Care Ministers

Iris Briesacher Paul Houck Marilyn EmonDiane Randall Marie Sachs

Please contact Marie Sachs at 651-399-4244 orSue Swenson at 651-463-4100 to schedule a visitfrom a Spiritual Care Minister.

FLC Family News

Baptized in January

Brock Merritt-Roy Broin, daughter of Bethany Broin

James Nicholas Pucci, Jr., son of Jim Pucci and Stephanie Sinerius

Thank You!

To Arlan andConfirmation Students,

Thank you all so much forstopping at my house again thisyear. I just love seeing you andhearing you sing. Also, thanksfor the bag of goodies.

Your friend in Christ,

Blanche Reichert

To the Confirmants atFarmington Lutheran,

I want to thank you all very much forcoming to Cameron Woods andsinging for us. I can assure you thatwe all enjoyed your young voicessinging the old familiar Christmas

carols.

How thoughtful of you to also bringus members of Farmington Lutheran

a bag of fruits and candies. The extraones I put in a big bowl for everyonehere to share.

Sincerely, Ruth JonesFarmington Lutheran Church,

You do the nicest things.

Thank you for adding to ourbirthday celebration with yourcarolers! We enjoyed the musicand the youthful faces!.

Residents ofCrossroad Commons

The children at Garland HallOrphanage in Jamaica will onceagain be celebrating Christmas inFebruary thanks to the generousfamilies of our confirmationstudents. Each child was sponsoredby a mentor group, and the clothes,toys and other gifts given in theirname have been packed up for

delivery to Garland Hall. Since FLCdoesnt have anyone making the tripthis year, our Mission Jamaicafriends will be delivering the gifts forus. Please keep the missionaries inprayer as they travel and minister tothese beautiful children of God theweek of February 2 - 9.

Garland Hall Orphanage

Upcoming Event: Bell and Choir PARTY!Upcoming Event: Bell and Choir PARTY!

Wednesday, February 2nd, 6:30 - 7:30 pmThe Worship and Music Ministry Team will be hosting a party

for the Joyful Ringers and Sanctuary Choir. The menu will include chiliwith cornbread and barshere at church. We thank you for your

participation, as this will be a fun time of fellowship!

Rehearsals will be shortened:

Joyful Ringers 6:00 - 6:30 pm Sanctuary Choir 7:30 - 8:15 pm

If you are interested in joining the Sanctuary Choir or Joyful Ringers, this is agreat opportunity to come to rehearsal and the dinner to meet members!

Blessings always, Karissa Dennis

To Arlan and all the FLC Youth whocame to sing Christmas carols atCameron Woods. It was enjoyed andappreciated. Also thanks for the fruit.I will enjoy it! God Bless You all,

Della Parker


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Helpful Information

Sometimes in our day-to-day life we could use alittle help. This column and the items in it could

be just what your looking for.

Prayer Chain RequestsIf you have a prayer request for the Prayer Chain,simply fill in your request on the yellow cardavailable at weekly services, send a request viathe link on the FLC website, or contact: IrisBriesacher at 651-463-7043 or viae-mail at

[email protected].

Address Change?Please notify the church office if your snail mailor e-mail address changes 651-463-4100 or

[email protected].

Community OutreachIf you need assistance for daily needs of living,please check out the links provided on the FLCwebsite: www.farmingtonlutheran.org

Click on Ministry Teams, Outreach and Growth,and Community Outreach.

Hospitalized?Please call the church office for a pastoral visit -

651-463-4100.

Personal Information PolicyIt is the policy of Farmington Lutheran Church(FLC) that all personal information, including butnot limited to home address, e-mail addresses andphone numbers (home, work or cell) be treatedwith care. All personal information received byFLC and entered into our database (ServantKeeper) or contained in our Member Directory,will not be shared or sold to any outside vendorsor solicitors. Personal information will not beused to distribute information not affiliated withchurch business. Any personal informationobtained will be for FLC use only and all whoare employed or volunteer at FLC will adhere

to this policy.

