F a r mi n g t o n L u t h e r a n Ch u rch

T H E LI G H T
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Wednesday Lenten Worship Continues through April 13th

5:40 - 6:15 pm Lenten Soup Supper Service
This service is family friendly and for people of all ages. Join us for familiar songs, dramatic scripture readings, activity pages
for the kids, and a meal of soup and grilled cheese sandwiches served in the midst of it all.

7:00 - 7:45 pm Holden Evening Service

A quiet service with singing and reflection.

Holy Week Worship

Palm Sunday - April 17
Easter Sonrise Service  Worship at 9:00 & 10:30 am
& Breakfast
The FLC youth will be leading the Wednesday, April 20
annual Easter Sonrise Service at 6:30 am  No Classes or Youth Choirs
and hosting the Pancake Breakfast from
7:00 - 10:30 am on Sunday, April 24th.
The breakfast of pancakes and sausage Maundy Thursday - April 21
will be served in the Education Wing.  Worship with Holy Communion
Donations received will help to fund
the youth mission trip to
at 11:30 am, 5:30 and 7:00 pm
Sault Ste Marie, Michigan.  First Communion Celebration

Good Friday - April 22

 12:00 noon - Ecumenical Service with lunch
Inside This Issue at St. Michaels Catholic Church
2 FLC Family News  7:00 pm - Tenebrae Worship at FLC
3 FLC In Action
4 From the Pastor Saturday, April 23
5 Council & Ministry Teams  No Worship Service
6 FLC In Action
8 Mission Jamaica Report Easter Sunday - April 24
9 Music News
10 Children’s Ministry News
 6:30 am Sonrise Service with Holy Communion
11 Youth Ministry
 Celebration services at 8:00, 9:15 and 10:30 am
12 April Service Groups
with Holy Communion
13 April Calendar
14 The Back Page 7:00 - 10:30 am Easter Pancake Breakfast
 FLC Family News
Baptized in March Farmington Lutheran Church
20600 Akin Road Farmington MN 55024
John Matthew Mroczenski, son of Matthew and Amanda Mroczenski
Office Hours
We Mourned the Loss and Celebrated the Life of 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Thursday
8:00 am - 1:00 pm, Friday
Edna A. Hoffman (February 28th)
Telephone Numbers
Thank You! Office ………………………………. 651-463-4100
Fax ……………………………….…. 651-463-4101
From the family of Anton Mechura…
Our family would like to thank the congregation and all of those who Web Address www.farmingtonlutheran.org
helped in so many ways, and for all the prayers and warm condolences
we received during the time of my husbands death. Farmington Lutheran Staff
It’s wonderful to feel the warmth and friendliness from so many. God Interim Senior Pastor
bless all of you. Phil Walen Ext 203
Phil.Walen@farmingtonlutheran.org

Administrative Assistant
Military BibleStick Outreach / Changing Lives - One Soldier at a Time
Susan Swenson Ext 200
Thank you for your generous contributions to the Military BibleStick Sue.swenson@farmingtonlutheran.org
Outreach. Members and friends of Farmington Lutheran Church have
provided funds to purchase 72 BibleSticks for our military men and Director of Children’s Ministries
women! Maria Tarpinian Ext 205
Maria.tarpinian@farmingtonlutheran.org

Director of Youth Ministries

Arlan Olson Ext 207
Late-breaking news: A second pasto r at FLC Arlan.olson@farmingtonlutheran.org

As this April newsletter issue is going
to press, we are awaiting the final
pieces to fall in place for bringing on a
person to serve as part-time Interim
Pastor of
Congregational Care at FLC – but we
are NOT QUITE in position to make an
official announcement. However, it
appears very likely that everything can
be ready for that pastor to join us in
early May and work with Pastor Phil to
better serve all the needs of this very
active and ever-growing community of
faith.
Because of a unique opportunity with
this particular candidate, the pastoral
position will be structured as a “term
call”, a situation where a pastor serves
with a congregation for a specific
length of time. In this case, the expec-
tation is that the pastor will serve
through the duration of Pastor Phil’s
“interim” time here but then will also Director of Music Ministries
stay on for an initial period once a new Karissa Dennis Ext. 206
settled senior pastor arrives – but only Karissa.dennis@farmingtonlutheran.org
until the process to call a settled
“associate pastor” is complete. This Communications Coordinator
overlap will provide important continu- Diane Schmidtke Ext 201
ity for the congregation and the incom-
Diane.schmidtke@farmingtonlutheran.org
ing senior pastor during those initial
months of new leadership. Business Manager
Given that this will be a “term call”, it Shelly Lassahn Ext 208
is an action that will require congrega- Shelly.lassahn@farmingtonlutheran.org
tional approval at a Special Congrega-
tional Meeting, so please watch for the Treasurer, Greg Lambert
official
Spiritual Care Ministers
announcement of that meeting (likely
Iris Briesacher Paul Houck Marilyn Emond
to be held later this month) and plan to Diane Randall Marie Sachs June Benson
attend. The announcement of the meet-
Please contact Marie Sachs at 651-399-4244 or
ing, of the candidate, and all the related
Sue Swenson at 651-463-4100 to schedule a visit
information will be made available as from a Spiritual Care Minister.
soon as the final pieces fall in place.

