VBS Reunion

Everest Reunion Party Last Sunday

This last weekend our Tree House kids were able to "relive" some of games, songs and stories from last years Everest themed VBS. They also were given a glimpse of this years Cave Quest theme. What a fun time of celebration the kids had!  Last year we had 125 volunteers helping and leading the 203 kids that attended VBS, with 36 of those kids crossing the line of faith and accepting Jesus in their hearts!  

Registration has begun for this years VBS which will be June 13th- June 17th, 2016.  If you would like to register or help with VBS this year, follow this link to do so... http://www.fiveoaks.church/vbs-2016 

As we were  reminded of the wonderful  time we had last year, we look forward to what this year holds for us and the kids as well. 

The Journey to Easter

The colors, the flowers, the yummy cream filled chocolate eggs..the glimpse of spring just around the corner... These are reasons I adore the Easter season, but the remembrance of the hope of eternal life, that God gave all generations through His son Jesus Christ, is what makes me LOVE the reason for Easter! 

On Easter weekend, we, in The Tree House Children's Ministry, will be offering the kids a unique experience in hearing the message of the cross and we will be giving them the opportunity to cross the line of faith. 

As we journey towards Easter with the kids , we ask that you pray for their tender hearts to understand the Story of God through His one and only son. 

One of the ways that you can help prepare your children's hearts fro Easter is through the Journey to Easter Countdown chain. If you have not recieved your count down chain, please contact me at Rutledge@fiveoakschurch.org and I would love to get one to you.

We pray that you adore and love this season with your children! 

 

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Psalm 13

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Keep these words as a reminder with you this season.
Click the button below to download a lock screen for your phone.

Listen to the audio from our morning Lent prayer service on iTunes.

The Psalms are a prayerbook meant to help us, God’s sons and daughters, learn prayer. And, as we pray with the Psalms we find ourselves not only praying Scripture — God’s Word (Jesus is the word made flesh) — but also praying with Jesus, the same prayers he learned from. 

Join us Thursday mornings from 6:30-7:10 am for our Lent prayer services.

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What is Your Bag of Hope Story?

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We want to hear your Bag of Hope Story

Back in October 2015 we handed out over 200 Union Gospel Mission Bags of Hope. The bags contained a Bible, water bottle, toiletries, cold weather gear and information on UGM services for the homeless. We distributed these bags to our congregation at no charge and simply asked for three things:

  • That you would keep the bag in your car and give it to a homeless person when you felt led.
  • That you would explain to them that you are commanded by Christ to care for your neighbors.
  • And to ask, "How can I pray for you?"  

Have you had the opportunity to give your Bag of Hope away? What happened when you did? Email Jerry Meras, jmeras@fiveoakschurch.org,  with your story.




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Psalm 131

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Keep these words as a reminder with you this season.
Click the button below to download a lock screen for your phone.

Listen to the audio from our morning Lent prayer service on iTunes.

The Psalms are a prayerbook meant to help us, God’s sons and daughters, learn prayer. And, as we pray with the Psalms we find ourselves not only praying Scripture — God’s Word (Jesus is the word made flesh) — but also praying with Jesus, the same prayers he learned from. 

Join us Thursday mornings from 6:30-7:10 am for our Lent prayer services.

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Kids Hope USA - Fill The MINI

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Fill the MINI

Woodbury Elementary School Supply Drive

Weekend of February 27th & 28th    

We want to help Woodbury Elementary School restock their “Magic” room of supplies!. The School Office Staff maintains a room stocked with school supplies that they distribute to children in need when they show up to class without the supplies they need to be successful. There is no school budget to stock this room and they rely, solely, on donations to keep it open. They asked if we would be willing to help. Of course, we are willing to help! We are Five Oaks Church!! Our goal is to fully restock this room in one weekend.

Jerry Meras will have his MINI Cooper parked in front of the church the weekend of February 27th & 28th. We need your help to fill the MINI from floorboards to ceiling.