The deadline for the March 2011 issue ofFarmington Lutheran Churchs The LightisFebruary 15. Email comments and/orsubmissions to the editor, Diane Schmidtke, at:[email protected] or

drop off your information in the church office.

FLC In Action

The Transition Task Force has been hard at work in the past months and will belooking for your input in the coming months. The purpose of the group is to marecommendations and proposals to the Executive Committee and the Church

Council for:

1. Prioritizing FLCs needs and goals within the context of effectively continuing and expanding our ministry in accordance with the congregations missstatement.

2. Effectively utilizing church volunteers and staff to meet the needs of FLCsmission and carry out the goals.

3. Identifying and prioritizing needs for an overall staffing design capable ofboth leading and equipping other to lead in FLCs ministry.

Kris Akin is leading the group as the Chair and Brian Wenck is serving as ViceChair. Other members include Katja Andresen, Dave Baumbach, Marilyn Briescher, Darrin Ceason, Cindy Adams Ellis, Karen Hulscher, Alleen Wicktor, andRoger Wood. Sara Otterness is also assisting in her role as Council President anPastor Phil Walen continues to offer his guidance and insight to help move FLCmove forward in the transition.

In the fall, the members of the Transition Task Force had the opportunity to attetraining and read Temporary Shepherds as we prepared for the work ahead. Wehave learned about the timeline for a search process, revisited our rich history atFLC, and learned more about each other and our working styles. We have alsolearned about some of our demographics and what it means to be a growing

church of our size.

Each of the members has been assigned to one of three working groups. Thegroups include the self-study team which is focused on looking at the body of oucongregation and the various organizational structures. The staff needs team wistudy and review our existing and future needs for both staff and key volunteers

The mission/vision team will help us better understand, embrace, and modify ifnecessary the existing Vision for Mission.

In the coming months, we will help with a history celebration and begin to gatheinformation from our staff and members in various ways. These include bothwritten surveys, individual meetings, and some group meetings. Please take timto meet our Transition Task Force members and accept their invitation to help aneeded. They will begin to wear name tags at church services and events so youcan more easily find them if you havent already met! Your prayers as this imptant work moves forward are also appreciated.

Transition Task Force Update Submitted by Cindy Adams E

Pastor Phil Out for Study and Vacation

Pastor Phil will be out of the office from Monday, Jan 31 - Friday, Feb 11, for both aContinuing Education study opportunity as well as some vacation time with his wife Teri

Pastor Phil has arranged with other pastors to cover in the event of urgent pastoral care nand you can contact the church office to make that connection. If it is after office hours,

Pastor Phils voicemail will have contact information available for you.


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I have some handwritten notes that I have saved now for 12 years.

I know it is 12 years, because the notes are dated March of 99,but I have no memory of where I gathered the information. I amassuming it was a conference or some continuing education event,but I cant be sure.

I saved the notes, though, because I thought these seven pointshad some real value as an assessment tool for looking at congre-gational life, checking up on how things are going, and focusingin on those things we need in order to best move into the future.

I have been with you almost a year and a half now in this interimperiod (wow, how time flies), and by this time next year weshould be closing in on the excitement of new pastoral leadership,

so I want to invite you to join me in looking through these oldnotes of mine as we seek Gods guidance into this important yearahead. My notes are in bold letters; my comments then follow,but see what you think

Have a clear sense of mission! If you were asked to statethe mission of FLC, how would you respond? We know thatGods love through Jesus is at the center, but what else would yousay? This is a critical piece for a vital congregation, and in themonths ahead, the Transition Task Force will with your inputand help be seeking to understand and better define our missionand our future vision.

Recognize worship as the center of congregational life. Ithank God for our rich worship life here at FLC. Worship is notonly an important time of renewal, but it is a picture window tohow we are called to live in daily life. It is my prayer that thepeople of FLC will continue to make worship a priority, notwanting to miss a single opportunity to gather together.