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Helpful Information
Sometimes in our day-to-day life we could use a
little 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 card
available at weekly services, send a request via
the link on the FLC website, or contact: Iris
Briesacher at 651-463-7043 or viae-mail at
briesy99@aol.com.
Address Change?
Please notify the church office if your snail mail
or e-mail address changes — 651-463-4100 or
flc@farmingtonlutheran.org.
Community Outreach
If you need assistance for daily needs of living,
please check out the links provided on the FLC
website: 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 Policy
It is the policy of Farmington Lutheran Church
(FLC) that all personal information, including but
not limited to home address, e-mail addresses and
phone numbers (home, work or cell) be treated
with care. All personal information received by
FLC and entered into our database (Servant
Keeper) or contained in our Member Directory,
will not be shared or sold to any outside vendors
or solicitors. Personal information will not be
used to distribute information not affiliated with
church business. Any personal information
obtained will be for FLC use only and all who
are employed or volunteer at FLC will adhere
to this policy.
The deadline for the May 2011 issue of
Farmington Lutheran Church’s The Light is
April 15. Email comments and/or
submissions to the editor, Diane Schmidtke, at:
diane.schmidtke@farmingtonlutheran.org or
drop off your information in the church office.
FLC In Action
They called the church together
and told of all that God had done with them,
how God had opened a door of faith for all people.
Acts 14:27
The 40 days of our Strengthening Faith Together Capital Campaign came to its
conclusion on Sunday, March 20th, and at the time of publication for this April
newsletter, commitments were still coming in. So while we don’t have final
numbers yet to share, we can tell you that initial response and preliminary totals
have been very encouraging, and we can clearly look forward to eliminating our
Assessment debt and making significant strides in reducing our overall debt load
over these next three years because of your generous gifts. So thank you, thank
you, thank you! More information will follow in the coming days.
And just so you know, for April, to get things started, all members who currently
receive regular monthly offering envelopes will also receive an additional set of
Capital Appeal envelopes. In the succeeding months, however, Capital Appeal
envelopes will be sent only to those members who are planning to make weekly or
monthly gifts (not semi-annual or annual). Since it may take a few weeks to
gather all the commitments and identify individual giving plans, please make sure
you clearly identify your regular and Capital Appeal gifts as you make your
contributions.
OWLs - Older Wiser Lutherans
Join the OWLs on Wednesday mornings
at FLC beginning at 9:30 a.m. for Bible study,
devotions, coffee and fellowship.
Baptism Class
If you would like to be baptized or if you have a child or children to be baptized,
please plan on attending the next baptism class at FLC on Thursday, April 7, 2011
from 7-8 pm. Register at the Information Booth in the |Gathering Area or call the
church office at 651-463-4100. Child care available.
New Member Orientation
If you are interested in learning more about the Lutheran faith or if you want to
become a member of FLC, please plan to attend the next New Member
Orientation on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 from 6-8 pm. Contact the Church office at
651-463-4100 to pre-register. Child care available.
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From the Pastor
Waiting for Easter!
Easter is late this year – way towards the end of April. In fact,
it’s about as late as it ever gets, but that is all because each year
Easter Sunday is celebrated on the first Sunday after the full
moon following the Spring Equinox (March 21st) unless that full
moon falls on a Sunday, and then Easter would be on the follow-
ing Sunday – which is exactly the case this year. The full moon
in April is on Sunday, the 17th, which pushes Easter to the 24th.
Isn’t that easy? No, I guess not, and if you can’t figure that out,
here is something much simpler: Easter this year is April 24th,
which means that the preceding week is Holy Week, the immedi-
ate days and events that led up to Jesus being arrested, tried,
beaten, raised on a cross, and crucified.
And I would like to give you a special Holy Week opportunity as
you wait for Easter this year! I would like you to lay open your
Bible for that whole week (Apr 18-24) to the New Testament
book of Philippians and spend time each day in its powerful res-
urrection message. I offer this to you so that you might arrive at
Easter Sunday morning with a deep and profound understanding
of what Jesus Christ has done for you through the cross and
empty grave.
What makes Philippians so perfect for Holy Week revolves
around words the Apostle Paul wrote as he sat in chains in a Ro-
man prison: I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrec-
tion and the sharing of his sufferings by becoming like him in his
death, if somehow I may attain the resurrection from the
dead.” [3:10-11] What is so remarkable about Philippians is that
Paul then surrounds his own “death sentence” with some of the
most JOY-FILLED words in the Bible!
So here is a day-by-day devotional for your journey through Holy
Week, an “opportunity” to wait for Easter by exploring the aston-
ishing mystery that no matter what may confront us, because of
what Christ Jesus has done, we can “rejoice in the Lord al-
ways.” [4:4]
For Mon, Apr 18. Read Philippians 1:1-11. Remember that
Paul writes this from a jail cell, and yet he can say, with abso-
lute confidence, that “the one who began a good work among
you will bring it to completion by the day of Jesus Christ.” Re-
flect on how important it is to have friends in Christ, to be part
of a faith community, to be held up and encouraged by one
another.
For Tues, Apr 19. Read Philippians 1:12-30. Here Paul touches
on the power of resurrection in the life of Christian as he says,
“For to me, living is Christ and dying is gain.” Reflect on this
mystery of faith, that while we value life in this world, at the
same time we are looking forward to the promise of eternal life
with God.
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For Wed, Apr 20. Read Philippians 2:1-
18. Here you will find the beautiful
“Christ Hymn,” a creed-like statement of Pastor Phil Walen
how Christ Jesus “became obedient to
the point of death, even death on a
cross.” Reflect on what the cross means to you, this symbol of
both defeat and ultimate victory.
For Thur, Apr 21. Read Philippians 3:1-11. From his own life
experience, Paul could relate to the deep human desire to be
valued in the eyes of others, but then he says, “Whatever gains
I had, these I have come to regard as loss because of Christ.”
Reflect on your own life; look back and see what have been
only fleeting accomplishments as compared to that which has
been truly lasting and life-giving for you.
For Fri, Apr 22. Read Philippians 3:12-21. Paul knows that he
can never do enough or be good enough to obtain eternal life,
but because Christ Jesus has died for him, Paul presses on in
faith “toward the goal for the prize of the heavenly call of God
in Christ Jesus.” Reflect on how your life of faith is not about
achieving something or being good enough, but about respond-
ing to what God has already done for you.
For Sat, Apr 23. Read Philippians 4:1-9. Paul closes this joy-
filled letter with a call not to “worry about anything,” but in-
stead to find peace in turning everything over to God. Reflect
on what you, today, can let go of and turn over to the Lord as
you await the glorious Easter resurrection.
So as you wait for Easter this year and walk through Holy Week,
may “the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding,
guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” [4:7]
Easter blessings, Pastor Phil
Church Council Notes …
 At the March Council meeting, members of the Church
Council who attended the Feb 26 St. Paul Area Synod Toolkit
for Congregational Leaders shared about their insights and
learning experiences.
 Diane Schmidtke reported that a new office hours schedule
was in place during Lent. The office will close at 1 p.m. on
Fridays. It will remain open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday
through Thursday.
 Council & Ministry Teams

