It’s Drive Season!
Our church community loves to jump in and help fill a need! Over the next few months, we’ll introduce you to several local impact partners who are serving different groups of our neighbors in need. Along with each introduction, we’ll conduct a supply drive for the organization to help meet the needs of the people they are serving. We hope that each drive will create an opportunity for you to reflect on the diverse needs of our neighbors and open the door for conversation with your kids, family, and friends about Jesus’ call to love our neighbors. This weekend, you’ll learn more about each of the partners and their drives, plus we’ll have shopping lists for our current partner, The Dwelling Place. Questions? Email Dave Baar, impact@fiveoakschurch.org.
Are you at least 5 years old? This one’s for you
Feed My Starving Children is one way to get your whole family involved in providing nutrient-rich meals to some of the world’s most impoverished areas. Join your Five Oaks family at FMSC in Eagan on November 1, at 9:30 am, to pack meals together. Kids as young as 5 years old are welcome to serve with their parents! Details are here — register today! Questions? Email Dave Baar, impact@fiveoakschurch.org.
Men’s Summit & Women’s Retreat
The path to spiritual growth isn’t always a straight line. Sometimes, a few days away can clear your mind and help you focus on God. Men, join us January 30-February 1 for the Men's Summit. (Details here.) Ladies, our retreat on February 20-22 is nearly full, but please add your name to the waiting list! Details here.
Last call for fall Faith Milestones!
If you are interested in having one or more of your children dedicated, or if your kids are asking big questions about baptism, we’d like to walk alongside you in these conversations. Our fall Faith Milestone Celebration (baptisms and dedications) will take place on October 25+26. If you’re interested in having your kids participate, please email Kelly Bauman, kbauman@fiveoakschurch.org.
Student Ministry: A few dates you’ll want to know
We love that the start of the school year offers numerous opportunities to connect! We have a few dates that interrupt our usual schedule, so please mark your calendar: October 15 and 22 (no youth group – enjoy some family time!). And add Friday, October 24, to your calendar (our all-grades It’s Fall Y’all Event. Register here —don’t miss it!) Questions? Email Mindy Wissink, mwissink@fiveoakschurch.org.
DivorceCare: Help when you need it most
DivorceCare is a safe place where caring people come alongside you as you find healing from the pain of separation or divorce. In this 13-week Christ-centered support group program, you’ll find helpful counsel to manage the emotional turmoil and practical tools for decision-making. The group meets at Five Oaks Church at 7 pm on Monday evenings. You can jump in anytime. Interested? FInd our group and 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.
Cuba - Short-term mission trip (Jan 2026)
Five Oaks is exploring the option to partner with Filter of Hope (John Grimberg) on a short-term mission trip to Cuba. The tentative dates are January 3-9, 2026. Adults (18+) and kids 13+ with a parent are welcome. We need a team of at least 12 for the trip to be possible, and we need to know soon, if we are going to be able to form a team. If you may be interested and would like to learn more, we’d love to hear from you ASAP. Please put CUBA on your Connect Card this weekend, send an email to Dave Baar: impact@fiveoakschurch.org, or John Grimberg: john.grimberg@filterofhope.org.
Lifewise Academy open house
Curious about how public school students can learn the Bible during school hours? Come to the Lifewise Academy Open House on Tuesday, October 14, from 6:30–7:30 p.m. at Five Oaks Church. You’ll hear how the program works, meet the team, and find out how your family can get involved. Questions or planning to attend? Email Samuel Swanlund, samuelswanlund@lifewise.org .
Deepen: A high school winter retreat
Life is loud, and it’s easy for students to get distracted. Deepen, January 16-18, 2026, is a weekend retreat where high schoolers can step away from the noise, dive into God’s Word, and learn rhythms that build a lasting faith. With teaching, spiritual practices, camp activities, and Five Oaks leaders guiding the way, this isn’t just a getaway—it’s a foundation for walking with Jesus. Details and registration at
www.fiveoaks.church/students. Questions? Email Brooke Ramsey, bramsey@fiveoakschurch.org.
Save the date: Congregational Meeting on November 16
Mark your calendar now to join us on Sunday, November 16, at 4 pm for our annual congregational meeting. We’ll have a short business meeting followed by a time of fellowship and food. Child care will be provided. More details to follow.