Sunday Worship Special Sunday School Our own Gene Smith (USMC ’56) will share testimonies about his time in Vietnam, where he experienced Christ-like acts of self-sacrifice. Join us to be encouraged by this refreshing take on the gospel. Coming up in church life Youth Ministry ‣ Summer camps: HS June Read more…
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…
Two Old Testament Offerings We are excited to offer two Sunday school options for June-July. 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 Horton). This 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…
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…
Returning to Acaba Mundo The Session and Missions Committee of River Oaks is excited to announce that we’ll be sending another short-term mission team to Acaba Mundo (in Belo Horizonte, Brazil), aiming for summer 2025. We had a fantastic experience in November 2024 through a four-person team, and we are Read more…
Spring Fellowship Event The women of ROC are invited to Brunch and Brushes on June 7 from 9am-12pm at the church! Enjoy a relaxed and creative atmosphere where you can connect with fellow women in the church while painting and sharing brunch. Lauren Theriault will guide us through a DIY painting Read more…
Sunday Worship Sunday School Missionary Jeremy and Angel will be sharing about their mission work with Serge in Southall, London, on Sunday school (10:15-10:45). They primarily support the ministry of New Life Masih Ghar Church. Coming up in church life Youth Ministry ‣ Summer camps: HS June 9-15, MS July Read more…
Sunday Worship Spring Potluck Picnic – May 14 Join River Oaks Church for fellowship during our annual Spring Potluck Picnic on Wednesday, May 14 (5:30-7:30pm). River Oaks will provide Huey Magoos breaded and grilled chicken tenders and chips. Last name A-L bring side dishes, M-Z bring deserts. There will be Read more…
A Case of the Mondays? In our denomination (and we suspect the ratio is the same elsewhere), only 1.3% of the people serve as pastors. The other 98.7% have a different vocation (or did in the past, if retired). But so often it is easy for Christians to fall into Read more…
Sunday Worship Men’s Monthly Breakfast – May 3 Join the last Men’s Monthly Breakfast for the Spring (resuming in September) on Saturday, May 3, from 8:00-9:30am at the church. Enjoy fellowship, breakfast, and our guest speaker: Walt Morgan (signup). Coming up in church life All Church ‣ ROC Game Day, Sat, May 10 (9am-12midnight), Read more…
Sunday Worship Men’s Spring Cookout – April 26 All men are invited to a cookout and cornhole tournament for our ROC Men’s Ministry on Saturday, April 26 (3pm-7pm). RSVP at this link. Coming up in church life All Church ‣ Spring Potluck Picnic, Wednesday, May 14 (5:30-7:30pm) ROC On Wed ‣ Dinner (menu) from 5:00-6:00pm (pay here)‣ Children, men, 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. Childcare Need! In order to serve all the Read more…
He is Risen! River Oaks Church delights to celebrate the central event of history: the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ! This year we observed Palm Sunday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday through the lens of Mark 11-16. The sermon audio can be found below. Find Out More
Easter Sunday Worship Good Friday, April 18 Other Holy Week activities Coming up in church life All Church ‣ New Members Sunday, April 27 (both services) ROC On Wed ‣ Dinner (menu) from 5:00-6:00pm (pay here)‣ Children, men, women, community group, and youth (6pm) Men’s Ministry ‣ Men’s Spring Cookout, Sat, April 26 Read more…
Palm Sunday Worship Holy Week Find out more about our Palm Sunday services and our other Holy Week activities. Coming up in church life All Church ‣ Join us at our Church Yard Work Day, Sat, April 12 (9am)‣ New Members Sunday, April 27 (both services) ROC On Wed ‣ Dinner Read more…
Sunday Worship Church Yard Work Day – 4/12 Everyone is invited to join our church family in the annual cleaning of the church grounds (outside only) on Saturday, April 12, 9am – noon. We encourage you to bring yardwork supplies, if possible. Signup at the welcome center, email the church office, or Read more…
Join us in DeBary! All men are invited to a cookout and cornhole tournament for our ROC Men’s Ministry on Saturday, April 26 (3pm-7pm). We’ll enjoy a time of food and fellowship with a bit of friendly competition. Plus, the winner of the tournament will receive a prize! Feel free to Read more…
Sunday Worship Men’s Monthly Breakfast – 4/5 Join the Men’s Monthly Breakfast on Saturday, April 5, from 8:00-9:30am at the church. Enjoy fellowship, breakfast, and our guest speaker: Alden Warhurst (signup). Coming up in church life All Church ‣ Spring New Members class: Sat, March 29 (8:30am-12:30pm)‣ Church Yard Workday, Sat, Apr 12 (9am), signup Read more…
What’s Behind the Text? The New Testament was not composed in a vacuum, nor is it a collection of wise aphorisms from a guru sitting atop a misty mountain. It was written by real men–inspired by the Holy Spirit–who lived in a real time and place facing real on-the-ground issues. Read more…