Develop and maintain a strong sense of hospitality. Dopeople visiting our faith community feel welcome? Every churchlikes to think they are friendly, but too often churches are friendlyonly among their own. Thanks be to God for the spirit of hospi-tality I see being extended at FLC, but can we be better? Can webe even more intentional? Whachathink?

Always seek to connect the faith experience to daily life.

What a confusing and complex world we live in! Where do weturn for stability and understanding? I hope and pray you havefound solid touch points in this community that go beyond wor-ship great relationships, learning and growing, service opportu-nities but we still have work to do to embrace and encourageone another.

Identify and lift up leaders across the generations. Doyou know how blessed we are at FLC? Unlike so many churchesthat are just growing old together, we have the oldest to the

youngest among us (actually, lots of the

youngest), and every generation bringsan abundance of different skills and ex-perience and ideas and energy to bear. Ithank God for both the challenge and thejoy of ministry in such a rich setting.

Develop an idea-friendly structure. Churches are verygood at doing things in certain ways simply because it has alwaysbeen done that way. However, as a community of faith zeroes inon its essential mission, constant assessment of ministry is neces-sary. A vital church is open to sharing new ideas, taking steps offaith, embracing change that enhances ministry.

Finally, think Lutheran. As Lutherans, we have a mar-

velous theology for life together in community and life in theworld. We come from a tradition (Luther and the reformers) ofcourageous believers, both grounded in scripture and led by theSpirit. Confident in Christs presence, we can live in the challeng-ing and ever-changing world around us with hope and expecta-tion.

So what are your thoughts about my old notes for a new future?

Bl essi n g s i n Ch r i st ,

Pa st or Ph i l

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From the Pastor

Church Council Notes

At the January 11 meeting of the Church Council, Pastor Philreported that 1550 people worshipped over the Christmasweekend, with the 3:30pm Christmas Eve service being thebest attended (overflow crowd of 525).

Pastor Phil made a presentation about a Military Biblesticks program in which FLC could participate to provideminiature audio Bibles ($25 ea) to members of the military

who are being deployed in this coming year. The Councildesignated a Sunday in February to promote this effort.

The December finance report recorded very strong giving, inpart due to good response to the Christmas Blessing oppor-tunity for end-of-year gifts. December income exceededexpenses by $17,000, which resulted in a much strengthenedend-of-year cash position (think checkbook balance) of$42,000. However, this balance going into 2011 is substan-tially less than the $70,000 with which we began 2010.

Old Notes for a New Future

Pastor Phil Walen


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Please Join Us

Farmington Lutheran Church has many opportunities forparticipation - ministry teams, small groups, and Christian

education to name a few - and you are welcome to join in atany time.

If you would like more information about the ministry activitieshere at FLC or to find out how to get involved, contact thechurch office at 651-463-4100 / [email protected] one of the contacts listed in the Ministry Team MeetingSchedule below.

February Ministry Team Meeting Schedule

Adult Spiritual Growth Monday, February 14 6:30 pmContact: Tim Grundler 651-460-6227 / [email protected]

Altar Guild Meeting again in May, 2011

Contact: Susan Brinkman 651-463-7397Bread for the World Thursday, February 10 4:00 pm

Childrens Ministries Monday, February 14 6:30 pmContact: Alison Wenck 651-460-2667 / [email protected]

Fellowship & Service Not Meeting in FebruaryContact: Connie Honrud 651-463-2475

Global Missions Tuesday, February 15 6:30 pmContact: Chris Patsche 651-463-2078 /

[email protected]

Morning Glory Circle Thursday, February 17 9:30 am

Outreach & Growth Monday, February 14 6:30 pmContact: Phyllis Blees 952-432-4673 / [email protected]

Property Tuesday, February 15 6:30 pmContact: Chris Birch 952-432-2850 / [email protected]

