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 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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
Leading God’s People Scripture teaches that the local church should be led by elders and deacons (Phil 1:1), not just by the senior pastor. This “Presbyterian” form of leadership provides for a plurality of servant-hearted men who are elected by the congregation itself and set apart by God (“ordained”) to Read more…
Sunday Worship Men’s Monthly Breakfast / Parking Lot Work Day Join the Men’s Monthly Breakfast and Work Day on Saturday, October 5, from 8:00-9:30am. Enjoy fellowship, a great pancake breakfast, and our guest speaker Mark Montgomery. RSVP here. There will be a parking lot work day following the breakfast. Coming up in church life All Read more…
Fullness of Life in Christ All ladies are invited to the River Oaks Church Women’s Fall Retreat on November 1-2. (You can register and pay the registration fee below!) We will spend time together studying the epistle to the Colossians, worshiping through song, praying together in small groups, and participating Read more…
Sunday Worship YAF Dollar Movie Night Our Young Adults Fellowship will be doing a Dollar Movie Night at the Picture Show Theater in Altamonte Springs, October 11 (6:00pm). Join the Remind group for further details. Coming up in church life All Church ‣ New Members Class on September 28‣ Officer nominations are open Read more…
One New Class…and a Season Two This Fall we will be offering two adult Sunday school classes that contribute to our balanced “diet” of Bible courses and practical aspects of living the Christian life. We’re excited to have teachers with a wide range of expertise to offer the following classes Read more…
Sunday Worship Compass: Finances God’s Way (Sign Up!) Deacons Steve O’Dowd, Caleb Bancroft, and Ed Kent invite you to consider participating in a cohort to work through the Compass: “Finances God’s Way” curriculum to learn how to be a steward of the resources God has giving you. Find out more Read more…
Life in the Spirit The theme for SF 2.0 was “Life in the Spirit: Using Your Spiritual Gifts.” The entire weekend revolved around how the Holy Spirit has gifted every Christian with various gifts to use to build up the church, as Paul writes in Romans: Rom 12:6-8 – Having Read more…