December 2013 FLC farmingtonlutherancom

Womenrsquos Retreat You wonrsquot want to miss the 2014

Womenrsquos Retreat mdash Sat Feb 22

9 am-5 pm at Farmington Lutheran

Church

It will be a day of relaxation and

pampering for women of all ages A

refreshing day of spiritual connection

Amanda Brinkman Marketing Consult-

ant and Owner Operation Organiza-

tion will be our speaker She will share

ideas on how the WAY you conduct

yourself is just as important as what life

throws at you Through insightful

reminders on the importance of a

positive outlook you will be uplifted

and reminded of how to be the best

version of YOU

Go to the Womenrsquos Ministry page of the

FLC website to find out more about

Bea-YOU-tiful the 2014 Womenrsquos

Retreat amp Amanda Brinkman

THE LIGHT

Farmington Lutheran Church 20600 Akin Road Farmington MN 55024 - 6514634100 ndash wwwfarmingtonlutherancom

December 2013

Cover 2014 Womenrsquos Retreat

Christmas Services

2 Pastor Kevinrsquos Article

Contact Information

FLCrsquos Core Values

3

Ask Nothellip Ask WHAT

Assoc Pastor Call Comm

Council Notes

4 Youth Ministry

5 Childrenrsquos Ministry

6 Music Ministry

7 Intern Pastor Wendy

FLCrsquos Core Values

8 Connection Corner

Ministry Happenings

9 O Holy Night Concert

10 Shoebox Gifts

Ushers Needed

Simply Giving

11 Baptisms

Food Shelf Weekend

Into the Arms of the Lord

Service Group

12 FLCrsquos New Members

13 FLCrsquos New Members

14 Finance Update

Simply Giving

SCRIP

15 Calendar

Please join us on Christmas Eve (Tues Dec 24)

at one of the following worship services 2 pm

330 pm 5 pm amp 10 pm All of the Christmas Eve

services will be candlelight services Communion

will be served at the 10 pm service

Celebrate Christrsquos Birth with Us

There will also be a 10 am Christmas Day service with Communion We

hope that you can share this special season with FLCrsquos faith community

2

Office Hours

8 am ndash 430 pm Monday ndash Thursday

8 am ndash 1 pm Friday

Contact Information

office ndash 6514634100

fax ndash 6514634101 farmingtonlutherancom

Senior Pastor

Kevin Woestehoff ndash Ext 203

kevinwoestehofffarmingtonlutherancom

Intern Pastor

Wendy Steger ndash Ext 204

wendystegerfarmingtonlutherancom

Director of Music Ministries

Karissa Dennis ndash Ext 206

karissadennisfarmingtonlutherancom

Director of Youth Ministries

Arlan Olson ndash Ext 207

arlanolsonfarmingtonlutherancom

Director of Childrenrsquos Ministries

Maria Tarpinian ndash Ext 205

mariatarpinianfarmingtonlutherancom

Marketing amp Communications Coordinator

Jill Hawkins ndash Ext 208

jillhawkinsfarmingtonlutherancom

Ministry amp Outreach Coordinator

Cindy Haverland ndash Ext 201

cindyhaverlandfarmingtonlutherancom

Business Manager

Shelly Lassahn ndash Ext 217

shellylassahnfarmingtonlutherancom

Office Administrator

Molly Baldwin ndash Ext 200

mollybaldwinfarmingtonlutherancom

Facilities Custodian

John Mahlke ndash Ext 218 (cell 6512389996)

johnmahlkefarmingtonlutherancom

The FLC Council will meet Tues Dec 10 at 630 pm

Kevin Woestehoff

Senior Pastor

The Light Shines in the Darkness

Irsquom not always a fan of the song ldquoItrsquos the

Most Wonderful Time of the Yearrdquo I hope

December and Christmas time can be a

wonderful time for you It is also for many

the most difficult time of the year It may be

a time of your family experiencing the ldquofirst

Christmasrdquo since a loved one has died or

missing other loved ones It can be a time of

strong feelings that you wished things were

different or missing how things used to be

Christmas time can be the most difficult time of the year a

time where you may feel at your lowest while feeling bombard-

ed with messages and expectations that life should feel per-

fect

In our worship services in recent weeks we have heard the story

of Godrsquos people who were dislocated from the life they knew

in Judah and were taken against their will to a place called

Babylon This may be a time where you feel dislocated or in a

place you never thought you would be

God speaks a word of hope to his people whose lives have

been turned upside down He realizes that there is no quick fix

There isnrsquot a return to what was ldquonormalrdquo He encourages his

people to invest in living in this new place they are at because

God is with his people even in this new place God is with you

as you come to know a ldquonew normalrdquo May you know and ex-

perience the presence of God in whatever place you find

yourself today

God is not content being distant from you At Christmas time

we give thanks for Jesus the Word that became flesh and lives

among us We give thanks that in the midst of the darkness in

Jesus we have the light that shines in the darkness And the

darkness will not overcome it

May you be filled with the peace and the hope of Christ

Pastor Kevin

FLCrsquos Core Values Farmington Lutheran Church lives by the

following Core Values

Providing a Meaningful Worship Experience

Fostering Connections

Nurturing amp Developing Faith Journeys

Serving amp Caring for Others

3

Ask Nothellip Ask WHAT In 1961 during his inaugural address John F Kennedy spoke these

memorable words ldquoAsk not what your country can do for you ndash ask

what you can do for your countryrdquo These are challenging words for all

Americans to look outwards rather than inwards and find positive ways

to contribute to society As Christians this message also seems to apply

to living out Christrsquos calling to us in our everyday lives We are called to

look outwards and be disciples of Christ

During this time of the year at FLC there is emphasis on the stewardship

drive and an intentional time to take an inventory of our many God-

given blessings and how you can share them But stewardship is really a

365 day a year challenge to find ways to lsquopay it forwardrsquo Letrsquos

substitute God for country in JFKrsquos words Ask not what your Lord can do

for you ndash ask what you can do for your Lord and make this our guide for

how we live our lives as Christians

Leon Orr spoke to the council regarding World Hunger Relief week He would like to have more options availa-

ble in the future for people to donate to The council agreed to look into this for future World Hunger Week and

at other times as well

Pastor Kevinrsquos Report was received He highlighted the facilities custodian position was filled

Pastor Wendyrsquos report was received She highlighted the work she and Arlan have been doing to expand the

high school ministries

Finance Committee Report highlights are as follows-

October Income ndash At $58963 came in $2267 under budget

October Expenses - At $65215 came in $738 over budget Some of the drivers

BuildingMortgage expenses ndash ($2552) less than expected due to refinance mortgage

Payroll amp Benefits - ($1670) less than expected mainly due to open facilities manager

Youth Confirmation - $3740 over budget due to timing

Utilities Electricity came in $388 over budget

YTD Income ndash At $662925 is $20320 more than budget and $62258 more than prior year

YTD Expenses ndash At $647327 is $16178 under budget

Drivers of the expense variance

YTD buildingmortgage expense savings of $12760

YTD Camp WAPO income amp expenses were $5200 less than budget

YTD Payroll expense running $6622 less than budget (open position amp staff develop expense)

YTD Office expense running $3577 less than budget (timing)

YTD Utilities running $4863 over budget

YTD Bldg repairMtn running $7244 over budget (Driveway not in budget)

Second Mortgage October additional principal payment was $6657 which leaves a balance of $41869

Brownawell announced stewardship was looking at using Stewards of Godrsquos Love Literature This is a program

which promotes stewardship all year long Council is supportive of this change

2014 Budget will be discussed at a special council meeting held on 12313

Brownawell gave an update of the Endowment committee They meet on 111113 and they have invested with

Thrivent as previously discussed on 82113 and were pleased to see a return of just over five percent

Patsche updated the council on the required changes to FLCrsquos Constitution Bylaws and Continuing Resolutions

These are required changes approved at the 2013 ELCA Churchwide Assembly

Brownawell gave an update on the formation of the Call committee for the Associate Pastor Currently we have

only two names for the committee The committee consists of six members plus the Senior Pastor

Council Notes

It is never too late to fill out a

lsquoStatement of Intentrsquo for giving or a

lsquoTime amp Talentrsquo form Both can be

found on the Giving page of the

FLC website or at the Welcome Booth

Contact the FLC Office at

6514634100 with any questions you

might have on sharing your gifts of

time talents and treasures

Thank you for partnering with FLC

to be a disciple of Christ

FLC is in the process of forming an Associate Pastor Call Committee Are you the right fit for this committee This is a

very important job and it will help form the future of FLC Please consider being a part of FLCrsquos Associate Pastor Call

Committee Contact Jim Harper at jwharper80gmailcom or 6514632575 if yoursquore interested in contributing to this

crucial team Thank you

Help Out amp Be Influential

4

YO

UTH

MIN

ISTR

Y

FLCrsquos High School Youth Group (9th -12th grade)

meets most Sundays from 7-8 pm Come join your

friends for food fellowship service and faith Check

the Youth Board for upcoming events

High School Youth Group

The Youth Ministry Team will meet Tues Dec 17 at 630 pm

Please note the time change mdash the Confirmation

youth will meet at the church at 630 pm Wed

Dec 18 to go Christmas Caroling

If you know of anyone who would like to have a

group of young people come share the Christmas

spirit through song please contact Arlan at

arlanolsonfarmingtonlutherancom or

6514634100 This is a great tradition at FLC and

one the youth really enjoy

Christmas Caroling

Several of FLCrsquos youth will be going on the Mission

Trip next summer to Marvell AR On Dec 13 amp 14

they will be making Lefse to sell to help pay for the

trip

The cost is $4package (3 rounds) Lefse will be sold

before and after Worship Services on Dec 1415

The youth are also looking for donations of ingredi-

ents Please check the easel in the Gathering Area

Contact Arlan Olson at 6514634100 for details

Lefse MakingmdashYouth Fundraiser

Parents of FLC Graduates mdash Your children are hopefully getting settled in by now either

at school military or working away from home We like to stay in touch with them

through email phone call maybe a card or a care package If you have not already

done so please pass along herhis contact information to the FLC Office or to Arlan so

we may update our files and send them a care package

On Their Own

The FLC Youth went

door-to-door trick-or-treating for

canned food on Wed Oct 30

Wersquore excited to announce that

they collected OVER 2421 lbs of

food for the Farmington Food

Shelf Thank you for all of your

support

Arlan Olson

Youth Ministry Director

FLCrsquos Confirmation class went to Second Harvest

Heartland on Fri Nov 8 During their three-hour shift

they sorted 32148 lbs of food which equates to

25116 meals

Trick-or-Treat for Food

5

CH

ILD

REN

rsquoS M

INIS

TRY

The Childrenrsquos Ministry Team will not be meeting in December

Sunday amp Wednesday School Singing Schedule Mark your calendars ALL Sunday and Wednesday school students are invited to sing at

1045 am Sun Jan 5 right after Christmas Break Check future Childrenrsquos Ministry emails

for the song wersquoll be singing that day

Students will be invited to sing the first Sunday of every month (service times will alternate

ndash see schedule below) Songs will be practiced in large group times during Sunday amp

Wednesday classes Following are the dates and service times when students are

scheduled to sing Dec 1415 (Christmas program see details below) Jan 5 - 1045 am

Feb 2 ndash 830 am March 2 ndash 1045 am April 6 ndash 830 am amp May 4 ndash 1045 am

Wednesday Meals

Sky Zone

Date Sat Dec 7

Time 2-5 pm

Where Sky Zone mdash in Oakdale

Cost $18person

What Join us as we visit Sky Zone in Oakdale Sky Zone is the original indoor trampoline park with out-of-this-world

high-flyin FUN on an all-trampoline walled playing court Wersquoll meet at the church at 2 pm carpool to Sky Zone

bounce for a few hours and return to the church at approximately 5 pm Please register by Wed Dec 4

