Weekend of July 12

Join us for a movie in the park

Looking for a fun and easy way to connect with others this summer? Join fellow Oakers for an outdoor movie night at Highlands Park in Cottage Grove. The park will be showing Zootopia 2 on July 17,with activities beginning at 6:30 pm. Bring your family, grab a lawn chair or blanket, and enjoy a relaxing evening of fun, laughter, and community. For more information, contact Kayleigh Allred or check out the Movies With Mo website.

Pajama storytime at Wildwood Library
Acorns and Sprouts families, grab your pajamas and favorite stuffed animal and join us for a fun evening of stories, songs, and connection at Wildwood Library on July 21! Storytime runs from 6:00–6:30 pm, with an optional Dairy Queen outing to follow. This is a great opportunity to connect with other young families at Oaks. All the details and registration are available here.

Discover ways to serve in Cottage Grove

Although we are a new church in Cottage Grove, we want to be an irreplaceable part of our community by loving, serving, and building into the people and places surrounding us! We, as the church, want to intentionally serve in a few key areas. If you have a heart to serve our community and neighbors, you are invited to a meeting after church on July 19, (stay after the service in the auditorium), where our impact team will present opportunities to get involved in the life of our community! Questions? Email Henry Michael.‍ ‍

Save the date: Oaks Kids Family Camp

Elementary families, mark your calendars for family camp on August 8, 9 am-12 pm at Five Oaks Church. Join us for a fun-filled morning of worship, games, team competitions, crafts, and meaningful family conversations as we explore what it looks like to follow Jesus as a family. Childcare is available for preschool-aged children and younger. Details and registration here.

Discover ways to serve in Cottage Grove
Although we are a new church in Cottage Grove, we want to be an irreplaceable part of our community by loving, serving, and building into the people and places surrounding us! As the church, we want to intentionally serve in a few key areas. If you have a heart to serve our community and neighbors, you are invited to a meeting after church on July 19, (stay after the service in the auditorium), where our impact team will present opportunities to get involved in the life of our community! Questions? Email Henry Michael.

We need you to make an impact
On Thursday, July 23, 4:30–6:30 pm, join us at Armstrong Elementary as we partner with South Washington County Cares for their Skoolie event—a fun evening of games, crafts, books, food, and activities for local families. We’re looking for families and small groups to help make kids feel welcomed, valued, and loved with bubbles, activities, and games. Interested? Email Melissa Borner, mborner@oakscg.church.

Take your next step as a leader
You influence people every day — at work, at home, in ministry, and in your community. Whether you’re just discovering that or you’ve been leading for years, the best leaders never stop growing. The Global Leadership Summit is a two-day experience designed to equip you to make a greater impact where God has placed you. Five Oaks is a host site this year — join us August 6 and 7. Details and registration here.

Are you interested in baptism?
One of the greatest joys in the life of our church is celebrating baptisms. On August 16, we’ll gather outdoors to hear stories of God’s grace and celebrate as believers publicly declare their faith in Jesus. If you’ve been thinking about baptism or have questions about what it is and why it matters, we’d love to connect with you. Email Henry Michael at henrymw@oakscg.church to learn more and explore whether baptism is your next step.

Students' Summer Events: Mark your calendar
Youth group looks a bit different in the summer with lighter programming and an emphasis on connection and big fun at our Students Summer Events nights. These events will feature different theme each week. Mark your calendar for July 22, August 5, 12, and 19. (Yes! These are great invite opportunities for your friends!) Questions? Email Mindy Wissink.