Please share your feedback
On Sunday afternoon at about 5 pm, you’ll receive a short email survey from Five Oaks Church. We conduct this survey annually to help us serve you well in all of our different ministry areas. You should be able to complete it in about 15 minutes or less, and your responses will provide us with real-time data to help us maximize our efforts both within Five Oaks and within our community. The survey is anonymous, and it will remain open for your one-time response through March 23. Questions? Email Jonathan Haage,
jhaage@fiveoakschurch.org.
Lent services: A season of lament
It’s no secret that most of us run a somewhat frenetic pace each day and each week. Sometimes that pace is a thinly veiled balm for the unspoken grief we shoulder, grief that seems easier to hide or bury than to face. Consider what might happen if, instead of numbing that grief, we laid it at the feet of God. Lent is a season that offers us the opportunity to do just that. Join us on Thursday evenings during Lent for a different kind of worship service, starting March 6, 6 pm. More info at www.fiveoaks.church/lent.
Faith Milestone Celebration: Not too late to participate!
Our next Faith Milestone Celebration, when we celebrate baptisms and family dedications, takes place March 28+29. This celebration is a time when we praise God for the way he’s moving in the hearts of those being baptized or having their children dedicated to the church. If you missed our baptisms/dedication preparation classes but still want to participate, email Kelly Bauman, kbauman@fiveoakschurch.org, (kids or students), or Jonathan Haage, jhaage@fiveoakschurch.org (adults).
No youth group next week
As we usher in spring break season for all the area schools, we won’t have youth group on Wednesday, March 12. Enjoy some time with family, and we look forward to seeing all of your students back on March 19 at our usual times: middle school 6-8 pm; high school 7-9 pm. (And if you’re looking for something to do over spring break, register now for middle and high school summer camps! www.fiveoaks.church/students to get started!)
Summer camps: God at work + lifetime memories
Registrations for our Youth Summer Camps are now open! Middle school students can join the Camp Getaway adventure from June 9-13, while high schoolers will have their turn from June 15-20 at a Wood Lake-programmed camp experience. This is an incredible opportunity for students to make lasting memories through fun activities, meaningful discussions, and exciting outdoor experiences. Spots are limited, so sign up early to secure your place for an unforgettable summer! Transportation to and from camp is provided. Visit www.fiveoaks.church/students for all the details and registration info.
Want to make Saturdays even better?
Saturday nights at Five Oaks have an exciting energy these days! With our numbers growing in the worship center, numbers are growing in Five Oaks Kids as well. If you are open to helping out (even occasionally) on Saturdays, please email Kelly Bauman, kbauman@fiveoakschurch.org, and she will work with you to find the best spot for your interest and availability!
Do you have the gift of hospitality?
If you enjoy welcoming others and making new people feel at home, we invite you to use your gifts to bless those who walk through our doors on the weekends. We currently have openings on both our Greeter Team and our Concierge Team. Your commitment would be one worship service per month. Interested? Email Kelsey Vang, kvang@fiveoakschurch.org.
Please pray for the future of our church
As we walk through the Together Campaign, God calls us to put our needs and desires at his feet. If you would like to continue praying for Five Oaks’ future and for the Together Campaign now that our weekly prayer gatherings are ending, you can access our Together Prayer Guides, updated weekly, by clicking here. (You can also pick up a hard copy in the commons at church every week during the month of March.)
New member candidates
Brian & Aundrea Walsh
Lori Olafson
Jeff & Melissa Kloetstra