Find out more information and sign up for KiC events on the Childrenrsquos Ministries bulletin board or contact Maria

Wersquoll need adult drivers for this event so please contact Maria if you can volunteer Hope yoursquoll join us

Maria Tarpinian

Childrenrsquos Ministry

Director

If you would like a night off from cooking for your family please join us for a time

of food and fellowship each Wednesday from 5-615 pm Price is $3person

(under 3 is free if sharing a plate with an adult) RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED

Please email mrsozmungmailcom to register your family for Wednesday Meals

Dec 4 ndash spaghetti garlic bread green beans ice cream sandwich

Dec 11 ndash pizza veggies fruit cookie

Dec 18 ndash sub sandwiches carrots chips pudding

Dec 25 ndash NO WEDNESDAY MEAL (Christmas Break)

There will be no classes held during Christmas

BreakmdashSundays December 22 amp 29 or Wednesdays

December 25 amp January 1 Classes resume on

Sunday January 5 amp Wednesday January 8

November KiC Event mdash

4th amp 5th Grade

The childrenrsquos Christmas program is just around the corner Join

us the weekend of December 14 amp 15 for our performance of

ldquoGet in Line for Christmasrdquo where wersquoll gather together in

Bethlehem to greet Jesus the newborn savior

Get In Line for Christmas mdash

FLCrsquos Christmas Program

Donrsquot forget about the Dress

Rehearsal for 1st ndash 5th grade

students on Saturday De-

cember 14 Choir partici-

pants should be at the

church from 10-11 am and

actors should be at the

church from 10 am to 12

pm Please see the website

for more information or

contact Maria with questions

ATTENTION

Wednesday School Students

Important On Wed Dec 11 the 6 pm

class time will be shortened due to the

O Holy Night concert We will have a

final rehearsal of program songs from

6-625 pm After the rehearsal is

complete families are invited to attend

the concert together at 630 pm More

information on the concert can be found

on page 9

2

Office Hours

8 am ndash 430 pm Monday ndash Thursday

8 am ndash 1 pm Friday

Contact Information

office ndash 6514634100

fax ndash 6514634101 farmingtonlutherancom

Senior Pastor

Kevin Woestehoff ndash Ext 203

kevinwoestehofffarmingtonlutherancom

Intern Pastor

Wendy Steger ndash Ext 204

wendystegerfarmingtonlutherancom

Director of Music Ministries

Karissa Dennis ndash Ext 206

karissadennisfarmingtonlutherancom

Director of Youth Ministries

Arlan Olson ndash Ext 207

arlanolsonfarmingtonlutherancom

Director of Childrenrsquos Ministries

Maria Tarpinian ndash Ext 205

mariatarpinianfarmingtonlutherancom

Marketing amp Communications Coordinator

Jill Hawkins ndash Ext 208

jillhawkinsfarmingtonlutherancom

Ministry amp Outreach Coordinator

Cindy Haverland ndash Ext 201

cindyhaverlandfarmingtonlutherancom

Business Manager

Shelly Lassahn ndash Ext 217

shellylassahnfarmingtonlutherancom

Office Administrator

Molly Baldwin ndash Ext 200

mollybaldwinfarmingtonlutherancom

Facilities Custodian

John Mahlke ndash Ext 218 (cell 6512389996)

johnmahlkefarmingtonlutherancom

The FLC Council will meet Tues Dec 10 at 630 pm

Kevin Woestehoff

Senior Pastor

The Light Shines in the Darkness

Irsquom not always a fan of the song ldquoItrsquos the

Most Wonderful Time of the Yearrdquo I hope

December and Christmas time can be a

wonderful time for you It is also for many

the most difficult time of the year It may be

a time of your family experiencing the ldquofirst

Christmasrdquo since a loved one has died or

missing other loved ones It can be a time of

strong feelings that you wished things were

different or missing how things used to be

Christmas time can be the most difficult time of the year a

time where you may feel at your lowest while feeling bombard-

ed with messages and expectations that life should feel per-

fect

In our worship services in recent weeks we have heard the story

of Godrsquos people who were dislocated from the life they knew

in Judah and were taken against their will to a place called

Babylon This may be a time where you feel dislocated or in a

place you never thought you would be

God speaks a word of hope to his people whose lives have

been turned upside down He realizes that there is no quick fix

There isnrsquot a return to what was ldquonormalrdquo He encourages his

people to invest in living in this new place they are at because

God is with his people even in this new place God is with you

as you come to know a ldquonew normalrdquo May you know and ex-

perience the presence of God in whatever place you find

yourself today

God is not content being distant from you At Christmas time

we give thanks for Jesus the Word that became flesh and lives

among us We give thanks that in the midst of the darkness in

Jesus we have the light that shines in the darkness And the

darkness will not overcome it

May you be filled with the peace and the hope of Christ

Pastor Kevin

FLCrsquos Core Values Farmington Lutheran Church lives by the

following Core Values

Providing a Meaningful Worship Experience

Fostering Connections

Nurturing amp Developing Faith Journeys

Serving amp Caring for Others

3

Ask Nothellip Ask WHAT In 1961 during his inaugural address John F Kennedy spoke these

memorable words ldquoAsk not what your country can do for you ndash ask

what you can do for your countryrdquo These are challenging words for all

Americans to look outwards rather than inwards and find positive ways

to contribute to society As Christians this message also seems to apply

to living out Christrsquos calling to us in our everyday lives We are called to

look outwards and be disciples of Christ

During this time of the year at FLC there is emphasis on the stewardship

drive and an intentional time to take an inventory of our many God-

given blessings and how you can share them But stewardship is really a

365 day a year challenge to find ways to lsquopay it forwardrsquo Letrsquos

substitute God for country in JFKrsquos words Ask not what your Lord can do

for you ndash ask what you can do for your Lord and make this our guide for

how we live our lives as Christians

Leon Orr spoke to the council regarding World Hunger Relief week He would like to have more options availa-

ble in the future for people to donate to The council agreed to look into this for future World Hunger Week and

at other times as well

Pastor Kevinrsquos Report was received He highlighted the facilities custodian position was filled

Pastor Wendyrsquos report was received She highlighted the work she and Arlan have been doing to expand the

high school ministries

Finance Committee Report highlights are as follows-

October Income ndash At $58963 came in $2267 under budget

October Expenses - At $65215 came in $738 over budget Some of the drivers

BuildingMortgage expenses ndash ($2552) less than expected due to refinance mortgage

Payroll amp Benefits - ($1670) less than expected mainly due to open facilities manager

Youth Confirmation - $3740 over budget due to timing

Utilities Electricity came in $388 over budget

YTD Income ndash At $662925 is $20320 more than budget and $62258 more than prior year

YTD Expenses ndash At $647327 is $16178 under budget

Drivers of the expense variance

YTD buildingmortgage expense savings of $12760

YTD Camp WAPO income amp expenses were $5200 less than budget

YTD Payroll expense running $6622 less than budget (open position amp staff develop expense)

YTD Office expense running $3577 less than budget (timing)

YTD Utilities running $4863 over budget

YTD Bldg repairMtn running $7244 over budget (Driveway not in budget)

Second Mortgage October additional principal payment was $6657 which leaves a balance of $41869

Brownawell announced stewardship was looking at using Stewards of Godrsquos Love Literature This is a program

which promotes stewardship all year long Council is supportive of this change

2014 Budget will be discussed at a special council meeting held on 12313

Brownawell gave an update of the Endowment committee They meet on 111113 and they have invested with

Thrivent as previously discussed on 82113 and were pleased to see a return of just over five percent

Patsche updated the council on the required changes to FLCrsquos Constitution Bylaws and Continuing Resolutions

These are required changes approved at the 2013 ELCA Churchwide Assembly

Brownawell gave an update on the formation of the Call committee for the Associate Pastor Currently we have

only two names for the committee The committee consists of six members plus the Senior Pastor

Council Notes

It is never too late to fill out a

lsquoStatement of Intentrsquo for giving or a

lsquoTime amp Talentrsquo form Both can be

found on the Giving page of the

FLC website or at the Welcome Booth

Contact the FLC Office at

6514634100 with any questions you

might have on sharing your gifts of

time talents and treasures

Thank you for partnering with FLC

to be a disciple of Christ

FLC is in the process of forming an Associate Pastor Call Committee Are you the right fit for this committee This is a

very important job and it will help form the future of FLC Please consider being a part of FLCrsquos Associate Pastor Call

Committee Contact Jim Harper at jwharper80gmailcom or 6514632575 if yoursquore interested in contributing to this

crucial team Thank you

Help Out amp Be Influential

4

YO

UTH

MIN

ISTR

Y

FLCrsquos High School Youth Group (9th -12th grade)

meets most Sundays from 7-8 pm Come join your

friends for food fellowship service and faith Check

the Youth Board for upcoming events

High School Youth Group

The Youth Ministry Team will meet Tues Dec 17 at 630 pm

Please note the time change mdash the Confirmation

youth will meet at the church at 630 pm Wed

Dec 18 to go Christmas Caroling

If you know of anyone who would like to have a

group of young people come share the Christmas

spirit through song please contact Arlan at

arlanolsonfarmingtonlutherancom or

6514634100 This is a great tradition at FLC and

one the youth really enjoy

Christmas Caroling

Several of FLCrsquos youth will be going on the Mission

Trip next summer to Marvell AR On Dec 13 amp 14

they will be making Lefse to sell to help pay for the

trip

The cost is $4package (3 rounds) Lefse will be sold

before and after Worship Services on Dec 1415

The youth are also looking for donations of ingredi-

ents Please check the easel in the Gathering Area

Contact Arlan Olson at 6514634100 for details

Lefse MakingmdashYouth Fundraiser

Parents of FLC Graduates mdash Your children are hopefully getting settled in by now either

at school military or working away from home We like to stay in touch with them

through email phone call maybe a card or a care package If you have not already

done so please pass along herhis contact information to the FLC Office or to Arlan so

we may update our files and send them a care package

On Their Own

The FLC Youth went

door-to-door trick-or-treating for

canned food on Wed Oct 30

Wersquore excited to announce that

they collected OVER 2421 lbs of

food for the Farmington Food

Shelf Thank you for all of your

support

Arlan Olson

Youth Ministry Director

FLCrsquos Confirmation class went to Second Harvest

Heartland on Fri Nov 8 During their three-hour shift

they sorted 32148 lbs of food which equates to

25116 meals

Trick-or-Treat for Food

5

CH

ILD

REN

rsquoS M

INIS

TRY

The Childrenrsquos Ministry Team will not be meeting in December

Sunday amp Wednesday School Singing Schedule Mark your calendars ALL Sunday and Wednesday school students are invited to sing at

1045 am Sun Jan 5 right after Christmas Break Check future Childrenrsquos Ministry emails

for the song wersquoll be singing that day

Students will be invited to sing the first Sunday of every month (service times will alternate

ndash see schedule below) Songs will be practiced in large group times during Sunday amp

Wednesday classes Following are the dates and service times when students are

scheduled to sing Dec 1415 (Christmas program see details below) Jan 5 - 1045 am

Feb 2 ndash 830 am March 2 ndash 1045 am April 6 ndash 830 am amp May 4 ndash 1045 am

Wednesday Meals

Sky Zone

Date Sat Dec 7

Time 2-5 pm

Where Sky Zone mdash in Oakdale

Cost $18person

What Join us as we visit Sky Zone in Oakdale Sky Zone is the original indoor trampoline park with out-of-this-world

high-flyin FUN on an all-trampoline walled playing court Wersquoll meet at the church at 2 pm carpool to Sky Zone

bounce for a few hours and return to the church at approximately 5 pm Please register by Wed Dec 4

