backyard block party: key deets!
By now you likely have heard we’re throwing a party for our new neighbors on September 29 outside our west entrance. It promises to be a great evening of yard games, food trucks, and a chance to meet our new neighbors! We’d love your prayers surrounding this event - prayers for our neighbors who will come, of course prayers for great weather, prayers for easy conversations and the start of important connections. Please register at www.fiveoaks.church/blockparty to help us plan well with food, and plan to bring your family and your readiness to help our newest neighbors feel welcomed in Woodbury and at Five Oaks! Questions? Please email Jonathan Haage, jhaage@fiveoakschurch.org.
Join us at the Family Ministry Launch
Fall is an exciting time at Five Oaks as we look toward a new ministry year full of events and opportunities to help you and your family grow closer to God in every stage of life. Join us for the Family Ministry Launch on Wednesday, September 6, 6 pm, to learn and plan for what’s ahead this ministry year. You can look forward to vision from our kids, youth, adult ministries, and impact teams. In addition to helpful dates and information, we’ll have time to connect with other families through games and snacks. No need to register. Questions? Email Henry Michael.
Moving on up!
With all the back-to-school excitement we are also planning a bit of fun for our elementary kids as they move up to their next grade in our Five Oaks Kids classes. Please join us the weekend of September 9 & 10 and enjoy some milk and cookies as our kids are “Mooving Up!” This is also a great weekend to invite friends to come check out Five Oaks!
Hearts & Hammers: Register now!
The mission of Hearts and Hammers is to assist low-income homeowners struggling with deteriorating home exteriors by providing free exterior restorations through volunteers. You can expect fun, fellowship, and possibly learning a skill you didn’t know you had! You’ll see how many hands make light work. This event ,on September 9. is open to all adults and kids ages 12 and up. No special skills required. We kick off at 7:45 am, and typically wrap up around 2:30 pm. Lunch will be provided. Can't make it the whole day? Sign up anyway! Here’s the link and more details!
Youth group kickoff September 13!
It’s been a full summer of great ministry in Five Oaks Students! We’re looking forward to starting our next school year and getting back to our regular rhythms with your students. Mark your calendar for our first night together on September 13 – middle school 6-8 pm; high school 7-9 pm. We’ll have dinner and snacks available for purchase, and we look forward to games, worship, teaching, and small group time with your students. This is a great time to bring friends! Questions? Email students@fiveoakschurch.org.
Men: Register now for the Journeymen Pancake Breakfast
Hey guys...do you love a good stack of pancakes? How about the chance to meet with other guys? Join us Saturday, September 16 for our annual pancake breakfast. Our speaker will be Kevin Harris, the president of Radical Mentoring. Whether it’s your first or tenth Journeymen season, don’t miss this opportunity to reignite your faith journey in our men’s ministry! Breakfast at 7:30 am. Program starts at 8:00 am. Register here.
Five Oaks Women: Register now for all the fall opportunities!
Ladies, with the turn of a new season comes a new chance to make deeper connections both with other ladies and in your faith walk. We have several Bible studies offered this fall, plus our monthly TABLE brunches and several connect opportunities. You’ll find all the details and registrations here. Questions? Email women@fiveoakschurch.org.
Serve your neighbor in need at Dorothy Day
If you’d like to make a difference to our neighbors in St. Paul, join us to prepare and serve a meal at the Dorothy Day Center on Saturday, September 2, 9:30 am-1:15 pm. Interested? Please email Cindy and Tim Wiant, wiynts4riverfalls@gmail.com. Tim and Cindy will get back to you with confirmation of your spot on our team and instructions on how to get signed-up. Volunteers need to be at least 14 years old.
Fall Story of God classes are now open for registration!
If you’d like to learn how to understand what you’re reading in the Bible, and how the Bible fits together to tell one big story, consider registering for the Story of God, a six-week guided journey through the Bible. We have four class starting this fall. All the details and registration is available here.