Quilting Circle Thursday, February 10/24 9:00 am

Stewardship Not Meeting in FebruaryContact: Kent Porter 763-218-7151 / [email protected]

Strategic Planning Not Meeting in FebruaryContact: Kris Akin 651-402-2574 / [email protected]

Violet Circle Tuesday, February 8 1:30 pm

Worship & Music Tuesday, February 15 6:30 pmContact: Julie Michels 651-463-7105

Youth Tuesday, February 15 6:30 pm

Contact: Rick Fencl 651-460-2699 / [email protected]

Council & Ministry Teams

In order to better connect with the inquiries and needsof both visitors and members at weekend worship

services, the Outreach & Growth ministry team is train-ing volunteers that will staff the information booth andprovide directions, information and materials.

The staff position of Ministries Coordinator, nowvacant with the departure in December of AutumnEnright, is being held temporarily unfilled pending anassessment of how the needs for support staff willchange with the anticipated arrival of a second

(part-time) pastor.

Secretary Alison Wenck reported on the slate ofcandidates identified by the Nominating Committee forelection at the Annual Meeting: four Councilpersons tobe elected (or re-elected), plus candidates for theEndowment Committee, the new Finance Committee,and the 2012 Nominating Committee.

Preparations are well underway for the StrengtheningFaith Together Capital Campaign under the directionof the consulting firm of Davy & Associates. The FLCchairpersons have been identified and the steering com-mittee is in place. A preliminary postcard announce-ment will go out mid-month in January, and the actualappeal will kick off at the worship services and at the

Annual Meeting on the weekend of January 29/30.

The proposed spending plan (budget) for 2011 waspresented and discussed. It was approved by theChurch Council and forwarded on to the congregationfor action at the Annual Meeting.

2011 FLC ENDOWMENT

SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCED

Did you know there is a scholarship opportunity right here atFarmington Lutheran for students attending a Lutheran col-lege or seminary? In addition, Lutheran colleges frequentlyhave matching scholarship funds when a student receives a

church scholarship.

The Endowment Committee is now accepting applicationsfor scholarships for the 2011-2012 academic year. Thedeadline for receiving applications is March 15, 2011. Ap-plicants must be attending or planning to attend an accreditedLutheran college or seminary. There are no restrictions onwhat areas of study an applicant is pursuing. Details on ap-

plicant eligibility and an application form may be picked up

at the church office or downloaded from the website.

New donations to the FLC Endowment Fund are encouraged andwelcome. Please feel free to contact any member of the EndowmCommittee with your questions and comments. Check out the Endowment Fund pamphlet located in the kiosk in the gathering arefor more information.


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Fibromyalgia and

Chronic Pain Support Group

If you have fibromyalgia or chronic pain and would like somesupport or can give support within your church family pleasejoin us monthly at FLC. Our next gathering will be Friday,February 4 at 2:00 pm in the Fireside Library.Questions? Contact: June Benson 651-460-6747 (home)

651-491-2333 (cell)

Craft Nite OutBring friends and chat while you do your craft on Friday,February 4th from 6:00 Midnight. Baked potato bar providedby Womens Ministry!! Hope to see you there! If you have anyquestions please email Alison at [email protected].

Baptism ClassIf you would like to be baptized or if you have a child orchildren to be baptized, please plan on attending the nextbaptism class at FLC on Thursday, April 7, 2011 from7-8 pm. Register at the Information Booth in the |GatheringArea or call the church office at 651-463-4100. Child careavailable.

New Member OrientationIf you are interested in learning more about the Lutheranfaith or if you want to become a member of FLC, pleaseplan to attend the next New Member Orientation onTuesday, April 26, 2011 from 6-8 pm. Please contact theChurch office at 651-463-4100 to pre-register. Child careavailable.

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Bible Study: What is Wisdom?Bible Study: What is Wisdom?Thursdays February 10

ththru March 3

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6:30-8:00 pm

Readers of James receive pearls of wisdom for living the lifeof faith. Many Christians over time have found comfort,

strength, and power in the letter of James.Learners guide is $6.00.

