Last call for Silent Auction this weekend
Your generosity will help our Five Oaks students get to Challenge this July. Challenge will grow these young people in life-shaping ways, and help them mature into disciple makers. We have a huge variety of items on which you may bid and in turn bless our students. Show up this weekend to outbid on your favorite things! Thank you for your support of our students!
“Making Summer Count” parents’ workshop this Sunday
Parents! You are invited to join us for this spring parent workshop this Sunday during either the 9:15 or the 11:00 service in the gym. Led by Rhiannon Rutlege and John Eiselt, this workshop offers fresh ideas on maximizingyour summer with hands-on ideas and activities. Everything from rainy days to fun in the sun... from family activities to date night... even road trips to stay-cations! No need to RSVP.
VBS registration ends Monday!
Parents, have you signed up your kids for VBS yet? Do it today. Registration closes May 23. For complete details and to register, go towww.fiveoaks.church.
Volunteers needed for VBS
In a high-energy environment with 200+ kids who are excited to learnabout Jesus, you can choose a high-impact volunteer spot, or a behind-the-scenes spot. Either way, we needyour help! If interested, please register at the Ministry Wall or on the website. You also may write VBS Volunteer and your email address on your CommunicationCard.
Global Leadership Summit
GLS is returning to Five Oaks again this August, but this year as a private site. This change will allow all of us to experience the great leadership teaching, and Five Oaks staff will cover the basic volunteer stations. GLS will look much the same inside our building as it always has, but we are not an advertised site for people outside our church family. Thurs. & Fri., August 11/12, 8:30 am-4:30 pm. Cost: $89. Register at www.fiveoaks.church/gls. Registration password: PV2016. Please email Deb Johnson, djohnson@fiveoakschurch.org, with registration questions. Please direct questions about the private site to Cindy Yarrington, cyarrington@fiveoakschurch.org.
FUN Team: Join the FUN Makers
Has the FUN Team injected some fun into your experience at Five Oaks? If you loved our Valentine’s treats, Game Café, and Mother’s Day notes, then consider joining next quarter’s FUN Team. Our next launch will be the weekend of May 28/29. Just show up and fill out one of our sign-up cards, or email Jennifer Clemens at jclemens@fiveoakschurch.org.
Connect with Women’s Ministry
Want to be more plugged in with Women’s Ministry? Sign up for the email list by writing Women and your email address on your Communication Card. You may also follow Five Oaks Rooted Women on Facebook and Rooted Women on Instagram!
Women's Ministry offers summer study
Join us for a summer study called Breath: The Life of God in Us, by Beth Moore. A six-week video series that examines the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 am, Thursdays, 7-9 pm, June 1-July 14. Childcare available for an additional cost. Click here to register for Wednesdays, or click here to register for Thursdays.
June Book Club will examine Afghan culture
Want to learn about Afghan culture and compare the teachings of Isa Masih (Jesus Christ) with those of Muhammad? Join us for a discussion of Freedom’s Stand by Jeanette Windle. June 14, 6:45 pm, Fireside Commons. All are welcome!
Overeaters Anonymous/H.O.W.
Our church hosts an ongoing OA/H.O.W. group on Tuesdays from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. This meeting is always open to new members looking to free themselves from the burden of compulsive overeating.
In Sympathy
Please pray for the familly of Harold Nelson, a long-time member of Five Oaks. Harold passed away on May 15. He was 95.
Please pray for John and Julie Johnson and family as they grieve the loss of John’s mother, Sally.
New Member Candidates
Scott and Heather Fairbairn