Flyers are being given in the Tree House this weekend or can be picked up at Guest Services. Below is a list of the needed items:

● Plastic school box (5”x8”)               ● #2 pencils with erasers (Ticonderoga preferred) 

● 12 pack colored pencils                   ● 24 pack Crayola crayons

● 10 pack classic thick markers       ● 10 pack classic thin markers

● Highlighters                                       ● 4 oz. Elmer’s white school glue

● Glue sticks Glue sticks                   ● Crayola watercolor paints 

● Spiral bound notebooks (wide line)● Dry erase white board markers (low odor) 

● Pocket folders                                  ● Wet wipes (large container)   

● Loose leaf paper                              ● Post­its (3x3”) 

● 3”x5” ruled index cards                  ● Notebook of graphing paper (4 squares per inch quad)

Bring what you can, no donation is too small!   

For further information contact KHUSA Director Judy Visness, visnessfamily@gmail.com.

God bless!

Jerry Meras, jmeras@fiveoakschurch.org

 
 


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Union Gospel Mission Needs Volunteers - Saturday, February 27

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UGMTC at HandsOn Twin Cities Volunteer Expo

 

On Saturday, February 27th, HandsOn Twin Cities will be putting on their annual volunteer expo at the Mall of America.  Over 80 local non-profits will be on hand speak with the thousands of people at the mall to talk about ways to volunteer and give back to the community.  Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities will have a booth in the main rotunda.  In addition to having a booth, UGMTC will also have space for families and individuals to help decorate placemats that will be used at our Men’s and Women’s Campus cafeterias. 

We’re looking for volunteers who would be willing to help be present at our booth and to share with people about how to volunteer with UGMTC.  The event will be on Saturday, February 27th from 10 – 3pm.   There are two shifts that we are looking to have volunteers be present and we would like to have 4 volunteers at each shift.   Of course, we’ll all wear our UGMTC t-shirts!

Shifts:

10am – 12:30pm (4 volunteers)

12:30pm – 3pm  (4 volunteers)

All supplies and handout information will be provided.  Josh Windham and other staff will be present to provide support.  Contact Josh Windham if you are interested and he will sign you up! 

To Volunteer or for Further Information contact:

Josh Windham

Volunteer Services Manager

Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities

77 Ninth St. East, St. Paul, MN 55101

Direct: 651-789-7645

Fax: 651-222-7968

Email: jwindham@ugmtc.org

Website: ugmtc.org

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Psalm 139

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Keep these words as a reminder with you this season.
Click the button below to download a lock screen for your phone.

Listen to the audio from our morning Lent prayer service on iTunes.

The Psalms are a prayerbook meant to help us, God’s sons and daughters, learn prayer. And, as we pray with the Psalms we find ourselves not only praying Scripture — God’s Word (Jesus is the word made flesh) — but also praying with Jesus, the same prayers he learned from. 

Join us Thursday mornings from 6:30-7:10 am for our Lent prayer services.

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Psalm 91

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Keep these words as a reminder with you this season.
Click the button below to download a lock screen for your phone.

Listen to the audio from our morning Lent prayer service on iTunes.

The Psalms are a prayerbook meant to help us, God’s sons and daughters, learn prayer. And, as we pray with the Psalms we find ourselves not only praying Scripture — God’s Word (Jesus is the word made flesh) — but also praying with Jesus, the same prayers he learned from. 

Join us Thursday mornings from 6:30-7:10 am for our Lent prayer services.

Weekend of February 6 + 7

Shine: 'A Beautiful Legacy' --  Shine is an event dedicated to encouraging women to define their beauty from the inside out,  according to the word of God. Invite your friends to join you February 26, 6-9:30 pm at Five Oaks, and plan to listen to keynote speakers Rhiannon Rutledge and her mother Terri Hopman, with worship led by Legend Rutledge.