Please contact Tim Grundler at [email protected] more information or if youll be needing child care.

Book ClubThe 1st Tuesday of Every Month

7:00 pm at FLC beginning January 4, 2011We will join together to discuss a book.Childcare will notbe available at this time.

February 1st - The Shack by William Young

March 1st - Have a Little Faith by Mitch Albom

The Mens Breakfast Group with Pastor Phil

will not be meeting in February

The Farmington Independent

Whether starting a new subscription or renewing yourcurrent one, grab a Get the Paper and Help a ChurchGroup form from the Information Kiosk. Mail the form with

payment directly to the Farmington Independent (or drop itby the church office) and theyll send back $10 to support theFLC Sault Ste. Marie youth mission trip! Please sign-up by

May 1st. Thank you!


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Music Practice Schedule:

Opportunities for Everyone!

Mondays

7:00-8:30pm Praise Team (3rd Monday of the month)

Wednesdays

4:30-5:00pm Little Lambs (18 monthsAge 3, with a parent) Lisa Molitor, Director

4:30-5:00pm SonShine Singers (Grades 2 5) Karissa Dennis, Director5:00-5:30pm Wee Sing (Age 4 1st Grade) Lisa Molitor, Director

Beginning February 9th - Wee Sing I 5:00 - 5:30pm

Wee Sing 2 5:30 - 6:00pm

5:30-6:00pm Hallelujah Bells (Grades 3 8) Karissa Dennis, Director

6:00-7:00pm Joyful Ringers (Grades 9 Adults) Karissa Dennis, Director

6:00-7:00pm Jammin for Jesus (Grades 6 12) Ann Mikiska, Director

7:00-8:00pm Sanctuary Choir (Grades 9 12 & Adults) Karissa Dennis, Director

Music NewKarissa Dennis, Director of Music Ministries

Inviting parents ofyoung children

we have volunteers in the Nurseryduring Sanctuary Choir and

Praise Team rehearsals!

This means you can easily participaand wont have to find a babysitter

I encourage you to join us!

Sunday Music Performance Schedule:Choirs, Bells, Praise Team

February 6 All services Jammin for Jesus

February 13 9:00am Hallelujah Bells & SonShine Singers:rehearse 8:30am

10:30am Sanctuary Choir: rehearse 10am

February 20 9:00am Wee Sing, Sanctuary Choir: rehearse 8:30am

10:30am Joyful Ringers: rehearse 10am

February 27 All services Praise Team

Try it out!

Have you ever been curious about

singing in the choir or playing handbells?

I invite you to come to a

rehearsal and check it out!

You will have a wonderfultime in a supportive, funenvironment with greatfellowship, laughter andbeautiful, energizingmusic!

Please contact me if you

have any questionsIn Christ,

Karissa Dennis

We Have A LOT of

Wee Singers!WOW! Due to thegreat turnout nearing30 of our 4 yr oldsthrough 1st graders,the Wee Sing choir,directed by LisaMolitor, is splitting into 2 groups! StartinWednesday, February 9th you canchoose to join in Wee Sing 1 from 5:00-5:30 pm, or Wee Sing 2 from 5:30-6:00pm. When Wee Sing does special musicthe 3rd Sunday of the month, both groupswill combine. Well have our own WeeMass Choir! Please contact Karissa Den-nis or Lisa Molitor with any questions, orif you are interested in your child joining.

Karissa Dennis

Wednesday Choir & Bell Practices during Lent

The March Newsletter will have information on time changes for Wedneday Choir and Bell Rehearsals. Some time adjustments will need to be mato accommodate the two Wednesday Lenten services. This will take placestarting with Ash Wednesday on March 9, through Easter week onWednesday, April 20. Regular times will resume the following Wednesd

April 27.

