Serving those experiencing homelessness
Maybe you’re interested in serving but not sure where to start? For the month of July, we are partnering with The Drawer, a local non-profit who seeks to provide underwear to those experiencing homelessness in the Twin Cities. We’ll be accepting your donations of new underwear and socks in the commons anytime during the month of July. Five Oaks has several other partnerships through which you can serve unhoused individuals: Union Gospel Mission, Bridging, Dorothy Day, and Good in the Hood. For more info on our underwear drive or any of our ministry partners, email Dave Baar at impact@fiveoakschurch.org.
The doors to Cuba are opening
After several years of complete lock-down, the doors to Cuba are finally opening again. This means we have an opportunity to restart our partnership with the Los Pinos Nuevos church in Cuba. In order for that to happen, we need a Five Oaker to step forward to champion this partnership. If you speak Spanish and God is working in your heart to use that gift for his kingdom, this ministry partnership might be a good fit. Please email Dave Baar at impact@fiveoakschurch.org. Dave has more details to share.
Young adult small group meets sunday afternoons
Hey, 18-23-year-olds! Join us on Sundays at 4 pm for our young adult group! This group is geared toward college students who are home for the summer, students who attend college locally, or young adults who are working, taking a gap year, etc. If you missed the first meeting but still want to join this group, email Danny Martin to get all the details: dmartin@fiveoakschurch.org.
FCA Camp: An action-packed serve opportunity
LAST CALL for high schoolers to help serve at FCA Camp, July 11-14, 1-4 pm. We’re looking for group leaders, snack team help, and sports station help, to name a few. (This is also a great credential for college and job applications!) Interested? Click here for more details and to register.
Baby snuggles on the agenda
Do you love to rock babies and play with our youngest Five Oakers? What if you knew that by filling this role in our church, you were in turn helping moms build important faith-bridging connections with other ladies? We’re currently seeking people to serve in our nursery on Wednesday mornings during Five Oaks Women’s ministry events starting in September. This is a paid position with flexibility. Interested or have questions? Email Kelly Bauman at kbauman@fiveoakschurch.org.
Serving the World Right Here at Home
God brings the world to our doorstep at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. The Hospitality Center at the U of M exists to connect churches with opportunities to serve international students in the name of Jesus. The start of the fall semester is a prime time to check out new opportunities to serve. From airport pickup runs, to short/long-term student hosting, to planning outings, to 1-to-1 friendship matches, there are so many options, and most are flexible enough to fit into your schedule. There are 3 training sessions coming up soon to help you learn more (July 12, July 27, August 9). For more details, email Dave Baar at impact@fiveoakschurch.org, or sign-up here: Hospitality Center Training
Global Job Opportunities Among the Unreached
Want to go into all the world – and take your job with you? Here are three global opportunities from one of our partners:
Dentist (Ghana): A 6-month consulting engagement for an experienced US Dentist. Provides a full range of clinical dental, preventive and cosmetic dental care in a high-end private dental clinic setting. Leads and supervises the dental assistants and dental hygienists of the clinic in the absence of the Chief Dentist.
(OB-GYN) Physician (United Arab Emirates): Diagnosis and treatment of medical diseases and conditions and providing OB-GYN medical care in accordance with current medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations and the hospital's policies and procedures.
Pediatrician (Bahrain): Cares for patients from infants to young adults. Encompasses the care, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of medical conditions and issues of children. Treat minor injuries, common illnesses, and some infectious diseases affecting young people.
Interested? Email Dave Baar at impact@fiveoakschurch.org.
10/40 Careers for All Majors – Curious?
The 10/40 Window is an area stretching from North Africa through the Middle East to Asia. It includes 3 billion people who have no access to the gospel, and also some of the most incredible places on earth. How in the world could you find a job in one of these places! Well, don’t worry – we have partners who are laser focused on getting you there. Imagine doing your work in a place where you can help someone hear about Jesus for the very first time. Interested? Email impact@fiveoakschurch.org. In the meantime, check out these links from Scatter Global: