Join us at the family ministry launch
Fall is an exciting time at Five Oaks as we look toward a new ministry year full of events and opportunities to help you and your family grow closer to God in every stage of life. Join us for the Family Ministry Launch on Wednesday, September 6, 6 pm, to learn and plan for what’s ahead this ministry year. You can look forward to vision from our kids, youth, adult ministries, and impact teams. In addition to helpful dates and information, we’ll have time to connect with other families through games and snacks. No need to register. Questions? Email Henry Michael.
Moving on up!
With all the back-to-school excitement we are also planning a bit of fun for our elementary kids as they move up to their next grade in our Five Oaks Kids classes. Please join us the weekend of September 9 & 10 and enjoy some milk and cookies as our kids are “Mooving Up!” This is also a great weekend to invite friends to come check out Five Oaks!
Hearts & Hammers: Register now!
The mission of Hearts and Hammers is to assist low-income homeowners struggling with deteriorating home exteriors by providing free exterior restorations through volunteers. You can expect fun, fellowship, and possibly learning a skill you didn’t know you had! You’ll see how many hands make light work. This event ,on September 9. is open to all adults and kids ages 12 and up. No special skills required. We kick off at 7:45 am, and typically wrap up around 2:30 pm. Lunch will be provided. Can't make it the whole day? Sign up anyway! Here’s the link and more details!
Men: Register now for the Journeymen Pancake Breakfast
Hey guys...do you love a good stack of pancakes? How about the chance to meet with other guys? Join us Saturday, September 16 for our annual pancake breakfast. Our speaker will be Kevin Harris, the president of Radical Mentoring. Whether it’s your first or tenth Journeymen season, don’t miss this opportunity to reignite your faith journey in our men’s ministry! Breakfast at 7:30 am. Program starts at 8:00 am. Register here.
Love a party? Help us welcome our new neighbors!
Have you ever been new in the neighborhood? If so, you probably remember what it was like to not even know your neighbors’ names. As a church we want to welcome our new neighbors in the apartments next door to the area. Help us welcome them well by joining us at the Backyard Block Party on September 29, 6-9 pm. We’re looking forward to meeting them, and we hope you’ll bring your family and help them make some new connections. Please register if you plan on coming! Bring cash (or card) for some amazing food trucks and all your hospitality skills to meet some people new to the neighborhood! Questions? Email Jonathan Haage.
We’d love your help with our special needs ministry
The Retreat Ministry comes along families and individuals with special needs. This ministry is expanding this fall to include offerings at both of our Sunday services and on Wednesday evenings at youth group. We’re looking for adults, high school students, and middle school students to partner with us by supporting these individuals as they grow in their relationship with God. For more info, please email Deb Wyss at deborahwyss17@gmail.com.
Thank you to our summer interns!
It’s been a full summer for Hannah Dunbar, Samuel Ellingson, and Luke Spielman! Our God faithfully met them where they needed to be met and led them on a journey this summer. From discussions with our missionary partners around the world, to their trip to Panama with our Student Ministry leaders, and around the Twin Cities to pack shoes, serve meals, move furniture, plus projects onsite at Five Oaks, we have all been blessed by their time and talent. God is so good! Thanks for praying with us for these young people this summer!
Youth group kicks off September 13
Hey, families of middle and high school students! We’re looking forward to our first night of Student Ministry together on Wednesday, September 13. Middle school is 6-8 pm; high school is 7-9 pm. This is a great opportunity to invite friends to check out our youth group! Questions? Email students@fiveoakschurch.org.
Serve your neighbor in need at Dorothy Day
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, September 2, 9:30 am-1:15 pm. Interested? Please email Cindy and Tim Wiant, wiynts4riverfalls@gmail.com. Tim and Cindy will get back to you with confirmation of your spot on our team and instructions on how to get signed-up. Volunteers need to be at least 14 years old.
Save the date: Share a meal and learn more about Impact ministry
If God is stirring your heart for ways to impact our community and world for Jesus, please join us for our next Impact Cohort gathering. This cohort is an opportunity for Five Oakers who are leaning in on Impact to pray, share a meal, share updates, stories, plans and ideas - and brainstorm together on how we can do more for Jesus outside the walls of our church. The next cohort meeting will be on September 18, 6-9 pm at church. Interested? Email Dave Baar.