Small groups: Register now to connect in January
As we all scurry through this wonderfully busy time of year, take a moment to look ahead to January. If you’re not currently in a small group, now is the time to start the process of finding a group that works for your life stage and schedule. Not only is January a time for new rhythms, but also in January we’ll be returning to our Christian Sexuality curriculum and sermon series. A small group is a great place to process this content, ask questions, and engage in rich discussions around these topics. Interested? Start the process of connecting with a small group here.
We’d love your help at our Christmas services!
We’re looking forward to seeing you and your family at our Christmas services. We’ll have five services over two days: December 23 at 4:30 and 6:00 pm, and December 24 at 1:30, 3:00 and 4:30 pm. As you make plans for worship, please also consider blessing all of our visitors and those who are new to Five Oaks by sharing your talents and gifts at a different worship service time. We’ll have serving openings in Five Oaks Kids, ushering, greeting, coffee and cocoa bar, providing treats for volunteers and many more areas. Interested? Sign up here to serve in Five Oaks Kids. Sign up here to serve in Connections. Even if you can’t serve, we’d still love your help with bringing treats and snacks for our volunteers. Sign up here to bring treats.
Students: Join in the fray at our Christmas party
Hey students! Join us on December 15 for our Five Oaks Students Christmas party! We’ll have snacks and games and fun for everyone! This will be our last gathering until January 5, so grab your friends and join in the fray. We’ll have separate parties for middle and high school, so pick up and drop off times are the same as usual. Wear your best Christmas attire and bring a nonperishable food item or a pair of new adult socks for the Christian Cupboard.
Make meaningful memories this Advent season
Staying focused on Jesus during the chaotic Christmas season can be challenging. Join us as we shine his light this season at our Advent services on December 12 and 19 at 4:30 pm. Each week we’ll cover the major themes of Advent: Hope, Peace and Love, focusing on how we can keep Jesus at the center of Christmas and into the months beyond Advent. Every service is short and family-friendly, and we’ll have activities for the whole family following each one. Bring your neighbors and take a break from the hustle of holiday preparations!
Your old shoes can make a difference!
Got a pile of shoes you don’t need or wear? Bring them to the commons starting December 4 because we’re partnering with Shoe Away Hunger. For every one pair of new or gently-used footwear received, the Shoe Away Hunger program is able to feed one more person with up to seven days of essential groceries through their Feeding The Future programs. For more information email Dave at impact@fiveoakschurch.org.
Ever heard of our DailyLife devotional?
Did you know that Five Oaks has a daily devotional, written and edited by volunteers at Five Oaks, that is based on our weekly sermons? Each devotional includes time of prayer, scripture reading, and reflection. It’s a great way to dive deeper into the content from the sermon the weekend before, and it’s a great supplement to what you may already use for quiet time.
You may have this devotional delivered to your email inbox every Monday through Friday by clicking here to subscribe. Our DailyLife is now available via podcast as well. The link to the podcast will appear in your DailyLife email each morning.
If you have a talent for writing that you could lend to this team, or if you’re gifted with editing, or if you have a solid voice for radio, we’d love to talk to you about joining our DailyLife Team! Email Danny Martin for more info.
Men: Mark your calendar for our annual summit
Guys, we all need time away to recharge and reflect on what’s most important. Join our annual men’s summit on January 21-23 for a chance to recharge and refuel your relationship with God. There will be time for rest and recreation, outside and inside fun! And you won’t want to miss our Polish Pong tradition, either! Early-bird discount! $20 off if you register by December 31.
Winter fun for adults
Pickleball has been a great way for our staff and community to stay active and connected, especially during winter. And we have so many opportunities for you to choose from. We have 55+ pickleball on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2-3:30 pm. We have women’s pickleball on Friday nights at 6 pm. And we have early morning pickleball at 6, 7, and 8am on Tuesdays and Thursdays as well! Stay active and connected by putting a pickleball rhythm in your winter schedule. For more info, email Jonathan Haage.