Take the next step on your Impact journey
Are you searching for new ways to respond in obedience to Jesus’ command to love your neighbor and to care for people in need? Do you have an idea for impacting the world for Jesus, but need some help? Five Oaks is creating a new IMPACT-focused community to bring people together – connecting ideas with people to make those ideas real. If you’re interested in learning more about this new community, write IMPACT COHORT on your connect card, email Dave Baar ,or stop by and talk with Dave in the commons after the worship services this weekend.
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.
Lent at Five Oaks: Prepare your heart for Easter
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. We’ll look to scripture and study an encounter with Jesus, and we’ll see 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, March 3-April 7. Childcare provided.
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.
Join our mission (membership)
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 Story of God (the class or in your small group), we would love to have you join us for this membership class on Sunday, March 20, from 10:45 am-12 pm, in Room 105. Register here. Questions? Email Kelsey Vang.
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.
Is your college age kid looking for a summer internship?
Now is the time to be thinking and planning for a summer internship! If you have a senior in high school at home or a college student in your family, please consider encouraging them to apply 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.
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.