Sunday School for the First Quarter To begin the new year, we will be offering two adult Sunday school classes that touch on topics of interest in the Christian life. Our philosophy of Adult Ed at River Oaks is to provide a balanced “diet” of classes that cover Bible (like Read more…
Sunday Worship Spiritual Formation Weekend (April 5-6) River Oaks is excited to host our first ever “spiritual formation weekend” (SF24). It will feature 8 seminars on a variety of topics about the Christian life, taught by a great group of teachers. Attendees will get to pick 3 of the 8 Read more…
Sunday Worship Spiritual Formation Weekend (April 5-6) River Oaks is excited to host our first ever “spiritual formation weekend” (SF24). It will feature 8 seminars on a variety of topics about the Christian life, taught by a great group of teachers. Attendees will get to pick 3 of the 8 Read more…
Sunday Worship Church Workday – March 2nd Everyone is invited to join our church family in the annual cleaning of our worship facility and grounds on March 2nd from 9am to noon. We encouraged you to bring indoor cleaning or yardwork supplies, if possible. Email the church office for any questions. Coming up Read more…
ROC … but on Wednesdays! ROC On Wednesday 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. ROC ON Programs We look forward to seeing Read more…
What is Christianity? Perhaps you’ve looked around a church and thought “I have no idea what these people are talking about, but there’s no way I’m asking questions everyone knows the answers to.” We have great news. You’re not alone! We are conducting an 8-week study of “Christianity 1.0” to Read more…
Sunday Worship Mercy Team Serve Saturday – 2/24 On Saturday, 2/24 from 9am-12noon, come join the Mercy Team serve the Redeeming Life Outreach Ministry in Sanford. The RLOM provides Christ-centered homes for single pregnant women in crisis. We will be cleaning both the Maternity Home and the Transitional Home inside and outside. Sign up Read more…
Sunday Worship Church Workday – March 2, 9am–12n Join our church family in the annual cleaning of our worship facility and grounds 3/2 from 9am to noon. All ages are welcome. Everyone is encouraged to bring indoor cleaning or yardwork supplies, if possible. Email the church office for any questions. This event will Read more…
Sunday Worship Mercy Team – Serve Saturday 2/24 Come join the Mercy Team serve the Redeeming Life Outreach Ministry in Sanford. The RLOM provides Christ-centered homes for single pregnant women in crisis. We will be cleaning both the Maternity Home and the Transitional Home inside and outside. Sign up at Read more…
Sunday Worship Christianity 1.0: Back to the Basics At ROC ON Wednesday beginning February 7th (6:00-7:30pm) an 8 week class will launch called Christianity 1.0: Back to the Basics. Pastor David and Pastor Cody will be facilitating this class in the Wycliffe room. Coming up in church life ROC On Read more…
Growing in Wisdom 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. Details We meet every Wednesday Read more…
Sunday Worship Bonfire Night – Young Adult Fellowship Join the Young Adult Fellowship on Friday night, 1/26 from 7-11pm for night of a bonfire, smores, and a movie in Sanford. For details and contact information, see below. Coming up in church life ROC On Wed ‣ Dinner (current menu) from 5:00-6:00pm Read more…
Sunday Worship Mercy Opportunity: Serve Saturday The Mercy Team invites you to register and join them for Serve Saturday on 1/20, 9am – noon, at the Sharing Center in Longwood. This opportunity to serve our community is open to middle school age and up. The Sharing Center is a Christian organization that serves the hungry and the homeless. Coming Read more…
Sunday Worship Installation of Pastor Cody Brobst Join us on Sunday evening, January 14, at 5:30 pm in the worship center for Pastor Cody Brobst’s installation as our new full time Associate Pastor for River Oaks Church. We are excited for this long awaited blessing. Refreshments will be served. Coming Read more…
Sunday Worship Men’s Monthly Breakfast, January 6 Join the Men’s Monthly Breakfast on Saturday, January 6, from 8:00-9:30am at the church . Enjoy fellowship, a great pancake breakfast, and our guest speaker Don Kennedy. Coming up in church life All church ‣ Ordination/installation of new officers, 1/14 during both services‣ Installation of Read more…
Promises Fulfilled The Gospels of Matthew and Luke famously give God’s people the canonical accounts of the nativity of Jesus Christ—the divine Son born in Bethlehem of Judea. Matthew’s account provides a comprehensive retelling of these special events, from the genealogy of Jesus to the annunciation by the angel to Read more…
Sunday Worship 2024 Bible Reading Plans Interested in tackling the whole Bible (or parts of it) in the new year? Ligonier Ministries has posted a large range of various plans to choose from. Pastor Lanier’s “Redemptive-Historical Bible Reading Plan” (here) is one of them! Check out the full list. Coming Read more…
Parenting Toddlers & the Gospel of Luke! For October and November, we are offering two adult Sunday school classes. Both will take place during the Sunday school time (10:15-10:45am), so you can take your pick. Find out the details below! Toddler Talks with Dr. Kim Bougoulias Dr. Kim Bougoulias has Read more…
Sunday Worship Children’s Ministry Nativity play! Join us in the worship center for River Oak’s Children’s Ministry Nativity play (10:15-10:45am). Cookies will be served in Westminster Hall afterward. There will be no other Sunday school classes. Coming up in church life All Church ‣ Children’s Ministry, Youth, and Adult Sunday Read more…
Sunday Worship YAF Christmas Game Night! On Sunday, December 17 from 7-10pm, our Young Adult Fellowship Ministry will host their Christmas Game Night Party. Come join in this fun time of fellowship for light snacks, hot chocolate, ugly Christmas sweater contest, white elephant gift exchange, and games. See below for Read more…