Let’s pray for our graduating seniors!
During our worship services this weekend, we will honor all our Five Oaks Class of 2023 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 2023! As these seniors move to the next chapter in their lives, they also should make plans to check out our young adult small group. This group is geared toward college-aged folks and young adults in their 20’s. Students may join for the summer or more permanently if they’re going to be in town next fall. More info here.
Invite your neighbors to join you for the Global 6K
You already know that the Global 6K is about providing clean water to people around the world. But at Five Oaks, the Global 6K is also about celebrating the many ways that God has blessed our community –including the beauty of SPRING after a long WINTER. This is the perfect kind of event to invite a friend, family member, neighbor or colleague who is not so sure about church, but who would love to get outside, stretch their legs, help people in need around the world, and hang out with YOU! Please help us bless our world and community in a greater way by stepping out in courage and faith, and inviting the person(s) that God has put on your heart and mind. The FIVEOAKS discount code is available to share with everyone you invite. May 20 at Colby Lake Park. Details and registration here.
Ladies: Join us for Walk + Talk, Thursday evenings in May
Looking for an easy way to connect with other women? Come join the fun! We’ll divide into groups of 2-3 women and take a card with conversation starters as we walk. Not interested in walking? Come anyway! Thursday evenings in May at 6 pm. Meet at Edgewater Park at Colby Lake, 3100 Edgewater Drive, Woodbury. This event is for all ages (18+ please) and all walks of life. Questions? Email women@fiveoakschurch.org. No registration needed.
Curious about leading a small group?
If you love people and the idea of encouraging them in their faith journey energizes you, or if you’re someone with a gift of hospitality, we’d love to talk with you about what’s involved in leading an adult small group at Five Oaks. Join us June 4 at 10:45 am to learn more about small group leadership, meet others in this role, and ask all the questions you might have. Details and registration here.
Register now for summer camps with Five Oaks Students!
This summer we’re offering a variety of opportunities for our students and our leaders to dive deeper into relationships and God’s Word through summer camp. We do this because the time spent in community and with godly adults in a week of camp equals an entire ministry year of Wednesday night programming. Mark your calendar for Middle School Camp Getaway (June 12-17) and 9th/10th Grade Camp (June 25-30)! Register now at www.fiveoaks.church/students.
Time to register for VBS and FCA camp! And join the fun as a volunteer!
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 is open to current 4th - 7th grades. Volunteers are needed for both events. Register for VBS here. Register for 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.
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!)
Want in on the Global 6k fun without the 6k part?
We need your help to make this event on May 20 a success! We’re expecting lots of non-Five Oakers to walk, run, and stroll that day, some of whom have no idea how amazing the people of Five Oaks are. Let’s welcome all who show up that day! We’d love your help with set-up, tear-down, snack table, to name a few. Interested in helping out? (By the way, YES! You can volunteer to help AND walk or run the 6K!) Go to www.fiveoaks.church/global-6k to find the volunteer (and registration) link.
In sympathy
Please join us in prayer for Sharron Whitcomb and her family. They are mourning the loss of Sharron’s husband, Bill. You may read the full obituary here.