Find out more information and sign up for KiC events on the Childrenrsquos Ministries bulletin board or contact Maria

Wersquoll need adult drivers for this event so please contact Maria if you can volunteer Hope yoursquoll join us

Maria Tarpinian

Childrenrsquos Ministry

Director

If you would like a night off from cooking for your family please join us for a time

of food and fellowship each Wednesday from 5-615 pm Price is $3person

(under 3 is free if sharing a plate with an adult) RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED

Please email mrsozmungmailcom to register your family for Wednesday Meals

Dec 4 ndash spaghetti garlic bread green beans ice cream sandwich

Dec 11 ndash pizza veggies fruit cookie

Dec 18 ndash sub sandwiches carrots chips pudding

Dec 25 ndash NO WEDNESDAY MEAL (Christmas Break)

There will be no classes held during Christmas

BreakmdashSundays December 22 amp 29 or Wednesdays

December 25 amp January 1 Classes resume on

Sunday January 5 amp Wednesday January 8

November KiC Event mdash

4th amp 5th Grade

The childrenrsquos Christmas program is just around the corner Join

us the weekend of December 14 amp 15 for our performance of

ldquoGet in Line for Christmasrdquo where wersquoll gather together in

Bethlehem to greet Jesus the newborn savior

Get In Line for Christmas mdash

FLCrsquos Christmas Program

Donrsquot forget about the Dress

Rehearsal for 1st ndash 5th grade

students on Saturday De-

cember 14 Choir partici-

pants should be at the

church from 10-11 am and

actors should be at the

church from 10 am to 12

pm Please see the website

for more information or

contact Maria with questions

ATTENTION

Wednesday School Students

Important On Wed Dec 11 the 6 pm

class time will be shortened due to the

O Holy Night concert We will have a

final rehearsal of program songs from

6-625 pm After the rehearsal is

complete families are invited to attend

the concert together at 630 pm More

information on the concert can be found

on page 9

3

Ask Nothellip Ask WHAT In 1961 during his inaugural address John F Kennedy spoke these

memorable words ldquoAsk not what your country can do for you ndash ask

what you can do for your countryrdquo These are challenging words for all

Americans to look outwards rather than inwards and find positive ways

to contribute to society As Christians this message also seems to apply

to living out Christrsquos calling to us in our everyday lives We are called to

look outwards and be disciples of Christ

During this time of the year at FLC there is emphasis on the stewardship

drive and an intentional time to take an inventory of our many God-

given blessings and how you can share them But stewardship is really a

365 day a year challenge to find ways to lsquopay it forwardrsquo Letrsquos

substitute God for country in JFKrsquos words Ask not what your Lord can do

for you ndash ask what you can do for your Lord and make this our guide for

how we live our lives as Christians

Leon Orr spoke to the council regarding World Hunger Relief week He would like to have more options availa-

ble in the future for people to donate to The council agreed to look into this for future World Hunger Week and

at other times as well

Pastor Kevinrsquos Report was received He highlighted the facilities custodian position was filled

Pastor Wendyrsquos report was received She highlighted the work she and Arlan have been doing to expand the

high school ministries

Finance Committee Report highlights are as follows-

October Income ndash At $58963 came in $2267 under budget

October Expenses - At $65215 came in $738 over budget Some of the drivers

BuildingMortgage expenses ndash ($2552) less than expected due to refinance mortgage

Payroll amp Benefits - ($1670) less than expected mainly due to open facilities manager

Youth Confirmation - $3740 over budget due to timing

Utilities Electricity came in $388 over budget

YTD Income ndash At $662925 is $20320 more than budget and $62258 more than prior year

YTD Expenses ndash At $647327 is $16178 under budget

Drivers of the expense variance

YTD buildingmortgage expense savings of $12760

YTD Camp WAPO income amp expenses were $5200 less than budget

YTD Payroll expense running $6622 less than budget (open position amp staff develop expense)

YTD Office expense running $3577 less than budget (timing)

YTD Utilities running $4863 over budget

YTD Bldg repairMtn running $7244 over budget (Driveway not in budget)

Second Mortgage October additional principal payment was $6657 which leaves a balance of $41869

Brownawell announced stewardship was looking at using Stewards of Godrsquos Love Literature This is a program

which promotes stewardship all year long Council is supportive of this change

2014 Budget will be discussed at a special council meeting held on 12313

Brownawell gave an update of the Endowment committee They meet on 111113 and they have invested with

Thrivent as previously discussed on 82113 and were pleased to see a return of just over five percent

Patsche updated the council on the required changes to FLCrsquos Constitution Bylaws and Continuing Resolutions

These are required changes approved at the 2013 ELCA Churchwide Assembly

Brownawell gave an update on the formation of the Call committee for the Associate Pastor Currently we have

only two names for the committee The committee consists of six members plus the Senior Pastor

Council Notes

It is never too late to fill out a

lsquoStatement of Intentrsquo for giving or a

lsquoTime amp Talentrsquo form Both can be

found on the Giving page of the

FLC website or at the Welcome Booth

Contact the FLC Office at

6514634100 with any questions you

might have on sharing your gifts of

time talents and treasures

Thank you for partnering with FLC

to be a disciple of Christ

FLC is in the process of forming an Associate Pastor Call Committee Are you the right fit for this committee This is a

very important job and it will help form the future of FLC Please consider being a part of FLCrsquos Associate Pastor Call

Committee Contact Jim Harper at jwharper80gmailcom or 6514632575 if yoursquore interested in contributing to this

crucial team Thank you

Help Out amp Be Influential

4

YO

UTH

MIN

ISTR

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FLCrsquos High School Youth Group (9th -12th grade)

meets most Sundays from 7-8 pm Come join your

friends for food fellowship service and faith Check

the Youth Board for upcoming events

High School Youth Group

The Youth Ministry Team will meet Tues Dec 17 at 630 pm

Please note the time change mdash the Confirmation

youth will meet at the church at 630 pm Wed

Dec 18 to go Christmas Caroling

If you know of anyone who would like to have a

group of young people come share the Christmas

spirit through song please contact Arlan at

arlanolsonfarmingtonlutherancom or

6514634100 This is a great tradition at FLC and

one the youth really enjoy

Christmas Caroling

Several of FLCrsquos youth will be going on the Mission

Trip next summer to Marvell AR On Dec 13 amp 14

they will be making Lefse to sell to help pay for the

trip

The cost is $4package (3 rounds) Lefse will be sold

before and after Worship Services on Dec 1415

The youth are also looking for donations of ingredi-

ents Please check the easel in the Gathering Area

Contact Arlan Olson at 6514634100 for details

Lefse MakingmdashYouth Fundraiser

Parents of FLC Graduates mdash Your children are hopefully getting settled in by now either

at school military or working away from home We like to stay in touch with them

through email phone call maybe a card or a care package If you have not already

done so please pass along herhis contact information to the FLC Office or to Arlan so

we may update our files and send them a care package

On Their Own

The FLC Youth went

door-to-door trick-or-treating for

canned food on Wed Oct 30

Wersquore excited to announce that

they collected OVER 2421 lbs of

food for the Farmington Food

Shelf Thank you for all of your

support

Arlan Olson

Youth Ministry Director

FLCrsquos Confirmation class went to Second Harvest

Heartland on Fri Nov 8 During their three-hour shift

they sorted 32148 lbs of food which equates to

25116 meals

Trick-or-Treat for Food

5

CH

ILD

REN

rsquoS M

INIS

TRY

The Childrenrsquos Ministry Team will not be meeting in December

Sunday amp Wednesday School Singing Schedule Mark your calendars ALL Sunday and Wednesday school students are invited to sing at

1045 am Sun Jan 5 right after Christmas Break Check future Childrenrsquos Ministry emails

for the song wersquoll be singing that day

Students will be invited to sing the first Sunday of every month (service times will alternate

ndash see schedule below) Songs will be practiced in large group times during Sunday amp

Wednesday classes Following are the dates and service times when students are

scheduled to sing Dec 1415 (Christmas program see details below) Jan 5 - 1045 am

Feb 2 ndash 830 am March 2 ndash 1045 am April 6 ndash 830 am amp May 4 ndash 1045 am

Wednesday Meals

Sky Zone

Date Sat Dec 7

Time 2-5 pm

Where Sky Zone mdash in Oakdale

Cost $18person

What Join us as we visit Sky Zone in Oakdale Sky Zone is the original indoor trampoline park with out-of-this-world

high-flyin FUN on an all-trampoline walled playing court Wersquoll meet at the church at 2 pm carpool to Sky Zone

bounce for a few hours and return to the church at approximately 5 pm Please register by Wed Dec 4

Find out more information and sign up for KiC events on the Childrenrsquos Ministries bulletin board or contact Maria

Wersquoll need adult drivers for this event so please contact Maria if you can volunteer Hope yoursquoll join us

Maria Tarpinian

Childrenrsquos Ministry

Director

If you would like a night off from cooking for your family please join us for a time

of food and fellowship each Wednesday from 5-615 pm Price is $3person

(under 3 is free if sharing a plate with an adult) RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED

Please email mrsozmungmailcom to register your family for Wednesday Meals

Dec 4 ndash spaghetti garlic bread green beans ice cream sandwich

Dec 11 ndash pizza veggies fruit cookie

Dec 18 ndash sub sandwiches carrots chips pudding

Dec 25 ndash NO WEDNESDAY MEAL (Christmas Break)

There will be no classes held during Christmas

BreakmdashSundays December 22 amp 29 or Wednesdays

December 25 amp January 1 Classes resume on

Sunday January 5 amp Wednesday January 8

November KiC Event mdash

4th amp 5th Grade

The childrenrsquos Christmas program is just around the corner Join

us the weekend of December 14 amp 15 for our performance of

ldquoGet in Line for Christmasrdquo where wersquoll gather together in

Bethlehem to greet Jesus the newborn savior

Get In Line for Christmas mdash

FLCrsquos Christmas Program

Donrsquot forget about the Dress

Rehearsal for 1st ndash 5th grade

students on Saturday De-

cember 14 Choir partici-

pants should be at the

church from 10-11 am and

actors should be at the

church from 10 am to 12

pm Please see the website

for more information or

contact Maria with questions

ATTENTION

Wednesday School Students

Important On Wed Dec 11 the 6 pm

class time will be shortened due to the

O Holy Night concert We will have a

final rehearsal of program songs from

6-625 pm After the rehearsal is

complete families are invited to attend

the concert together at 630 pm More

information on the concert can be found

on page 9

4

YO

UTH

MIN

ISTR

Y

FLCrsquos High School Youth Group (9th -12th grade)

meets most Sundays from 7-8 pm Come join your

friends for food fellowship service and faith Check

the Youth Board for upcoming events

High School Youth Group

The Youth Ministry Team will meet Tues Dec 17 at 630 pm

Please note the time change mdash the Confirmation

youth will meet at the church at 630 pm Wed

Dec 18 to go Christmas Caroling

If you know of anyone who would like to have a

group of young people come share the Christmas

spirit through song please contact Arlan at

arlanolsonfarmingtonlutherancom or

6514634100 This is a great tradition at FLC and

one the youth really enjoy

Christmas Caroling

Several of FLCrsquos youth will be going on the Mission

Trip next summer to Marvell AR On Dec 13 amp 14

they will be making Lefse to sell to help pay for the

trip

The cost is $4package (3 rounds) Lefse will be sold

before and after Worship Services on Dec 1415

The youth are also looking for donations of ingredi-

ents Please check the easel in the Gathering Area

Contact Arlan Olson at 6514634100 for details

Lefse MakingmdashYouth Fundraiser

Parents of FLC Graduates mdash Your children are hopefully getting settled in by now either

at school military or working away from home We like to stay in touch with them

through email phone call maybe a card or a care package If you have not already

done so please pass along herhis contact information to the FLC Office or to Arlan so

we may update our files and send them a care package

On Their Own

The FLC Youth went

door-to-door trick-or-treating for

canned food on Wed Oct 30

Wersquore excited to announce that

they collected OVER 2421 lbs of

food for the Farmington Food

Shelf Thank you for all of your

support

Arlan Olson

Youth Ministry Director

FLCrsquos Confirmation class went to Second Harvest

Heartland on Fri Nov 8 During their three-hour shift

they sorted 32148 lbs of food which equates to

25116 meals

Trick-or-Treat for Food

5

CH

ILD

REN

rsquoS M

INIS

TRY

The Childrenrsquos Ministry Team will not be meeting in December

Sunday amp Wednesday School Singing Schedule Mark your calendars ALL Sunday and Wednesday school students are invited to sing at

