Farmington Lutheran Church June 2011 Newsltter

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Inside This Issue

2 FLC News

4 From Pastor Phil

5 Council & Ministry Teams

6 From Pastor Janel &

Music News7 FLC In Action

8 Children’s Ministries

9 Youth News

10 June Service Groups

11 June Calendar

12 The Back Page

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

June 2011

TH E LI G H T

From June through September, we are offer-ing an outdoor worship service on the first

Sunday of each month at the 9:45am service. The first of those opportunities willbe Sunday, June 5th. You are invited tocome in casual summer attire, bring a comfylawn chair (if you wish), have handy yourinsulated coffee mug, and enjoy the beautyof God’s creation with your friends in Christhere at FLC.

This year we are re-situating the “outdoorsanctuary” to take better advantage of our

Emmaus Grove oak trees, so just follow thenorth sidewalk around the building whereyou will be able to worship in the shade of the trees with a beautiful natural backdropof blue sky and green growth. (In case of inclement weather, we will continue theinformality by simply moving the serviceinto the large gathering area in the

EducationWing.)

And don’tforget to invitefriends andneighbors. Weare blessed withsome newmembers amongus from last

year’s outdoorservices –people whohave said it wasa great way to“try out” FLC,an opportunity to feelcomfortable coming to experience the joyand spirit of our community.

SUMMER OUTDOOR WORSHIP – June 5th at 9:45 am

Sunday, June 12th, is the DAY of PENTECOST! When it comes to the greatcelebrations of the church year, Pentecostought to rank right up there with Christmasand Easter – for just as Christmas signalsJesus being born, and just as Easter an-nounces God’s victory over sin and death,Pentecost reminds us of the gift of the HolySpirit blowing into the world and into ourlives.

The story for that day comes to us from thesecond chapter of Acts:

When the Day of Pentecost came,

they were all together in one place.

Suddenly a sound like the blowing

of a violent wind came from heaven

and filled the whole house where

they were sitting … and all of them

were filled with the Holy Spirit.

The Day of Pentecost is50 days afterEaster, andour serviceson the week-end of June11/12 willcenter on theHoly Spirit at

work among us who come together in thisplace. This special celebration has alwaybeen associated with the color red (the firof the Spirit), and you are encouraged towear something red to worship as a visualreminder of the Spirit’s presence. And julike with Christmas or Easter, make it afamily event or invite a neighbor or friendexperience the wonder of the wind of theSpirit blowing in our lives.

THE DAY OF PENTECOST: The coming of the Holy Spirit!

CHECK OUT OUR

REDESIGNED WEBSITE at

www.farmingtonlutheran.com

See page 3 for details.



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Farmington Lutheran Church20600 Akin Road Farmington MN 55024

Office Hours 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Thursday

8:00 am - 1:00 pm, Friday

Telephone Numbers

Office ………………………………. 651-463-410

Fax ……………………………….…. 651-463-410

Web Address www.farmingtonlutheran.org

Farmington Lutheran Staff

Interim Senior Pastor

Phil Walen Ext 203

[email protected]

Pastor of Congregational Care

Janel Kuester Ext 204

[email protected]

Administrative Assistant

Cindy Haverland Ext 200

[email protected]

Director of Children’s Ministries

Maria Tarpinian Ext 205

[email protected]

Director of Youth Ministries

Arlan Olson Ext 207

[email protected]

Director of Music Ministries

Karissa Dennis Ext. 206

[email protected]

Communications Coordinator

Diane Schmidtke Ext 201

[email protected]

Business Manager

Shelly Lassahn Ext 208

[email protected]

Building Maintenance, Dan Moulin

Treasurer, Greg Lambert

Spiritual Care Ministers

Iris Briesacher Paul Houck Marilyn EmonDiane Randall Marie Sachs June BensonPlease contact Marie Sachs at 651-399-4244 orCindy Haverland at 651-463-4100 to schedule a vis

from a Spiritual Care Minister.

FLC Family News

Baptized in May

Langston Daniel Bolton, son of Caleb and Melissa Bolton

McKenna Elizabeth Geis, daughter of Matthew and Melissa Geis

Millicent Jolyn Larson, daughter of Jeff and Elizabeth Larson

Henry Paul Meyer, son of Brandon and Melissa Meyer

Ryan Aaron Olson, son of Jason and Margaret Olson

Thank You!

