Easter weekend at five Oaks
We’re looking forward to seeing you and your people this weekend for Good Friday and Easter!
Friday, April 18, 4:15, 5:30 & 6:45 pm – Good Friday service (no children’s programming)
Saturday, April 19, 3:00, 4:15, 5:30 pm – Easter service
Sunday, April 20, 8:45, 10, & 11:15 am - Easter service. Children’s programming is available at all services on Saturday and Sunday. More info here.
Ladies: Spring and summer opportunities
Who’s ready to connect, laugh, and make new friends? Bring a buddy to Brownies, Bonding, and Bunco on April 24, 6:30 pm. Don’t know how to play Bunco? We’ll teach you! This is a great opportunity to invite your friends and neighbors and get to know women of all ages and stages. Register here. In the summer, join us for a Tuesday evening Bible study in June, and/or park playdates on Wednesdays starting June 11. Email Lousie Sampson with Bible study questions, sampsonseven@yahoo.com, or Sadie Nelson for playdate questions, sadieklar@gmail.com.
Men: Let your faith permeate your work
Guys, our men’s ministry (called Journeymen) is starting a new study called “Living for Christ in the Workplace” right after Easter. Saturdays at 7 am at church, and Wednesdays at 6:15 pm at East Ridge High School, room 2045A. Starting April 26 and April 30. Invite a neighbor and join us. Questions? Email Matt Karasek, mathewade77@gmail.com.
Global 6K — Clean water saves lives!
Access to clean water is something we easily take for granted. In many countries around the world, moms and kids must walk 3+ miles each day simply to get water, and often that water is not clean and causes disease. You can make a difference! Join your Five Oaks family for our annual World Vision Global 6K for Water at Colby Lake Park, starting at 9 am on May 17. This family event is a great way to introduce your friends and neighbors to the Five Oaks community! We’ll have lots of treats and a bouncy obstacle course for the kids, and best of all, your registration fee provides clean water for one person for a lifetime. To make that invitation even simpler, the friends and family you invite can use discount code FIVEOAKS to get 50 percent off their registration fee. Register at www.fiveoaks.church/global-6k.
Speaking of the Global 6K…we’d love your help|
As the Global 6K for Clean Water approaches on May 17, we need your help to make this event a success for both the communities across the world in need of clean water, and for all of the families who are participating in the event. 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!) You’ll also find more info at www.fiveoak.church/global-6k.
Got big questions about Christianity?
There are few emotions more powerful than hope. But these days, hope often feels hard to come by. The 3-week Hope Explored class is for you if you’re exploring faith, seeking answers to questions about Jesus or the Bible, or disconnected from a church community. Using well-produced videos, Bible explorations, and group discussion, our Hope Explored class presents the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus and provides an opportunity to discover how he fulfills three great longings we all experience: the longing for hope, peace, and purpose. We have two spring classes starting on May 3 and 4. Details and registration here (May 3) and here (May 4).
Summer camps: God at work + lifelong 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.
VBS is filling fast!
Vacation Bible School changes the walls of our church into a place where kids come to engage and encounter God and his community in a life-changing way. VBS will take place July 14-17, 9:15 to noon and is open to children aged 3 (by 9/1/24) up through finishing third grade. Volunteers are needed in a variety of ways. This is an amazing and fun week where many kids cross the line of faith, and we get to be a part of that transformation. Space is limited, so register soon! To volunteer, click here. To register your child(ren), click here.
Help create a worshipful environment
Great worship doesn’t happen by accident — it happens in part due to a team of dedicated tech volunteers serving to create a worshipful environment. Love tech, creativity, or just serving your church? We’re looking for people to join our Worship Tech Team - the ones who quietly make our weekend services feel seamless and meaningful. No experience needed—we’ll train you. If you’re interested in learning more, email Jared Doran at jdoran@fiveoakschurch.org.
Community News
Encore Luncheon for seniors
Join us for a time of fellowship and encouragement at the Encore Luncheon, April 28, 11 am-2 pm, at New Hope Church in New Hope, MN. Lunch, a time of connection, and worship are all on the agenda. Details and registration here.
Free seminar: Loving Someone with a Mental Illness or PTSD
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and caring for someone with a mental illness or PTSD can be challenging. You don’t have to do it alone.
Join us for a FREE community event where you can fill your own cup with:
Expert Insights and Q&A– Presentations by clinical psychologist Dr. Michelle Sherman, advocate DeAnne Sherman, and Board President of NAMI-Washington County (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Dan Parnell
Resources & Skills – Practical tools to support your loved ones and yourself such as how to set limits and keep self-care a priority
Hope & Connection – Resource fair featuring local mental health agencies
Coffee & Community – Because you deserve care, too
All are welcome—come as you are and leave with hope. May 3, 9:30-11:30 am at Woodbury Lutheran Church. *In order for us to know how many refreshments to have for the event, registration is requested but not required. Please email the presenters with your name and number of attendees in your party. Your email address will not be shared or used in any capacity.