1045 am Sun Jan 5 right after Christmas Break Check future Childrenrsquos Ministry emails

for the song wersquoll be singing that day

Students will be invited to sing the first Sunday of every month (service times will alternate

ndash see schedule below) Songs will be practiced in large group times during Sunday amp

Wednesday classes Following are the dates and service times when students are

scheduled to sing Dec 1415 (Christmas program see details below) Jan 5 - 1045 am

Feb 2 ndash 830 am March 2 ndash 1045 am April 6 ndash 830 am amp May 4 ndash 1045 am

Wednesday Meals

Sky Zone

Date Sat Dec 7

Time 2-5 pm

Where Sky Zone mdash in Oakdale

Cost $18person

What Join us as we visit Sky Zone in Oakdale Sky Zone is the original indoor trampoline park with out-of-this-world

high-flyin FUN on an all-trampoline walled playing court Wersquoll meet at the church at 2 pm carpool to Sky Zone

bounce for a few hours and return to the church at approximately 5 pm Please register by Wed Dec 4

Find out more information and sign up for KiC events on the Childrenrsquos Ministries bulletin board or contact Maria

Wersquoll need adult drivers for this event so please contact Maria if you can volunteer Hope yoursquoll join us

Maria Tarpinian

Childrenrsquos Ministry

Director

If you would like a night off from cooking for your family please join us for a time

of food and fellowship each Wednesday from 5-615 pm Price is $3person

(under 3 is free if sharing a plate with an adult) RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED

Please email mrsozmungmailcom to register your family for Wednesday Meals

Dec 4 ndash spaghetti garlic bread green beans ice cream sandwich

Dec 11 ndash pizza veggies fruit cookie

Dec 18 ndash sub sandwiches carrots chips pudding

Dec 25 ndash NO WEDNESDAY MEAL (Christmas Break)

There will be no classes held during Christmas

BreakmdashSundays December 22 amp 29 or Wednesdays

December 25 amp January 1 Classes resume on

Sunday January 5 amp Wednesday January 8

November KiC Event mdash

4th amp 5th Grade

The childrenrsquos Christmas program is just around the corner Join

us the weekend of December 14 amp 15 for our performance of

ldquoGet in Line for Christmasrdquo where wersquoll gather together in

Bethlehem to greet Jesus the newborn savior

Get In Line for Christmas mdash

FLCrsquos Christmas Program

Donrsquot forget about the Dress

Rehearsal for 1st ndash 5th grade

students on Saturday De-

cember 14 Choir partici-

pants should be at the

church from 10-11 am and

actors should be at the

church from 10 am to 12

pm Please see the website

for more information or

contact Maria with questions

ATTENTION

Wednesday School Students

Important On Wed Dec 11 the 6 pm

class time will be shortened due to the

O Holy Night concert We will have a

final rehearsal of program songs from

6-625 pm After the rehearsal is

complete families are invited to attend

the concert together at 630 pm More

information on the concert can be found

on page 9

5

CH

ILD

REN

rsquoS M

INIS

TRY

The Childrenrsquos Ministry Team will not be meeting in December

Sunday amp Wednesday School Singing Schedule Mark your calendars ALL Sunday and Wednesday school students are invited to sing at

1045 am Sun Jan 5 right after Christmas Break Check future Childrenrsquos Ministry emails

for the song wersquoll be singing that day

Students will be invited to sing the first Sunday of every month (service times will alternate

ndash see schedule below) Songs will be practiced in large group times during Sunday amp

Wednesday classes Following are the dates and service times when students are

scheduled to sing Dec 1415 (Christmas program see details below) Jan 5 - 1045 am

Feb 2 ndash 830 am March 2 ndash 1045 am April 6 ndash 830 am amp May 4 ndash 1045 am

Wednesday Meals

Sky Zone

Date Sat Dec 7

Time 2-5 pm

Where Sky Zone mdash in Oakdale

Cost $18person

What Join us as we visit Sky Zone in Oakdale Sky Zone is the original indoor trampoline park with out-of-this-world

high-flyin FUN on an all-trampoline walled playing court Wersquoll meet at the church at 2 pm carpool to Sky Zone

bounce for a few hours and return to the church at approximately 5 pm Please register by Wed Dec 4

Find out more information and sign up for KiC events on the Childrenrsquos Ministries bulletin board or contact Maria

Wersquoll need adult drivers for this event so please contact Maria if you can volunteer Hope yoursquoll join us

Maria Tarpinian

Childrenrsquos Ministry

Director

If you would like a night off from cooking for your family please join us for a time

of food and fellowship each Wednesday from 5-615 pm Price is $3person

(under 3 is free if sharing a plate with an adult) RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED

Please email mrsozmungmailcom to register your family for Wednesday Meals

Dec 4 ndash spaghetti garlic bread green beans ice cream sandwich

Dec 11 ndash pizza veggies fruit cookie

Dec 18 ndash sub sandwiches carrots chips pudding

Dec 25 ndash NO WEDNESDAY MEAL (Christmas Break)

There will be no classes held during Christmas

BreakmdashSundays December 22 amp 29 or Wednesdays

December 25 amp January 1 Classes resume on

Sunday January 5 amp Wednesday January 8

November KiC Event mdash

4th amp 5th Grade

The childrenrsquos Christmas program is just around the corner Join

us the weekend of December 14 amp 15 for our performance of

ldquoGet in Line for Christmasrdquo where wersquoll gather together in

Bethlehem to greet Jesus the newborn savior

Get In Line for Christmas mdash

FLCrsquos Christmas Program

Donrsquot forget about the Dress

Rehearsal for 1st ndash 5th grade

students on Saturday De-

cember 14 Choir partici-

pants should be at the

church from 10-11 am and

actors should be at the

church from 10 am to 12

pm Please see the website

for more information or

contact Maria with questions

ATTENTION

Wednesday School Students

Important On Wed Dec 11 the 6 pm

class time will be shortened due to the

O Holy Night concert We will have a

final rehearsal of program songs from

6-625 pm After the rehearsal is

complete families are invited to attend

the concert together at 630 pm More

information on the concert can be found

on page 9

6

MU

SIC

M

INIS

TRY

Thank you to all who participated in and attended the Lakeville Thanksgiving Choral

Concert on November 10 benefitting our local food shelf It was an awesome event

with around 1200 people in attendance and 2161 lbs of food donated The

concert closed with an anthem comprised of over 180 singers including our own

Sanctuary Choir plus orchestra To see recordings of a few specific songs check

out FLCrsquos Facebook home page

Choir Concert

Sunday Special Music Schedule

The Music Ministry Team will not be meeting in December

We are very excited about the Pipe Organ Project We

are on our way with nearly 20 percent of our $62000

goal donated for the POP

You can be an lsquoorgan donorrsquo by going to the Music

Ministry page on the FLC website to see more details

Thank you for prayerfully considering a donation to this

great cause which will enhance our worship

experience Remember your donations are tax

deductible

Donating to the Pipe Organ Project POP

Wednesday Rehearsals

Little Lambs 18 mo-3 yrs amp parent 5-520 pm

Wee Praise 1 4 yrs-1st grade 520-540 pm

Wee Praise 2 4 yrs-1st grade 540-6 pm

Hallelujah Bells 3rd-8th grade 520-540 pm

SonShine Singers 2nd-5th grade 540-6 pm

Jamminrsquo for Jesus 6th-12th grade 6-7 pm

Joyful Ringers 9th grade-adults 6-7 pm

Sanctuary Choir 9th grade-adults 7-8 pm

Nursery care is provided during Little Lambs rehearsals

Praise Band rehearsals Sanctuary Choir rehearsals and

Sunday mornings during worship

Music Rehearsal Schedule

Did you enjoy the Music

Concert at FLC in May

or did you miss the

opportunity to attend

and want to hear a recording

CDs are available for a minimum donation

of $10 to support FLCrsquos Music Ministry

Contact the Church Office at 6514634100

Sun Dec 1 830 am Sanctuary Choir

1045 am Joyful Ringers

Sat Dec 7 5 pm Jamminrsquo for Jesus

Sun Dec 8 830 am Jamminrsquo for Jesus

1045 am Jamminrsquo for Jesus

Sat Dec 14 5 pm Christmas Program

Sun Dec 15 830 am Christmas Program

1045 am Christmas Program

Sat Dec 21 5 pm Praise Band

Sun Dec 22 830 am Praise Band

1045 am Praise Band

Tues Dec 24 2 pm Special Music

330 pm Wee Praise

Hallelujah Bells SonShine Singers

5 pm Joyful Ringers amp

Sanctuary Choir

10 pm Special Music

Wed Dec 25 10 am Special Music

Sun Dec 29 830 am Special Music

1045 am Special Music

No Music Rehearsals No music rehearsals Wed Dec 25 or Wed Jan 1

due to the holiday break

Thank you to our musicians who participat-

ed in the ecumenical Thanksgiving service

on Wed Nov 27 at FLC The ecumenical

choir was a fun opportunity to connect with

area singers The handbell choir added a

special touch as well as special music on

the flute and trumpet We appreciate

everyonersquos musical gifts and time in making

this a wonderful experience for all involved

If you are interested in participating in a Brass Ensemble on Christmas Eve

please contact Karissa Dennis Director of Music Ministries Karissa Dennis

Director of Music Ministries

Thank You

7

Living Out FLCrsquos Core Values

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Worship

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A Praying Life Connecting with God in a Distracting World

Do you ever wonder if prayer makes a difference or if God is even listening when you pray Do

you struggle with prayer because yoursquore too busy or just not ldquogoodrdquo at it If so then you are not

alone and this book study is for you You are invited to join us for a discussion of ldquoA Praying

Life Connecting with God in a Distracting Worldrdquo by Paul Miller

In this ldquono experience necessaryrdquo book study we will talk about why the American culture is one of

the hardest places in the world to learn to pray We are busy distracted used to being entertained

and often just plain exhausted The good news is you can learn to pray Itrsquos not about being more

ldquodisciplinedrdquo itrsquos about coming to God just as you are As Paul Miller writes ldquoCome to God

overwhelmed with life Come with a wandering mind Come messyrdquo A praying life is about

coming to God messy and asking for what you need trusting in the goodness of a God who

loves you

Please join us the first Wednesday of each month (Dec-May) at 6 pm (NOTE time change)

beginning on Dec 4 Cost of the book is $12 and free childcare is available upon request

Contact Cindy Haverland at 6514634100 or cindyharverlandfarmingtonlutherancom to register

