This Sunday: Family Month
Enjoy worshiping together as a family Aug. 3 - 31 during our one 9 a.m. worship service. Student programming will resume on Sunday, Sept. 7.
Wednesday Night Hangouts
This Wednesday is our final hangout of the summer We'll enjoy an ice cream social, and our Global Partner Susie will share with students the work that God is doing in West Africa. I encourage all students to be here from 6:30 - 8 p.m. this Wednesday!
National Night Out
On Aug. 7 from 6 – 8 p.m., the Village of Hartland is hosting National Night Out at Nixon Park. Oakwood Kids and Students will have a booth at the event, and we’ll also be hosting an inflatable slide for the kids!
I'll be looking for some of our awesome students to help run the inflatable and represent Oakwood. It's a great opportunity to serve our community and have some fun! More details on timing and logistics will be shared as we get closer to the event.
Pool Party at the Anderson's!
Join us on Sunday, Aug. 17, from 5 – 8 p.m. for a pool party hosted by the Anderson family! There will be swimming, food, and plenty of fun.
Beach Party!
On Aug. 20 from 7 – 9 p.m., we’re teaming up with several youth ministries from across Lake Country to throw an epic Beach Party at City Beach in Oconomowoc!
There will be food, music, games, and a powerful time of testimony. A ton of work has already gone into making this a memorable night—so mark your calendars and don’t miss it!
Summer Picnic
Oakwood is hosting its Summer Picnic on Aug.24! There will be an outdoor worship service followed by food, fun and games.
None of this is possible without some amazing volunteers, and that is where you come in. Student Ministry is responsible for running water and carnival games. We could use some student (or parent) volunteers to help run these games. If you are interested, please reach out to me or the church office and we would love to get you plugged in.
Fall Retreats
Middle School Fall Blast | Sept. 26–28
We’re excited to take our Middle School students to Fall Blast at Lake Geneva Youth Camp in Lake Geneva, WI! This will be an unforgettable weekend full of fun, games, and time with friends—but most importantly, it’s a chance to grow closer to God and deepen their faith.
Fall Blast is open to any student entering grades 6–8 this school year. The cost will be $150 per student. Registration opens soon—stay tuned!
High School Fall Retreat | Oct. 3–5
We’re heading to The Woods Camp in Fredonia, WI for an unforgettable weekend! This retreat will be a meaningful opportunity for students to dive into God’s Word and honestly wrestle with the doubts and challenges they face in today’s world.
There will also be plenty of fun and time to build community—The Woods offers a high ropes course, 9 Square, blacklight gym games, paintball, and more! The cost is $150 per student. Registration opens soon—stay tuned!