Please Join Us
 Pastor Pastor Phil informed the Council that Mike Pahl Farmington Lutheran Church has many opportunities for
is currently working to redesign our website. The plan is participation - ministry teams, small groups, and Christian
update it, to make it more “visitor” friendly and easier to education to name a few - and you are welcome to join in at
navigate, as well as enhance the interactivity with Facebook, any time.
Twitter, and other means of communication. If you would like more information about the ministry activities
 Pastor Phil’s report included Council discussion on a here at FLC or to find out how to get involved, contact the
proposal to slightly alter Sunday worship times for the Fall church office at 651-463-4100 / flc@farmingtonlutheran.org
to include a longer time between services for adult and older or one of the contacts listed in the Ministry Team Meeting
youth study and forum opportunities. No decision was Schedule below.
reached pending further discussion with the Transition Task
Force. April Ministry Team Meeting Schedule
Adult Spiritual Growth Monday, April 18 6:30 pm
 The Finance Team reported that both income and
Contact: Shelby Lunzer 651-463-8696 / Shelby.lunzer@thomsonreuters.com
expenses are running very close to monthly projections
through February. Total February income was $4,000 less Altar Guild Meeting again in May, 2011
than anticipated, but expenses were $2,000 less as well. Contact: Susan Brinkman 651-463-7397
Total year-to-date analysis shows a slight overall loss from Bread for the World Thursday, April 14 4:00 pm
projections ($3,000). Income for the mortgage payments Children’s Ministries Monday, April 18 (offsite) 6:00 pm
was very close to the budgeted amount. At the end of Contact: Alison Wenck 651-460-2667 / Alison.Wenck@gmail.com
March, a more detailed financial position statement will be
Fellowship & Service Monday, April 18 6:30 pm
made available to members.
Contact: Connie Honrud 651-463-2475 / connieskid@charter.net