We Mourned the Loss and Celebrated the Life of

Howard Miller

Garage Sale THANK YOU!

The garage sale committee would like to thank ALL of those who donatedtheir time, energy and/or goods to make the 2011 garage sale happen. Despiterainy cold weather, we were able to put together another successful sale. Thesale netted approximately $1,500.00. Profits from the sale will be dividedamongst Women’s Ministries (75%) and the Youth Mission Trip this summer(25%). These monies assist in keeping ministry costs down makingparticipation in activities/events more affordable.

Thank You

It has been a pleasure to have served on staff here at Farmington Lutheran forthe last 16 years. I will miss all of you and the STAFF; what a great group of

people. You have become a family to me.

I want to thank you for your friendships, caring words, words of encourage-ment, prayers and the love you have shown me. FLC is like a secondhome to me so know that I won’t be a stranger. I plan to stay involved and todo my part to serve God.

Many thanks to the Fellowship & Service Group and Church Council for thewonderful reception for me on Sunday, May 22 it was a perfect day with

family and friends.

Friends in Christ,

Sue Swenson

The Howard Miller family would like to express our sincere thanks for thethoughtfulness - from everyone in the community and surrounding areas - incelebrating a life well lived. If we missed you in conversation or a thank you,

we sincerely apologize.

The Howard Miller families,

Brian, Sue, Katie & Lindsay

Carla, Spencer & Whitney



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Helpful Information

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

be just what your looking for.

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

[email protected].

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

[email protected].

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

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

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

651-463-4100.

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

to this policy.

The deadline for the July 2011 issue of Farmington Lutheran Church’s The Light isJune 15. Email comments and/orsubmissions to the editor, Diane Schmidtke, at:[email protected] or

drop off your information in the church office.

FLC News

We recently redesigned our website to be easier to use! Check it out for yoursel

MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS!

- Improved Online Registration For Children & Youth Ministry Programs -Improved Calendar (Live Updating) - We Now Accept Paypal Donations -Ministry Specific Announcements Updated Throughout The Week - EasierNavigation -Online Sermons - You Can Now Follow Us On Twitter - NewFacebook Fan Page

ABOUT FLC

Whether you are new to Farmington and are looking for a new church home oif you are a current member and want to find information about staff, council,

church history this is the place to go!

HOW TO

People often visit a church website to do something. This section of the websallows people to request prayer, sign their children up for programs, donatemoney to the church, and find out how to get baptized, become a member, andget married.

STAY CONNECTED

This is your best place to keep connected with what's going on at FarmingtonLutheran. The monthly newsletter, weekly email, weekly bulletin announce-ments, weekly sermons, and all of our online announcements can be found heA calendar that is update much more frequently and with more detailed inform

tion can also be found here!

MINISTRIES

Here you can check out what's going on in more depth with specific areas of ministry. At the launch of the new website you can check out Adult SpiritualGrowth, Children's Ministry, Global Missions, Worship & Music, and YouthMinistry

CONTACT

This is where you can find contact information for the church!

FarmingtonLutheran.org is now

FarmingtonLutheran.com

Farmington Lutheran Church’s

Annual Salad Luncheon Thursday, June 16th

11:00 am - 1:00 pmIt’s time again for FLC’s salad luncheon fundraiser! Please see thesign-up table in the Gathering Area at Church if you can provide a

salad or volunteer your time for this community event.

Invite your friends and neighbors! Delicious salads, rolls, desserts and beverages.

Adults - $8.00 Seniors - $6.00 Children (under 10) - $4.00

Take out available!



I think summer is finally (!) upon us. I know “official” summer

doesn’t hit until June 21, but for me Memorial Day marks its be-ginning, and now we have until Labor Day Weekend to shiftgears and enjoy the summer.

What does this summer hold in store for you? Weekends at alake cabin? Steaks on the grill? Boating on the river? A coupleof weeks off to relax and get some projects done?