Praise Team Rehearsal

Tuesday, February 22, starting at 7:00 pm

There are no devotions at 6:30pm, as it is not acommittee meeting night. We do not rehearse the

Monday before because of Presidents Day

(no school and the office is closed). Thank you!


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Youth News

The Youth Team meets at FLC on

Tuesday, February 15th

beginning at 6:30 pm.

Please join us if you have an interest in youth ministry!

February Confirmation Sign-upsGreeter Schedule

Sat, Feb 5 5:00 Wes Flanegan, Kim

Sun, Feb 6 9:00 Jay Burditt, Michelle

10:30 Jessica Schmitz, RobinSat, Feb 12 5:00 Caleb Bray, Sue

Sun, Feb 13 9:00 Rachel & Megan Rebnord, Tony & Mary

10:30 Jessica Schmitz, Robin

Sat, Feb 19 5:00 Hailey Sauer, Suzanne

Sun, Feb 20 9:00

10:30 Kendall Novak, Lisa

Sat, Feb 26 5:00 Kyle & Ryan Roby, Chris

Sun, Feb 27 9:00

10:30 Sarah Curtis, Peggy

Acolyte Schedule

Sat, Feb 5 5:00 Courtney Kimmell

Sun, Feb 6 9:00 Ryan Newton, Thomas Wenstrom, Jessica Schm

10:30 Jacob Dahl, Kayla Peterson, Alexa ChapmanSat, Feb 12 5:00 Hailey Sauer

Sun, Feb 13 9:00 Abby Kost, Zach Adamson, Jessica Schmitz

10:30 Hanna Sundt, Courtney Kimmell, Alexis Bradley

Sat, Feb 19 5:00 Thomas Wenstrom

Sun, Feb 20 9:00 Kaitlyn Reinardy, Kate Redetzke, Emma Heit

10:30 Nicholas Shearer, Nate Knoepke, Berik Kallevig

Sat, Feb 26 5:00 Morgan Baumbach

Sun, Feb 27 9:00 Kendal Schmitz, Haley Schmitz, David Schmitz

10:30 Jacob Dahl, Berik Kallevig, Courtney Kimmell

Arlan Olson, Director of Youth Ministries

SPARK is a place that all the 9-12th graders

are welcome! Come check us out!

February 6 Super Bowl Party

February 11 High School Lock-in

February 13 Valentine Child Care at FLC

February 16 Chris Tomlin Concert

February 20 Bible Study: Did I do That?

February 25 Welch Ski Lock-in

Check out the SPARK website for more

information at www.sparkyouthgroup.com!

9th-12th GRADERS SPARK Lock-inFriday, February 11

that 8pm

Come for a night of games, movies, fun and food!Bring snack/chips to share. Invite your friends!!

7-12th grade-Welch Ski Lock-in February 25th

Cost is $50 for lift ticket/rental/transportation and $43 for liftticket/transportation. Forms and payment must be in by February18, 2011. Sign up/rental forms/permission forms are on the youth

board. Need adult co-leaders.

10-12th Grade Youth -

Miss Going to Camp Wapo?Your summer may not be complete without that weekat Camp Wapo! Come and be a part of T.I. M. (Teensin Mission) team. It is a great way to grow in yourfaith and come back and share your experiences withFLC. See Arlan for more details. Limit of 4 campers.

Camp weekend is the time to come check out all the greatcamp opportunities offered to our youth in grades 7-12 for

the summer of 2011. Camp Emmaus Counselors/Camp

Wapo/TIM Team/Youth Works mission trip.

C a mp W eeken d Febr ua r y 5 & 6

Valentines Child CareValentines Child CareWant to take your sweetheart out for Valentines Daybut dont have someone to take care of the littleones? The youth are providing child care on Sunday,February 13th from 3-7pm just for you! The cost is afree will donation. The money raised will help fundthe youth mission trip to Sault Ste Marie, Michigan.Please sign-up in advance at the youth bulletin board located in theeducation area hallway. Dinner and snacks will be provided for thelittle ones.


