Reminder: Parenting Event Monday, February 22
It’s not too late to register for Monday’s Parenting Event: Rethinking Your Family Rhythm. Every parent longs for opportunities for healthy connection, memorable moments, and positive influence on their kids. Join us this Monday, February 22, at 7:30 pm. We will explore FIVE important rhythms, and you will be equipped to create a plan for developing, or simply tweaking, your family’s rhythms in ways that will help your family thrive in every season. We’ll help you rethink opportunities for discipleship, important conversations, connection and fun. If you plan to attend in-person, please click here to register in Realm.
We want to help you attend and even make it a date with your spouse! We’ll have childcare available for kids Pre-K - 5th grade. The livestream link will be available at fiveoaks.church/family. Questions? Please email John Eiselt, jeisielt@fiveoakschurch.org.
Are you planning to come to Wacky Winter Wonderland?
We can’t wait to see you and your family, in your winter outerwear splendor, at our Wacky Winter Wonderland event on Saturday, February 27, 12 - 2:30 pm. If you haven’t yet done so, please click here to register in Realm now. Our sign-ups for this event close on Tuesday, February 23, so don’t delay!
More open gym time slots available!
Due to the over-the-top participation and enthusiasm for our open gym time during Four Weeks of Fun, we are excited to share with you that we’re extending open gym hours through the end of April. (Let’s face it: winter is far from over!) You may click here to find the time slots that fit your family’s schedule. See you in the gym!
What is the “missions incubator” – ?
We know that 2-3 billion people in the world have only a slim chance of meeting a Christ-follower. Five Oaks started a Missions Incubator initiative to help address this issue. It includes offering missions opportunities in high school, connecting college students to discipleship and mission opportunities, providing internships, partial scholarships to students going on short-term mission trips, and connecting them with resources for careers in global ministry. More info in today’s sermon! Questions? Email impact@fiveoakschurch.org.
Lent: Invited-encounters with Jesus
Have you had an encounter with someone that changed your life? The gospels are filled with life-changing encounters with Jesus. These encounters are more than just stories. They point us to the divine nature of Jesus, and they teach who he is and who we are in the story of God. God’s Word is living and active. His Word is life changing. His Word is an invitation for us to encounter the living God again and again.
You are invited. Gather your family, small group or friends and join us for Lent services on Thursdays from 7-8 pm, February 18-March 25, in-person or online. Each week we’ll look to scripture and dive into an encounter with Jesus, followed by coffee/tea and guided conversation around the fire in the Acorn Commons. Conversation cards and Lent journals included. Childcare provided, but registration on Realm for childcare is required. Click here to register your kids.
Ladies: Join us for an IF:Gathering Experience
We are identity amnesiacs. We forget who we are and we need to be reminded of who God says we are. Ladies, come be reminded of who you are and what that means for the incredible future impact you can make in this world. Come join an IF:Gathering Experience at Five Oaks as we take the top talks of the IF:Gathering into a four-week small group on Sunday mornings or a once-monthly small group on Saturday evenings. If you’d like more info, put “IF” on your communication card or go to fiveoaks.church/IF.
How can we strengthen the tie between church and home?
Parents, you are the primary spiritual leaders in your family. The church plays a vital role as additional voices and influencers in the lives of families and kids. We all need help putting these two together. Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, married, single, the Greater Impact Conference will help you better understand and maximize your role. This conference takes place at Berean Baptist Church, March 5+6. (Don’t confuse this with the IF:Gathering, also March 5+6.) For more info, please email Kelly Bauman, kbauman@fiveoakschurch.org. Find more information about the speakers, schedule, promotional materials, and registration at bereanmn.com/greater-impact. Space is limited, so register soon!
Serving our online congregation
Many Five Oakers access our worship services via our livestream, as do many first-time visitors. Our livestream is in many ways the “front door” of our church. It’s what helps people want to be part of our church family. You can help serve our online congregation by joining us in our “online HQ” to either help host the online chat or help run sound. We’ll provide training and support. For more info, please email Jonathan Haage, jhaage@fiveoakschurch.org.
Middle school: Camp Getaway June 8-13
It’s never too early to think about summer camp! Our goal is to have a blast this summer, and we don’t want you to miss out! At camp, you’ll learn about Jesus, his gospel and how it impacts your story. We’ll have loads of fun, create lasting memories, make and deepen friendships, and have an action-packed week for six days at Camp Arrowhead! Sign up and watch last camp’s highlight video on Realm! Questions? Please email Kyler Albert, kalbert@fiveoakschurch.org.
Do you have a child interested in communion or baptism?
These are two significant parts of the faith journey in families, but both concepts can feel intimidating to teach to your kids. For now, in lieu of a class on communion or baptism, we’re meeting with individuals and families who are interested in learning more about these faith components. If you or one of your children have questions or simply want to learn more, please email Kelly Bauman, kbauman@fiveoakschurch.org.
We’d love to see your smile!
As we move toward “near-normal” in Five Oaks Kids (yay for 3 worship services again!), we are looking for a few friendly faces to greet new and existing families with Five Oaks and help them get checked in when they arrive. We always need more people in classrooms, but we also would love more people willing to greet as well. If that idea feels appealing to you, please write “Greeting with Five Oaks Kids” on your communication card. Questions about serving? Please email Kelly Bauman, kbauman@fiveoakschurch.org.