Let’s pray for our seniors!
This weekend, we honor all our Five Oaks Class of 2022 as they prepare for graduation and the adventures that await them beyond the doors of high school. Some of these seniors have grown up at Five Oaks, and others have joined our church family more recently. Please join us in praying for these young people in the months ahead as they go off to college, to the military, or to embark on a gap year. We’re proud of you, Class of 2022! As these seniors move to the next chapter in their lives, we are also planning to launch a college-aged small group at Five Oaks. Details are still emerging, but if any current seniors or recent high school grads are living locally or even just home for the summer, and interested in participating, please email Jonathan Haage. We’ll reach out once plans are solidified.
The beauty behind VBS
Do you think cutting paper for Jesus sounds like a party? (We do!) If you enjoy being creative or simply have a desire to help, we have TWO dates set aside for preparing VBS decorations. You don’t need to come with a special set of skills. A willingness to help is perfection! Join us on June 5 and 12. We’ll start this party at 1 pm in the gym. Please RSVP for this soiree by emailing Kelly Bauman.
Ever heard of ‘glocal’ missions?
God delivers the world to our front door through something called glocal missions: Organizations that serve and minister to international individuals while they live here in the Twin Cities. This weekend you can meet three glocal missions organizations in the commons between services: The Hospitality Center, Arrive Ministries, and Five Oaker, Di Zimmerman, with Bridges International. Stop by the tables and learn more about how you can get involved right here at home! Questions? Email Dave Baar, impact@fiveoakschurch.org.
Our church is growing!
We all need relationships centered on Jesus to grow in our faith. And maybe you have been thinking about how you can be a part of leading or facilitating those relationships in our church family. If so, we need you! We would love to have you explore the idea of leading groups in your home or at church through our small groups, men’s, or women’s ministries. If that’s you, email Jonathan Haage to explore possible next steps.
You can run, but you can’t hide from Henry Michael and Kyler this summer
Even though we’re having a year-end party on May 25 (6-7:30 pm for middle school; 7:30-9 for high school), we still have several fun events and an ongoing Bible study planned for Wednesdays during the summer. We won’t meet every week, so be sure to check the schedule and mark it in your calendar by going to www.fiveoaks.church/students. Questions? Email Kyler or Henry Michael.
Join us to pray for our Impact Partners this Sunday!
Prayer is the most powerful tool we have to support our Impact partners. Join us on May 22 at 10:15 am in Room 102 to put that tool to work by bringing the prayer requests of our Impact partners to our God.
MAY is National Foster Care Awareness Month
In Washington County alone, over 100 children entered foster care last year. Caring for hurting children and families is one of God's desires; asking us to move closer to the people he loves so much. Here at Five Oaks we are growing our Foster Care Ministry, and we want to help your family or small group make a difference! There are many ways you can help these kids and the families who stand in the gap for them. Reach out to Will & CarrieAnn Standfest for more info: foster@fiveoakschurch.org.
Same career, different country?
Scatter Global is an organization whose mission is that you don’t have to choose between your career and missions. Are you a doctor? A teacher? Maybe becoming a missionary isn’t in your plans, but you could continue to be a doctor, teacher, etc. on mission in a part of the world where Jesus is not known. Scatter Global will be at Five Oaks this weekend. Stop by their table in the commons before or after services! Questions? Email Dave Baar.
Middle school: Camp Getaway registration closes May 31!
If you haven’t yet signed up your middle schooler for the best week of their summer, do it today! June 7-12, 2022. Students can look forward to water fun, outdoor games, and some brand new highlights this summer, plus great worship music and of course time spent learning God’s word and discussing it with leaders. Register here. Questions? Email Kyler Albert.
Pssst. You with the red pens.
Do you love shepherding others through the written word? Do you perhaps find yourself silently editing the restaurant menu? Or have you simply been blessed by our DailyLife Devotionals and would like to be a blessing in turn? If so, we invite you to write or edit as a member of our DailyLife Devotional team! For more information, email Danny Martin.
Want to join our mission?
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 the Story of God class, we would love to have you join us for our membership class on June 12 at 10:45 am. More info and registration here. Questions? Email Kelsey Vang.
Make a difference in the life of a child this summer
We Minnesotans know that summer is short and glorious, and we try to pack as much into the warm months as possible. Because of increased travel, we need more volunteers to step in and help out in Five Oaks Kids during the summer. Summer is a great time to try serving in the cutest wing of our church, even if it’s just once a month! Interested? Email Kelly Bauman. (Anyone middle school-aged or older is welcome to volunteer!) As always, we promise adorable children, delicious coffee and the chance to spread the love of Jesus.
Help wanted: Connections Team (inquire within)
Do you find yourself curiously available on the third weekend of each month? If so, we’d love your smile and willing hands to step in and serve on almost any Connections team (Greeter, Usher, Acorn Cafe, Concierge), either Saturdays or Sundays. We encourage you to shadow on any of these teams before you decide to jump in. Curious? Want to help us make a third weekend dream team? Put “Connections” on your connect card or email Pam Hawley.
Do you love chalk art?
If you love lettering or sketching in chalk, we’d love for you to share your talents with our Chalkboard Art Team. This team creates the chalkboards in our commons spaces for weekend promotions and special events. This is a great “serve-on-your-schedule” opportunity! Interested? Email Peg Benson.
In sympathy
Please join us as we pray for Patti Dailey, as she mourns the loss of her husband, Kim Dailey. Kim is also survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Ian and Mary Dailey, and their kids, Owen and Ella.