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…
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…
Poetry and song for Lord Jesus Music and poetry are a way that believers respond to the love of God. These compositions not only find an important home in the Old Testament but span the entire Bible. For this summer sermon series, we will focus on the “psalms” and other Read more…
Sunday Worship Men’s Breakfast kickoff – 9/6 Join the kickoff Men’s Monthly Breakfast for the Fall on Saturday, September 6, from 8:00-9:30am at the church. Enjoy fellowship, breakfast, and our guest speaker: Hary Toledo. Coming up in church life All Church ‣ Our Fall 2025 new members class will be held on September 20‣ Read more…
Sunday Worship Men’s Breakfast kickoff – 9/6 Join the kickoff Men’s Monthly Breakfast for the Fall on Saturday, September 6, from 8:00-9:30am at the church. Enjoy fellowship, breakfast, and our guest speaker: Hary Toledo. Coming up in church life All Church ‣ Our Fall 2025 new members class will be held on September 20 Read more…
Life as Exiles: 1-2 Peter Both the Men’s and Women’s Ministries will be hosting Bible studies this fall on the first and second letters of the apostle Peter to the churches “in exile” (1 Pet 1:1). These studies use a simple, Christ-centered approach—observe, interpret, apply—to grow in our knowledge of Read more…
Sunday Worship ROC On Kickoff – 8/20 ROC On kickoff is Wednesday, 8/20. Pizza dinner 5-6pm ($5 per person, $15 family, menu) . All ministries meet 6-7:30pm. Ministries that meet: women, men, youth, children, nursery, and a community group. Come fellowship during dinner and join in our bible studies for Read more…
Sunday Worship Newkirk Mission Family Visit – 8/10 Matt serves as campus president and Professor of Old Testament at Christ Bible Seminary in Nagoya, Japan. He and his family have served in Japan with Mission to the World for over a decade. Previously, he obtained his Master of Divinity at Read more…
Sunday Worship Joyful Treasures – 8/9 The Mercy Team is hosting the annual Joyful Treasures (a.k.a. Swapshop) on Saturday, 8/9 (9am-noon) in the Westminster Hall, Calvin, and Knox Rooms. Volunteer at the welcome center to serve: (1) Setup on Sun, 8/3 (after 2nd service) pizza provided; (2) Organize donations on Read more…
Two Old Testament Offerings We are excited to offer two Sunday school options for June through mid-August. Given that we’ll be moving to a NT sermon series, both classes will focus on the Old Testament. Option 1: Israel’s Once and Future King (Worship center, taught by Greg Lanier and Cade Read more…
Sunday Worship Men’s Topgolf Outing – 8/2 The Men’s Ministry outing is at Topgolf in Lake Mary on Saturday, 8/2 (9-11:30am). Come and enjoy fellowship with the men of River Oaks Church. Signup at the welcome center or scan the QR code. Scholarships are available. Contact Ben Gallant for any Read more…
Sunday Worship VBS Week: 7/21 through 7/25 VBS – Wonder Junction, Mon, 7/21 – Fri, 7/25 (9am – noon). The kids will gallop through the wonder-filled West, where our friends at Wonder Junction will teach them about the grandest wonder of all—Jesus Christ. Each day, we’ll dig deeper into who the awe-inspiring Read more…
Sunday Worship Coming up in church life All Church ‣ Annual Vision Dinner, Sunday, August 17 (5-7pm), Giovanni’s catering Mercy Ministry ‣ Joyful Treasures (a.k.a. Swap Shop), Saturday, 8/9 (9am-noon) Men’s Ministry ‣ Summer 10 week study: The Christian Man, Wednesdays (6-7:30pm)‣ TopGolf Lake Mary, Sat, 8/2 (9-11:30am), signup at welcome Read more…
The Envy of Eve Join the ROC women’s ministry this summer for a biweekly book study of The Envy of Eve by Melissa Kruger, exploring how God’s character leads us from envy to lasting contentment. Pick up your book on Amazon, Kindle, or your favorite bookseller. Melissa Kruger is the Read more…
Sunday Worship Missions Sunday school – Ryan and Katie Ryan and Katie serve with Mission To the World (MTW) in Central Asia. In addition to their usual jobs in healthcare and business, they are helping to develop theological education in their region. While training up new local leaders, they are Read more…
Brazil 2025 The members of our 2025 Brazil short-term trip presented about their experiences to the congregation on June 29. If you missed it you can watch their report below! Mission trip video report You can also view their presentation (with lots of photos) here! The team members were… We’ll Read more…
Sunday Worship Ordination of Steven Seal @ Emmaus The River Oaks community is invited to celebrate the ordination and installation of former intern Steven Seal as Assistant Pastor at Emmaus Church (Winter Garden): 6pm on Sunday, June 29! Coming up in church life All Church ‣ Annual Vision Dinner, Sunday, Read more…
Sunday Worship The Greenhouse – June 20 You’re invited to join the River Oaks Artists Guild on Friday, June 20 (6-9pm) in the worship center. Any kind of Christian creative is welcome to join The Greenhouse, wherever you are in your creative journey (fine artists, photographers, videographers, musicians, bakers/cooks, crocheters, Read more…
Sunday Worship Men’s Summer Bible Study You’re invited to join our Wednesday Bible study series, “The Christian Man,” weekly 6-7:30pm. In a world of shifting values and cultural pressures, we believe God’s Word provides timeless wisdom for men seeking to live with purpose and integrity. Coming up in church life Read more…
Sunday Worship Women’s Spring Event (6/7) The women of ROC are invited to Brunch and Brushes on Saturday, June 7 (9am-12noon) at the church! Enjoy a relaxed and creative atmosphere where you can connect with fellow women in the church while painting and sharing brunch. Coming up in church life Youth Ministry ‣ Summer Read more…