congregational meeting (& taco bar!) This weekend
Join us for our annual congreational meeting on Sunday, November 5 at 4 pm. This includes worship, a short business meeting and vision from Pastor Henry and our leadership team, plus tacos for supper afterward. We’ll vote on elder and governing board candidates too. (Five Oaks members may vote, but all members and regular attenders are invited to attend and participate in discussion.) Childcare available up through grade 5. Candidate bios and agenda details available here. Hope to see you Sunday afternoon!
Got the itch to deck the halls?
If you have a keen eye for decorating, a love for all things Christmas, or just like lifting heavy things, please join our decor team to make our plans a reality as we transform Five Oaks to be Christmas-ready! We’ll meet
November 18, 9 am-noon at Five Oaks. We need your help to bring trees and boxes down from storage, set up all those beautiful trees, and make our building festive and ready for the Advent season. Coffee and lunch are provided. Interested? Email Stephanie Kiel.
Help with healing from divorce or separation
DivorceCare is a safe place where caring people come alongside you as you find healing from the pain of separation or divorce. At this 13-week Christ-centered support group program, you’ll find helpful counsel to manage the emotional turmoil and practical tools for decision-making. The group meets at Five Oaks Church at 7 pm on Monday evenings. Find our group on www.divorcecare.org to sign up.
A Very Merry Family Advent: Coming soon!
The leaves are in full fall splendor at the moment, but the Christmas holidays are right around the corner! Save the date for our Very Merry Family Advent on November 26, 4:30 pm. We’ll have options that include group games for toddlers to grandparents, board games, crafts and some time to socialize. More details and registration to come, but for now, save the date!
Drive Season: Provide a UGM Thanksgiving Bag to those in need
We’re partnering with the Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities to provide Thanksgiving meals to those who cannot afford to purchase the staples for a holiday meal. Shopping lists are available to pick up in the commons at the chalkboard! Please return filled bags to church by November 12. This is a great way to give back in our community with your kids, family, or small group-make it a grocery shopping outing together! Questions? Email Dave Baar, impact@fiveoakschurch.org.
Ladies: The winter retreat is now open for registration
Ladies, join us on February 23-25, 2024 for a weekend of worship, reflection, fellowship, relaxation, and of course Pickleball! We’ll be at Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch near Rochester. Details and registration here. Questions? Email women@fiveoakschurch.org.
Way to be the hands and feet of Jesus!
120 Five Oakers helped to pack 21,600 meals at our Feed My Starving Children event back on October 28! It was fun to see so many faces and ages spanning from our younger to more seasoned church family! There were families serving together, adult small groups, & five oaks students small groups! It was a great day serving together and praying over the meals we packed that are being sent! Be on the lookout for our next event in February! We’ve got a halloween weekend and valentines weekend rhythm each year!