 The Council approved a Softball Team fund-raiser Global Missions Tuesday, April 19 6:30 pm
(Soup luncheon following worship on the weekend of March Contact: Chris Patsche 651-463-2078 / cpatsche@charter.net
12/13) to offset the cost of league registration fees for the Morning Glory Circle Thursday, April 14 9:30 am
newly-formed men’s softball team. Outreach & Growth Monday, April 18 6:30 pm
Contact: Phyllis Blees 952-432-4673 / pblees@toast.net
 Kent Porter (Stewardship) reported on the progress and
upcoming plans for the Strengthening Faith Together Property Tuesday, April 19 6:30 pm
Capital Campaign. The weekends of March 13 (distribution Contact: Chris Birch 952-432-2850 / csbirch@frontiernet.net
of commitment materials) and March 20 (pickup of commit- Quilting Circle Thursday, April 7 & 21 9:00 am
ments) will mark the conclusion of the campaign. Stewardship Not Meeting in April
Contact: Kent Porter 763-218-7151 / KENT.PORTER@US.ARMY.MIL
 Kris Akin (on behalf of the Transition Task Force) re-
ported on their history timeline project, the information the Strategic Planning Not Meeting in April
teams have been gathering from other churches, and the Contact: Jim Harper 651-463-2575 / jwharper80@gmail.com
Staffing Team interviews of both paid staff and volunteer Violet Circle Tuesday, April 12 1:30 pm
leaders. They continue to have a goal of mid-summer for Worship & Music Tuesday, April 19 6:30 pm
completing the report of their findings and recommenda-
Contact: Julie Michels 651-463-7105 / jmich59@charter.net
tions.
Youth Tuesday, April 19 6:30 pm
Contact: Rick Fencl 651-460-2699 / c8fly@hotmail.com

Transition Task Force Update

The historical time line display has been moved to the south
alcove and is displayed on the wall. Thank you to all who added
their faith memories to the time line. If you did not get a chance to
add an event or a memory - you may still do so. Our FLC history
is rich with people, events, service and faith in God's love.
The TTF will be conducting a congregational survey to assist in
planning for the future of FLC and the call process of a new
pastor. Watch for this survey sometime late in April through early
May.
As always, the congregation is encouraged to provide their input
or direct questions to the members of the Transitional Task Force.
Members include, Marilyn Briesacher, Brian Wenck, Roger
Wood, Katja Andresen, Karen Hulscher, Darrin Ceason, Dave
Baumbach, Cindy Adams-Ellis, Aleen Wicktor and Kris Akin.

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 FLC In Action

SCRIP at FLC Women’s Book Club

Mother’s Day and graduation are just around the corner! The 1st Tuesday of Every Month
Pick up a SCRIP gift card as a present & help the church at 7:00 pm at FLC
the same time! Remember, SCRIP cards are for more than
just gifts! Consider purchasing SCRIP cards for your every- April 5th - The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis
day shopping needs. “Shopping cards” are available for the May 3rd - The Memory Keeper’s Daughter by Kim Edwards
places you shop every day: grocery stores, gas stations,
department and discount stores, and restaurants (NEW –
Target gift cards are now available!). We have a wide variety
of popular cards on-hand every week, and if you don’t see It’s Garage Sale Time!
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 FLC Garage Sale will be held on Friday, April 29th,
the ministry of FLC. from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 30th from
8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Find more information and purchase SCRIP cards at the
SCRIP table, which will be set up on Sundays between Start cleaning out those drawers and closets! We are in need of
services. An all-inclusive list of participating stores is gently used, sellable items. Any items not sold will be donated
available. Cards ordered Sunday are available for pick-up the to charity. Drop off times will be on Thursday, April 28th
following week. from 9:00 am –7:00 pm and Friday, April 29th from 8:00
am - Noon. Please do not drop off items at any other times.
You can help sell cards, too! We are looking for volunteers to Highly Desired Items:
help sell SCRIP gift cards on Sunday mornings. Please con- Gently used clothing (infant to adult)
tact Mara Ceason – 651-463-8660 or marac@frontiernet.net – Household goods in like new condition
if you’d be willing to volunteer. Good-condition furniture *
Games, gently used toys
Sorry, We will not accept:
Exercise equipment Organs and pianos
Job Connections Group Older bikes Paint, cleaners/solvents
Prince of Peace, Christian Life Center Tires Car Seats
13901 Fairview Drive - Burnsville, MN 55337 *Due to limitations for disposal, you may be required to pick up
Information Hotline: 952-898-9388 your unsold
furniture.
While there are job groups all over the metro area, the Job
Connections Group goes beyond just mutual support. A Putting on the sale is a BIG JOB and we will need lots of
dedicated group of volunteers have partnered for years to help. Activities include folding/hanging of clothing, sorting
combine knowledge and support into a weekly Job Connec- donated items, setting up display areas, packing up and loading
tions Group which meets Tuesday evenings from 6:30 - 8:15 out unsold items, and putting out signage. Various time slots
p.m. at the Prince of Peace Christian Life Center in Burnsville. are available - please see the sign up at the Information
Booth starting April 9th or contact Alison Wenck (651-460-
The program is very much “how to” focused and helps those 2667 / Alison.Wenck@gmail.com) or Blanche Reichert (651-
new to job hunting polish their skills to effectively navigate the 460-4695) with questions.
frustrating and time consuming job seeking process. Meeting
workshop topics focus on the essential elements of job search
such as: personal assessment, devising a marketing plan, refin- The Red Cross Bloodmobile
ing resumes, networking to uncover hidden opportunities, will be accepting blood
preparing for interviews, and making use of all available donations on Thursday,
resources. April 14, 2011 at St.
Michaels Catholic Church in Farmington. There is an URGENT
Meetings are free and open to anyone who is unemployed,
need for blood, as supplies are rapidly depleting, both locally and
under employed or in job transition. For a list of upcoming
nationwide. The hours are 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. If you are
workshops, go to www.princeofpeaceonline.org/jcg.
able, please make an appointment by calling Marlene Beeney at
651-463-6083. WALK-INS ARE WELCOME!