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Childrens Ministry News

Wednesday Meal Menu

Feb 2nd Spaghetti, Garlic Bread, Green Beans,

Ice Cream Sandwich

Feb 9th Pizza, Fruit, Corn,

Brownies

Feb 16th Chicken Strips, FrenchFries, Veggie Medley, Fruit,

Cookies

Feb 23rd Croissant Sandwiches,

Carrots, Chips, Pudding

If you would like a night off from cooking for your fam-ily, please join us for a time of food and fellowship eachWednesday from 5-6pm. Prices are as follows: Adult/Youth - $3.50, Children 3-5 - $2.00, Under 3 Free (ifsharing plate with adult). Please contact Maria to registeryour family for Wednesday Meals.

Important! If your family is signed up for WednesdayMeals and you cant make it to eat, please contact Mariaso she can let the cooks know not to prepare a meal for

your family. Thanks for helping us cut down on waste!

Maria Tarpinian, Childrens Ministries

651-463-4100 ext. [email protected]

Akaloo

In January children began a new AkaloounitBecoming a Disciple. During thisunit, students will explore more about what itmeans to follow Jesus. They will learn what it means to be a Christi

and how to live their life in service to Jesus.

Do you want to learn more? Then check out www.akaloo.org. Withyour own personal login, you or your child can access the Akaloolearner sites, where there are fun, interactive games that relate to top

kids learn each week in church school. Dont have your own usernamand password? No problemjust visit http://home.akaloo.org/FLCand click on the New User? Register link. Just follow theinstructions to receive your very own user name and password.

Kids In Christ (KiC) February Event

for 5th-6th Grades

Snow tubing at Buck Hill!Date: Friday, February 11th

Time: 6:00-9:30pm

Where: Buck Hill

Cost: $13/person (checks can be made

payable to Farmington Lutheran)

What: 5th-6th graders, join KiC for tubing at Buck Hill! Wellmeet at the church, carpool to Buck Hill, tube for 2 hours, andthen return to the church. Friends are welcome, too!

Find out more information and sign up for KiC events on theChildrens Ministries bulletin board, or contact Maria.We hope youll join us!

SCRIP at FLCConsider purchasing SCRIP cards for your everyday shoppinneeds. Find more information and purchase SCRIP cards at thSCRIP table, which will be set upon Sundays betweenservices. An all-inclusive list of participating stores isavailable. Cards ordered Sunday are available for pick-up th

following week.

You can help sell cards, too! We are looking for volunteers tohelp sell SCRIP gift cards on Sunday mornings. Please contacMara Ceason 651-463-8660 or [email protected] ifyoud be willing to volunteer.

NEW Family Fun Nights!Are you looking for something to do as a family? Are you

looking to meet other families at Farmington Lutheran? Join usfor some Family Fun events at Farmington Lutheran Church!These events will be geared for children pre-school through fifthgrade and their families (all ages are welcome) and will havelittle or no charge. This will be an opportunity for families withyounger children at Farmington Lutheran to have some funevents together and will also be fun for the parents to get toknow others in the congregation. Hope you can join us at some

or all of the upcoming events:

Saturday, February 19th, 6-8:30pm (approx.)Please join us for pizza and a movie at FLC. RSVP toKari Stewart by Friday, February 18th.

Friday, March 18th, 6:00 Please join us for singing anddecorating cookies with the residents at Trinity Care

Center nursing home.

Saturday, April 30th Please join us for a bonfire and funat Farmington Lutheran following the 5pm service. Weplan to roast hot dogs, make smores, and have somefun around the fire!

Please call or email Kari Stewart at 651-460-4246 /[email protected] with any questions and to RSVP

for any of the events.


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February Service Groups

Every member is assigned to one of 12 monthly serving groups. Please prayerfully consider what you can

do to help out at FLC this month when you are contacted by your February chairperson. Thank you!

