“Grace and Peace to You All” The Bible is the very Word of God. As the Word of God, the Bible is God’s way of saving and sanctifying us (John 17:17). So understanding the Bible is vitally important for us as Christians. But the Bible is a long, ancient and Read more…
ROC … but on Wednesdays! On September 15, we launched River Oaks Church on Wednesdays. For short, it’s called ROC ON! This mid-week program is part of River Oaks Church’s larger vision for fellowship and biblical teaching opportunities for all ages on Wednesday night. ROC ON evenings will kick-off with a dinner served from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. followed by the different programs Read more…
Are you ready to ROC ON Wednesdays? The children’s ministry is excited to announce another opportunity for fellowship and biblical exploration for children in kindergarten through fifth grade! Starting September 15, we are launching River Oaks Church on Wednesdays (ROC ON). ROC ON evenings will kick-off with a family dinner served from 5:30 – 6:00 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…
Walking in Love Two exciting women’s Bible studies this fall will provide an opportunity for members, visitors, and friends of River Oaks to grow in their love for the Lord through the study of his Word together. Women of all ages are invited to join in. Find out more below Read more…
Like a Garage Sale…But Free! Our annual “Swap Shop” is set for July 10, from 10:00am-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…
Welcome Jane and Amanda! In May 2021 we announced a search for a new director of children’s ministry. A search committee was formed that represented each area of the ministry (nursery, younger kids, older kids), and through the process of resume collection and interviews, God answered our prayers in a Read more…
Ten Words The River Oak’s Women’s Ministry invites you to our next Bible Study (May 25–August 10). After a great study on Ecclesiastes this winter/spring, we will turn our attention to the Ten Commandments. Are they just rules that are outdated? Have they been eliminated with the coming of Christ? Read more…
VBS Is Under Way! We are excited to host Vacation Bible School on June 7-11. At this point, registration is now closed due to the amazing response rate. VBS runs from 9:00-12:00 each day from June 7-11. Volunteers need to arrive at 8:30, and check-in starts at 8:45. We’re excited Read more…
Want to Join ROC’s team? River Oaks Church is blessed with a delightful group of children and parents/guardians. We believe the church plays a vital role not in replacing but in coming alongside parents/guardians in the nurture of their children in the faith. We want to see young people encounter Read more…
Help Save a Life! Each year, River Oaks Church joins several other churches in Seminole County to support the Pregnancy Centers in their Baby Bottle Campaign (find out more). The Pregnancy Centers exist to offer women alternatives to abortion by modeling the love of Jesus Christ through compassionate lay counseling and the 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…
Want to do some cleaning and yard work? ROC’s Mercy Team invites you to participate in a service project with one of the local ministries we support, Redeeming Life Outreach Ministries (RLOM). RLOM’s maternity home in Sanford offers a safe home for women undergoing crisis pregnancies. The home has a Read more…
Life Under the Sun River Oak’s Women’s Ministry invites you to our next Bible Study (January–April). After two great studies last year on 1 and 2 Peter, we will turn our attention to the OT with a study of the book of Ecclesiastes, often a puzzling book about the seeming Read more…
Helping Families in Need This Christmas season, the Mercy Team invites you to be a part of ministering to our community by sharing the love of Christ in two ways. Find out more below! 1. Dove Tree We are partnering again this year with Christian HELP for their annual “Dove Read more…
Cards of Encouragement The women’s ministry at River Oaks invites you to an afternoon of fellowship to create mixed media note cards for the ladies at the Seminole County Jail. The event will be led by ROC’s very own Tracey Wozniak. Card kits and supplies will be provided. The Mercy Read more…
Restarting Communion The celebration of the Lord’s Supper is a sacrament instituted by Christ himself (Matt 26:26-29 pars.; 1 Cor 11:23-25) for the spiritual nourishment of his people. Throughout church history, the Supper has been administered in-person to the gathered communion of the saints and accompanied by the preaching of 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…
Getting Back Together! We are super excited to be finally getting back to meeting in person on Wednesday nights starting this September 16. Although we are thankful for the technology that’s enabled us to stay connected digitally, it is not quite the same as really being together, we have missed Read more…
Bless Our Neighbors Food insecurity is a common problem for families and individuals in our local community — and it has been worsened by COVID-19 and the disruption it has caused to schools, the economy, and more. Our Mercy Team wants to help River Oaks do its part to respond Read more…