Is camping your passion? Or fishing? Do you lose yourself working on the lawn or in the garden? Maybe you are an avidgolfer? Do you set aside time each day to run or walk or roller-blade or ride your bike?

Do you have a trip planned? A family reunion to attend? Endlessbaseball or soccer games with the kids? Relatives and friendscoming to visit?

Are you anxious to relax in the sun and finally read that book your friend recommended? Do you enjoy art fairs or outdoorconcerts on a warm summer night? Is there a special spot by alake or a hiking trail you keep coming back to?

Lots to do! Lots to squeeze in over the coming three months.Summer is here, and in order to make sure we enjoy every minuteof it, some things just have to give. Some of our regular activitiesduring the other nine months of the year necessarily get put on theback burner.

I’m afraid that for many of us, one of those back-burner concernsis our relationship with God. Is that the case with you? Doesyour early morning rush to the golf course or the garden get in theway of those few important minutes of reflection and prayer thatcan shape the day? Does gathering with the faith community inworship on Saturday evenings or Sunday mornings take secondplace to packing for the trip or washing the car? Does your desirefor some personal freedom and relaxation crowd out that phonecall to your relative in need or your visit to a struggling friend?Are you in any way tending to your life with Christ in the monthsof summer – or can that just wait until Labor Day weekend whenthe summer break is over?

Here is my suggestion to you for this summer: Give somethought to how this time of shifting gears for three months caninclude renewal of your soul. Let the word “recreation” remindyou of both the opportunity for summer fun and the opportunityfor summer “RE-creation.” Just as you make all your other sum-mer plans, start now and make a plan with God. Visit churches asyou travel. Gather regularly with our faith community on week-ends as part of your summer RE-creation. Set aside some dailytime for prayer, for tending to the garden of your spirit. Findsome other friends in Christ to sit under a tree by the lake each

week for a time of reflection together.

And make sure you keep a watchful eyeopen to the needs of others around you.

Yes, indeed, summer is upon us, and I, forone, am glad. There are so many greatopportunities in the days ahead, and I pray that your summer willalso include some intentional, wonderful RE-creation as youmake time to connect with God.

Blessings in Christ, Pastor Phil

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From the Senior Pastor

Church Council Notes …

At the May 10 meeting of the Church Council, President

Otterness welcomed Pastor Janel Kuester. The Council

“officially” adopted Pastor Janel’s compensation package

(a required procedure by the IRS). Otterness announced

Pastor Janel’s upcoming ordination service on Saturday,

May 14, and her installation service on Sunday, May 22.

May 22 will also be the occasion of a celebration reception

for retiring office administrator Sue Swenson.

Included in Pastor Phil’s report: (1) nearly 1500 peopleworshipped on Easter morning; (2) he and Director of

Children’s Ministries Maria Tarpinian held a First Com-

munion workshop for 42 fifth graders in anticipation of

their first Communion experience on Maundy Thursday;

(3) he led funeral services for Margaret Gjerning and

Howard Miller as well as a graveside service for Edna

Hoffman during the past month.

The Finance Team report indicated that at the end of April,

year-to-date income was $18,000 less than projected, while

expense projections have been right on target. The

Finance Team will continue to closely monitor the income.On the plus side, the out-front monies received to date

from the Capital Appeal should enable us to pay off in full

the balance of the smaller of the two assessments in June

as a first step in eliminating the assessment debt and

reducing our mortgage amount.

New flags were purchased and are currently in use on the

outdoor flagpoles.

It was reported that the Garage Sale, with the help of many

volunteers, had raised $1,600, with proceeds to be divided

Summer is upon us …

Pastor Phil Walen



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Please Join Us

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

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

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

June Ministry Team Meeting Schedule

Adult Spiritual Growth Monday, June 20 6:30 pmContact: Shelby Lunzer 651-463-8696 / [email protected]

Altar Guild Next Meeting November, 2011Contact: Susan Brinkman 651-463-7397 Bread for the World Thursday, June 9 4:00 pm

Children’s Ministries Monday, June 20 6:30 pmContact: Alison Wenck 651-460-2667 / [email protected]

Fellowship & Service Monday, June 20 6:30 pmContact: Connie Honrud 651-463-2475 / [email protected]

