Ways to Connect this Summer
Summer is often a slower-paced season which can mean it’s also a great season to form new friendships. Connect in our New Here small group that meets twice monthly on Sunday. Email Jonathan Haage if you’re interested in checking it out. Guys, connect with Journeymen, our men’s ministry, twice monthly on Saturday mornings, studying the book of Galatians. Go to www.fiveoaks.church/men to learn more. Ladies, join us for Wednesday morning summer playdates at a local park, or a Bible study option on Tuesday evenings at church. Go to www.fiveoaks.church/women for more info.
Attention Young Professionals
Are you looking to experience personal growth and authentic connections? Join us at our new Five Oaks Small Group for Young Professionals. We are starting a community of young professionals, 24 and older, where your faith is nurtured and your unique gifts are celebrated. Don’t miss this opportunity to belong, thrive, and make a significant impact alongside others in your same season of life. Join us on June 22 or July 6 at 7 pm in Room 101 to meet others and see what this group is all about. Email Jonathan Haage if you want more information.
Interested in membership at Five Oaks?
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 11 at 10:45 am. Details and registration here. Questions? Email Kelsey Vang, kvang@fiveoakschurch.org.
FCA Camp: An action-packed serve opportunity
FCA Camp is four days of high impact for kids and students in 4th-7th grade to learn about Jesus through various sports activities. This camp can’t happen without the help of adult and high school volunteers. You don’t have to be a sporty person to volunteer, just a heart that wants to show and guide campers to learn about Jesus. FCA happens on July 10-13 from 1-4 pm. For more info on the various volunteer roles and to register as a volunteer go to www.fiveoaks.church/students.
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 heart 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 11 and/or 25. We’ll start this party at 1 pm in the gym. To help us out with our snack to helper ratio, you can let us know you’ll be there by putting emailing Kelly Bauman.
Our children need you this summer!
Summer time in Minnesota is so beautiful! Many of our year-long volunteers take a break from their weekly volunteer roles in the summer, which opens up opportunities for others to try a new serve role. If you love kids, this is your chance to jump in and show them that love. Our staff does all the lesson prep and set-up for you, so you can show up to jump in! We also have openings for other spots in Five Oaks Kids, such as greeting families. Interested? Email Kelly Bauman.
Join us for a Middle East & North Africa missions update
Do you have a heart for global mIssions? Are you interested in learning more about the work our vocational missionary partners are doing in the Middle East and North Africa? If so, join us for an information sharing session on June 11 at 10:15 am, in Room 102. Several Five Oakers will be sharing stories and lessons learned from our recent trip to the Middle East. If you can’t make the session, but would like to learn more, please contact Dave Baar via email at impact@fiveoakschurch.org.
Pray for Barb Hawn - Moms in Prayer Trip to Mongolia
As part of her ministry with Moms in Prayer, Five Oaker Barb Hawn will be traveling to Mongolia from June 12-29, 2023. While in Mongolia, Barb will be working with Christian leaders in the country, doing education and discipleship focused on the power of prayer. She will be the key speaker at a two day conference, investing in leadership development for the Moms In Prayer leaders in Mongolia, and encouraging pastors and moms throughout the country. Please keep Barb in your prayers as she prepares for this trip, travels and serves leaders throughout Mongolia.
Updates on VBS and FCA
In the summer something huge takes place here at Five Oaks! The whole church is transformed into a place where kids of all ages come to engage and encounter God and his community in a life-changing way at Vacation Bible School (VBS) and Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) camp! VBS runs in the morning and FCA in the afternoon of July 10-13. VBS is open to current ages 3 years old through 3rd grade. FCA sports camp registrations are full, but volunteers are needed for both events. Register for VBS here. Register to serve at FCA here.
Plan your small group impact project now
Bless Your City Grants were established as part of our BLESS capital campaign that wrapped up earlier this year. These grants are available to help small groups meet important needs in our city and to serve our community in the name of Jesus. Through serving together, the group will both strengthen their bond as a small group community and shine the light of Jesus to their neighbors. Questions? Or have a project in mind? Email Dave Baar, impact@fiveoakschurch.org.
Introducing our summer Impact interns!
We’re looking forward to an exciting summer on the Impact team, as we’ll have three high school students, all rising seniors, joining us as interns: Hannah Dunbar, Samuel Ellingson, and Luke Spielman. They’ll have about ten weeks with us, and their projects include: the Panama Mission trip with our student ministry, helping out at middle school Camp Getaway, working with various local Impact partners, and some internal Five Oaks staff projects. Join us in praying for their summer. Questions or want to know more? Email Dave Baar, impact@fiveoakschurch.org
Interested in Story of God this summer?
Our Story of God class is a 6-week journey through the Bible. Taking this class will help you read the Bible with greater understanding and help you see how the Bible fits together to tell one big story. We’re currently gauging interest in the idea of a summer Story of God class at Five Oaks. If you would like to add your name to the list as being possibly interested, please click here. (Don’t worry — you’re not committing to anything by adding your name to the list!)