Altar Guild

Iris Briesacher

Alleen WicktorCarolyn Ryan

Worship Coordinators

Feb 6 Open

Feb 13 Mark & Terrie Pearson

Feb 20 Karen Brownawell, Teri Cordes

Feb 27 Herb & Cindy Haverland

Prayer Teams

Week of:Feb 6 Team 2 Teri Cordes, Alison Wenck, Sara Pechauer,

Alleen Wicktor, Pat Sweet

Feb 13 Team 3 Autumn Enright, Michell Beauvais, Lea Guenther,Shelby Lunzer, Amy Bache

Feb 20 Team 4 Blanche Reichert, Sharon Schiller, Iris Briesacher,Marce Danner, Phyllis Brunelle

Feb 27 Team 5 Dale & Leslie Pettis, Barb & Tuffy Westenberg

Saturday, 5:00 Tom & Carolyn RyanMarge Rice

Usher Schedule Feb 12 - Mar 6

Sunday, 9:00 Scott Haugen (Cap)

Chuck HansenBarry KintnerScott HareidMitch/Garrett Haugen

Sunday, 10:30 Chris & Susan Birch (Cap)Jim MerleSpencer MerleMike Henricks

Lay Readers

Feb 5 5:00 Max Mayleben,

Grant Demars, Jessica BostromFeb 6 9:00 Hannah Adams, Carly Mumm,Makayla Wieland

10:30 Drew Benson, Megan Elliott

Feb 13 9:00 Dave Baumbach10:30 Diane Randall

Feb 20 9:00 Chelsea Larson10:30 Cathy Johnson

Feb 27 9:00 Monica Steffer10:30 Craig Beissel

Please see the Youth News on Page 8 for the schedule of

Confirmation Student Acolytes and Greeters.

Benson, Craig & June

Bigbee, Damian & Nicole

Boulanger, Joel & Kimberly

Bovee, George & Kim

Brownawell, Robert & Karen

Dahl, Marlo & Connie

Dodge, Jim & Arleen

Dralle, James & Kim

Emond, Marilyn & Joe

Halvorson, Carolyn

Hareid, Scott & RhondaHelleson, Dale & Sandra

Holmes, Terry & Ruth

Hovland, Gary & Carol

Hultgren, James & Angie

Hunter, Spencer & Carla

Landwehr, Paul & Linda

Lendway, Troy & Cassie

Mahowald, Jason & Angie

Olson, Arlan & Lori

Olson, Byron & Peg

Olson, Chad & Rachel

Palmateer, Karen

Peterreins, Jim & Tawnya

Pilger, Dennis & JudyQuigley, Trevor & Ann

Raasch, Hazel

Reimnitz, Gail & Kate

Reimnitz, Jean

Rotert, John & Geraldine

Sachs, Jared & Christine

Schmidtke, Arlene

Schmidtke, Diane

Schmitz, Dan & Deb

Shaw, Nathan & Stacy

Soderlund, Brian & LaVonne

Stone, Cary & Mary

Thompson, Michael & Deanne

Tonsager, John & KariTonsager, Kent & Jennifer

Wachter, Allen & Maryalice

Workman, Stuart & Jacqueline

Zangs, Bradley & Sonja


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Change Service Requested

Souper Bowl SundayOn February 6th we will join withELCA churches nation wide in aneffort to fight hunger. Please join iour "Souper Bowl of Caring" bybringing a donation of non-perishabfood for our local food pantry. Heltackle hunger in our community.

Watch for a special opportunity to support membersof the military in late February with gifts of miniature

audio Bible sticks. There is a large group ofMinnesota National Guard preparing for deployment ithe coming months, and we have a chance to send th

Good News with them on their mission.

Camp W eekend

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Sat u r da y & SundFebr ua r y 5 & 6

See Pa ge 1 f o r at he det a il s!

Farmington Lutheran Church February 2011 Newsletter

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