Trout Lake Summer Camps

Oakwood Communications Team — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:05:54 +0000

Trout Lake Camps offer exciting camping experiences for kids and youth. Youth camps are designed to encourage growth in all areas of a child or student’s life. A good camp experience will foster a love for God, personal confidence, life-long skills and friendships that will last for years to come, all in a caring and safe environment. Check out the brochures in the lobby or go to http://troutlakecamps.org/ for schedules and more information.

Mark Your Calendars: Oakwood VBS 2012 June 18-21st!

Oakwood Communications Team — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:02:31 +0000

This summer we will be partnering with Trout Lake Camps to offer the children at Oakwood and in Waconia an amazing experience—and most important—a chance to learn more about Jesus. Registration information coming this spring.

Date: June 18-21

Time: 9am-3pm

Grades: K-5

Location: Oakwood Ministry Center

Sharing with Us on Sunday

Oakwood Communications Team — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:59:54 +0000

We are blessed to have Michael Barto and Jonathan Merkle share their faith stories during both services on Sunday. Mike and Jonathan have been nominated to be members of the elder board. More information about the nominees for elders and deacons can be found in the 2011 Annual Report.

Magnificent Obsession Women’s Study

Oakwood Communications Team — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:57:26 +0000

God longs to call you friend. Are you missing the essentials to living a joyful, purpose-filled life? Are you devoted to your church but still struggling to find meaning and passion in your faith? Join us on Thursday mornings from 9am to 10:30 am beginning February 9, 2012, at the home of Connie Olson. We will be reading and discussing “The Magnificent Obsession”, a book written by Anne Graham Lotz. This is a 10 week study with very little homework. We would love to have you come and be part of this great time of discussion, fellowship and prayer. Please register online at oakwoodonline.org or use the communication card.

Annual Meeting Absentee Ballots Available

Oakwood Communications Team — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:54:45 +0000

Can’t make the Oakwood Annual Meeting on January 29th? Absentee ballots are available and can be picked up at the Ministry Center, Monday-Thursday 9:00 – 3:00 pm. You can also get one from Karen Sazdoff on Sunday morning.

Upcoming Worldview DVD Topics

Oakwood Communications Team — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:49:36 +0000

January 22, 3-5 p.m., Ministry Center

Ken Ham: Part 1: Already gone: Why your kids will quit church and what you can do about it. Part 2: Biblical answers to racism.

January 29, 3-5 p.m., Ministry Center

Dr. Jerry Vines: Part 1: Taken: The return of Christ is our “Blessed Hope”. Just how does the return of Christ relate to believers? Part 2: Left: What will take place for those who are left after Christ raptures His church?

Adult Sunday School

Oakwood Communications Team — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:46:03 +0000

What if you were stranded on an island and the only book available was the Bible? What if you were a non-Christian and you had never been to church in America? What if you left the island and arrived in America and then went to church? Would it be the same or different from what you had discovered in the Bible?

Tim Masters, high school teacher and member of Oakwood’s 2011 Leadership Board, is facilitating this discussion based on a book by Francis Chan. Come and enjoy the discussion. Bring your Bible. Every Sunday morning. 9:00 am.

Sharing with us on Sunday

Oakwood Communications Team — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:44:14 +0000

We are excited to welcome Gudrun Spitzig during both services Sunday morning, as she shares about her upcoming mission trip to Chiang Mai, Thailand. Gudrun will be working with Daughters of Ruth, a foundation serving young girls at the risk of being drawn into human trafficking.

Photo Highlights: Ticket to Christmas

Oakwood Communications Team — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:34:05 +0000

Back in December, Oakwood’s Children’s Ministry performed “Ticket to Christmas” — a musical production featuring G.T. and the Halo Express choir. Here are some photo highlights of that excellent performance, which was directed by Mia Sartell and Heidi Jensen. Photos are courtesy of Allen Oakes and Matt Blewett.

Heidi Jensen and Mia Sartell, directors

New Class Format for 5th and 6th graders

Oakwood Communications Team — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:46:42 +0000

For this rest of this school year 5^th and 6^th graders can go right to their class after they get signed in at the children’s check-in table. We are trying out different curriculums designed specifically for middle schoolers, which have a built in “connection time” in the beginning.