Global Missions Monday, June 20 6:30 pmContact: Chris Patsche 651-463-2078 / [email protected]

Morning Glory Circle Not Meeting in June

Outreach & Growth Monday, June 20 6:30 pmContact: Phyllis Blees 952-432-4673 / [email protected]

Property Tuesday, June 21 6:30 pmContact: Chris Birch 952-432-2850 / [email protected]

Quilting Circle Thursday, June 9 & 23 9:00 am

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

Strategic Planning Not Meeting in JuneContact: Jim Harper 651-463-2575 / [email protected]

Violet Circle Not Meeting During Summer

Next Meeting: Tuesday, September 13 1:30 pm

Worship & Music Tuesday, June 21 6:30 pmContact: Julie Michels 651-463-7105 / [email protected]

Youth Tuesday, June 21 6:30 pmContact: Rick Fencl 651-460-2699 / [email protected]

Council & Ministry Teams

between Women’s Ministries and Youth

mission trips.

It was reported that almost 300 families had responded

in some way to the Strengthening Faith Together

Capital Appeal. One final letter was sent to member

homes in early May.

The Transition Task Force is in the process of publish-

ing and distributing a congregational survey tool. It will

be distributed to as many members as possible on the

weekend of May 15 and then mailed to the rest, with a

return date of no later than the end of May. The survey

results will be an important part of the eventual

recommendations and report which the TTF will bring

to the Church Council.

President Otterness reported on behalf of the Human

Resources Committee: (1) Dan Moulin has been hired

to fill the Facilities Maintenance position and will begin

his duties on May 11; (2) HR Team member Cindy

Haverland has agreed to temporarily staff the office

position being vacated as a result of Sue Swenson’s

May 31 retirement. The HR team will use the month of

June to evaluate the best support staff model for FLC

and then develop a new position description for the

hiring process.

The next meeting of the Church Council is Tuesday,June 14th at 7 p.m.

SPARK is a place that all the 9-12th

graders are welcome! Come check us out!

June 12 Summer Kick-off

Coming Soon! Summer Schedule

Check out the SPARK web page for moreinformation at www.farmingtonlutheran.com/spark!

Mark your calendars!!

Join us on Sunday, June 5th at the 9:45 serviceas we recognize our Graduating Seniors.A reception will be held from 9:15-9:45

in the gathering space.

OWLs - Older Wiser Lutheran

Join the OWLs on Wednesdaymornings at FLC beginning at 9:30a.m. for Bible study, devotions, coffeeand fellowship.



Dear Friends in Christ,

What a privilege it is to have been called to serve as your part-

time Pastor of Congregational Care at Farmington Lutheran. Ikeep pinching myself to make sure that I am not dreaming that Iam back at Farmington Lutheran with all of you! I am so gratefulto God and to all of you for your warm re-welcome back and yoursupport and encouragement in these my first few days of my min-istry time with you.

Since this is a newly developed position at FLC, I thought itmight be helpful to review what I was called to be a part of among and with each of you. I was called to take on the bulk of the visitation ministry (elder care visits and hospital calls) and towork closely with the Spiritual Care Ministry team. I was alsocalled to work closely with the Adult Spiritual Growth team tohelp reenergize and develop the Sunday morning opportunitiescome fall for the adult education time and other spiritual growthoptions. Next, I get to pull Pastor Phil out of the pulpit oneweekend a month (trust me, that won’t be an easy task…that manloves to preach!) and to help with worship planning andleadership. With my call being part-time, this does mean that Iwill be away one weekend a month and worshiping elsewhere.Lastly, I will remain on staff as a resource and for consistency

through the transition of a new senior pastor being called.

As some of you know, I also have a small, private consulting

business of my own that financially sup-ported my way through seminary. Duringmy interview with the call committee, Iwas honest in stating that if I were totake a part-time call, my intent wouldhave to continue my consulting businessfor financial reasons. My priority will always be the FarmingtonLutheran community in all emergency situations, but there will besome meetings and instances where you may see me missing.One of these instances will be my attendance at only one Satur-day evening service a month. This is both healthy for me to keepat my allotted hours among you and to remind us all that I amcalled as a part-time position. With this in mind, consistently myoffice hours will be Tuesday’s. Each week depending on eveningmeetings, the other days will change, but usually will be Tuesday-

Thursday.

