Weekend of December 21
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.
Kids, Join us for fun in your Christmas jammies!
We are so excited to celebrate the birth of Jesus on Christmas Eve with Oaks Kids! Kids programming will be offered for kids birth-2nd grade during both services on December 24! Third through fifth graders (Upper Elementary) will be joining their family in the adult services. We invite all kids back to join us on December 28 for a Cozy Christmas in Oaks Kids as we wear our favorite Christmas jammies, watch a movie, and eat snacks to continue the Christmas celebration!
Beat the winter break blahs (students grades 5-12)
Five Oaks Students is pausing youth group for winter break. We start back up on January 14, but before that on Saturday, January 10, we’re headed out with fifth through twelfth grade to Green Acres Recreation for some tubing under the lights. Tickets are limited! Secure your spot today by going to www.fiveoaks.church/students. Questions? Email Brooke Ramsey, bramsey@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.
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, the new year 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. For more information, email Henry Michael, henrymw@oakscg.church.
