As you make plans to celebrate Easter this year, we look forward to worshiping with you either in our building or online. Join us and rediscover the life-changing story of the cross and resurrection.
Friday, April 15, 5:30 pm – Good Friday service
Saturday, April 16, 4:30 pm – Easter service
Sunday, April 17, 8 am, 9:30 am, 11:00 am – Easter service
Kids’ programing available: Saturday at 4:30 pm and Sunday at 9:30 and 11 am. Livestream available at our Sunday 8 am service and on demand after that: www.fiveoaks.church/easter.

Pause to pray for our Impact partners this Sunday!
Join us on Sunday at 10:15 am in Room 102 to pray through the prayer requests that we’ve received from the missionaries that we support and from our other IMPACT partners. If you can’t make it this Sunday, we’ll be doing this on the 4th Sunday of each month going forward. Same time - same place. Mark your calendars and join us next time!

Easy ways to serve at Easter
If you’re already planning to worship with us at Easter, why not consider jumping in to serve at a different worship service? This is a chance to try a brand new volunteer spot, and it’s also an easy way to help first-time guests and out-of-towners feel welcome at Five Oaks. To try a role in our Connections ministry, click here. To serve with our littlest (and frankly, cutest!) Five Oakers, email Kelly Bauman and she will help you find a spot that fits your schedule.

Knowing your part in the Story of God
In our Story of God class, you will learn how the Bible fits together to tell one story and how you fit into God’s story. You’ll connect with others from Five Oaks in a cohort setting where you will get real, honest answers to your questions about the Bible. This class is a six-week series of one-hour meetings, plus a small amount of daily homework. The next class starts April 10 (no session on Easter). Registration and additional details here.

Ladies, let’s connect and meet each other
Whether you’ve been at Five Oaks for two weeks or 20 years, this is an opportunity to connect with other Five Oaks women. Participants will be placed in groups of four and the “host” will contact the group to schedule the date and time to share a meal together at a restaurant or host home. This will be a time to get to know each other as the host guides the group through intentional conversation. All ages and stages of life welcome! Interested? Register here. Questions? Email women@fiveoakschurch.org.

Thursday evening Lent services: A moment with Jesus
With so many good things competing for our time and attention, we invite you to join us Thursday evenings during Lent to pause and prepare your heart for Easter. Each week we study an encounter with Jesus because even though his story is told in the New Testament, every part of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection was foreshadowed in the Old Testament. This, in turn, underscores how Jesus still shows up for us each day, even during the busiest of seasons. Thursdays, 7-8 pm, now through April 7. Childcare provided.

Share the joy of Easter - Host an international student for the holiday
Could you make room for an extra person in your plans for Easter this year? The Hospitality Center on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus is working to connect international students with opportunities to spend Easter with families in the Twin Cities. It’s a great opportunity to connect, learn and share the joy of Easter with someone from another part of the world. More info here: Hospitality Center Easter Hosting

Easter Jam is the jam!
Looking for something exciting to do with the entire family this year for Easter? We would love to see you at Easter Jam on April 3 at 4:30 pm. Take a break from dyeing eggs and stuffing baskets with candy to join us for an unforgettable Easter experience complete with fun, games, and music! Space is limited! Register on Realm today. Easter Jam is geared toward families with elementary children, but all ages are welcome. This is a great opportunity to invite friends and family to Five Oaks. We hope to see you there!

Save the date for the Global 6k for Clean Water
Spring is just around the corner! It’s time to get those running/walking shoes out and ready for our annual World Vision Global 6K event to raise funds to bring clean water to those around the world who don’t have it. The event will be held on the morning of May 14 at Colby Lake Park in Woodbury. Register before April 10 to save $15 off each registration using code WWD22. Every registration provides clean water for one person for their entire life. More info and registration here.

Register now for summer camps & serve opportunities!
Hey, families of middle (MS) and high school students (HS)! Registrations are now open in Realm for these impactful and crazy fun summer camps. Email Kyler Albert with questions.
June 7-12: MS Camp Getaway.

July 11-14: Elementary & MS FCA Sports Camp.

June 6-12: HS Camp Getaway Helpers.

July 11-14: HS FCA Camp Helpers.