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 FLC In Action

Munch for Missions April 9th & 10th at FLC Fibromyalgia and
Chronic Pain Support Group
This annual bake sale is sponsored by the Global Missions Ministry Team
with proceeds going toward our local ministry work, our companion con- If you have fibromyalgia or chronic pain and would
gregation in Idete Tanzania and Garland Hall Orphanage in Jamaica. A like some support or can give support within your
sweet way to show your support for our mission work! church family please join us monthly at FLC. Our
next gathering will be Friday, April 1st at 2:00 pm in
the Fireside Library. Questions?
Contact: June Benson 651-460-6747 (home)
651-491-2333 (cell)
Did You Know? by Junie B.
When you walked into the Craft Nite Out
sanctuary of the old church what
Bring friends and chat while you do your craft on
was the first thing you saw? And Friday, April 8th from 6:00 – Midnight. Baked potato
when you walk into the sanctuary bar provided by Women’s Ministry!! Hope to see
of the (current) church building you there! If you have any questions please email
what is the first thing you see? A
Alison at Alison.Wenck@gmail.com.
clue? It's the same thing - our
beautiful stained glass cross.
When moving, you (the congrega- Trinity Care Center FREE Events
tion) were asked what you wanted Volunteer Social Saturday, April 9th @ 1:30 pm
to take to the new building and Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 16th @ 1:30 pm
your #1 answer was the stained
glass cross. Let me tell you some
interesting facts about our cross.
The cross was completed and Dakota City Plans a
initially installed for us in 1951 V i c t o r i a n Te a L u n c h e o n
by the Minneapolis Art Glass
Company. Dakota City’s annual Lady Jane’s Victorian Tea will
be held at noon on Saturday, May 7th, at the Crystal
It was given to Farmington Lake Golf Club in Lakeville. The theme will be “A
Lutheran Church in memory of
Day at the Races,” featuring the Kentucky Derby.
Mrs. Robert (Elise) Pedersen.
It was removed and re-installed in Jennifer Merhar will again portray Lady Jane, serving
the current church building in as the hostess for the event. She will provide
2003 (with some beautiful comments and stories about the derby along with
additions). music. Guests are encouraged to wear hats and gloves
with their spring attire. Costumed waitresses will
The dimensions are 11 feet and 7 1/2 inches high by 7 feet and 4 inches serve tea at tables set with fine linens and china. The
wide. Crystal Lake Golf Club staff will serve a luncheon.
If you look closely at the cross you will see 9 individual symbols in
it. Beginning at the top they are: Tickets priced at $30 each are available through
advance sales only. They can be ordered by sending a
The Hand of God - The Father check made out to Dakota City Heritage Village
The Lamb - Jesus the Son along with the names and addresses of the guests to
The Dove - The Holy Spirit Dakota City Heritage Village, P.O. Box 73,
The Cross and Crown - Christian Victory Farmington, MN 55024. Tickets will be mailed to
The Open Bible - The Word guests after April 15.
The Chalice and Wafer - The Lords Supper
The Font - Holy Baptism For information, call 651-460-8050. Proceeds will
Four Open Books - the Four Gospels support the programs of Dakota City Heritage
Village, located at the Dakota County Fairgrounds in
This year our congregation will have enjoyed the stained glass cross for Farmington.
60 years! What a beautiful, visual reminder of our walk with God.

