Don’t miss the party this weekend!
We're looking forward to celebrating the important faith milestones of baptism and family dedications this weekend during worship. It's so exciting to watch God work in the hearts of Five Oakers as they get baptized and dedicate their children to Christ's church. We'll have lots of visitors plus all of our elementary kids will worship with their families instead of going to Five Oaks Kids. Not only that, but we’ll have treats and refreshments available between all services! You don’t want to miss this!
Thursday evening Lent services: A moment with Jesus
With so many good things competing for our time and attention these days, we want to invite you to join us on Thursday evenings during Lent to slow down and prepare your heart for Easter. Each week we look to scripture and study an encounter with Jesus. We’ve been seeing that even though his story is told in the New Testament, every part of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection was foreshadowed in the Old Testament. This, in turn, underscores how Jesus still shows up for us each day, even during the busiest of seasons. Thursdays, 7-8 pm, now through April 7. Childcare provided.
Ladies, let’s connect and meet each other
Whether you’ve been at Five Oaks for two weeks or 20 years, this is an opportunity to connect with other Five Oaks women. Participants will be placed in groups of four and the “host” will contact the group to schedule the date and time to share a meal together at a restaurant or host home. This will be a time to get to know each other as the host guides the group through intentional conversation. All ages and stages of life welcome! Interested? Register here. Questions? Email women@fiveoakschurch.org.
Are you the parent of a fifth grader?
Fifth grade is an exciting time in kids’ lives, as they think about moving up to middle school, spending more time with friends, and starting to engage with Five Oaks Students when they get to sixth grade. We have several events throughout the fifth grade year to help kids look forward to these transitions. Our next fifth grade event is on March 25, 6:30-8 pm. Gym games, pizza for supper, and other fun activities are on the agenda! Friends are welcome! Questions? Email Kelly Bauman.
Join us for a Tech-Wise Family parent event
Do you want to feel less chained to your technology? Maybe this is true for you as an individual, or perhaps for your entire family. Join us March 28, 6-8 pm, to watch a recorded presentation by author Andy Crouch. The presentation will cover key points from Andy’s book, The Tech-Wise Family: Everyday Steps for Putting Technology in Its Proper Place. Andy provides practical steps for creating intentional rhythms using wisdom, courage, and character to become a tech-wise family. We will begin our time together with a meal, watch the presentation, and end our evening with a round table discussion. Childcare is available for nursery through fifth grade. Register for this free event here. Questions? Email Henry Michael.
Easter Jam is the jam!
Looking for something exciting to do with the entire family this year for Easter? We would love to see you at Easter Jam on April 3 at 4:30 pm. Take a break from dyeing eggs and stuffing baskets with candy to join us for an unforgettable Easter experience complete with fun, games, and music! Space is limited! Register on Realm today. Easter Jam is geared toward families with elementary children, but all ages are welcome. This is a great opportunity to invite friends and family to Five Oaks. We hope to see you there!
Let’s pause to pray for our Impact partners
Mark your calendar! On the fourth Sunday of each month, we gather to pray through the 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 on March 27 – see you there!
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. Email Kyler Albert with questions.
June 7-12: MS Camp Getaway.
July 11-14: Elementary & MS FCA Sports Camp.
June 6-12: HS Camp Getaway Helpers.
July 11-14: HS FCA Camp Helpers.
Global job opportunities among the unreached
Want to go into all the world – and take your job with you? Here are two global opportunities from one of our partners: Chief Financial Officer (United Arab Emirates) – Develop and maintain a strategic financial plan including annual operating and capital budget. Carry out financial analysis of new programs, acquisitions, and business development. Direct revenue management and prepare financial statements suitable for the medical industry. Technical Team Leader (Viet Nam) – Guide a technical team to deliver a high standard of quality projects performing design, code reviews, and teaching good coding practices and logic. Installation, maintenance, and production support of software systems, and advise on staffing, coaching, and career planning. Interested? Email impact@fiveoakschurch.org for more details.
What is ‘Secret Church’–?
What if following Jesus were illegal where you live, which in turn meant you had to walk miles to find other believers? You’d likely spend hours together praying, worshiping, and studying God’s Word. Secret Church simulates this reality for persecuted Christians. Join the national simulcast on April 29, 5 pm-12 am at Five Oaks, as we worship, study, and pray for the persecuted church. This year’s theme is “Who Am I?” Interested? Email Dave Baar.