Want to grow in your faith and connect with others?
It’s probably not surprising to you to know that SERVING is one of the best ways to grow in your faith, connect with others, and further the mission of Five Oaks. What IS surprising for all of us is that it can feel difficult to find the right role to fit our schedule, passion, gifts or stage of life and family. Serving is one of the ways we experience God and help others do the same. It’s an active way to use the gifts God has given us to bless one another as a part of our church community. It’s also how you can help our church be the welcoming and warm place that it is. For those reasons, we don’t look at serving as simply “slots to fill,” but instead, we want to help you find your serve sweet spot. To start that conversation or ask more questions, email John Eiselt.
Let’s pause to pray for our Impact partners this Sunday
Mark your calendar! On the last Sunday of each month, we gather to pray through specific prayer requests that we’ve received from the missionaries whom we support and our Impact partners. Join us at 10:15 am in Room 102 each month. Our next gathering is this weekend – see you there! Questions? Email Dave Baar.
Join us at our Family Ministry Launch Event
Our annual Family Ministry Launch Event on August 31, 7 pm at Five Oaks is scampering up on us. This is a chance to get a peek at what God has in store in Five Oaks Kids and Five Oaks Students for the upcoming ministry year. You’ll also get a glimpse into what’s happening in Impact and our Adult Ministries. We’ll have treats and lots of great info to help you plan well for the year! Childcare not provided. No need to pre-register. Just show up! Questions? Email Henry Michael.
Find your place in God’s story
The Bible tells one great story. And knowing this great story helps us to really understand more of the Bible as we read it and see it in its greater context. Come join one of our Story of God classes this fall to get a Biblical overview in six weeks and experience more understanding as you come to Scripture in your daily life. You can register now for our fall Story of God classes here.
An exciting fall in Five Oaks Kids
As you return from summer travel and summer sports schedules, we look forward to the start of our ministry year in Five Oaks Kids! Join us the weekend of September 10+11 as we move kids up to their new classes. We will have some fun and games and a great time celebrating our new upcoming adventures together. We are so excited to watch our youngest Five Oakers grow in understanding and appreciation for God’s written word this year! Questions about Five Oaks Kids? Email Kelly Bauman.
Serve your neighbor in need at Dorothy Day
If you’d like to make a difference to our neighbors in St. Paul, join us to prepare and serve a meal at the Dorothy Day Center on Saturday, Sept 3, 9:30 am-1:15 pm. Interested? Please email Cindy and Tim Wiant. Tim and Cindy will get back to you with confirmation of your spot on our team for this date. Volunteers need to be at least 14 years old.
Learn more about Arrive Ministries
We each have our own level of patience, but did you know that the average wait time for a refuge to get placed into a safe country is 17 years? Arrive Ministries works with new refugees in the Twin Cities to set them up with basic needs and guidance as they start their new lives in an often confusing culture in Minnesota. Five Oaks is teaming up with Arrive to help these new Minnesotans in their adjustment. Arrive will be at Five Oaks on September 11 at 10:45 am to explain more and help set up teams to help these special people. Interested in learning more while they’re here? Email John Johnson.
Want to join our mission?
Membership is important at Five Oaks. It’s a way of saying, “I want to be part of the mission of this local church.” If you have a personal relationship with Christ and you have completed the Story of God class, we would love to have you join us for our membership class on Sunday, September 18 at 9 am. Register here. Questions? Email Kelsey Vang.
High schoolers: Save the date for Camp Getaway
Fall is scampering up on us, and with it comes a long-standing Five Oaks high school tradition: Camp Getaway. This year all the fun will take place at Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch on November 11-13. Mark your calendar now and start inviting your friends – this is a great event for non-Five Oaks friends! Look forward to games, worship, time spent learning about Jesus, and making new friends. More details coming soon. Questions? Email Henry Michael.
Travel to Israel in 2023
Are you interested in joining Pastor Henry for a study trip to Israel in the fall of 2023? Henry says the experience is equal parts graduate seminar (highly informative) and summer camp (inspiring/life-changing). This is a Travel the Text trip led by instructor Geoff Carroll. If you’re interested in getting more info, please email our office.