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 Music News

Lenten Rehearsal Schedule Choir & Bell Rehearsal Schedule

(April 6 & 13)
Little Lambs 4:30-4:50pm
Wee Sing 1 4:50-5:10pm
Wee Sing 2 5:10-5:30pm
SonShine Singers 4:30-4:50pm
Hallelujah Bells 4:50-5:10pm
Jammin’ for Jesus done March 2
Lenten Soup Service 5:40-6:15pm
Joyful Ringers 6:15-6:50pm
Lenten Service 7-7:45pm
Sanctuary Choir 7:45-8:45pm
(April 20 – May 11)
4:30-5:00pm Little Lambs (18 months–Age 3, with a parent) Lisa Molitor, Director
4:30-5:00pm SonShine Singers (Grades 2 – 5) Karissa Dennis, Director
5:00-5:30pm Wee Sing 1 (Age 4 – 1st Grade) Lisa Molitor, Director
5:30-6:00pm Wee Sing 2 (Age 4 – 1st Grade) Lisa Molitor, Director
5:30-6:00pm Hallelujah Bells (Grades 3 – 8) Karissa Dennis, Director
6:00-7:00pm Joyful Ringers (Grades 9 – Adults) Karissa Dennis, Director
7:00-8:00pm Sanctuary Choir (Grades 9 – 12 & Adults) Karissa Dennis, Director
NO CHILDEN’S Choir & Bell Rehearsals on April 20!
Sanctuary Choir & Joyful Ringers WILL Meet!

Sunday Music Performance Schedule:

Choirs & Bells
April 3 9:00am & 10:30am Joyful Ringers
April 10 9:00am Special Music
10:30am Men’s Choir
April 17 Palm Sunday 9:00am Wee Sing, SonShine Singers & Hallelujah Bells
10:30am Sanctuary Choir
Praise Band will NOT meet April 21 Maundy Thursday 5:30pm & 7:00pm Special Music
in April, with Easter services April 22 Good Friday 7:00pm Sanctuary Choir
being April 24th. April 24 Easter 8:00am & 9:15am Joyful Ringers & Sanctuary Choir
We will resume in May. 10:30am SonShine Singers & Hallelujah Bells

If you are interested in offering Special Music

during a service, whether you sing or play an
Inviting parents
instrument, please contact Karissa.
Our congregation would love to hear you share of young children:
your musical gifts! Thank you. we have volunteers in the
Nursery during Sanctuary Choir
and Praise Team rehearsals!
This means you can easily
participate and won’t have
Karissa Dennis, to find a babysitter!
Director of Music Ministries I encourage you to join us!
651-463-4100 ext 206
Karissa.dennis@farmingtonlutheran.org

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Children’s Ministry News
Reminder!
Please note that there are no classes on
Wednesday, April 20th or Easter Sunday, April
24th. Regular Wednesday schedules will
resume on April 27th.
First Communion Schedule
 Thursday, April 14th (6-7:30pm) or
Saturday, April 16th (10-11:30am) –
First Communion Instruction Class
for Students and Parents
 Maundy Thursday, April 21st at 11:30am, 5:30pm &
7:00pm or Sunday, May 1st at 10:30am – Celebration of
First Communion
April Family Fun Night!
Are you looking for something to do as a family? Are you look-
ing to meet other families at Farmington Lutheran? Then join us
for the April Family Fun Night at Farmington Lutheran Church!
Hope you can join us:
Saturday, April 30th – Please join us for a bonfire and fun at
Farmington Lutheran following the 5pm service. We plan to
roast hot dogs, make s’mores, and have some fun around the
fire!
Please call or email Kari Stewart at 651-460-4246 / pack-
vik@frontiernet.net by Friday, April 29th to RSVP for this event.
2011-2012 Sunday/Wednesday School
Registration
Sunday & Wednesday school registration
for the 2011-2012 school year will be coming soon!
We’re working on updating our website and
online registration, which will be completed sometime
mid-May. Keep an eye on newsletters, bulletins,
and weekly email updates for registration
Maria Tarpinian,
Director of Children’s Ministries
651-463-4100 ext. 205
maria.tarpinian@farmingtonlutheran.org
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Kids In Christ (KiC) April Event for
5th-6th Graders
Pizza party & volunteer at
Trinity Care Center!
Date: Saturday, April 10th
Time: 11:30-2:15pm
Where: FLC & Trinity Care Center
(3410 – 213th Street West, Farmington)
What: Join us for a pizza lunch at church following the
second service. Then we’ll head over to Trinity Care Cen-
ter to play bingo with the nursing home residents. Parents
can pick students up at the nursing home at 2:15pm. We’ll
need adult leaders and drivers for this event too, so please
contact Maria if you can help out!
Find out more information and sign up for KiC events
on the Children’s Ministries bulletin board, or contact
Maria. We hope your family can join us!
Check out the Back Page for
information on Camp Emmaus
and Vacation Bible School!
Wednesday Meal Menu
April 27 – Croissant Sandwiches, Carrots,
Chips, Pudding, Beverage
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 5:30-
6pm. Prices are as follows: Adult/Youth - $3.50, Children 3-
5 - $2.00, Under 3 – Free (if sharing plate with adult). Please
contact Maria to register your family for Wednesday Meals.
Important! If your family is signed up for Wednesday Meals
and you can’t make it to eat, please contact Maria so she can
let the cooks know not to prepare a meal for your family.
Thanks for helping us cut down on waste!
Last Day of Classes
Mark your calendar! The last day of classes at Farmington Lu-
theran will be held on Sunday, May 8th and Wednesday, May
11th. Join us for special end of the school year celebrations on
those days!
 Youth Ministry