Wendy Steger

Intern Pastor

On Nov 27 FLC hosted a Thanksgiving

Ecumenical Service for the community in

conjunction with several other area

churches

On Nov 2 many people were honored at All

Saints weekend worship

Many people participated in FLCrsquos Fall

Cleanup Day Nov 2

Forty 4th amp 5th graders came together at a KiC

(Kids in Christ) event at FLC on Nov 15

Through the Friends amp Family Group many

families joined together on Nov 24 to enjoy

food and fellowship

Another successful Craft Quilt amp Bake Sale was

put on with many peoplersquos help

Fifty-three wonderful people joined FLCrsquos

faith community in Nov

Fifty 8th graders toured the Temple of Aaron

on Nov 15

Fourteen adults learned more about Jesus

from the lsquoLife of Jesusrsquo Bible Study

Eight little Christians were baptized in Nov

On Nov 8 twenty-eight 6th-8th graders had the

opportunity to help sort 32148 lbs of food for

Second Harvest Heartland

On Nov 23 83 caring people from FLCrsquos faith

community helped package 20736 meals at

Feed My Starving Children That feeds 58

children for an entire year

The Youth collected food for the local food

shelf

See what yoursquove been helping us do in Novmeber to live out FLCrsquos Core Values

Are you missing your favorite dish or your most useful food container Please check the items

between the kitchen and restroom to see if any of the items are yours Items not picked up by

Dec 20 will be given to good will Thank you for helping us keep our church clean

8

Older Wiser Lutherans meets at FLC every

Wednesday morning at 930 am for a

Pastor-led Bible study All are welcome

We are blessed to have a growing congregation at FLC In November we welcomed 53 new

members into our faith family Along with that comes a growing need for partners in our ministry

Each weekend 30-40 volunteers help with worship services as Greeters Ushers Sound amp Screen

Operators Worship Coordinators Communion Assistants Kitchen Helpers and Acolytes How can

you help

Here are some areas to consider

Sound amp Screen Operators are an important part of every service and training is provided

Ushers sign up to serve one month per year Substitutes are also needed as well as ushers

for special services such as Christmas and Easter

Worship Coordinators work in teams of two to monitor and attend to building needs and ready the church for

worship

If you havenrsquot yet completed a Time amp Talent form you can pick one up at the Welcome Booth or complete it

online at the FLC website Each week the Count Me In forms included in the bulletin show current opportunities

Please take a few minutes to look at all the opportunities to serve and then decide how you can put your skills

and talents to work connecting and serving with others

Connection Corner

OWLs

Cindy Haverland

Ministry amp Outreach

Coordinator

Craft Nite Out

FLC Book Club Men amp women are invited to join

FLCrsquos Book Club Meetings take place

in the Fireside Room at 630 pm the

first Mon of each month lsquoThe Great

Gatsbyrdquo by F Scott Fitzgerald is the

book for the Jan 6 meeting Wersquod

love for you to join us

Please join us on Fri Dec 6 from

6 pm-midnight for a fun craft nite Just

bring a craft to work on and a bever-

age Snacks will be provided

Dining Out Group FLCrsquos Dining Out Group will be meeting at Jim amp

Wanda Harperrsquos home on Fri Dec 13 at 7 pm for a

fun holiday gathering All adults are welcome to at-

tend Check out the FLC website for future dates and

locations

Good Morning God Good Morning God is a womenrsquos Bible Study that

meets in the FLC Fireside Room every Mon at 9 am

All women are welcome

Approval by FLC Council at the Nov 11 meeting

(Constitution amendments and by-laws must be submitted

in writing at least 60 days prior to Congregation Meeting

per C1603)

Copies of the Amendments To The Model Constitution For

Congregations As Approved By The 2013 Churchwide As-

sembly and the updated FLC Constitution

Bylaws and Continuing Resolutions are available at the

FLC Office

There will be an FLC Annual Meeting on Sun Jan 26

2014 After Congregational approval at Annual Meeting

the changes will be approved and ratified

Since the changes are due to approved changes to the

ELCA model constitution we are required to make these

changes to our constitution Therefore we only need one

approval from the congregation

Please contact Chris Patsche at

cpatscheegretconsultingnet with any questions

Constitution Approval Process

Thank You Anna As of October Anna Johnson has

resigned from her position as FLCrsquos

Wedding Coordinator Wersquod like to

thank Anna for all of her hard work

over the years helping brides

celebrate their special day at FLC

Violet Circle Violet Circle will not be meeting in December

They will meet again at 930 am Tues Jan 14

9

10

Marketing amp Newsletter All newsletter information is due by the 15th of the

previous month Please submit all January

newsletter information to communica-

tionsfarmingtonlutherancom by Dec 15 There is

also a Marketing Request Form online and in the

FLC Office If you have any FLC events or info that

you would like to be published in the weekly bulletin

announcements screens or Weekly Update please

turn in the completed form to the FLC Office

Simply Giving

Wouldnrsquot it be nice to be able to give what yoursquod

like to the church without having to remember to

bring an envelope to church each week

Simply Giving is so easy to set up

The Simply Giving form can be found online at

wwwfarmingtonlutherancom or at the Welcome

Booth in the Gathering Area You may also give

through Pay Pal found on our website under

Online Giving If you have any questions

regarding financial giving options please contact

Shelly Lassahn at

shellylassahnfarmingtonlutherancom

or 6514634100

Store up for yourselves treasures in heaven hellip

for where your treasure is there your heart

will be also

- Matthew 620-21

The Jar of Joy for December

will go to ELCA World Hunger

Octoberrsquos Jar of Joy totaled

$10513 for Idete Tanzania

Companion Ministry Thank

you for your contributions

Jar of Joy

Prayer Request If you have a prayer request

please contact the FLC Office

or fill out a request on our web-

site Please also let us know if

you or someone that you know

would like a pastoral visit

CALLING ALL USHERShellip If yoursquore willing to help usher

at one of the following services please sign up in

the Connection Corner or by contacting Cindy

Haverland at 6514634100 or

cindyhaverlandfarmingtonlutherancom

Tues Dec 24 at 2 pm 330 pm 5 pm amp 10 pm

Wed Dec 25 at 10 am

Ushers Needed for Extra Services

If yoursquod be interested in putting together shoebox gifts for

the Marie Sandvik Center please deliver them to FLCrsquos

Gathering Area by Sun Dec 8 so that they can be

wrapped and distributed for Christmas

Below is a list of items that are in great need Thank you for

helping us live into our Core Values by SERVING amp CARING

FOR OTHERS

General needs for ages infants and up health kits school

supplies small toys Christian toys books or music hats

gloves mittens scarves socks underwear combs brush-

es tooth paste tooth brushes beauty aids baby boy

mittens small fleece blankets childrenrsquos tooth brushes

baby soap sippy-cups small baby hand-held toys (rattles

squeaky toyshellip) and Beanie Babies or Beanie Boos

Womenrsquos needs small dish washing amp cleaning articles

small towels gloves

Menrsquos needs gloves socks hats personal care products

Kids needs Please purchase items that are non-violent no

guns do not promote magic or immodest attire (dolls in

particular) We also do not distribute Santa Claus Disney

Harry Potter High-School Musical Sponge Bob Monster

High Pokemonanime or occultmonster toys coloring

books or trading cards We prefer to distribute Veggie-

Tales BibleMan Hot Wheels play-dough jump ropes

Bible-based and Christian coloring and picture books

We usually are in great need for baby boy items teen

and menrsquos gifts please remember them

Please use only regular size shoe boxes no boot boxes

no food no clothing and no over-sized plastic bins

Marie Sandvik Center Christmas Gifts

On Thurs Dec 12 from

1-7 pm the Red Cross

Blood Mobile will be at

St Michaelrsquos Catholic

Church in Farmington

Walk-ins are welcome

Please help someone in

need by donating blood

Red Cross Blood Drive in Farmington

7

Living Out FLCrsquos Core Values

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Worship

Faith

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A Praying Life Connecting with God in a Distracting World

Do you ever wonder if prayer makes a difference or if God is even listening when you pray Do

you struggle with prayer because yoursquore too busy or just not ldquogoodrdquo at it If so then you are not

alone and this book study is for you You are invited to join us for a discussion of ldquoA Praying

Life Connecting with God in a Distracting Worldrdquo by Paul Miller

In this ldquono experience necessaryrdquo book study we will talk about why the American culture is one of

the hardest places in the world to learn to pray We are busy distracted used to being entertained

and often just plain exhausted The good news is you can learn to pray Itrsquos not about being more

ldquodisciplinedrdquo itrsquos about coming to God just as you are As Paul Miller writes ldquoCome to God

overwhelmed with life Come with a wandering mind Come messyrdquo A praying life is about

coming to God messy and asking for what you need trusting in the goodness of a God who

loves you

Please join us the first Wednesday of each month (Dec-May) at 6 pm (NOTE time change)

beginning on Dec 4 Cost of the book is $12 and free childcare is available upon request

Contact Cindy Haverland at 6514634100 or cindyharverlandfarmingtonlutherancom to register

Wendy Steger

Intern Pastor

On Nov 27 FLC hosted a Thanksgiving

Ecumenical Service for the community in

conjunction with several other area

churches

On Nov 2 many people were honored at All

Saints weekend worship

Many people participated in FLCrsquos Fall

Cleanup Day Nov 2

Forty 4th amp 5th graders came together at a KiC

(Kids in Christ) event at FLC on Nov 15

Through the Friends amp Family Group many

families joined together on Nov 24 to enjoy

food and fellowship

Another successful Craft Quilt amp Bake Sale was

put on with many peoplersquos help

Fifty-three wonderful people joined FLCrsquos

faith community in Nov

Fifty 8th graders toured the Temple of Aaron

on Nov 15

Fourteen adults learned more about Jesus

from the lsquoLife of Jesusrsquo Bible Study

Eight little Christians were baptized in Nov

On Nov 8 twenty-eight 6th-8th graders had the

opportunity to help sort 32148 lbs of food for

Second Harvest Heartland

On Nov 23 83 caring people from FLCrsquos faith

community helped package 20736 meals at

Feed My Starving Children That feeds 58

children for an entire year

The Youth collected food for the local food

shelf

See what yoursquove been helping us do in Novmeber to live out FLCrsquos Core Values

Are you missing your favorite dish or your most useful food container Please check the items

between the kitchen and restroom to see if any of the items are yours Items not picked up by

Dec 20 will be given to good will Thank you for helping us keep our church clean

8

Older Wiser Lutherans meets at FLC every

Wednesday morning at 930 am for a

Pastor-led Bible study All are welcome

We are blessed to have a growing congregation at FLC In November we welcomed 53 new

members into our faith family Along with that comes a growing need for partners in our ministry

Each weekend 30-40 volunteers help with worship services as Greeters Ushers Sound amp Screen

Operators Worship Coordinators Communion Assistants Kitchen Helpers and Acolytes How can

you help

Here are some areas to consider

Sound amp Screen Operators are an important part of every service and training is provided

Ushers sign up to serve one month per year Substitutes are also needed as well as ushers

for special services such as Christmas and Easter

Worship Coordinators work in teams of two to monitor and attend to building needs and ready the church for

worship

If you havenrsquot yet completed a Time amp Talent form you can pick one up at the Welcome Booth or complete it

online at the FLC website Each week the Count Me In forms included in the bulletin show current opportunities

Please take a few minutes to look at all the opportunities to serve and then decide how you can put your skills

and talents to work connecting and serving with others

Connection Corner

OWLs

Cindy Haverland

Ministry amp Outreach

Coordinator

Craft Nite Out

FLC Book Club Men amp women are invited to join

FLCrsquos Book Club Meetings take place

in the Fireside Room at 630 pm the

first Mon of each month lsquoThe Great

Gatsbyrdquo by F Scott Fitzgerald is the

book for the Jan 6 meeting Wersquod

love for you to join us

Please join us on Fri Dec 6 from

6 pm-midnight for a fun craft nite Just

bring a craft to work on and a bever-

age Snacks will be provided

Dining Out Group FLCrsquos Dining Out Group will be meeting at Jim amp

Wanda Harperrsquos home on Fri Dec 13 at 7 pm for a

fun holiday gathering All adults are welcome to at-

tend Check out the FLC website for future dates and

locations

Good Morning God Good Morning God is a womenrsquos Bible Study that

meets in the FLC Fireside Room every Mon at 9 am

All women are welcome

Approval by FLC Council at the Nov 11 meeting

(Constitution amendments and by-laws must be submitted

in writing at least 60 days prior to Congregation Meeting

per C1603)

