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…
Sunday Worship Spiritual Formation Weekend 2.0 September 13-15, SF 2.0 “Life in the Spirit: Using Your Spiritual Gifts” will take place here at ROC. The entire weekend will revolve around how the Holy Spirit has gifted every Christian with various gifts to use to build up the church. Find out more and register! Read more…
Sunday Worship Spiritual Formation Weekend 2.0 September 13-15, SF 2.0 “Life in the Spirit: Using Your Spiritual Gifts” will take place here at ROC. The entire weekend will revolve around how the Holy Spirit has gifted every Christian with various gifts to use to build up the church. Find out more and register! Read more…
Sunday Worship Spiritual Formation Weekend 2.0 September 13-15, SF 2.0 “Life in the Spirit: Using Your Spiritual Gifts” will take place here at ROC. The entire weekend will revolve around how the Holy Spirit has gifted every Christian with various gifts to use to build up the church. Find out more and register! Read more…
Interested in Joining ROC? Have you been attending River Oaks Church for some time? We would love to invite you to experience the joy of belonging to your local church through church membership. Our new members class is an opportunity to find out more about who we are and what Read more…
Sunday Worship Men’s Monthly Breakfast Join the Men’s Monthly Breakfast Fall kickoff on Saturday, September 7, from 8:00-9:30am at the church . Enjoy fellowship, a great pancake breakfast, and our guest speaker John Montgomery. RSVP here. YAF Backyard Bash – September 7, 10:00am Coming up in church life All Church ‣ Spiritual Formation Read more…
Sunday Worship Spiritual Formation Weekend 2.0 September 13-15, SF 2.0 “Life in the Spirit: Using Your Spiritual Gifts” will take place here at ROC. The entire weekend will revolve around how the Holy Spirit has gifted every Christian with various gifts to use to build up the church. Find out more and Read more…
Summer sermon series Every month at River Oaks, we celebrate the Lord’s Supper (also known as “Communion”). Regularly we baptize new Christians on their profession of faith as well as the children of believing parents. But why do we do these things? What are “sacraments,” and why do we do Read more…
Sunday Worship Fall ROC ON kickoff – 8/21 Join us for our Wednesday night Fall ROC ON program. Click here for details. Dinner (current menu) is at 5pm and all ministries follow at 6pm. We have a ministry for all ages: Nursery, Children, Youth middle and high school, Women, Men, and a Read more…
Sunday Worship Moving Up and Growing in Faith As the summer winds down, it’s time to move on up! Starting August 11, children are invited to promote to the next grade level during Sunday school and ROCK. Please click here for details. Young Adult Fellowship event on 8/16 Coming up in church life All Church ‣ Vision Dinner (Fri, 9/13) Read more…
Sunday Worship Marriage Boot Camp: Walking Together in the Lord This 8-week series will kick off on August 4, during Sunday school (10:15-10:45 am) and take place in the Knox/Calvin rooms. This is for all (especially those who are married, engaged, or desiring marriage). This series will provide a great Read more…
Sunday Worship Women’s Summer Book Club: 7/28 You’re invited Sunday, 7/28 (2-4pm) at the church to gather together for a time to connect and discuss the book The Gospel Comes with a House Key by Rosaria Butterfield. Also, if you are able, please bring a sweet treat to share. Cold and hot beverages will Read more…
Moving Up and Growing in Faith! As the summer winds down, it’s time to move on up! Starting Aug. 11, children are invited to promote to the next grade level during Sunday school and ROCK. (Please click here for a map of the new rooms.) Grade level divisions are: The Children’s ministry team—Jane O’Dowd and Betty Ballough—will be in Read more…
Sunday School for the Summer This Summer we will be offering two adult Sunday school classes that help contribute to our balanced “diet” of Bible courses and theology/church history. We’re excited to have teachers with a wide range of expertise to offer the following classes for the months of June Read more…