Drive Season: Here’s the line-up
Drive Season gives us the chance to bless local partners and neighbors in need. Check out the list below for our remaining collection dates and ministry partners so you can plan, pray, and participate with your family or small group. For more details, please visit the ministry cart in the commons. between services this weekend.
Oct. 18-Nov. 12: UGM Thanksgiving bags. Help fill a grocery bag or two with the staples for a hearty Thanksgiving meal to benefit our hungry neighbors in St. Paul.
Nov. 29-Dec. 14: KHUSA Giving Tree. Help bless families from Woodbury Elementary with gifts to round out Christmas.
Dec. 7-28: Shoe Away Hunger. Donate gently used shoes to help provide groceries for neighbors in need.
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.
Join the party next weekend!
It’s cause for celebration when our families, children, and adults take steps of faith. Next weekend (October 25+26), we will come alongside families participating in Family Dedications and Baptisms. We can’t wait to throw a party for them! All kids in grades 2-5 will worship with their parents instead of going to their usual class in Five Oaks Kids. We look forward to celebrating these milestones with treats and a photo booth. This is a great opportunity to invite your neighbors and friends! Questions? Email Kelly Bauman, kbauman@fiveoakschurch.org.
Students: skip Wednesday – see you Friday!
This week’s all about It’s Fall Y’all! We’re gearing up for a big night together on Friday, October 24 at Crazy Legs Farm & Pumpkins in Farmington. Expect hayrides, pumpkins, and all the fall fun! Bring your friends! Transportation included from Five Oaks. Our leaders are meeting midweek to get everything ready—(no youth group for students on Wednesday)–so make sure you’re signed up in advance here. Questions? Email Mindy Wissink, mwissink@fiveoakschurch.org.
Stop by Serve Central this weekend
Serving shouldn’t feel like just filling a gap—it should be a chance to use your gifts and passions in ways that bring you joy. That’s why we’ve created Serve Central, a one-stop spot in the Commons to help you discover where you fit best. Stop by the booth between services to explore opportunities and find a serving role that’s a natural fit.
Use your medical skills to serve neighbors in need
Are you a social worker, dentist, physician, nurse, or other health care professional with a desire to help the needy? Are you an organizer or leader with a passion to help the needy? If so, you can take a tour of the Compassion Roseville Clinic to see how this is being done and what might be accomplished in our neighborhood! Tours available Saturday, November 8, at 11 am and 2 pm. Location: Roseville Area Middle School. Check here for more details Contact Kevin Johnson if you are interested in helping to mobilize Five Oakers to serve in this powerful way. (651-341-8022 or kevin.ti.johnson@gmail.com)
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.
New Member Candidates
Jason Downs
Jim Finke & Susan Klosterman-Finke
David & Megan Knight
Arun & Elcy Padmanabhan
Joshua & Lori Schmidt