Weekend of October 26
Last call to help local St. Paul families have a Merry Christmas
This is the final weekend to help support Hope for the Brave, a nonprofit run by Jennifer Flaherty. In December, they host a Dayton’s Bluff Christmas Event, serving kids and families in need in St.Paul’s Dayton’s Bluff neighborhood. Stop by the Welcome Desk after service to learn more and to get a shopping list for Hope for the Brave. Questions? Email impact@fiveoakschurch.org. Please return all donations by November 9.
Save the date for a special offsite Sunday
Something special is coming! On Sunday, November 23, we’ll gather as a church for a fun, community-building event you won’t want to miss. We’ll be meeting offsite that weekend (Oltman Middle School isn’t available), but we’ve got exciting plans in the works! Stay tuned for details—and get ready for a day to connect, laugh, and celebrate together as one church family.
Find your place
If you’re new around Oaks Church, we’d love to help you get connected. The two best ways to start building community are by joining a small group or finding a place to serve—it’s where real friendships form and faith grows. Just stop by the Welcome Table after the service. We can’t wait to help you get connected!
Want to join Oaks Kids for some fall fun?
Join us for Pumpkins & Praise Night on Thursday, October 30 from 6-8 pm at Park Grove Library! We’ll read “The Pumpkin Patch Parable” and discover how carving a pumpkin tells the gospel story. Bring your own pumpkin to carve, and we’ll make Grateful Turkey crafts together as we celebrate the season and what we’re thankful for. Interested? Details and registration here.
Small groups: Your people are waiting for you
Life’s better in community, and it’s much better when you’re growing in your faith with others. As our church continues to grow, this fall is the perfect time to find your people and grow closer to God. Small groups meet in homes a couple of times a month to share meals, talk about Scripture, pray together, and build real friendships. Small group info can be found here.
Are you at least 5 years old? This one’s for you
Feed My Starving Children is one way to get your whole family involved in providing nutrient-rich meals to some of the world’s most impoverished areas. Join your Five Oaks family at FMSC in Eagan on November 1, at 9:30 am, to pack meals together. Kids as young as 5 years old are welcome to serve with their parents! Details are here — register today! Questions? Email Dave Baar, impact@fiveoakschurch.org.
Deepen: A high school winter retreat
Life is loud, and it’s easy for students to get distracted. Deepen, January 16-18, 2026, is a weekend retreat where high schoolers can step away from the noise, dive into God’s Word, and learn rhythms that build a lasting faith. With teaching, spiritual practices, camp activities, and Five Oaks leaders guiding the way, this isn’t just a getaway—it’s a foundation for walking with Jesus. Details and registration at www.fiveoaks.church/students. Questions? Email Brooke Ramsey, bramsey@fiveoakschurch.org.
Save the date: Congregational Meeting November 16
Mark your calendar now to join us on Sunday, November 16, 4 pm, at Five Oaks Church, for our annual congregational meeting. We’ll have a short business meeting followed by a time of fellowship and food. Child care will be provided. More details to follow.