Let me end by saying that I feel blessed to be among a fine com-munity of believers and as I continue to recognize faces and notall names, please continue to introduce yourselves and wear yourname tags for worship. I continue to look forward to learningthose names and sharing our faith stories.

In Christ’s love and service,

Pastor Janel Kuester

From the Pastor of Congregatio nal Care

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Music News

Pastor Janel Kuester

Thank you to the bell and choir members ineach group who participated in the Music

Celebration Services on May 15th.What a joyful way to close the academic

year before the start of summer!Directing the Choirs, Bells, and Praise Band

this past year has been such a pleasure.You are each a blessing to me and our

congregation with the musical gifts youshare. Thanks be to God!

Karissa Dennis

Special Music

Are you interested in offering Special Music this summer during our weekendworship services? If you are, we invite you to contact Karissa Dennis,

Director of Music Ministries. She can help you choose a song andaccompany you on the piano. Whether you sing or play an instrument,

and are a child or adult, we welcome your music gifts!

God’s blessings…

Praise BandThe Praise Band will sing and play at worship services the first

weekend of each month this summer: Saturday at 5pm inside , andSunday at 9:45am outside . These dates include June 4-5, July 2-3,August 6-7, and September 3-4. If you are interested in participat-

ing, please contact Karissa Dennis. We always welcome newmembers, whether you sing, play guitar, bass, flute, or drums!

Sanctuary Choir

We will sing the 3 rd Sunday of the month throughout thesummer at both the 8:30am and 9:45am services.

Please mark your calendars with these dates:June 19, July 17, and August 21.

I will follow up with details for rehearsing thesongs prior to the services.

Thank you! Karissa Dennis

Karissa Dennis, Director of Music Ministries651-463-4100 ext 206

[email protected]



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Looking for a last minute graduation or Father’s Day gift?

Consider picking up a SCRIP gift card as a present & help the church at the same time! Remember, SCRIP cards arefor more than just gifts! You can purchase SCRIP cards foryour everyday shopping needs too. “Shopping cards” are

available for the places you shop every day: grocery stores,gas stations, department and discount stores, and restaurants(NEW – Target gift cards are now available!). We have awide variety of popular cards on-hand every week, and if youdon’t see what you want, we can probably order it for you! Aportion of each card sold will come back to the church to helpsupport the ministry of FLC.

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 isavailable. Cards ordered Sunday are available for pick-up

the following week.

You can help sell cards, too! We are looking for volunteers tohelp sell SCRIP gift cards on Sunday mornings. Please con-tact Mara Ceason – 651-463-8660 or [email protected] –

if you’d be willing to volunteer.

SCRIP at FLC

Craft Nite OutBring friends and chat while you do your craft on Friday,June 3rd from 6:00 – Midnight. Baked potato bar providedby Women’s Ministry!! Hope to see you there! If you haveany questions please email Alison at

[email protected].

FLC In Action

by Junie B.Did You Know?Farmington Lutheran Church has a place for you while you arehere but did you know we have a place for you after you'regone? No I'm not talking about heaven - I'll leave that up to thepastor. I'm talking about the Farmington Lutheran cemetery.

Here are some things I would like to share with you about ourlittle cemetery:

It is located about 3 miles southwest of Farmington on the northside of 245th street between Denmark and Cedar Avenue. The 2acres of land was donated to the church around 1920 by Mr. andMrs. Ferdinan Miller.

It has about 500 regular and cremation lots available (total). Atthe time of this printing the cremation lots (4ft x 4ft) cost $200.00and the regular lots (4ft x 8ft) cost $400.00. You do get adiscount for 2 or more. The lot fees include “perpetual care”,

which means that the upkeep of the cemetery will continueindefinitely. However, you are responsible for watering flowersand there is a 200 gallon water tank and jugs for you to use.

You do not have to be a member of Farmington Lutheran Church

to purchase a lot at thecemetery (we don'tdiscriminate!).

