Camp Getaway: “the best week of summer!”
Last week, 55 middle schoolers took Camp Arrowhead by storm for Five Oaks Camp Getaway. Camp shenanigans were organized and discipled by 29 adults and boosted by 15 high schoolers who offered up a week’s time to keep these kids alive, thriving, growing in their faith, and running hard. Middle schoolers learned from the teaching of Freddy Gill, who taught each day at camp on our identity in Christ. Students loved all things camp (except perhaps the bumper crop of mosquitos and black flies), and highlights included boating with Pete Larson and Adam Igl, mission impossible night games, and the country-themed dance. This weekend we praise God for all the ways he showed up last week in the lives of students!
Father’s Day: A #donotmiss weekend at Five Oaks
Dads, we know you’ve felt it before but maybe never wanted to admit it: Mother’s Day is often pretty amazing, right? And Father’s Day, well... That’s about to change! Join us on Saturday, June 18 after the 4:30 pm service for a FREE backyard barbecue supper for the whole family! We’ll grill hot dogs and burgers, and we’ll have all the fixings to round out supper. Guys, bring along your favorite steak and we’ll grill it up for you! Then be sure to come back on Sunday, June 19, when we’ll have the MikMart ice cream truck selling ice cream treats before and after our services. Bonus feature: FREE ice cream for all the guys!
Help wanted: Kids Hope USA leadership
Our Kids Hope USA partnership with Woodbury Elementary spans 10+ years and has impacted the lives of over 100 kids. If you have a heart for kids, and you are looking for a leadership role that will pair your love for Jesus with your organizational and coordinating skills, please prayerfully consider joining the leadership team of this key local Impact ministry. Interested? Have questions? Please email Dave Baar.
College-aged small group launches June 26
Hey 18-23-year-olds! You’re invited to join us on Sunday, June 26, for the launch of our young adults’ small group! We’ll have snacks, some fun social activities, and friendship! Whether you’re just home for the summer or will be attending Five Oaks year-round, you’re invited! Interested or know someone who might be? Email Danny Martin.
Warm smiles are welcome!
Are you someone who loves to help others connect? As our church grows, we’re welcoming lots of new families, which means we’re looking to expand our Five Oaks Kids Greeter Team. People often comment how warm and inviting our church is, and we’d love for you to be a part of that! Interested? Please put “Greeting with Kids” on your connect card. Questions? Email Kelly Bauman.
Students’ summer programming: Friends are invited!
We kicked off our summer programming this week for middle and high schoolers! Your students are invited this Wednesday, June 22, 7-9 pm for games, snacks and a summer Bible study. Bring a friend! For more details check the schedule here. Questions? Email Kyler or Henry Michael.
July Dorothy Day date change
Dorothy Day is always the first Saturday of every other month, but July is different! 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, July 16, 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 13 years old.
Bless your City Grants: We’ll help your small group reach others
One offshoot of our BLESS Campaign is our Bless Your City Grants. These grants are designed to help Five Oaks small groups meet important needs in their city while serving together in the name of Jesus. The objective is to develop an ongoing relationship with those who need to experience God’s love, hope, and provision. Bless Your City Grants are intended to help defray the cost of a project or need. Questions? Or do you have a project in mind? Email Dave Baar.
Ladies and gents: Looking to make new friendships this summer?
Summer can be a great time to meet some new friends, and we’d love to help you do that. Both our men’s and women’s ministries have some great opportunities for connection over the summer. Our men’s ministry, Journeymen, will meet every other Saturday at 7 am, starting June 11. They will meet for Bible study and fellowship at church. Our women’s ministry, Five Oaks Women, will meet for Wednesday morning park playdates, and a Tuesday evening Bible study in the backyard of one of our volunteer leaders. Both men’s and women’s groups would love for you to show up when you can. Interested? Email Matt Karasek for info on men’s summer offering. Women’s summer info is here.