Parenting Event for every stage
Because every parenting phase is unique, you need resources along the way. Our Family Team is hosting a parenting event with four different breakout sessions for four different situations. Whether you’re dealing with mental health, want to grow as a spiritual leader in your home, want to be prepared for having intentional conversations about sexuality and body changes, or are preparing for the college application and financial path, we will have live teaching, discussion, and Q&A for each breakout. Join us Monday, October 9, 6:30-8:30 pm. This is a registration only event without childcare, so register here. Light snacks provided. Spots are limited, and registration closes Friday, October 6.
Backyard Block Party: Have you registered yet?
By now you likely have heard the buzz about the Backyard Block Party on Friday, September 29, 6-9 pm. Help us welcome our new neighbors well by joining us that night for yard games, food trucks, and great conversation. Please register your whole family so we can plan well. Bring cash (or card) for some amazing food trucks, lawn chairs and/or a blanket. Register here.
Fifth Grade Fun Night: invite friends and register now!
Fifth grade is traditionally known as the “I’ve got this” phase. Kids are growing in their independence, yet still have a lot of learning to do before they fly the nest. To help kids feel confident and ready to transition to youth group in sixth grade, we offer several fifth grade-only events each year. The first one this year is on Friday,
October 13, 6:30-8:30 pm at Five Oaks and will include fall games and fun activities! Register here.
Camp Getaway: Register now!
High schoolers often run a very busy schedule, so a weekend away with friends for games, worship, learning about their place in the Story of God, and meeting new friends is super important. Registration is now open for our annual fall campout. We’re going back to Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch this year, November 3-5. More details and registration here.
Baptism and Dedication classes September 24 (that’s this Sunday!)
Our next Faith Milestone Celebration is coming up in late October. To prepare for that weekend, we’d like to partner with your family to help prepare your children or students who are ready for baptism, and parents who are ready for dedication. Join us September 24 for these classes: Dedication class at 9 am; Baptism class at 10:45 am.
Got a welcoming smile?
You know that awkward “I’m new here” feeling? We have lots of new neighbors and with that comes opportunities to expand our Connections Ministry. We’d like some friendly, smiling faces greeting at our west entrance, which for our new neighbors is now our second front door! We’re also looking for more volunteers on our concierge team to help new people get connected into the life of our church. Interested or have questions? Please email Laura-Paige Albert.
Kids Hope USA: Making a difference in woodbury
It’s hard to believe that one hour of your time each week could alter the academic success of a child, but for over 10 years, Five Oaks has partnered with Kids Hope to provide the gift of mentorship to students at Woodbury Elementary. A KHUSA mentor offers one hour each week to one student in need of emotional, social, and academic support beyond what s/he normally receives in the classroom and at home. This small investment of a caring adult improves attitude, focus, performance, and confidence for these kids! Don’t have time to mentor? We’ve got plenty of other opportunities to serve with KHUSA: Prayer partners, support for events, communication, photo/video needs, organization, end of year gifts, and more! Is God nudging you? Email us here.
Do you love to write?
If you enjoy writing and might like to use your talents to bless our congregation, our DailyLife writing team would like to talk to you. We’re currently looking for writers to fill two different writing roles: a regular writer, who creates three days’ of content at a time (about once a month) and a Friday writer, who creates a weekly reflection piece based on content provided for that week. (about twice a month). Both positions include training, resources, and onboarding. Interested in either one? Email Liza Halverson.
Fall Story of God classes are now open for registration!
If you’d like to learn how to understand what you’re reading in the Bible, and how the Bible fits together to tell one big story, consider registering for the Story of God, a six-week guided journey through the Bible. We have four class starting this fall. All the details and registration is available here.
Coming soon to a commons near you!
One of our local IMPACT Partners, The Dwelling Place, offers safe transitional housing and Christ-centered supportive services for women and children who have suffered domestic abuse. We’ll be doing a supply drive in partnership with The Dwelling Place to provide household items (dish soap, paper towels, toilet paper, hand soap,etc) starting on September 30 through October 15. Complete shopping list will be available in the commons and be sure to add these items to your grocery pickup to benefit this important ministry. Questions? Email Dave Baar, impact@fiveoakschurch.org
Gathering to Pray for our IMPACT Partners - Join Us!
Each month two different groups of Five Oakers gather to bring the needs and praises of our missionaries and IMPACT partners to our God in prayer. Please consider joining one or both of these groups as we gather to pray, humbly and confidently recognizing that the prayers of God’s people are a most powerful weapon for expanding God’s Kingdom on this earth. For more information, or to get signed-up, contact Dave Baar at impact@fiveoakschurch.org
SESSION 1 (prayer for all IMPACT Partners): 4th Sunday of every month at 10:15am, at Five Oaks in Room 102.
SESSION 2 (focused prayer for our IMPACT Partners in the Middle East): 3rd Monday of every month at 7pm, via ZOOM.
Help feed the world
Bring your friends, family, small group, or your neighbors to pack meals that will be distributed all around the world. We reserved double the time slots available to make it extra fun! October 28, Feed My Starving Children in Eagan. First packing session will start at 9 am; second session starts at 10:45 am. Register here.