A Memorial RemembranceService is held each year onthe last Sunday of May atNoon (This year on May29th) which includes ashort service with a localColor Guard.

The church members that are on the cemetery board are DonHunter, Paul Houck, Diane Schmidtke and Steve Raymond.Please contact any of the board members by calling the churchoffice for more information or if you would like to make a dona

tion or contribution to ourcemetery.

We all know we have a beautiful church building, but please go

out and see our beautiful little church cemetery.

To volunteer your gifts, contact:Kari Anne Anderson,Worship and Music Ministry Team

651-230-3633 Email: [email protected]

“Hootie Whooooooo” Hootie You …are officially called to join the fun

in planning and collaborating our Third Annual

Holy Hoot-n-Anny Pull up a hay bail and join this unique

opportunity to cultivate relationships whileorganizing new activities and expanding prior

years events to celebrate yet again this year.

SAVE THE DATE

When: Saturday, September 24, 2011

What: Holy Hoot-n-Anny Where: Farmington Lutheran Church

Join the TeamNext Meeting Date

Tuesday, June 28th - 6:30pm at FLC



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Children’s Ministry News

Don’t Forget to Register for:

2011-2012 Sunday/Wednesday School

Sunday & Wednesday school registration for the 2011-2012school year is here! Online registration is now available athttp://farmingtonlutheran.com/sunday-school-registration .Paper registration forms are available at the church. Please take

note of the NEW fall class schedule:

Sunday 8:45am (Worship will be at 8:30am – kids begin

in worship with parents)

Sunday 9:45am (during our NEW education hour!)

Sunday 11:00am (Worship will be at 10:45am – kidsbegin in worship with parents)

Wednesday 4:30pm

Wednesday 6:00pm

Dates: July 25th – 29th

Time: 9am - noon

Ages: For kids entering Kindergarten through 6th grade in 2011 (a 3’s & 4’s class will be offered forvolunteers’ children). NEW this year – KiCROCKS! – a “week of service” for kids entering5th & 6th grade.

Cost: $25 for the first child, $20 for each additional child, $70 family maximum.

Scholarships are available upon request. (All requests are confidential.) Eachfamily will receive a VBS music CD with their registration and FREE t-shirt if you register by June 15th!

Vacation Bible School 2011

Register online (http://www.farmingtonlutheran.org/vacation_bible_school.htm )

or pick up a registration form at church.

Maria Tarpinian,

Director of Children’s Ministries

651-463-4100 ext 205

[email protected]

ELCA Day at Valleyfair!

Looking for a fun family activity?The St. Paul Area Synod is planning an

ELCA day at Valleyfair on Monday, June20th. The park will be open that day from10am-10pm. Cost is $20.50 per person.Purchase tickets that day between 9:30-

11:30am at the ELCA ticket window(checks must be made payable to St. PaulArea Synod or bring cash – full price tick-ets can be purchased with a credit card).

Invite a friend and go have fun!

VBS Participants – Take Note!

During the week of VBS, we’ll have a few exciting events taking

place. This year our mission project will focus on a local organiza-tion – the Farmington Food Shelf. Monday through Thursday, kidsare asked to bring canned goods & non-perishable food items withthem to VBS. The KiC ROCKS! group will deliver items to the foodshelf on Thursday morning and will report back to us how many

pounds of food we collected!

Also, mark your calendars for two Family Fun Nights during theweek of VBS. On Wednesday, July 27th from 8-9pm, we’ll be havinga pool party for all VBS families at the Farmington Outdoor Pool.Then, on Saturday, July 30th, all VBS kids are invited to share a fewof their songs at our 5:00 worship service. Families are invited to stayafter the service for dinner and games. We hope your family will beable to join us for these great family events!

Pool Party for Kids in Christ!Kids currently in 4th-6th grade – mark yourcalendars for the KiC Summer Pool Party atthe Farmington Outdoor Pool onWednesday, August 3rd from 8-10pm. Moredetails and sign up will be coming soon!

Summer Nursery CareWe’d like to staff our nursery (for childrenbirth through age 5) during the 9:45 Sunday

service throughout the summer months. If you’re interested in helping with this impor-tant ministry to the youngest members of our congregation, and you are a loving andresponsible adult, middle school, or highschool student, please contact Maria to signup to help.

