Bring Sunday into Monday
Have you ever felt energized after leaving church on the weekend, ready to bring that light into your week? And by Monday morning, you forgot what that central idea was? Joining a small group can help you apply what you learn on the weekends in a community setting. Meeting in small groups is a way to form friendships based on common ground, to surround yourself with people who will support you, pray for you, laugh with you, and show up for you. Whether it’s a men’s group, a women’s group, or a couple’s group, it’s easy to get involved. Get started here.
Kids’ next steps in faith
As parents, it’s up to us to help our kids take their first steps in faith. Sometimes, we need to help them along with the next steps, too. To help with that, we have two classes on October 3 -- a Family Dedication Class at 9:00 and a Baptism and Communion Class at 10:45. Our Faith Milestone Celebration will be on November 20+21. On that weekend we will celebrate both our Family Dedications and Baptisms. If you’re interested in either class, please email Kelly Bauman.
We’d love your help at Five Oaks Fun Night!
In honor of fall and all things fun, we’re throwing a party on October 8 – just for you, our church family! This all-ages FREE event will include a free supper, huge inflatables, Team Trivia for teens and adults, lawn games, a kids’ movie, and all-new this year...a chili cook-off! To make this event amazing, we have several ways to get involved and volunteer. Best of all, you can volunteer for half the event and enjoy the event with your family and friends before or after! October 8, 6-9 pm at Five Oaks. Register for the event or to volunteer here. Get your fun pants ready!
Two important events upcoming for high schoolers
•Camp Getaway, October 15-17. High school only. Don’t miss the games, time with friends, food, fun and Story of God taught by Pastor Henry. Click here to register.
•Reality Conference for high schoolers, November 12+13. This conference will help students better understand why we believe what we do and in turn be able to discuss their beliefs when challenged. Conference is at Grace Church, Eden Prairie. More info and registration here.
Do you love to cook, organize & impact?
Are you concerned for the homeless and hungry? Over the last 16 years many have learned, under the leadership of Tim and Cindy Wiant, in a culture of fellowship and humble service, to prep and serve meals for “the least of these” at Dorothy Day Center. If you love to organize teams and cook for groups, consider this: the Wiants would like to mentor others to co-lead this ministry to ensure that it will continue for many years. Interested in learning the ropes and making an enduring impact? Please email Kevin Johnson.
Would you like to meet our Hope Academy student?
Remember Hope Academy in Minneapolis? They are carrying hope to the city by providing a remarkable education to inner-city students. A portion of your BLESS campaign contributions is providing tuition for one student at Hope Academy. You have the opportunity to visit Hope Academy and meet that student on Partner Day, Thursday September 30, from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. Interested? Email Kevin Johnson here.
Ladies: Register now for our October TABLE
Join fellow Five Oaks Women at our next TABLE gatherings, Tuesday, October 5, 6:30 pm at the home of Becky Vierling, or Wednesday, October 6, 9:30 am at Five Oaks Church. This is a potluck style meal with fellowship and a time of guided conversation. All are welcome; invite your friends and join us for a time of connection. Click here for more info and to register.
Save the date: Congregational Meeting November 7
Mark your calendar now to join us on November 7, 4 pm, at church for our annual congregational meeting. We’ll have a short business meeting followed by a time of fellowship and some light refreshments. Child care will be provided. More details to follow.
Pickleball for seniors (55+) at Five Oaks Church
Come join local pickleball instructors, Deb and Jim Propes, for some great pickleball fun this fall. Learning sessions for brand new players are on September 28 and 30 from 2-3:30pm. please come to both sessions. Open play will begin on October 5 and take place every Tuesday and Thursday from 2-3:30pm. If you do not already own a paddle, don’t buy one. A paddle will be provided and instructions will be given on how to best pick a paddle for you to avoid an expensive mistake! (New players are welcome after September 30, but less focused teaching time will be available during open play.) To join, email Deb at debpropes@me.com
New member candidates
Angie Corbett
Levi & Lisa Kinsey
Carol Pittman