We’re celebrating this weekend!
Our worship service will look and feel a little different from a typical week at Five Oaks. You may notice we have more visitors and more elementary-aged kids present in worship. This is because we’re celebrating the important faith milestones of family dedications and baptism this weekend. We love to watch God work in the hearts of our Five Oakers who are ready to publicly proclaim their salvation in Jesus by being baptized. We also love to watch our church grow as our families grow, and we are honored to join with families in dedicating babies and children to our local church and to Christ’s church. Join us as we promise to come alongside these families in these important faith milestones. We praise God for the seeds he sows in our church family!
Baptisms
Tyler Clare
Tyler Halverson
Noah Larson
Jacob Larson
Grace Leitch
Ben Bloodgood
Mia Bloodgood
Ian Mitzuk
Evie Zimmerman
Samuel Messick
Savannah Fry
Aubrey Wissink
Emma Wissink
Lilia Wissink
Gavin Schmidt
Hailey Schmidt
Maverick Schmidt
Jacey Reck
Berea Nicholson
Noah Nicholson
Union Gospel Mission: We need your help!
We’ve set a goal to provide 275 Thanksgiving bags for those in need, partnering with the Union Gospel Mission. It only costs $25 to provide a Thanksgiving bag to one family in need! $50 for two, and so on. Help us meet our goal and bless our neighbors in St. Paul! You may donate, and find other ways to help, by going to www.fiveoaks.church/ugm. Questions? Email impact@fiveoakschurch.org.
Jingle Jam and Advent: Merriment around the corner!
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. We will kick off with Jingle Jam (an interactive experience for the whole family) on November 28 at 4:30 pm. Register for Jingle Jam here. Other Advent services will be on December 5, 12, and 19 – all at 4:30 pm. (No need to register for the DecemberWe’re Advent services.) Every service is family-friendly and each week we’ll have interactive activities for families following the service. See you there!
Ladies: Join us for Reindeer Games December 9
Remember how fun Christmas was as a kid? Games of Monopoly and Life with your siblings, that giant tin of three different kinds of popcorn, the comfort of a warm cocoa after playing in the snow, the wonder of opening that first gift. You do so much to make Christmas special for others. Recapture that carefree spirit and fill up your Merry Meter with friends, fun and food at The Warm & Cozy Reindeer Games. Join us on Thursday, December 9, 6:30-9 pm at Five Oaks. Register here.
Five Oaks Students: Two things you need to know...
• Five Oaks Students will not meet on November 24. Happy Thanksgiving!
• Calling all middle school students! Join our Drama Team for Advent services on December 5, 12, and 19 at 4:30 pm. Students will be directed by Marcie Panian, a longtime Five Oaker who is also a playwright and director and has worked with students for many years. We’ll rehearse starting on December 1 during middle school youth group. Register in Realm or put “Drama” on your connect card.
Winning the war in your mind (Journeymen)
Starting November 27, our men’s ministry will be starting a series called “Winning the War in Your Mind” by renowned pastor and author, Craig Groeschel. Pastor Craig says this: “Are your thoughts out of control, just like your life? Do you long to break free from the spiral of destructive thinking? Let God’s truth become your battle plan to win the war in your mind!” You will not want to miss this series!
Email Journeymen to get a registration link.
DailyLife devotional writers needed!
Do you have a writing talent you’d like to use to shepherd others and glorify God? Are your red markup pens always at the ready? Or have you simply been blessed by our DailyLife Devotionals and would like to be a blessing in turn? If so, we invite you to write for our DailyLife Devotional team! Interested? Email Danny Martin.
The Giving Tree is coming back!
Remember the joy of opening a Christmas gift that you weren’t expecting to receive? You can help bring that joy to kids and families of Woodbury Elementary School who are struggling financially. Our Kids Hope Giving Tree returns to Five Oaks starting November 27! You’ll be able to choose a tag from the tree, shop for that item/gift card and bring it back wrapped by December 12! Email our Kids Hope Team with any questions.
Job opportunities with our Impact Partners
Two organizations that we partner with to impact our community and world are looking for skilled and passionate workers to help them drive their ministries forward.
Hospitality Center is looking to add a full time Program Director to help lead their Christ-centered mission to reach and support international students on the University of Minnesota campus. More info here.
If your heart has been moved by the plight of the people in Afghanistan, Arrive Ministries has 5 opportunities for you to serve the people of Afghanistan, and other refugees, who are relocating to Minnesota. More info here.
Do you love pick-up basketball?
If you’re 18 years old or better, join us on Thursday evenings, 6-8 pm, for pick-up basketball in the gym at Five Oaks. We welcome all skill levels! Please wear street shoes and change into your court shoes when you arrive. Questions? Email Mike Selbitschka, dqigh@yahoo.com.