Camp Emmaus On June 17th – 18th, the FLC groundswill be filled with energy as 20campers in 2nd and 3rd grade comefor the first-ever Camp Emmaus.Our time together will be filled withfun and learning as we focus on thetheme “It’s God – It’s Good!”Please keep this new camping minis-

try in your prayers!

Camp WapoAt the end of this month, 44 youthfrom Farmington Lutheran willtravel to Lake Wapogasset to spenda week at Camp Wapo, near Amery,WI. There, they will build relation-ships, grow together in Christ, andenjoy God’s beautiful creation.Their days will be spent playinggames, worshipping together, swim-ming, singing songs, doing crafts,studying the Bible, enjoying camp-fires, and doing devotions. Pleasekeep them all in your prayers for asafe and enjoyable week!



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The Youth Team meets the third Tuesday

of every month. Our next meeting will be at

FLC on Tuesday, June 21st beginning

at 6:30 pm. If you have an interest in the

faith journey of young people we

welcome your involvement.

June Confirmation Sign-upsGreeter Schedule

Sat, June 4 5:00 Blaine Meyer, Wanda

Sun, June 5 8:30

9:45 OUTDOOR

Sat, June 11 5:00 Blaine Meyer, Jeff

Sun, June 12 8:30

9:45

Sat, June 18 5:00

Sun, June 19 8:30

9:45

Sat. June 25 5:00

Sun. June 26 8:30

9:45

Acolyte Schedule

Sat, June 4 5:00 Tyler Wenck

Sun, June 5 8:30 Gina Mercurio, Hailey Monroe

9:45 OUTDOOR

Sat, June 11 5:00

Sun, June 12 8:30

9:45 Sophie Meyer, Bailey Wexler

Sat, June 18 5:00 Ellie Tuttle

Sun, June 19 8:30

9:45Sat. June 25 5:00

Sun. June 26 8:30

9:45 Sophie Meyer

Youth Ministry

Mission Trip MeetingSunday, June 5th

10:45 am

Youth/Parents are invited as we will discuss finalpayment and other trip information.

Arlan Olson,Director of Youth Ministries

651-463-4100 ext 207

[email protected]

Summer Mystery Trips!!

Parents of 6-8 Grade YouthIt is not too late to join us on one or all

of the Mystery Day Trips this summer.

The dates are Wednesday’s,

June 15, July 6 and July 20th.

Check out the youth board for

more information or contact Arlan.

Arlan Olson,Director of Youth Ministries

[email protected]

Camp WAPO

June 26th

-July 1st

If you signed up for Camp WAPO, besure to register at camp in Amery, Wis-consin on Sunday, June 26th from 3-5pm.There are still spaces available! For di-rections to camp go to

www.campwapo.org or contact Arlan.

T.I.M. Teamers leave June 24th

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Registration is at Ox Lake at 7pm.

From the World’s Greatest Collection of Church Jokes

A.M. vs. P.M.

Seven-year-old Johnny had been standing in the church narthexand examining an impressively large brass plaque for sometime.Seeing the boy’s interest, the pastor walked up and stood besideJohnny. “So, what do you think of this plaque, young man?”

“What is it?” Johnny asked.

“Well, son, these are all the people who have dies in the servicereplied the pastor.

Soberly the child looked up at the pastor, “Which service, sir,early or late?”



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The FLC Men’s Softball Team ScheduleCome and support our team! All Games are played at Aronson Park in Lakeville!

Tue 6/ 7/ 2011 7:00pm Hosanna Lutheran #2 vs. Farmington Lutheran Field 2

Tue 6/ 7/ 2011 8:00pm Mt. Olivet Apex vs. Farmington Lutheran Field 2

Tue 6/ 14/ 2011 8:00pm Faith UMC vs. Farmington Lutheran Field 2

Tue 6/ 14/ 2011 9:00pm Valley Christian #2 vs. Farmington Lutheran Field 2

M 6/ 20/ 2011 8 00 F i t L th F ith C t Fi ld 2

June 19, 2011

Farmington Lutheran Church June 2011 Newsltter

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