ROC … but on Wednesdays! ROC On Wednesday (beginning August 21) is our mid-week program that provides opportunities for fellowship and biblical teaching opportunities for all ages on Wednesday nights. ROC ON evenings kick-off with a dinner served from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. followed by the different programs from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Childcare Need! In order to Read more…
Sunday Worship Swap Shop – 7/20 Our annual Swap Shop is Saturday, 7/20 (9am-12noon). It is sponsored by our Mercy Team, where we offer truckloads of stuff for free to anyone in the community and congregation who is in need. Because we have received far more than we possibly deserve from our Lord Read more…
Like a Garage Sale…But Free! Our annual “Swap Shop” is set for July 20, from 9:00am-12:00n in the River Oaks main building. What is Swap Shop? It’s one of our favorite events of the summer, sponsored by our Mercy Team, where we offer truckloads of stuff for free to anyone Read more…
Sunday Worship Swap Shop – 7/20 Our annual Swap Shop is Saturday, 7/20 (9am-12noon). It is sponsored by our Mercy Team, where we offer truckloads of stuff for free to anyone in the community and congregation who is in need. Because we have received far more than we possibly deserve from our Lord Read more…
Whatcha reading? Ladies of River Oaks … Let’s read together! You are invited to two summer book clubs, where we will gather together for a time to connect and discuss the book together. It is super easy to participate. Simply grab the book (Amazon, Kindle, or any other bookseller of Read more…
Sunday Worship Brazil Mission Trip Interest Meeting River Oaks is sending a short-term mission team to Acabo Mundo, Brazil, in November. Come to an interest meeting on July 21 (after the second service) to find out more! Coming up in church life Women’s Ministry ‣ Save the date for July Read more…
An amazing week! River Oaks Church was transformed into a Great Jungle Journey from June 24-28 and hosted over 100 school-age kids for a wonderful week learning about Creation, Catastrophe, Confusion, Cross, and Consummation! We would like to express huge thanks to all the adult and youth volunteers who made Read more…
Sunday Worship Women’s Summer Book Club: 6/30 You’re invited Sunday, 6/30 (2-4pm) at the church to gather together for a time to connect and discuss the book A Place to Belong: Learning to Love the Local Church by Megan Hill. Also, if you are able, please bring a sweet treat to Read more…
Sunday Worship VBS Week: 6/24 through 6/28 VBS – The Great Jungle Journey, Mon, 6/24 – Fri, 6/28 (9am – noon). The kids will set off on an epic adventure from Genesis to Revelation. Amid sloths, butterflies, river dolphins, and dart frogs, your children will sail along on a fun Read more…
Sunday Worship VBS Prep Week Join the VBS Prep Team Mon, 6/17 – Fri, 6/21 (9am – 4pm). We will be preparing to transform River Oaks into a Jungle cruise bible adventure. We will be gathering supplies and constructing the crafts, decorations, games, snacks, and all stations needed for the Read more…
“To give his life as a ransom for many” The four Gospels in the New Testament each present a complementary portrait of the person and work of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. Although the Gospel of Mark is the shortest portrait, it is no less profound or compelling. Mark presents Jesus Read more…
Sunday Worship Mercy Team – Angels of Mercy Gala Join the Mercy Team on Saturday, June 8, from 6-9:00pm for the 2nd annual ‘Light the Way’ Gala by Angels of Mercy Ministry at 541 N Palmetto Avenue in Sanford. Enjoy dinner and fellowship. The guest speaker is Seminole County’s Sheriff Read more…
Serving Women and Children in Need One of our favorite annual community support initiatives is joining several other churches in Seminole County to support the Pregnancy Centers in their Baby Bottle Campaign (find out more | watch video). The Pregnancy Centers exist to offer women alternatives to abortion by modeling the love Read more…
Sunday Worship Men’s Monthly Breakfast – June 1 Join the Men’s Monthly Breakfast on Saturday, June 1, from 8-9:30am at the church . Enjoy fellowship, a great pancake breakfast, and our guest speaker Hugh Phillips. Coming up in church life All Church ‣ Weekend To Remember by Family Life (marriage seminar)‣ June Read more…
Sunday Worship YAF Movie Night -5/31 On Friday, May 31, 8-10:30pm Young Adult Fellowship will be meeting at the Horner’s home for Movie Night. Bring friends and whatever snacks, drinks, dessert, candy you want to eat/share! RSVP Coming up in church life All Church ‣ Weekend To Remember by Family Read more…
Sunday School for the Second Quarter This Spring we will be offering two adult Sunday school classes that touch on core theological topics. Our philosophy of Adult Ed at River Oaks is to provide a balanced “diet” of classes that cover Bible, theology, and contemporary issues (like our recent class Read more…
Sunday Worship VBS Craft Donations The VBS Great Jungle Journey (June 24-28) features a cruise from Genesis to Revelation! The jungle cruise ports are the 7 C’s of History: Creation, Corruption, Catastrophe, Confusion, Christ, Cross, and Consummation. Donations Needed! There is a VBS rain-forest themed table in the hallway with Read more…
Sunday Worship Baby Bottle Campaign – 2024 The Mercy Team partners with the Pregnancy Centers in the Baby Bottle Campaign – The Difference is Life! We encourage you to join us by taking a bottle home, praying for the women, filling the bottle (with cash, coins, or a check) , and then returning the bottle back Read more…
Sunday Worship Summer Picnic Potluck – 5/8 All are invited to the Summer Picnic Potluck this Wednesday, May 8 (5:30-7:30pm). There will be bounce houses, food, and fellowship. Huey Magoos chicken tenders will be provided. We’re asking those with last names: A-L bring a side dish, M-Z bring a dessert. Read more…
Sunday Worship Men’s Monthly Breakfast Join the Men’s Monthly Breakfast on Saturday, May 4, from 8:00-9:30am at the church . Enjoy fellowship, a great pancake breakfast, and our guest speaker Tanner Johnson. Coming up in church life All Church ‣ Summer Picnic Potluck, Wednesday, 5/8 during ROC On (5:30-7:30pm)‣ Main course will be Read more…