Friday Favorites: Father's Day Edition

Still looking for a Father’s Day gift? Check out these suggestions from some of our own Five Oaks staff dads!

 
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Board Games

The Game and Forbidden Island are great games commonly suggested by our own Game Master: Pastor Jonathan Haage

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pickleball Gear

For the game that has taken the world by storm, pick up some new equipment for the pickleball player in your life.

Our staff loves gear from Selkirk!

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Coffee GAdgets

Is your dad/husband a coffee lover? Give the gift of delicious coffee with a new coffee gadget! Try an Aeropress, a burr grinder, a Chemex, or an espresso machine...the options are endless!

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Grill Tools

Summer is here, so let the grilling begin! For the man who loves to grill, consider new grilling equipment to up their game!

Pastor John’s new favorite grill tool: Grill Daddy Platinum. A grill brush to keep your grill clean and sparkling

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Sporting Event Tickets

Sports fan? Buying tickets to a game this summer or even season tickets to their see their favorite team is a definite win!

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Food & Fun!

Visit The Lumberjack in Stillwater for an outing filled with good food and axe throwing! They host additional fun events regularly, so schedule your reservation today!

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fishing

Hire a fishing guide to take your outdoorsmen on the fishing outing of his dreams!

 

We are so thankful for father’s and we hope these gift ideas serve as a blessing to the dads in your life.

Friday Favorites: Podcasts on Race in America and the American Church

Learning and caring about race in America and in the American church is a journey. It means listening to folks coming at it from different angles and with differing assumptions. Listening with head (discernment) and heart (love, empathy). Here are just of a few of the many voices that have spoken into my journey.

- Pastor Henry

 
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Holy Post: Race in America

Watch this video from Phil Vischer, the creator of Veggietales

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“Too Black?” Lecrae & White Evangelicalism

Phil Vischer’s interview with Christian rap artist Lecrae begins at 23:25 into this podcast or YouTube episode

Watch on YouTube

Listen to the podcast

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A Conversation with Dr. Esau McCaulley about Reading while Black

Russell Moore interviews Esau McCaulley on Signposts

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The Ultimate Voter Rights Episode

Justin Giboney and Chris Butler talk about the voter reform on the (&) Campaign’s Church Politics Podcast

 

Friday Favorites: Justice Resources

It’s Friday and we are starting a new sermon series this weekend! Check out these resources recommended by Pastor Henry to dig deeper into the topic.

 
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Generous Justice: How God’s Grace Makes Us Just

Book by Timothy Keller

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the Bible Project on Biblical Justice

One of our favorite resources for many topics.

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Compassion (&) Conviction

Book by Justin Giboney, Michael Wear, and Chris Butler

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Confronting Injustice without Compromising Truth

Book by Thaddeus J. Williams

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Article in Christianity Today

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New Sermon Series

Join us this weekend as we start a 6-week series about justice.

 

Friday Favorites: Mother's Day Edition

Still looking for a Mother’s Day gift? Check out these last minute suggestions from some of our own Five Oaks staff moms!

 
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Monthly flower delivery

Fresh flowers delivered monthly? Count me in!

There are many companies out there, but we suggest checking out The Bouqs Co.

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Vidhug.com

Unable to see your mom/mother figure in person this year?

Easily create and send a video montage from all those she loves!

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Massage

Treat mom to a peaceful, quiet space to find some rest.

Some favorite local spots:

- Woodbury Spine and Wellness Center

- Parno Family Chiropractic

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Faithful: Go and Speak

Order the new album, FAITHFUL.

A collection of songs inspired by the stories of God’s faithfulness in and through the women of the Bible.

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Coffee Club

Coffee lover? Give the gift of unlimited coffee from Panara! Any size, any flavor. Words cannot espresso how much this will mean.

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Patina Gift Card

A store full of beautiful things and a relaxing trip to go walk around it a dozen times? Sounds like a win!

Stop by the Woodbury store to pick up a gift card for the lucky lady.

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An AFternoon (or Day) to herself

A tried and true, always welcome, gift of time.

 

We are so thankful for Mother’s and all the forms they come in. We hope these gift ideas serve as a blessing to the women to speak into your life.