Upgrade your weekend
If you haven’t already discovered all the great things about Saturdays at Five Oaks, you’ll want to join us every Saturday at 4:30 pm for great worship, full kids programming, and free snacks before and after the service. It’s a great way to save some stress on Sunday mornings, too! Come join us and you’ll see why many others love this rhythm. And, this weekend at all services, you can look forward to an update from Pastor Love on all things Five Oaks Goodness!
Do you love to write?
If you have a talent for the written word, consider joining our DailyLife Writers Team. This team of volunteers writes our daily Five Oaks devotionals that are based on the weekly sermon series. This is a great opportunity to serve our church on your schedule – at home, in a coffee shop, in your pj’s, whatever you choose. Interested? Put “Writer” on your connect card, or email Danny Martin.
Calling all volunteers in Five Oaks Kids and Students!
We know you give a lot of your time and energy to our kids and students each week. We’d like to thank you for your sacrifice with an appreciation dinner and training on February 26 at 6 pm. You can expect great food, treats and even a few prizes, plus some relevant training to make your volunteer role more meaningful and enjoyable. If you serve on Wednesday nights or on the weekends – including middle and high school volunteers – please join us! Register here.
Mark your calendar for these impact opportunities!
February 27: The return of the monthly Impact prayer time. 10:15-10:45 am, room 102.
March 5: Dorothy Day. Serve a meal to our neighbors in need. 9 am-1:30 pm. To secure your spot,
email Tim and Cindy Wyant.
April 29: Secret Church. Live-streamed event that simulates what persecuted Christians across the world may face. 6pm-midnight. Questions about any of these? Email Dave Baar.
Register now for summer camps & serve opportunities!
Hey, families of middle (MS) and high school students (HS)! Registrations are now open in Realm for these impactful and crazy fun summer camps. June 7-12: Camp Getaway (MS). June 6-12: Camp Getaway (HS Volunteers). July 11-14: FCA Sports Camp (Volunteers having finished 8th grade-12th grade). Details & registrations in Realm. Questions? Email Kyler Albert.
Please pray for our middle schoolers this weekend
This weekend, 34 middle schoolers and four adults are heading to Camp Forest Springs in Wisconsin for Middle School Meltdown — a weekend of outdoor fun, memory making, and spiritual conversations and teaching. Please join us in praying for their safety and for great seeds to land well in their hearts.
Dorothy Day: Help serve our hungry neighbors in St. Paul
Join us to prepare and serve a meal at the Dorothy Day Center on Saturday, March 5, 9:30 am-1:15 pm. 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 13 years old. Interested? Please email Tim and Cindy Wiant.
THANK YOU Five Oaks - New Life Family Services
Thanks to the generosity of so many Five Oakers, we were able to collect over 240 packs of baby wipes to donate to New Life Family Services as they serve families in our community. To learn more about how you can serve at New Life Family Services, check out their volunteer page here.
Is your college-aged student looking for a summer internship?
Now is the time to be thinking and planning for a summer internship! If you’re a senior in high school or a college student, please consider applying to be our Impact intern this summer. It’s a great opportunity to get hands-on experience working in various ministry opportunities, connecting with resources for careers in global ministry, and experiencing a short-term mission trip (scholarship included!). If you’re interested, or just want to get more information, email Dave Baar.
Story of God: Six weeks to greater Bible comprehension
Understanding the big picture helps us engage more meaningfully in the everyday of life. Come learn about the one big story the Bible tells and how you are a part of that story. The class is only six weeks long with daily readings and a leader to engage in conversation each week when you get together. Don’t miss the opportunity to help you grow spiritually by understanding the Bible’s story from start to finish.
Register and more info here.
Open gym time is BACK!
If your kids (or you) are going a little stir crazy during the winter, sign up for a time to use the Five Oaks gym! Pickleball and basketball equipment is provided, but feel free to bring any other activity equipment you want. Please limit to 1 hour per group, per day. You MUST bring dry athletic shoes (non-scuffing) to wear, as NO street shoes are allowed on the gym floor. Sign-up here.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Are you struggling with a past abortion decision?
Conquerors can help restore hope after an abortion. All of the Conquerors staff and volunteers have been in that position. They all have had abortions; they kept it a secret and suffered in silence. You are not along. Hope and healing is available. Consider joining one of the Conquerors groups. Contact Caroline at 612-746-5639, or email her at caroline@conquerorsafterabortion.org.