Happy Mother’s Day to all the mom figures!
Moms play an important role in our lives, from a hug and a kiss for a skinned knee, to plodding through math homework with their kids, to helping raise grandchildren, and everything in between. We know that the person you call “Mom” might be your mom, or she may be a stepmom, an aunt, a grandmother, a foster mom, or even a caring neighbor. This weekend, we honor all the mother figures in our church family. We thank you for all the ways you show up in a motherly role for the young people in your life who need you, Moms! We have a small gift in the commons today for all the ladies, and be sure to stop by our photo area and snap a picture of your family together.
Ever wondered about all the IMPACT Five Oaks is having?
Are you curious about all the ways that Five Oaks and Five Oakers are IMPACTing our community and our world? If so, we have just the meeting for you! Four times per year, we gather on a Monday night for a meal and a time of storytelling, idea sharing, and prayer for Five Oaks IMPACT. It’s a great place for you to join and get a pulse on IMPACT at Five Oaks. The next gathering is on Monday, May 12, at 6 pm at church. Please let Dave Baar know if you’re interested in joining (impact@fiveoakschurch.org), or you can just show up!
The semester is almost over - and summer awaits
On Wednesday, May 14, we’re throwing a Youth Group Celebration Night to mark the end of our school year together. Expect food, games, music, and some great memories. Bring your friends! (Middle school 6-8 pm; high school 7-9 pm.) Then mark your calendar—summer youth group kicks off July 2. Every week of summer youth group comes with a new theme! More details on summer youth group to come! Email students@fiveoakschurch.org with any questions.
Last chance dance for the Global 6K!
The Global 6K is next Saturday, May 17 at 9 am at Colby Lake Park in Woodbury. This is a great opportunity for you and your family to get outside in the sunshine and walk to help people around the world have access to clean water. And if you already signed up, invite your friends, co-workers, and neighbors! It’s such an easy invite for a great cause! Register at fiveoaks.church/global-6k . Questions? Email impact@fiveoakschurch.org.
Pray for ESTHER Homes
ESTHER Homes is one of our ministry partners, serving single moms in our community through mentorship, housing, life skills, and other resources. They are hosting a prayer night at the house on Sunday, May 18, from 6:30 to 8 pm. This is an opportunity to help support this ministry during this time of worship, and pray over the home and property before they move in new families! Questions? Email Dave Baar, impact@fiveoakschurch.org.
You can serve moms and families in crisis - New Life Family Services
We have a long-standing partnership with New Life Family Services (NLFS) and their mission to serve moms and families who are facing an unplanned pregnancy, in the name of Jesus. NLFS has a couple of upcoming ways for you to be a part of this mission. The first is “The World’s Largest Diaper Drive 2025” - between May 18 - June 1, you can drop off diapers for NLFS at Woodbury Lutheran. The second is “The Diaper Bundling Bash.” This is a family-friendly event focused on bundling donated diapers for distribution, and includes a carnival for the kids and a tour of their new St Paul facility. More details are available here: New Life Family Services - Events
Join our mission (membership)
Membership is important at Five Oaks. It’s a way of saying, “I want to be part of the mission of this local church.” If you have a personal relationship with Jesus, and you have completed the Story of God class, we would love to have you join us for our membership class on Sunday, May 25th at 9am. Details and registration here.
Love our neighbors by donating blood
At Five Oaks, we see you tangibly loving your neighbors in all sorts of ways, it’s something you don’t just say, but something you do. Because He first loved us, we have the joy of loving others in real, life-giving ways. We’re inviting 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 4, at Five Oaks, between 12-6 pm. Sign up for a donation time slot here. Questions? Email Dave Baar, impact@fiveoakschurch.org
Got time to help out in Five Oaks Kids this summer?
Summertime in MN is so beautiful! Many of our year-long volunteers will have vacations and activities that make serving in their regular roles with Five Oaks Kids difficult. This opens up many opportunities for you to lend a helping hand and help out our current volunteers. Our staff does all the lesson preparation and set-up for you, so you can focus on connecting with kids. If you are willing to help out this summer–once a month, once a week, or once a summer, please email Kelly Bauman, kbauman@fiveoakschurch.org.
Help create a worshipful environment
Great worship doesn’t happen by accident — it happens in part due to a team of dedicated tech 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.
Ladies: Mark your calendar for summer opportunities
We have two simple ways to get involved this summer.
Tuesday evening Bible study. Would you like to learn more about light, life and love? You are invited to join a 5-week exploration of one of the “little books in the back” of the Bible: I John. We’ll meet weekly to discuss what we’re learning, build community and pray for one another. Your only homework will be Bible reading and self-study.
Dates: June 3, 10, 17, 24 & July 1
Time: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Five Oaks ChurchPlease contact Louise Sampson if you have any questions or want to know more: 651-855-8072 or sampsonseven@yahoo.com
Are you looking to connect with other Five Oaks moms this summer? Do your kids need some fun outdoor playtime with friends? We would love for you to join us for Five Oaks Women’s Ministry play dates this summer.
When: Wednesdays starting June 11 through August 20. 9:30-11:30 am
Where: We'll meet at local parks
Please contact Sadie Nelson if you would like to receive weekly location information via Group Me notification. Email Sadie at sadieklar@gmail.com or call her at 320-279-1230.
VBS is filling fast!
Vacation Bible School changes the walls of our church into a place where kids come to engage and encounter God and his community in a life-changing way. VBS will take place July 14-17, 9:15 to noon and is open to children aged 3 (by 9/1/24) up through finishing third grade. Volunteers are needed in a variety of ways. This is an amazing and fun week where many kids cross the line of faith, and we get to be a part of that transformation. Space is limited, so register soon! To volunteer, click here. To register your child(ren), click here.