Reminder: We’ll see online only this weekend!
We pray you had a Merry Christmas! In effort to give our volunteers a break after all of our Christmas services, we are bringing you a special edition of Five Oaks at Home this weekend. You may access our Five Oaks at Home worship service on demand anytime after 8 am on December 27. Pour an extra cup of coffee and join us for online worship in your pajamas. Click here to join us for Five Oaks at Home.
Watch your Biblical understanding grow this winter
Jesus is the culmination of God’s rescue mission. But how does all of the Old Testament point to that rescue mission? And what does that mean for the story of my life? The Story of God class will help bring the Bible to life for you. People ranging from zero biblical knowledge to seminary trained students have gained a greater understanding of Scripture in the Story of God class. And that training impacts every time they come to Scripture. Join this six-week journey and learn the story of God. This winter is a great time to see how Scripture can overcome the darkness of a long season. To register or for more info, go to fiveoaks.church/story-of-god. Our next class starts January 10. We have both in-person and online classes available this winter.
Financial peace?
This time of year can be stressful as we think about finances. Maybe we feel handcuffed to be as generous as we would like to be for Christmas or with those in need. Financial peace and increased generosity is possible, and the Financial Peace University class can help you get there. Come gain the tools and confidence you need to end the cycle of worry and frustration around finances. Classes are virtual this year and begin January 17. To register or for more info, go to fiveoaks.church/FPU.
Turn the page on 2020: Note our change in worship service times
As we all look ahead to 2021 in hopes of a more promising 2021, Pastor Henry is encouraging us to adopt a “near-normal” instead of simply settling for 2020’s “new normal.” To that end, one positive change starting the weekend of January 16 + 17 is a return to our previous schedule off three worship services each weekend:
Saturdays, 4:30 pm
Sundays, 9 and 10:45 am (note the change in start time)
Pastor Henry shared more important details of what a near-normal might look like at our Christmas services. If you missed it, you’ll want to see his video message by clicking here.
This winter we’re cooking up some Five Oaks Fun!
From the very people who brought you 5 years of the amazing Game Café and Fall Fun Fest…comes FIVE OAKS FOUR WEEKS OF FUN! This January and February, we’ll provide FANTASTIC, FUN events for you to enjoy at home OR in person, and it’s going to be SUCH a blast! Whether it’s virtual trivia & game nights, OR outdoor, wacky, winter, wonderland fun, OR even the latest, greatest Five Oaks Staff craze – pickleball tournaments – we’ll help you survive and thrive this winter, whatever age you are! Our first Fun Night will take place the weekend of January 22. We'll have more specifics soon, but for now, mark your calendar and get out your fun socks!
Let’s pray for our students
We’ve been blessed to be able to continue meeting together this fall, and we’ve seen God at work in the hearts of our middle and high schoolers. For some, coming to youth group each Wednesday is the only “outside the house” event on their calendar. And we know it’s not enough. Will you take a few minutes each day this week and pray for our students? Ask God to continue to encourage and challenge them through one of the hardest seasons they’ve ever faced.
An exciting spring & summer ahead in Five Oaks Students
Every Wednesday night, middle and high school students meet for fun, worship, and small groups! Five Oaks Students is a great place for students to safely thrive in a community together, whether they attend in-person or join our livestream each week. Middle school meets from 6-7:30 pm, high school from 7:30-9 pm every Wednesday starting January 6! Also, look forward to middle school Camp Getaway in June, and our high school Twin Cities Apex mission trip in July. Questions? Email Henry Michael, henrymw@fiveoakschurch.org.
Connected college students
College students, are you concerned about searching for a new church at college? We want to walk alongside you and encourage you in your faith. You can stay connected with our Five Oaks College Students Instagram and Group.me communities. Share your experiences with college life, get plugged into ministries on campus, and reconnect with other students from “home.” We will be hosting a Zoom call right after Christmas to share details. Want to learn more? Email impact@fiveoakschurch.org.
Thank you for taking part in the Impact Journey in 2020
You and your busy families have helped to create change in a chaotic world by bringing the love of Christ and the Good News of forgiveness into a very difficult 2020. You have prayed, worked with our global partners, sponsored children, mentored, befriended international students and immigrants, packed meals, delivered meals, served meals, housed vulnerable children, encouraged the discouraged, and been so generous with your treasure. Thank you!