The Youth Team meets at FLC on

Tuesday, April 19th beginning at 6:30 pm.
Please join us if you have an interest in youth ministry!

Mission Trip Meeting Arlan Olson,

6-8th Grade
Summer Mystery Trips!!
Mark your calendars June 15th, July 6 & 20th. This
summer FLC is teaming up with St. Michael’s
Catholic Church and Light of the World Lutheran
Church to do three Mystery Days of service and
fun. Here’s a hint about what to expect- half the
day will be service work and the second half some
fun times (beaches, water, animals, plants and
friends)! The cost is minimal $20 per day and that
includes transportation. On August 4th it is a full
day at Valley Fair for only $30!! Check out the
Youth Board for information and sign-ups!!
Sunday, April 17th at noon Director of Youth Ministries
in the youth room for all youth going 651-463-4100 ext 207
Arlan.olson@farmingtonlutheran.org
to Sault Ste Marie this summer.
9-12th Grade-Saturday, April 9 th
Youth Leadership Training.
A day of leadership development that will help participants consider what
leadership is, ways to lead, to work with Gustavus student facilitators and
develop an understanding of themselves as leaders in their congregations and
communities. Tiger McLuen of Youth Leadership will keynote and will also
lead training. A special afternoon workshop led by Richard Leider and Larry
Spears, "Discovering the Essence of Servant-Leadership," will help partici-
pants see for themselves their God-given gifts and will help youth directors
better understand their youth and how they can help the students succeed as
leaders. Contact SPARK leaders or Arlan for more info and sign-up.

9-12th Grade - IT’S BACK!!

The summer camping/adventure trip to
Tettegouche State Park on the North Shore of Lake
Superior, July 21-23, 2011. Re-energize your walk
with Jesus as you join us for 3 great days of
HILARIOUS fun and fellowship all within view of
Lake Superior. Come experience God’s creation
as it was meant to be! Watch for more details.
Box City and 30 Hour Famine
9-12th grade youth come join us on May 6/7th. Did you know that between
550-650 youth 17 and younger are homeless per night in the Twin Cities? In
addition, there are 1,300 young adults (18-21) who experience homelessness
on an average night. What does it feel like to be without a safe warm place
to stay? What does it feel like to go to bed hungry? Can we really make a
difference? Invite your friends! Sign up is on the youth board.

April Confirmation Sign-ups Acolyte Schedule

Greeter Schedule Sat, Apr 2 5:00 Hannah Adams
Sat, Apr 2 5:00 Mack & Ethan Quist, Stephen Sun, Apr 3 9:00 Lucas Berg, Luke Johnston, Derek Cole
Sun, Apr 3 9:00 Logan Kittock, Jodi 10:30 Alex Kapustka, Courtney Kimmell, Kendall Novak
10:30 Nicholas Shearer, Toni Sat, Apr 9 5:00 Ethan Monroe
Sat, Apr 9 5:00 Jack Briggs, Karin & John Sun, Apr 10 9:00 Jonathan Bovee, Derek Cole
Sun, Apr 10 9:00 Hunter Siegler, Brenda 10:30 Alec Kapustka, Tanner Sundt, Darby Grengs
10:30 Brent Grengs & family Sat, Apr 16 5:00 Ethan Monroe
Sat, Apr 16 5:00 Sam Wilson, Terri Sun, Apr 17 9:00 Jonathan Bovee, Hiedi Lambrecht,
Sun, Apr 17 9:00 Emma Heit, Sara Kassondra Kruckeberg
10:30 Hunter Siegler, Brenda 10:30 Lucas Berg, Luke Johnston, Mitch Grengs
Sun, Apr 24 8:00 Sun, Apr 24 8:00
(Easter) 9:15 Dean Engel, Teresa 9:15
10:30 Reed Collins, Ann 10:30 Meghan Silber
Sat, Apr 30 5:00 Tyler Morical, Jen Sat, Apr 30 5:00 Morgan Baumbach

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April Service Groups

Every member is assigned to one of 12 monthly serving groups. Please prayerfully consider what you can
do to help out at FLC this month when you are contacted by your April chairperson. Thank you!

