Get a glimpse this weekend of the impact of your donations
Women and families facing an unplanned pregnancy can often feel overwhelmed, alone, and frightened. Similarly, it can be hard to know how to step in and help. Our Baby Items Drive is one way to help (currently underway). In the commons this weekend, you’ll see the three organizations we partner with for this Drive: New Life Family Services, Woodbury Options for Women, and Esther Homes. Please stop by their tables in the commons this weekend before and after all of our worship services to see how items you donate equip their ministries in tangible ways. (Looking for the shopping list? View or print it here.) Also, be praying for these partner organizations and for the families they help each year. Questions? Email Dave Baar, impact@fiveoakschurch.org.
Join us to pray for the Together Campaign
You are part of the heart of our church’s mission. We know you’re invested in what God has next for Five Oaks. Because of our commitment to how God is moving in our church, we invite you to join us for a time of prayer — together — at one or more of our Together Prayer Gatherings. Look forward to a low-key time that includes prayer in smaller groups and time for individual prayer and reflection. Whether you’re a veteran prayer or someone newer to prayer, God wants to hear from you on behalf of the Together Campaign. Thursdays, 6-7 pm, January 9-February 27. Questions? Email Brandon and Sara Hale at haleandcompany@gmail.com
Want to have more capacity to be generous?
Most of us want to be generous and more intentional about our finances but get caught in the whirlwind of all the other things of life. What if a short nine-week course could give you the space and rhythm you need to increase your financial intentionality and your capacity to be generous with others? We have two different classes for Financial Peace University starting in February: one starting on Sunday, February 9, and one on Tuesday, February 11. Interested? Details and registration here.
Story of God - the one true story
Research shows that the number one way to grow spiritually is to read and reflect on Scripture. But frankly, sometimes Scripture is confusing. Our Story of God course is designed to help you see the one big story the Bible is telling and the stories, songs, and letters contained within that broader story. We have several Story of God classes starting this winter. This eight-week class will help you read and understand the Bible with better clarity. You can find the details and register here: www.storyofgod.church.
Try a small group this winter!
We all need people to walk through life with us and help us follow Jesus. Small groups help our big church feel smaller and more connected, and each small group meeting consists of discussion around the most recent sermon, prayer, fellowship time, and of course, food. We have groups meeting every day of the week as well as groups at every age/stage of life. And – bonus – it’s OK to try more than one group to find one that fits you! Interested? Get started here. Questions? Email Steve Johnson, sjohnson@fiveoakschurch.org.
Five Oaks Students is recruiting volunteers…
We’re looking for Small Group Leaders to help our students understand the Bible and discover their place in God’s story. You’ll make Scripture come alive, guide honest conversations, and help students connect God’s Word to their everyday lives. If you're excited to walk alongside the next generation, foster spiritual growth, and equip them to live out their purpose in God’s plan, we’d love for you to join our team! Email students@fiveoakschurch.org to get started.
Register now for the newly-revised Story of God course
Do you ever find the Bible confusing? Ever wondered how you fit into God’s plans for you? If so, consider registering for Story of God, an eight-week guided journey through the Bible. Whether you’re brand new to the Bible or have been reading it for many, many years, this course will help you feel like the Bible is less of a mystery. It will also help you see how the whole Bible fits together to tell one big story. The newly-revised course contains all the important highlights and topics of the previous course, but it is stretched over eight weeks to make the daily pacing more manageable. We have four Story of God classes launching this winter and two next spring. Go to www.storyofgod.church for more info and to register. Questions? Email Jonathan Haage, jhaage@fiveoakschurch.org.
Men’s Summit: Step away to move forward
It can be helpful to step away from normal rhythms for a few days so we can step back into them with greater intentionality. You could take that step back during our Men’s Summit weekend, January 31-February 2, 2025. We’ll hear from speaker Dr. Ron Archer and enjoy many fun activities, from pickleball to snowshoeing, with plenty of free time to explore outside or read a book by the fire. Come get recharged! Details and registration here.
Love is in the air...so let’s pack meals!
Share your LOVE for children around the world who are in desperate need of food around by joining with your Five Oaks family members to pack meals at Feed My Starving Children in Eagan on February 15, from 9:30 am - 11:15 am. Interested? Sign up here: Questions? Email impact@fiveoakschurch.org.
A ”can’t-miss” event for educators
Calling all Christian public school educators! Start your Saturday with an uplifting morning of fellowship, worship, and inspiration designed just for you. Connect with like-minded educators, savor a delicious hot breakfast, be encouraged by powerful testimonies of God’s work in our schools, and be inspired by a keynote speaker who will leave you ready to tackle the challenges ahead with renewed faith and purpose.
What: 4th Annual Compass Educator Breakfast
Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025
Time: Breakfast buffet opens at 8:30am, program from 9-11am
Location: Five Oaks Church
RSVP Here: Sign Up Link
This free event is open to all who serve in schools—don’t come alone; bring a colleague or friend! Questions? Email Dave Baar, impact@fiveoakschurch.org or Sean Ryther, sean.ryther@gmail.com
New Member Candidates
Gary & Shaina Elfert
Camron & Ana Sofia Olson
Dan & Kristen Spielman
Katherine Bell