Financial Peace U: Register now
We all need a plan for our money. FPU is that plan! It teaches God's ways of handling money. Through video teaching, class discussions and interactive small group activities, FPU presents biblical, practical steps to get from where you are to where you've dreamed you could be. This plan will show you how to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend and save wisely, and much more. Class runs Sundays, January 22-March 26, 2017 (no class February 26), 9-10:30 am, room 101. Cost: $93. Click here to register.
Perspectives class: last chance to register!
Five Oaks is partnering with Rockpoint Church, Lake Elmo, to once again offer Perspectives on the World Christian Movement class, beginning January 9. This class offers fresh knowledge of God’s unchanging purposes and their contemporary relevance in the Nations. Visit www.perspectives.org for an overview and to register for the class. Questions? Email PerspectivesEastMetro@gmail.com.
Tree House all-team training eventTree House Children’s Ministry volunteers: You won’t want to miss this annual training, during which we’ll cover essential ministry pieces as well as shares stories and ideas to help make kids and volunteers’ weekly experiences the best they can be. Lunch provided. Sunday, January 15, 12:30-3 pm. Please RSVP to Rhiannon Rutledge, rrutledge@fiveoakschurch.org.
Parents: Youth group mission trip meeting January 22
Parents, please join us for our summer mission trip parent meeting on Sunday, Janurary 22, 10:30 -- 11 am in the gym. Aaron and Justin will be providing detailed information for both the middle and high school Youthworks mission trips on July 9th - 14th. For more information please email students@fiveoakschurch.org.
Impact: Pray with us
Please join us to pray for our 14 missionary families! – January 22 at 10:20 am in Room 105. Refreshments will be served.
Want to help with chalkboard art and lettering?
You may have noticed we have new chalkboards on our Ministry Carts in the Commons. Our ministry leaders would love a volunteer who has an artistic bent toward chalkboard art and lettering to help us advertise for their ministries. If you are interested and could spare an hour once every week or two at your convenience, please contact our Serve Coordinator, Jennifer Clemens, at jclemens@fiveoakschurch.org.
Love to read? Join our Five Oaks book club!
When: Second Tuesday of every month (next meeting — January 10)
Time: 6:45 pm - discussion at 7 pm
Where: Five Oaks Church, Fireside Commons
New members are welcome throughout the year. Join anytime.
Call or email Dawn Goenner, go.dmge@gmail.com, or (651) 238-1605, to find out what our upcoming titles will be.
Men’s Summit January 27-29
Men, join our Journeymen Ministry in January for a weekend Summit called Ascent. Hosted at Ironwood Christian Springs Ranch in Stewartville, MN, this Summit will mix the teaching of Vince Miller with adventuresome activities and relaxation. $155 for the weekend. To register, click here. You’ll find more info at the Ministry Cart in the Commons at church this weekend.
Rooted Women’s If: Gathering February 3-4
We are told to make disciples, but we often wonder: what does that actually look like and how does that work in my already-busy life? The great news is that discipleship at its core is simple and pure. That’s why we are excited to offer a simulcast of the IF: Gathering on February 3 & 4. If seeks to gather, equip, and unleash women to be disciples who make disciples. Cost: $40. Register by January 18, by clicking here or by stopping by the Ministry Cart in the Commons at church this weekend.
Join the Story of God Team: Small Group Leader
Help people read the Bible with greater understanding for the rest of their lives. For more information on joining the Story of God team in a small group leader role, write “SOG Team” on your Communication Card.
Join the Story of God Team: Coordinator
Help people read the Bible with greater understanding for the rest of their lives. For more information on leading the Story of God team and ministry, write “SOG Coordinator” on your Communication Card.
Story of God Registration
Early-bird registration discount through January 26.
Learn how the Bible fits together. Read it with greater understanding. Take your faith deeper. Great for beginning and experienced Bible readers. New 9-week session begins Tuesday, February 7, 6:30-8:00pm. Super early-bird registration: $20 (Regular $30). Click here to register.
Do we have your most current contact info?
It’s time again to update our online church directory. Have you had any changes to your email, phone number(s), or address in 2016? If so, please email these changes, along with your name, to Pam Hawley, phawley@fiveoakschurch.org, by January 20, 2017. Thank you!
Baby news
Congratulations to Steve and Carly Dus on the birth of their baby, Neala Lorraine, born on November 22. She weighed 8 lbs, 15 oz. Baby Neala and mom are both doing well!
Save the date — Let’s celebrate Dan!
We will gather to celebrate and send with Dan Lukas and his family as he prepares to plant his new church. Save the date and plan to join us Sunday, January 29, after the second service. More details to follow!