Copies of the Amendments To The Model Constitution For

Congregations As Approved By The 2013 Churchwide As-

sembly and the updated FLC Constitution

Bylaws and Continuing Resolutions are available at the

FLC Office

There will be an FLC Annual Meeting on Sun Jan 26

2014 After Congregational approval at Annual Meeting

the changes will be approved and ratified

Since the changes are due to approved changes to the

ELCA model constitution we are required to make these

changes to our constitution Therefore we only need one

approval from the congregation

Please contact Chris Patsche at

cpatscheegretconsultingnet with any questions

Constitution Approval Process

Thank You Anna As of October Anna Johnson has

resigned from her position as FLCrsquos

Wedding Coordinator Wersquod like to

thank Anna for all of her hard work

over the years helping brides

celebrate their special day at FLC

Violet Circle Violet Circle will not be meeting in December

They will meet again at 930 am Tues Jan 14

9

10

Marketing amp Newsletter All newsletter information is due by the 15th of the

previous month Please submit all January

newsletter information to communica-

tionsfarmingtonlutherancom by Dec 15 There is

also a Marketing Request Form online and in the

FLC Office If you have any FLC events or info that

you would like to be published in the weekly bulletin

announcements screens or Weekly Update please

turn in the completed form to the FLC Office

Simply Giving

Wouldnrsquot it be nice to be able to give what yoursquod

like to the church without having to remember to

bring an envelope to church each week

Simply Giving is so easy to set up

The Simply Giving form can be found online at

wwwfarmingtonlutherancom or at the Welcome

Booth in the Gathering Area You may also give

through Pay Pal found on our website under

Online Giving If you have any questions

regarding financial giving options please contact

Shelly Lassahn at

shellylassahnfarmingtonlutherancom

or 6514634100

Store up for yourselves treasures in heaven hellip

for where your treasure is there your heart

will be also

- Matthew 620-21

The Jar of Joy for December

will go to ELCA World Hunger

Octoberrsquos Jar of Joy totaled

$10513 for Idete Tanzania

Companion Ministry Thank

you for your contributions

Jar of Joy

Prayer Request If you have a prayer request

please contact the FLC Office

or fill out a request on our web-

site Please also let us know if

you or someone that you know

would like a pastoral visit

CALLING ALL USHERShellip If yoursquore willing to help usher

at one of the following services please sign up in

the Connection Corner or by contacting Cindy

Haverland at 6514634100 or

cindyhaverlandfarmingtonlutherancom

Tues Dec 24 at 2 pm 330 pm 5 pm amp 10 pm

Wed Dec 25 at 10 am

Ushers Needed for Extra Services

If yoursquod be interested in putting together shoebox gifts for

the Marie Sandvik Center please deliver them to FLCrsquos

Gathering Area by Sun Dec 8 so that they can be

wrapped and distributed for Christmas

Below is a list of items that are in great need Thank you for

helping us live into our Core Values by SERVING amp CARING

FOR OTHERS

General needs for ages infants and up health kits school

supplies small toys Christian toys books or music hats

gloves mittens scarves socks underwear combs brush-

es tooth paste tooth brushes beauty aids baby boy

mittens small fleece blankets childrenrsquos tooth brushes

baby soap sippy-cups small baby hand-held toys (rattles

squeaky toyshellip) and Beanie Babies or Beanie Boos

Womenrsquos needs small dish washing amp cleaning articles

small towels gloves

Menrsquos needs gloves socks hats personal care products

Kids needs Please purchase items that are non-violent no

guns do not promote magic or immodest attire (dolls in

particular) We also do not distribute Santa Claus Disney

Harry Potter High-School Musical Sponge Bob Monster

High Pokemonanime or occultmonster toys coloring

books or trading cards We prefer to distribute Veggie-

Tales BibleMan Hot Wheels play-dough jump ropes

Bible-based and Christian coloring and picture books

We usually are in great need for baby boy items teen

and menrsquos gifts please remember them

Please use only regular size shoe boxes no boot boxes

no food no clothing and no over-sized plastic bins

Marie Sandvik Center Christmas Gifts

On Thurs Dec 12 from

1-7 pm the Red Cross

Blood Mobile will be at

St Michaelrsquos Catholic

Church in Farmington

Walk-ins are welcome

Please help someone in

need by donating blood

Red Cross Blood Drive in Farmington

8

Older Wiser Lutherans meets at FLC every

Wednesday morning at 930 am for a

Pastor-led Bible study All are welcome

We are blessed to have a growing congregation at FLC In November we welcomed 53 new

members into our faith family Along with that comes a growing need for partners in our ministry

Each weekend 30-40 volunteers help with worship services as Greeters Ushers Sound amp Screen

Operators Worship Coordinators Communion Assistants Kitchen Helpers and Acolytes How can

you help

Here are some areas to consider

Sound amp Screen Operators are an important part of every service and training is provided

Ushers sign up to serve one month per year Substitutes are also needed as well as ushers

for special services such as Christmas and Easter

Worship Coordinators work in teams of two to monitor and attend to building needs and ready the church for

worship

If you havenrsquot yet completed a Time amp Talent form you can pick one up at the Welcome Booth or complete it

online at the FLC website Each week the Count Me In forms included in the bulletin show current opportunities

Please take a few minutes to look at all the opportunities to serve and then decide how you can put your skills

and talents to work connecting and serving with others

Connection Corner

OWLs

Cindy Haverland

Ministry amp Outreach

Coordinator

Craft Nite Out

FLC Book Club Men amp women are invited to join

FLCrsquos Book Club Meetings take place

in the Fireside Room at 630 pm the

first Mon of each month lsquoThe Great

Gatsbyrdquo by F Scott Fitzgerald is the

book for the Jan 6 meeting Wersquod

love for you to join us

Please join us on Fri Dec 6 from

6 pm-midnight for a fun craft nite Just

bring a craft to work on and a bever-

age Snacks will be provided

Dining Out Group FLCrsquos Dining Out Group will be meeting at Jim amp

Wanda Harperrsquos home on Fri Dec 13 at 7 pm for a

fun holiday gathering All adults are welcome to at-

tend Check out the FLC website for future dates and

locations

Good Morning God Good Morning God is a womenrsquos Bible Study that

meets in the FLC Fireside Room every Mon at 9 am

All women are welcome

Approval by FLC Council at the Nov 11 meeting

(Constitution amendments and by-laws must be submitted

in writing at least 60 days prior to Congregation Meeting

per C1603)

