Four ways to connect this summer
1. New to Five Oaks? Come check out our New Here Small Group, meeting once per month on Sundays. This summer we're focusing on socials, as we know everyone has a busy schedule in the summer. This is a great spot to meet others! Interested? Email Peg Benson, pbenson@fiveoakschurch.org.
2. Are you a mom with kids? Try our women’s ministry playdates on Wednesday mornings at 9:30 am! We'll meet at a park or a beach each week. Interested? Email Ruth Madden, ruthiejam@yahoo.com to get updates.
3. Women of all life stages: Join us to read the book of Romans around the campfire on Tuesday evenings. We'll meet at Kathleen Miller's backyard. No homework involved -- just come when you can! Email Kathleen at skmiller90@gmail.com for more info.
4. Men: Try our men’s ministry on Saturday mornings for the summer session! Email Jonathan Haage, jhaage@fiveoakschurch.org, for more info.
Parenting videos: Four ways to make the most of your family time this summer
We want to help you make the most of the parenting moments you’ll have this summer, so we put together a series of four short videos that we’ll send you every Sunday afternoon in June. Each video will equip you with tools and resources to help you make the most of your family time this summer. No matter what phase of parenting you’re in, you’ll benefit from this awesome resource. Parents: Check your inbox on Sunday afternoon for access to the first video. OR find the weekly videos on our You can access missed videos at www.fiveoaks.church/family.
Join us for Father’s Day!
Psssst. Hey you. Father’s Day is just over a week away, and we want to help you celebrate your dad or your father figure. Bring Dad along, as we’ll have root beer and other treats available between services, plus a special sermon geared toward fatherhood. We hope you’ll join us!
FCA Camp is coming to Five Oaks!
Students finishing 4th to 7th grade are going to have a blast at FCA Camp this summer, July 6-9, playing games, learning new sports and discovering how we can PURSUE Jesus in all that we do–school, family, sports and play. This camp is for kids who love sports or who just love to move around. It’s highly interactive with the same station style as VBS. Campers will get an FCA t-shirt and Bible, and a snack each day. Bring a water bottle and come ready to play outside! Click here to register now in Realm. Questions? Email Kyler Albert, kalbert@fiveoakschurch.org.
FCA camp needs volunteers ages 14 through 99
Help make our FCA Camp an unforgettable week for kids by volunteering in a variety of ways: Station leader, huddle (group) leader, snack team, safety team or check-in team. You don’t need a sports background, just a love for Jesus and students. July 6-9, volunteer commitment is from 8 am to 12 noon. Registration for volunteers is open in Realm. Interested or have further questions? Email Kyler Albert,
kalbert@fiveoakschurch.org.
is your child showing interest in baptism?
We want to come alongside you as parents to help you with conversations about baptism with your kids! Our next baptisms will take place during worship services on July 24 and 25. This is a chance for your elementary aged child to watch others be baptized and be part of the celebration of this milestone in our church. We would love to meet with you and your child if they have any questions or are interested at all in the process of baptism. Please email Kelly Bauman, kbauman@fiveoakschurch.org.
Will you add a couple of items to your grocery store run?
Could you and your family provide a store-bought meal once per month to a foster family in Washington County? We are looking for extra help with our Five Oaks Foster Family Meal Team. Your willingness to pick up and drop off an easy-prep meal for a foster family helps provide a basic need to these families who are standing in the gap for vulnerable children. Interested in this simple, once-per-month way to show the love of Christ to others? Text Juli Servatius at 651-206-9034 or email impact@fiveoakschurch.org.
Fun summer serve opportunity!
Minnesota summers boast beautiful weather, lots of lakes, and access to many family activities. We continue to offer a high-quality experience for all our kids all summer, which means we need 25 volunteers each weekend. Right now our staff is doing the heavy lifting of teaching, so all you need to do is have fun with the kids and shine the light of Jesus to our youngest Five Oakers. If you have a bit of time and a heart to help, please email Kelly Bauman at kbauman@fiveoakschurch.org. We’ll reach out and find some dates that work for you!
Go into our world – and take your job with you
Are you a student or a young professional wondering how to serve God in your career? Did you know that there are organizations who are mobilizing, equipping, and enabling Jesus followers to intentionally pursue their vocation in the least-reached marketplaces of the world? Interested in this possibility? Email impact@fiveoakschurch.org.
Five Oaks Students: Mark your calendar for summer fun
We hope to see your middle school (MS) and high school (HS) students at these fun events this summer! JUNE: 16 & 30 – MS + HS hangout at church. JULY: 14 – HS cookout at a park. 21 – MS cookout at a park. 28 – Late summer BASH for MS + HS. AUGUST: 11 – MS bonfire. Incoming 6h graders welcome! 18 – HS bonfire. Incoming 9th graders welcome! Questions? Email Henry Michael, henrymw@fiveoakschurch.org.
In sympathy
Please lift up Kevin and Sue Gjertsen in prayer, as they mourn the loss of Kevin’s mom, Carol.