so many ways to connect this fall
As our church continues to grow, so do the many opportunities for connection and discipleship. This weekend during our services you’ll learn a bit more about the many options available to adults. From small groups, that meet in people’s homes or at church on a weekly or bi-weekly basis, to Bible studies and connection points within women’s ministry, to our men’s pancake breakfast and weekly gatherings, to two different groups for young adults between the ages of 18-23 and 24-30, we have a wide varieity of connection points, prayer opportunities, and ways to grow deeper in community and in your faith. Questions? Email Jonathan Haage.
Reminder: Main parking lot closed next week
Our main parking lot will be closed the week of September 11-14 for its final round of updates and finishes. Plan to access Five Oaks Church via Finley Rd, off of Hargis Parkway, and park in either our west or south parking lots. Questions? Email Brian Burquest.
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.
Got a welcoming smile?
You know that awkward “I’m new here” feeling? We have lots of new neighbors and with that comes opportunities to expand our Connections Ministry. We’d like some friendly, smiling faces greeting at our west entrance, which for our new neighbors is now our second front door! We’re also looking for more volunteers on our concierge team to help new people get connected into the life of our church. Interested or have questions? Please email Laura-Paige Albert.
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 this weekend 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!
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! (September TABLE closes Sunday!)
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.
Baptism and Dedication classes September 24
Our next Faith Milestone Celebration is coming up in late October. To prepare for that weekend, we’d like to partner with your family to help prepare your children or students who are ready for baptism, and parents who are ready for dedication. Join us September 24 for these classes: Dedication class at 9 am; Baptism class at 10:45 am.
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.
Coming soon: Dwelling Place supplies drive
One of our local nonprofits, The Dwelling Place, offers safe transitional housing and Christ-centered supportive services for women & children who have suffered domestic abuse. We’ll be doing a drive with household items later this month, so get ready to add extra items to your grocery pickup to benefit this important ministry. Questions? Email Dave Baar, impact@fiveoakschurch.org .