Copies of the Amendments To The Model Constitution For

Congregations As Approved By The 2013 Churchwide As-

sembly and the updated FLC Constitution

Bylaws and Continuing Resolutions are available at the

FLC Office

There will be an FLC Annual Meeting on Sun Jan 26

2014 After Congregational approval at Annual Meeting

the changes will be approved and ratified

Since the changes are due to approved changes to the

ELCA model constitution we are required to make these

changes to our constitution Therefore we only need one

approval from the congregation

Please contact Chris Patsche at

cpatscheegretconsultingnet with any questions

Constitution Approval Process

Thank You Anna As of October Anna Johnson has

resigned from her position as FLCrsquos

Wedding Coordinator Wersquod like to

thank Anna for all of her hard work

over the years helping brides

celebrate their special day at FLC

Violet Circle Violet Circle will not be meeting in December

They will meet again at 930 am Tues Jan 14

9

10

Marketing amp Newsletter All newsletter information is due by the 15th of the

previous month Please submit all January

newsletter information to communica-

tionsfarmingtonlutherancom by Dec 15 There is

also a Marketing Request Form online and in the

FLC Office If you have any FLC events or info that

you would like to be published in the weekly bulletin

announcements screens or Weekly Update please

turn in the completed form to the FLC Office

Simply Giving

Wouldnrsquot it be nice to be able to give what yoursquod

like to the church without having to remember to

bring an envelope to church each week

Simply Giving is so easy to set up

The Simply Giving form can be found online at

wwwfarmingtonlutherancom or at the Welcome

Booth in the Gathering Area You may also give

through Pay Pal found on our website under

Online Giving If you have any questions

regarding financial giving options please contact

Shelly Lassahn at

shellylassahnfarmingtonlutherancom

or 6514634100

Store up for yourselves treasures in heaven hellip

for where your treasure is there your heart

will be also

- Matthew 620-21

The Jar of Joy for December

will go to ELCA World Hunger

Octoberrsquos Jar of Joy totaled

$10513 for Idete Tanzania

Companion Ministry Thank

you for your contributions

Jar of Joy

Prayer Request If you have a prayer request

please contact the FLC Office

or fill out a request on our web-

site Please also let us know if

you or someone that you know

would like a pastoral visit

CALLING ALL USHERShellip If yoursquore willing to help usher

at one of the following services please sign up in

the Connection Corner or by contacting Cindy

Haverland at 6514634100 or

cindyhaverlandfarmingtonlutherancom

Tues Dec 24 at 2 pm 330 pm 5 pm amp 10 pm

Wed Dec 25 at 10 am

Ushers Needed for Extra Services

If yoursquod be interested in putting together shoebox gifts for

the Marie Sandvik Center please deliver them to FLCrsquos

Gathering Area by Sun Dec 8 so that they can be

wrapped and distributed for Christmas

Below is a list of items that are in great need Thank you for

helping us live into our Core Values by SERVING amp CARING

FOR OTHERS

General needs for ages infants and up health kits school

supplies small toys Christian toys books or music hats

gloves mittens scarves socks underwear combs brush-

es tooth paste tooth brushes beauty aids baby boy

mittens small fleece blankets childrenrsquos tooth brushes

baby soap sippy-cups small baby hand-held toys (rattles

squeaky toyshellip) and Beanie Babies or Beanie Boos

Womenrsquos needs small dish washing amp cleaning articles

small towels gloves

Menrsquos needs gloves socks hats personal care products

Kids needs Please purchase items that are non-violent no

guns do not promote magic or immodest attire (dolls in

particular) We also do not distribute Santa Claus Disney

Harry Potter High-School Musical Sponge Bob Monster

High Pokemonanime or occultmonster toys coloring

books or trading cards We prefer to distribute Veggie-

Tales BibleMan Hot Wheels play-dough jump ropes

Bible-based and Christian coloring and picture books

We usually are in great need for baby boy items teen

and menrsquos gifts please remember them

Please use only regular size shoe boxes no boot boxes

no food no clothing and no over-sized plastic bins

Marie Sandvik Center Christmas Gifts

On Thurs Dec 12 from

1-7 pm the Red Cross

Blood Mobile will be at

St Michaelrsquos Catholic

Church in Farmington

Walk-ins are welcome

Please help someone in

need by donating blood

Red Cross Blood Drive in Farmington

9

10

Marketing amp Newsletter All newsletter information is due by the 15th of the

previous month Please submit all January

newsletter information to communica-

tionsfarmingtonlutherancom by Dec 15 There is

also a Marketing Request Form online and in the

FLC Office If you have any FLC events or info that

you would like to be published in the weekly bulletin

announcements screens or Weekly Update please

turn in the completed form to the FLC Office

Simply Giving

Wouldnrsquot it be nice to be able to give what yoursquod

like to the church without having to remember to

bring an envelope to church each week

Simply Giving is so easy to set up

The Simply Giving form can be found online at

wwwfarmingtonlutherancom or at the Welcome

Booth in the Gathering Area You may also give

through Pay Pal found on our website under

Online Giving If you have any questions

regarding financial giving options please contact

Shelly Lassahn at

shellylassahnfarmingtonlutherancom

or 6514634100

Store up for yourselves treasures in heaven hellip

for where your treasure is there your heart

will be also

- Matthew 620-21

The Jar of Joy for December

will go to ELCA World Hunger

Octoberrsquos Jar of Joy totaled

$10513 for Idete Tanzania

Companion Ministry Thank

you for your contributions

Jar of Joy

Prayer Request If you have a prayer request

please contact the FLC Office

or fill out a request on our web-

site Please also let us know if

you or someone that you know

would like a pastoral visit

CALLING ALL USHERShellip If yoursquore willing to help usher

at one of the following services please sign up in

the Connection Corner or by contacting Cindy

Haverland at 6514634100 or

cindyhaverlandfarmingtonlutherancom

Tues Dec 24 at 2 pm 330 pm 5 pm amp 10 pm

Wed Dec 25 at 10 am

Ushers Needed for Extra Services

If yoursquod be interested in putting together shoebox gifts for

the Marie Sandvik Center please deliver them to FLCrsquos

Gathering Area by Sun Dec 8 so that they can be

wrapped and distributed for Christmas

Below is a list of items that are in great need Thank you for

helping us live into our Core Values by SERVING amp CARING

FOR OTHERS

General needs for ages infants and up health kits school

supplies small toys Christian toys books or music hats

gloves mittens scarves socks underwear combs brush-

es tooth paste tooth brushes beauty aids baby boy

mittens small fleece blankets childrenrsquos tooth brushes

baby soap sippy-cups small baby hand-held toys (rattles

squeaky toyshellip) and Beanie Babies or Beanie Boos

Womenrsquos needs small dish washing amp cleaning articles

small towels gloves

Menrsquos needs gloves socks hats personal care products

Kids needs Please purchase items that are non-violent no

guns do not promote magic or immodest attire (dolls in

particular) We also do not distribute Santa Claus Disney

Harry Potter High-School Musical Sponge Bob Monster

High Pokemonanime or occultmonster toys coloring

books or trading cards We prefer to distribute Veggie-

Tales BibleMan Hot Wheels play-dough jump ropes

Bible-based and Christian coloring and picture books

We usually are in great need for baby boy items teen

and menrsquos gifts please remember them

Please use only regular size shoe boxes no boot boxes

no food no clothing and no over-sized plastic bins

Marie Sandvik Center Christmas Gifts

On Thurs Dec 12 from

1-7 pm the Red Cross

Blood Mobile will be at

St Michaelrsquos Catholic

Church in Farmington

Walk-ins are welcome

Please help someone in

need by donating blood

Red Cross Blood Drive in Farmington

10

Marketing amp Newsletter All newsletter information is due by the 15th of the

previous month Please submit all January

newsletter information to communica-

tionsfarmingtonlutherancom by Dec 15 There is

also a Marketing Request Form online and in the

FLC Office If you have any FLC events or info that

you would like to be published in the weekly bulletin

announcements screens or Weekly Update please

turn in the completed form to the FLC Office

Simply Giving

Wouldnrsquot it be nice to be able to give what yoursquod

like to the church without having to remember to

bring an envelope to church each week

Simply Giving is so easy to set up

The Simply Giving form can be found online at

wwwfarmingtonlutherancom or at the Welcome

Booth in the Gathering Area You may also give

through Pay Pal found on our website under

Online Giving If you have any questions

regarding financial giving options please contact

Shelly Lassahn at

shellylassahnfarmingtonlutherancom

or 6514634100

Store up for yourselves treasures in heaven hellip

for where your treasure is there your heart

will be also

- Matthew 620-21

The Jar of Joy for December

will go to ELCA World Hunger

Octoberrsquos Jar of Joy totaled

$10513 for Idete Tanzania

Companion Ministry Thank

you for your contributions

Jar of Joy

Prayer Request If you have a prayer request

please contact the FLC Office

or fill out a request on our web-

site Please also let us know if

you or someone that you know

would like a pastoral visit

CALLING ALL USHERShellip If yoursquore willing to help usher

at one of the following services please sign up in

the Connection Corner or by contacting Cindy

Haverland at 6514634100 or

cindyhaverlandfarmingtonlutherancom

Tues Dec 24 at 2 pm 330 pm 5 pm amp 10 pm

Wed Dec 25 at 10 am

Ushers Needed for Extra Services

If yoursquod be interested in putting together shoebox gifts for

the Marie Sandvik Center please deliver them to FLCrsquos

Gathering Area by Sun Dec 8 so that they can be

wrapped and distributed for Christmas

Below is a list of items that are in great need Thank you for

helping us live into our Core Values by SERVING amp CARING

FOR OTHERS

General needs for ages infants and up health kits school

supplies small toys Christian toys books or music hats

gloves mittens scarves socks underwear combs brush-

es tooth paste tooth brushes beauty aids baby boy

mittens small fleece blankets childrenrsquos tooth brushes

baby soap sippy-cups small baby hand-held toys (rattles

squeaky toyshellip) and Beanie Babies or Beanie Boos

Womenrsquos needs small dish washing amp cleaning articles

small towels gloves

Menrsquos needs gloves socks hats personal care products

Kids needs Please purchase items that are non-violent no

guns do not promote magic or immodest attire (dolls in

particular) We also do not distribute Santa Claus Disney

Harry Potter High-School Musical Sponge Bob Monster

High Pokemonanime or occultmonster toys coloring

books or trading cards We prefer to distribute Veggie-

Tales BibleMan Hot Wheels play-dough jump ropes

Bible-based and Christian coloring and picture books

We usually are in great need for baby boy items teen

and menrsquos gifts please remember them

Please use only regular size shoe boxes no boot boxes

no food no clothing and no over-sized plastic bins

Marie Sandvik Center Christmas Gifts

On Thurs Dec 12 from

1-7 pm the Red Cross

Blood Mobile will be at

St Michaelrsquos Catholic

Church in Farmington

Walk-ins are welcome

Please help someone in

need by donating blood

Red Cross Blood Drive in Farmington

11

Anderson Bob amp Sonja

Anderson Dale amp Jill

Baago Jay amp Lori

Baker Greg amp Chrissy

Barth Jeremy amp Nicole

Bergstrom Brian amp Jennifer

Bigbee Damian amp Nicole

Briggs John amp Karin

Conway Jason amp Shanen

Curreri Jim amp Carol

Egge Mark amp Kelly

Ellis Aaron amp Cindy

Fedde Karen

Gehring Dale amp Debra

Gregor Anne

Guenther Ronald amp Leatrice

Guenther Rory

Hagedorn Chad amp Tricia

Hodges Tim amp Annie

Jackson Mike amp Libby

Jarocki Justin amp Jennifer

Lickfelt Mark amp Shelly

Muehlenkamp Angie amp Ron

Noland Mike amp Dorothy

Olson James

Orndorff Dick amp Pat

Ott Daniel amp Regina

Page Mark

Patsche Mark amp Chris

Pechauer Sara

Pettis Dale amp Leslie

Piller Matt amp Lisa

Preston Judy

Rodgers Greg amp Lisa

Seurer Pauline amp Greg

Shaffer Lisa amp Dean

Shea Kevin amp Cathy

Shoberg Scott amp Sheila

Stewart Ken amp Kari

Stier Rick amp Amber

Stoeckmann Greg amp Patricia

Trapp Greg amp Jenni

Tschetter Steven amp Andrea

Wisdorf Jeff amp Karen

Wong Jamie amp Crystal

December Service Group

It is a busy month Treats are served following all three

Sunday School Programs on Dec 14 amp 15 If you are

willing to serve donate treats lemonade canisters

coffee or cocktail size napkins please call Pat

Orndorff at 6514637651 Lots of help and cookies will

be needed thank you SO much for your willingness to

help with our Core Value of FOSTERING CONNEC-

TIONS through fellowship time

Every member is asked to serve one time annually

Please prayerfully consider what you can do to help

out at FLC this month If your name is below please

contact Connie Honrud at 6514632475 Thank you

November Baptisms

Food Shelf Weekend Donrsquot forget about our monthly offering

to the food shelf Children (and all other

ages too) are invited to bring food items

forward during the offering time the last

weekend of each month

Jace Howard Wood and Griffin Stephen Wood were

baptized Nov 2 2013 Parents are Daniel amp Cindy Wood

Brody Scott Hodgkins was baptized Nov 16 2013

Parents are Robert and Michelle Hodgkins

Samara Marta Foster was baptized Nov 17 2013

Parents are Quincy Foster and Aichi Mongi

Charles Michael Case was baptized Nov 17 2013

Parents are Jason and Alyssa Case

Alison Elizabeth George was baptized Nov 23 2013

Parents are David and Kristin George

Preston Bradley Winters was baptized Nov 23 2013

Parents are Mike and Erica Winters

Gavin Joseph Deyo was baptized Nov 24 2013

Parents are Brady and Meghan Deyo

Ava Jane Getty was baptized Nov 24 2013

Parents are Joshua and Sara Getty

Kristie Olson went to be with our Lord on Oct 1 2013

Susan Holmen went to be with our Lord on Oct 10 2013

Kris Baumgard went to be with our Lord on Nov 17 2013

Elwood Ruud went to be with our Lord on Nov 18 2013

Into the Arms of the Lord

(Food shelf donation bins are always available at the

church and wersquoll accept donations any time) Food Shelf

Sunday in December will be the weekend of December 28

amp 29 Thank you for your gifts that will serve and care for

people experiencing need during the holidays

12

New FLC Members Wersquore SO excited to welcome 53 wonderful people to Farmington

Lutheran Church Please help make these new people feel

welcome and included as we continue to live by FLCrsquos Core

Values to Provide a Meaningful Worship Experience Foster

Connections Nurture amp Develop Faith Journeys and Serve amp

Care for Others WELCOME

Balluff

Kaletta

Melby

Kindseth Nelson

Schenk

Rinke

Timgren

Nelson

13

Grengs

Walgamuth

Kaletta

Jakubowsky

Paquette

Wasieleski

Reder

Sanford

Wooton

Nelson

Ziehme

14

The 2014 budget is being finalized for approval by the Congregational Council at its December

meeting It is a positive and hopeful budget Positive in that we believe the funds will be available

to hire an Associate Pastor later in the year give modest raises to the FLC staff and fulfill some of

the longstanding goals of the Ministry Teams Next yearrsquos budget is hopeful in that it entails our belief that the trend

of increased giving by the committed members and worshipers at FLC will continue throughout 2014 From strong

faith many good works can be accomplished

Giving to the Strengthening Faith Capital Appeal was strong enough in September for an extra payment of $6657

to be made on the principal of the second mortgage which is now down to $41869 The Strengthening Faith appeal

has been and remains an important part of our debt management program Please consider making regular contri-

butions to this ongoing appeal in 2014 to help reach our annual goal of reducing our debt principal by $100000

Thanks to all of you who help in so many ways to keep FLC ministries strong

The Finance Committee Mark Pearson Shelby Lunzer Bob Brownawell Sandy Christensen amp Denny Betz

Ephesians 210

ldquoFor we are

Godrsquos handi-

work created

in Christ Jesus

to do good

works which

God prepared

in advance for

us to dordquo

This holiday season we thank everyone who has supported FLC this past year with their time talent and financial

contributions and look forward to support from all of our members in the year ahead If you need a convenient way to

make regular offerings or if you plan to make an additional gift before the end of the year we encourage you to look

into our electronic giving options As the pace of life speeds up especially around the holidays you may find elec-

tronic giving a most welcome way to make contributions Visit wwwfarmingtonlutherancom and click on the Giving

tab or contact the FLC Office for more information Thank you for your support of FLC and our faith community

