Weekend of December 7
Christmas at Oaks Church
Christmas at Oaks Church will include two Christmas Eve services—2:30 and 4 pm—and we’re expecting many first-time visitors and out-of-town families. It’s an amazing chance to help people feel seen, welcomed, and at home the moment they arrive. We will need extra hands—especially for set-up and take-down. Our greeters will also need help, and of course we’ll have more openings in Oaks Kids. If you’re looking for a simple, meaningful way to serve this season, Christmas Eve is the perfect place to start. Find a serve role and sign up here. Start thinking and praying about who in your life might want to join you. You may be surprised at how willing people are to try a new church this time of year.
Ladies, pause the holiday hubbub to reflect and be still
We invite you to step away from the holiday rush and join us for an evening to “behold and be still.” Enjoy a time of open mingling and refreshments with other women, then join us in re-centering our hearts on Jesus through music, scripture, and reflection. December 11, 6:30-8 pm at Five Oaks Church. Take this opportunity to invite your neighbor or co-worker to join you! More info and registration here.
Don’t miss our children’s choir
We hope you will join us on December 21 when kids will help open our adult worship service with a Christmas song. If your child would like to practice being on stage and singing the song, we will have a practice on stage right after the service on December 14. Check your parent newsletter for the link to practice the song at home. Questions? Email Kayleigh Allred, kallred@oakscg.church.
Students: For your holiday calendar
As we head into a full holiday season, here’s what’s coming up in Student Ministries. On December 17, we’ll have our annual Christmas Party. We’ll take a 3-week Christmas break (no youth group on December 27, 31, or January 7), but don’t miss out on Tubing Night - Saturday, January 10, for all students and their friends in grades 5-12. Questions? Email Mindy Wissink, mwissink@fiveoakschurch.org.
Young Adults: Join us for a winter retreat
Are you a young adult looking to deepen your faith, build meaningful connections, and enjoy a refreshing retreat experience? This event, for those in their early 20s to mid-30s, offers winter activities, games, group discussions, worship, and enough downtime to recharge. Join us January 2-4 at Wood Lake Bible Camp in Grantsburg, WI. Interested? Go to www.fiveoaks.church/young-adults to register. Scholarships are available. Questions? Email Kyler Albert, kalbert@fiveoakshurch.org.
Meltdown Middle School Camp: Registration is now open
Meltdown is an impactful winter weekend retreat held February 13-15, 2026 at Camp Forest Springs in Westboro, WI. Students can look forward to solid biblical teaching sandwiched in between exciting winter activities such as snow tubing, downhill and cross-country skiing. It’s also a great weekend for building friendships and deepening community. Signups are here: www.fiveoaks.church/students. Questions? Email Brooke Ramsey, bramsey@fiveoakschurch.org.