Bache, Chris & Amy
Bauer, Jerry & Nancy
Birch, Chris & Susan
Blackwood, Todd & Kari
Bray, Eddie
Briesacher, Harvey & Iris
Briesacher, Wayne & Marilyn
Brooks, Richard & Diana
Carey, Patrick & Lisa
Cavanaugh, Lynda & Sean
Christensen, Sandy & Jeff
Erickson, Bill & Jacque
Flanegan, Kimberly & Curtis
Hall, Stewart & Lisa
Halvorson, Daniel & Deb
Hanson, Mary
Henricks, Michael & Stephanie Neurauter, Scott & Sheila
Huwe, Darin & Janell Nordine, Ralph & Lynn
Jackson, Tyrone & Lura Pflaum, Margaret
Jacobson, Jeff & Cathy Piepho, Charlie & Chantell
Kadlec, Blaine & Calli Retterath, Scott
Kaslow, Greg & Michelle Ruud, Elwood & Elaine
Kiecker, Mark & Lori Ryks, Rob & Liz
Kindseth, Donna Schiller, Leonard & Sharon
Kintner, Barry & Betsy Schneider, Samantha & Richard
Koch, Jerry & Jill Schultz, Ricky & Kerry
Lambert, Greg & Sharri Sweet, Matt & Kris
McCann, Jacob & Sutao Trevis, Tony
Meckley, Tom Webber, Sandra
Meyer, Brandon & Melissa Wieber, Ross & Lisa
Miska, Mark & Melissa Williams, Amanda
Moore, Dan & Stacy Williams, Deb

Usher Schedule April 9 - May 1 Prayer Teams

Saturday, 5:00 Gloria Pietsch (Cap) Week of:
Connie Honrud April 3 Team 4 Blanche Reichert, Sharon Schiller, Iris Briesacher,
Rick Tuttle Marce Danner, Phyllis Brunelle
Sunday, 9:00 Terry Holmes (Cap) April 10 Team 5 Dale & Leslie Pettis, Barb & Tuffy Westenberg
Chuck Brunner April 17 Team 6 Jeanne Trygstad, Della Parker, Darlene Hagen,
James Curreri Elaine McGonigle, Marion Pelach
Brad Mikiska
Tom Rasmussen April 24 Team 1 Jennifer Tonsager, Marilyn Emond,
Lisa Carey, Tricia Murphy
Sunday, 10:30 Mike Woody (Cap)
Chad Olson
Jon Ostgaard Worship Coordinators Altar Guild
Jason Schultz
Douglas Kruse April 3 Open Anita Ashton
April 10 Herb & Cindy Haverland Nancy Bjerke
Linda Baumgartner
Lay Readers April 17 Mark & Terrie Pearson
April 24 Open
April 3 9:00 Karla Klingfus
10:30 Sheryn Hayes
April 10 9:00 Roger Randall
10:30 Chelsea Larson
April 17 9:00 David Russell Larson
10:30 Brian Wenck Please see the Youth News on Page 11 for the schedule of
Confirmation Student Acolytes and Greeters.

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April 24th Easter Worship

6:30, 8:00, 9:15 & 10:30 am

Vacation Bible School 2011

July 25th – 29th!
For kids entering Kindergarten through 6th grade
in 2011 (a 3’s & 4’s class will be offered for
volunteers’ children)
NEW this year – a “week of service” for kids
Spring Clean-up at FLC
entering 5th & 6th grade Saturday, April 30th
Online and paper registration forms will be beginning at 8:00 am!
available beginning April 3rd!

The FLC
SPARK is a place that all the 9-12th Garage Sale
graders are welcome! Come check us out! is scheduled
for Friday Camp Emmaus
April 3 Movie Night & Guest Speaker
and Saturday,
April 9 Youth Leadership Training June 17th – 18th
April 10 Family Fued April 29 & 30. For kids currently in 2nd & 3rd grade
April 17 Bible Study: Be Bold! See page 6 for This new overnight camp will take place right here
April 24 Sonrise Service & Pancake Breakfast details! at FLC! Find out more information and pick up a
registration form at the Children’s Ministries bulle-
Check out the SPARK website for more tin board! Registration forms and camp fee are
information at www.sparkyouthgroup.com! due May 15th!