Simply GivingmdashMaking Life a Little Easier

October ndash Finance Committee Update

Second Mortgage Pay Down Progress

GENERAL OPERATING FUND

OCTOBER YTD 2013 YTD 2012

Actual Budget Diff Actual Budget Diff Actual

RECEIPTS $58963 $61230 ($2267) $662925 $642605 $20319 $600665

EXPENSES $65215 $64477 $738 $647327 $663505 ($16178) $625133

Net Gain(Loss) ($6242) ($ 3247) ($3005) $15598 ($20900) $36498 ($24468)

Check out the new SCRIP options on the FLC

website under the Giving tab You can purchase

SCRIP cards for your everyday shopping needs

ldquoShopping cardsrdquo are available for the places

you shop every day grocery stores gas stations

department and discount stores and restau-

rants We have a wide variety of popular cards

on-hand every week and if you donrsquot see what

you want we can probably order it for you A

portion of each card sold will come back to the

church to help support the ministry of FLC

You can find more information and purchase

SCRIP cards at the SCRIP table which will be set

up on Sundays between services An all-inclusive

list of participating stores is available Generally

cards ordered Sunday are available for pick-up

the following week

You can help sell cards too We are looking for

volunteers to help sell SCRIP gift cards on Sunday

mornings

Please contact Mara Ceason ndash 6514638660 or

flcscripyahoocom ndash if yoursquod be willing to

volunteer

SCRIP

12

New FLC Members Wersquore SO excited to welcome 53 wonderful people to Farmington

Lutheran Church Please help make these new people feel

welcome and included as we continue to live by FLCrsquos Core

Values to Provide a Meaningful Worship Experience Foster

Connections Nurture amp Develop Faith Journeys and Serve amp

Care for Others WELCOME

Balluff

Kaletta

Melby

Kindseth Nelson

Schenk

Rinke

Timgren

Nelson

13

Grengs

Walgamuth

Kaletta

Jakubowsky

Paquette

Wasieleski

Reder

Sanford

Wooton

Nelson

Ziehme

14

The 2014 budget is being finalized for approval by the Congregational Council at its December

meeting It is a positive and hopeful budget Positive in that we believe the funds will be available

to hire an Associate Pastor later in the year give modest raises to the FLC staff and fulfill some of

the longstanding goals of the Ministry Teams Next yearrsquos budget is hopeful in that it entails our belief that the trend

of increased giving by the committed members and worshipers at FLC will continue throughout 2014 From strong

faith many good works can be accomplished

Giving to the Strengthening Faith Capital Appeal was strong enough in September for an extra payment of $6657

to be made on the principal of the second mortgage which is now down to $41869 The Strengthening Faith appeal

has been and remains an important part of our debt management program Please consider making regular contri-

butions to this ongoing appeal in 2014 to help reach our annual goal of reducing our debt principal by $100000

Thanks to all of you who help in so many ways to keep FLC ministries strong

The Finance Committee Mark Pearson Shelby Lunzer Bob Brownawell Sandy Christensen amp Denny Betz

Ephesians 210

ldquoFor we are

Godrsquos handi-

work created

in Christ Jesus

to do good

works which

God prepared

in advance for

us to dordquo

This holiday season we thank everyone who has supported FLC this past year with their time talent and financial

contributions and look forward to support from all of our members in the year ahead If you need a convenient way to

make regular offerings or if you plan to make an additional gift before the end of the year we encourage you to look

into our electronic giving options As the pace of life speeds up especially around the holidays you may find elec-

tronic giving a most welcome way to make contributions Visit wwwfarmingtonlutherancom and click on the Giving

tab or contact the FLC Office for more information Thank you for your support of FLC and our faith community

Simply GivingmdashMaking Life a Little Easier

October ndash Finance Committee Update

Second Mortgage Pay Down Progress

GENERAL OPERATING FUND

OCTOBER YTD 2013 YTD 2012

Actual Budget Diff Actual Budget Diff Actual

RECEIPTS $58963 $61230 ($2267) $662925 $642605 $20319 $600665

EXPENSES $65215 $64477 $738 $647327 $663505 ($16178) $625133

Net Gain(Loss) ($6242) ($ 3247) ($3005) $15598 ($20900) $36498 ($24468)

Check out the new SCRIP options on the FLC

website under the Giving tab You can purchase

SCRIP cards for your everyday shopping needs

ldquoShopping cardsrdquo are available for the places

you shop every day grocery stores gas stations

department and discount stores and restau-

rants We have a wide variety of popular cards

on-hand every week and if you donrsquot see what

you want we can probably order it for you A

portion of each card sold will come back to the

church to help support the ministry of FLC

You can find more information and purchase

SCRIP cards at the SCRIP table which will be set

up on Sundays between services An all-inclusive

list of participating stores is available Generally

cards ordered Sunday are available for pick-up

the following week

You can help sell cards too We are looking for

volunteers to help sell SCRIP gift cards on Sunday

mornings

Please contact Mara Ceason ndash 6514638660 or

flcscripyahoocom ndash if yoursquod be willing to

volunteer

SCRIP

13

Grengs

Walgamuth

Kaletta

Jakubowsky

Paquette

Wasieleski

Reder

Sanford

Wooton

Nelson

Ziehme

14

The 2014 budget is being finalized for approval by the Congregational Council at its December

meeting It is a positive and hopeful budget Positive in that we believe the funds will be available

to hire an Associate Pastor later in the year give modest raises to the FLC staff and fulfill some of

the longstanding goals of the Ministry Teams Next yearrsquos budget is hopeful in that it entails our belief that the trend

of increased giving by the committed members and worshipers at FLC will continue throughout 2014 From strong

faith many good works can be accomplished

Giving to the Strengthening Faith Capital Appeal was strong enough in September for an extra payment of $6657

to be made on the principal of the second mortgage which is now down to $41869 The Strengthening Faith appeal

has been and remains an important part of our debt management program Please consider making regular contri-

butions to this ongoing appeal in 2014 to help reach our annual goal of reducing our debt principal by $100000

Thanks to all of you who help in so many ways to keep FLC ministries strong

The Finance Committee Mark Pearson Shelby Lunzer Bob Brownawell Sandy Christensen amp Denny Betz

Ephesians 210

ldquoFor we are

Godrsquos handi-

work created

in Christ Jesus

to do good

works which

God prepared

in advance for

us to dordquo

This holiday season we thank everyone who has supported FLC this past year with their time talent and financial

contributions and look forward to support from all of our members in the year ahead If you need a convenient way to

make regular offerings or if you plan to make an additional gift before the end of the year we encourage you to look

into our electronic giving options As the pace of life speeds up especially around the holidays you may find elec-

tronic giving a most welcome way to make contributions Visit wwwfarmingtonlutherancom and click on the Giving

tab or contact the FLC Office for more information Thank you for your support of FLC and our faith community

Simply GivingmdashMaking Life a Little Easier

October ndash Finance Committee Update

Second Mortgage Pay Down Progress

GENERAL OPERATING FUND

OCTOBER YTD 2013 YTD 2012

Actual Budget Diff Actual Budget Diff Actual

RECEIPTS $58963 $61230 ($2267) $662925 $642605 $20319 $600665

EXPENSES $65215 $64477 $738 $647327 $663505 ($16178) $625133

Net Gain(Loss) ($6242) ($ 3247) ($3005) $15598 ($20900) $36498 ($24468)

Check out the new SCRIP options on the FLC

website under the Giving tab You can purchase

SCRIP cards for your everyday shopping needs

ldquoShopping cardsrdquo are available for the places

you shop every day grocery stores gas stations

department and discount stores and restau-

rants We have a wide variety of popular cards

on-hand every week and if you donrsquot see what

you want we can probably order it for you A

portion of each card sold will come back to the

church to help support the ministry of FLC

You can find more information and purchase

SCRIP cards at the SCRIP table which will be set

up on Sundays between services An all-inclusive

list of participating stores is available Generally

cards ordered Sunday are available for pick-up

the following week

You can help sell cards too We are looking for

volunteers to help sell SCRIP gift cards on Sunday

mornings

Please contact Mara Ceason ndash 6514638660 or

flcscripyahoocom ndash if yoursquod be willing to

volunteer

SCRIP

14

The 2014 budget is being finalized for approval by the Congregational Council at its December

meeting It is a positive and hopeful budget Positive in that we believe the funds will be available

to hire an Associate Pastor later in the year give modest raises to the FLC staff and fulfill some of

the longstanding goals of the Ministry Teams Next yearrsquos budget is hopeful in that it entails our belief that the trend

of increased giving by the committed members and worshipers at FLC will continue throughout 2014 From strong

faith many good works can be accomplished

Giving to the Strengthening Faith Capital Appeal was strong enough in September for an extra payment of $6657

to be made on the principal of the second mortgage which is now down to $41869 The Strengthening Faith appeal

has been and remains an important part of our debt management program Please consider making regular contri-

butions to this ongoing appeal in 2014 to help reach our annual goal of reducing our debt principal by $100000

Thanks to all of you who help in so many ways to keep FLC ministries strong

The Finance Committee Mark Pearson Shelby Lunzer Bob Brownawell Sandy Christensen amp Denny Betz

Ephesians 210

ldquoFor we are

Godrsquos handi-

work created

in Christ Jesus

to do good

works which

God prepared

in advance for

us to dordquo

This holiday season we thank everyone who has supported FLC this past year with their time talent and financial

contributions and look forward to support from all of our members in the year ahead If you need a convenient way to

make regular offerings or if you plan to make an additional gift before the end of the year we encourage you to look

into our electronic giving options As the pace of life speeds up especially around the holidays you may find elec-

tronic giving a most welcome way to make contributions Visit wwwfarmingtonlutherancom and click on the Giving

tab or contact the FLC Office for more information Thank you for your support of FLC and our faith community

Simply GivingmdashMaking Life a Little Easier

October ndash Finance Committee Update

Second Mortgage Pay Down Progress

GENERAL OPERATING FUND

OCTOBER YTD 2013 YTD 2012

Actual Budget Diff Actual Budget Diff Actual

RECEIPTS $58963 $61230 ($2267) $662925 $642605 $20319 $600665

EXPENSES $65215 $64477 $738 $647327 $663505 ($16178) $625133

Net Gain(Loss) ($6242) ($ 3247) ($3005) $15598 ($20900) $36498 ($24468)

Check out the new SCRIP options on the FLC

website under the Giving tab You can purchase

SCRIP cards for your everyday shopping needs

ldquoShopping cardsrdquo are available for the places

you shop every day grocery stores gas stations

department and discount stores and restau-

rants We have a wide variety of popular cards

on-hand every week and if you donrsquot see what

you want we can probably order it for you A

portion of each card sold will come back to the

church to help support the ministry of FLC

You can find more information and purchase

SCRIP cards at the SCRIP table which will be set

up on Sundays between services An all-inclusive

list of participating stores is available Generally

cards ordered Sunday are available for pick-up

the following week

You can help sell cards too We are looking for

volunteers to help sell SCRIP gift cards on Sunday

mornings

Please contact Mara Ceason ndash 6514638660 or

flcscripyahoocom ndash if yoursquod be willing to

volunteer

SCRIP

15

16

Farmington Lutheran Church

20600 Akin Rd

Farmington MN 55024

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communicationsfarmingtonlutherancom

wwwfarmingtonlutherancom

Farmington Lutheran Church 20600 Akin Road Farmington MN 55024

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Farmington Lutheran Church

20600 Akin Rd

Farmington MN 55024

p 6514634100

communicationsfarmingtonlutherancom

wwwfarmingtonlutherancom

Farmington Lutheran Church 20600 Akin Road Farmington MN 55024

Non-Profit Org

US POSTAGE PAID

Permit No 3

Farmington MN

55024

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December 2013

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