thank you for sending and praying for our summer missions teams!
Our Slovakia and Panama short-term mission trip teams are home and excited to celebrate all that God did to further the Kingdom! Slovakia partnered with Josiah Venture and a Slovak church to do their summer camp for a week. We saw the members of our team be challenged, stretched, and used by God to engage Slovak students with the love of Jesus as well as encourage the local church. Our multi-generational Panama team partnered with Word of Life and Filter of Hope to meet a physical need of clean water and the spiritual need for the gospel. Both trips saw decisions to follow Jesus and amazing growth in each team member. Thanks for your prayers! Both teams felt “sent out” by our church family. Check out each team’s Instagram account for a complete picture of each trip: @teamslovakia2025 and @teampanama2025.
Last summer gathering & fall kickoff events: for your calendar
Got a student entering sixth grade this fall? They’re invited to join our middle school and high school students for a bonfire and yard games on Wednesday, August 20 from 6:30-8:30 pm. They’ll have time to casually meet other students before the fall kick-off on September 17 for all middle and high schoolers. Invite your friends! Questions? Email Kyler Albert, kalbert@fiveoakschurch.org. For more Students news and updates, join the “Parents of Five Oaks Students” Facebook page.
Join us for our Women’s Ministry Fall Kickoff Potluck Picnic
Are you curious about what’s offered in Women’s Ministry? We want to help you find your place to belong. Connect with other women and enjoy a picnic potluck. You’ll also get a sneak peek at several ministry opportunities: our women’s retreat in February, Bible study options for this fall (morning and evening), Connect 4, and TABLE. Tuesday, August 19, 6:30-8:30 pm. Details and registration here.
Volunteers: Join us for dinner and training
If you’re currently serving in Five Oaks Kids, or thinking about jumping in, we’d love to have you join us for a Kids Volunteer Training & Appreciation event on Thursday, August 21, 6:30–8 pm. You’ll get equipped, connect with others, and be reminded of the big impact you’re making in the lives of our kids. Let us know you’re coming! Register here.
Help create a worshipful environment
Great worship doesn’t happen by accident - It happens in part due to a team of highly dedicated tech team 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.
Love our neighbors by donating blood
Because he first loved us, we have the joy of loving others in real, life-giving ways. We invite you to join us in a simple but powerful act of love: Donating blood to help those in need. Your one donation could be the answer to someone’s prayer. A stranger you will never meet will be blessed through your generosity. September 3, at Five Oaks, between 12 and 6 pm. Sign up for a donation time slot here. Questions? Email Dave Baar, impact@fiveoakschurch.org.
Remember those undies in the commons?
Way to go, Five Oaks! Over the course of July, we collected 365 pairs of undies and 383 pairs of socks in partnership with The Drawer, which distributes them to those experiencing homelessness in the Twin Cities! Over 740 pairs of undies and socks collected is something to celebrate! Thank you to all those who participated. If you have questions or want to know more about The Drawer, email Dave Baar, impact@fiveoakschurch.org.