Two steps to 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 25 at 9 am. You may register on Church Center, or put “membership class” on your connect card and we’ll send you the registration link. If you’re interested in membership but have not yet taken Story of God, our next round of classes will start in September. You can get details and register at www.storyofgod.church starting June 15. Questions? Email Kelsey Vang, kvang@fiveoakschurch.org.
Families worship together next weekend!
During the weekend of May 24+25, students in grades 2-5 will not have their regular weekend classes. Instead, they will attend the regular worship service with their parents. This is a great opportunity for families to enjoy worshipping together, listening together and moving through stations together. Questions? Email Kelly Bauman, kbauman@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.
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.
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.
Interested in baptism?
Baptism is an important faith milestone in your journey of following Jesus. Jesus was baptized! He called his disciples to go into the world to make disciples and baptize them. If you have made the choice to follow Jesus and haven’t been baptized, we invite you to take that step. Join us for our adult baptism class on June 8 at 10:45 am to gain an understanding of baptism, get a framework for sharing your story, and prepare for our outdoor baptism service on July 27 at Lake Johanna! Register here.
Summer youth group
Youth group is taking a short break from Wednesday programing in June, as that is our month of summer camps. Please join us in praying for all the camp details and for transformation in the hearts of students who are signed up to attend! And mark your calendar—summer youth group kicks off on July 2. Every week of summer youth group comes with a new theme! More details to come! Questions? Email students@fiveoakschurch.org.
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.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Hope Academy Employment Opportunities
Join the mission-driven team of Hope Academy. This team works hard, does good, and makes a difference. Many staff members learned about Hope through your referrals.
Current openings include:
Teaching positions (1st grade, 2nd grade, 7th/9th grade history)
Support staff (Social worker, ESL, office coordinator, transportation coordinator)
Administration (Assistant Principal, Director of Facilities)
Coaching (girls volleyball)
More info here: https://www.hopeacademympls.org/community-life/employment-and-residency