The Promise of Christ in Isaiah Christmas time has come around again! For the young, expectations are no doubt high. For others who have seen a few Christmas seasons come and go, we may feel like it will be just another ordinary holiday filled with unmet expectations. Our Advent theme Read more…
River Oaks Artists Guild The Greenhouse is a new ROC ministry for building community with other Christian artists. It is designed to provide freedom and inspire courage to explore all areas where our faith and varied art forms intersect. Think of it as a form of “greenhouse” to grow in Read more…
Savoring the Patient Love of God We invite you to join us for a study on the book of Hosea during the winter/spring 2025 term. This is a time to pray, study alongside other women, dig into the Word, learn from one another, and build relationships. The study is open Read more…
Sunday Worship Christmas Volunteer Opportunity The Mercy Team’s partner Christian Help is having A Christmas Blessing (12/8-12/13), looking for 300 volunteers. This event provides Christmas shopping for parents, using our Dove Tree donations. There are opportunities both at Willow Creek and at Christian Help locations. Sign up to volunteer here. Read more…
Two New Classes Having just finished a long series on Hebrews as well as a “marriage boot camp” in the prior months, we shift our attention in October and November to 2 different topics: one that deals with contemporary theological issues, and one that is focused in helping you read Read more…
Sunday Worship ROC On Christmas Party All ROC On Wednesday ministries will have a Christmas potluck on December 11 (5:30-7:30pm) in Westminster Hall. We invite everyone, even if you are not in a ROC On ministry. Enjoy food, games, crafts, and fellowship. Bring your favorite dish or dessert to share. Read more…
Sunday Worship Men’s Monthly Breakfast – 12/7 Join the Men’s Monthly Breakfast on Saturday, December 7, from 8:00-9:30am. Enjoy fellowship, a great pancake breakfast, and our guest speaker: Gordon Eldridge. RSVP here. Coming up in church life All Church ‣ Congregational Meeting, Sunday 12/8, 10:15-10:45am‣ Officer nominee: Chip Gregory for elder Mercy Team ‣ Christian Read more…
Acabo Mundo, November 8-16 ROC is excited to be partnering with Isaiah 61 Ministries to participate in a 10-day mission trip to Belo Horizonte, Brazil in November 2024! This ministry serves the underprivileged in a “favela” (roughly equivalent to a slum) in Acabo Mundo. ROC will be doing four main Read more…
From Egypt to Promised Land It would be very hard to overestimate the importance of the book of Exodus in the Bible. It is an epic story of equally epic significance. Exodus recounts some of the greatest events in the history of redemption— from the plagues and Passover Lamb, to Read more…
Sunday Worship Missions Sunday – 11/24 Our Brazil mission team will share about what the Lord did during their week in Belo Horizante on Sunday, Nov 24. They will present during Sunday school, and we will host a free lunch (Brazilian food!) in Westminster Hall at 12:30 after the second Read more…
Helping Families in Need This Christmas, the Mercy Team is partnering with Christian HELP for their annual “Dove Tree Program,” which is part of their 2024 Season of Giving. This program helps families that are seeking job placement to provide a Christmas for their children. Christian HELP has been preventing Read more…
Sunday Worship Thankful November Night – 11/17 Join our church family on Sunday, 11/17 at 6pm on the church lawn for a a time of fellowship: firepits, s’mores, and singing. Bring your lawn chairs/blankets and instruments to join in playing (if you want). Missions Sunday – 11/24 Our Brazil mission Read more…
Sunday Worship Men’s Monthly Breakfast Join the Men’s Monthly Breakfast on Saturday, November 9, from 8:00-9:30am. Enjoy fellowship, a great pancake breakfast, and our guest speaker Pastor Cody Brobst. RSVP here. Coming up in church life All Church ‣ Host or Be a Guest for Thanksgiving Day Meals‣ Thankful November Night on Sun, 11/17 (6pm), Read more…
Sunday Worship Thanksgiving Food Distribution Sign up (by Wed, 11/6) to join the Mercy Team on Friday, 11/08 (5-8pm) for a Thanksgiving food box packing event at the Sharing Center in Longwood. Pizza will be provided. Ages 11 and up. YAF Friendsgiving, November 16 YAF is hosting a “Friendsgiving” of Read more…
Sunday Worship Men’s Fall Cookout – Oct 26! All men are invited to the fall cookout for our ROC Men’s Ministry in Debary on Saturday, October 26 (3pm-7pm). Details Coming up in church life All Church ‣ Thankful November Night on Sun, 11/17 (6pm) ‣ Fellowship by the firepits with Read more…
Join us in DeBary! All men are invited to the fall cookout for our ROC Men’s Ministry on October 26 (3pm-7pm). We’ll enjoy a time of spiritual nourishment, fellowship, and fun, including yard games and quality time together. Feel free to invite friends, and if you have sons who don’t require Read more…
Sunday Worship Walk for Life: October 19! Join the Mercy Team in the Pregnancy Center – Walk For Life (register under River Oaks Church) on Sat, October 19, 8:00-10:300 am. This is a pleasant morning walk with our team and a time to fellowship with other churches. Location Secret Lake Park. Contact the church Read more…
Growing in Mature Manhood Our goal for the River Oaks Men’s Ministry is to provide opportunities for men to grow in wisdom as leaders in their home, workplaces, communities, and church. We also aim to create a place where men can build vital relationships with one another. Part of that vision Read more…
Studying the Earliest Church We invite you to join us for a study on the book of Acts during the fall term. This is a time to pray, study alongside other women, dig into the Word, learn from one another, and build relationships. The study is open to all women, Read more…
Sunday Worship Officer Nominations ending October 15! Each year, members of River Oaks are invited to submit nominations for men in the church to fill the offices of Elder and Deacon. This is a vital way to sustain the leadership and shepherding of our church. Candidates must be members of Read more…