Take your next step as a leadeR
You influence people every day — at work, at home, in ministry, and in your community. Whether you’re just discovering that or you’ve been leading for years, the best leaders never stop growing. The Global Leadership Summit is a two-day experience designed to equip you to make a greater impact where God has placed you. Five Oaks is a host site this year — join us August 6 and 7. Details and registration here. Register by June 19 before the price goes up by $50!
Try a new role and bless our youngest Five Oakers this summer
Summer in Minnesota: short and beloved. Many of our regular weekly FO Kids volunteers will travel and take a well-deserved break from serving, which opens up opportunities for others to step in and bless the families who count on consistent, caring leaders each week. We all know that Kids’ ministry is an important part of how we invest in the next generation, so if you have even a few dates this summer that you’d be willing to be helpful in FO Kids, email Kelly Bauman.
Ladies, get connected this summer
Summer can be a great time to slow down—but it can also make staying connected a little harder. If you’re looking for simple ways to build friendships and grow in your faith, we have three easy ways to jump in this summer: Wednesday morning park playdates, Wednesday evening Bible study, or connect more casually over coffee or lunch with other women. All the details can be found on our website here.
High schoolers, take a study break with us
Finals week: cramming for exams, editing and re-editing that research paper, preparing for that huge presentation, finalizing tasks for that group project. Zero sleep, bizarre snacks, and frankly, no breaks. Sound dismal? High schoolers, take a short break from the crazy and join us on Wednesday, June 3, 7-9 pm, at Five Oaks. Give your brain a rest for hang time, open gym, board games, and snacks. All students grade 9 and older are welcome. Questions? Email Mindy Wissink, mwissink@fiveoakschurch.org.
Students' Summer Events: Mark your calendar
Youth group looks a bit different in the summer with lighter programming and an emphasis on connection and big fun at our Students Summer Events nights. These kick off on June 24, with a different theme each week. Mark your calendar now for June 24, July 22, August 5, 12, and 19. (Yes! These are great invite opportunities for your friends!) More details to come. Questions? Email Mindy Wissink.
FAM freezer + your help = endless impact
Have you noticed the new Foster Adopt Ministry (FAM) Freezer just inside the kitchen door? With your help, we’re already serving seven foster families each month with freezer meals and pantry items! The FAM Freezer is a tangible way for you to serve the most vulnerable in our community. Head to the kitchen after any weekend service to grab a casserole dish, soup container, or pantry bag. Fill it up and bring it back! Join our email list to hear about ways to serve and contribute. Email Maggie Butler, mbutler1@fiveoakschurch.org, to get started.
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. June 3, at Five Oaks, between 10a and 2 pm. Sign up for a donation time slot here. Questions? Email Dave Baar, impact@fiveoakschurch.org.
Join us in prayer this Sunday
Missionary prayer is next weekend! Join us as we pray for our missions partners between the services on Sunday, May 31, from 10:15-10:45 am in Room 102. We’ll pray over specific requests sent from our local and global missionaries and missions partners. If this Sunday doesn’t work for you, we do it every month on the final Sunday. Not only is the power of prayer important, but also this is a great way to help make our missions partners real to us and get to know them a little better by partnering with them in prayer. Questions? Email Dave Baar.
New Member Candidates
Heather Davis
Jared & Julia Doran
Keaton & Kristin Hewitt
James & Carolyn Lichtblau
Jonathan Osterlund