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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
Sunday Worship Spring 2025 New Members Class On Saturday, March 29 (8:30am-12:30pm) our Spring 2025 New Members class will be held. Our new members class is an opportunity to find out more about who we are and what we believe. It is a great way to learn about the church, meet new people, Read more…
Register Now for Vacation Bible School! Howdy, partners! Join us as we gallop through the wonder-filled West, where our friends at Wonder Junction will teach us about the grandest wonder of all—Jesus Christ. River Oaks Church is excited to host Vacation Bible School from July 21-25, 2025. VBS will run Read more…
Sunday Worship Mercy Team – Serve Saturday On Saturday, 3/29 (9am-noon), 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. Volunteer at the welcome 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…
Sunday Worship Sign up now for VBS 2025! Join River Oaks Church as we marvel at the wonders of Jesus’ life! Registration is now open for our wild west-themed Vacation Bible School from July 21-25, 2025. VBS will run daily from 9:00am-12:00pm. Find out more! Coming up in church life Read more…
Sunday Worship Men’s Monthly Breakfast – 3/1 Join the Men’s Monthly Breakfast on Saturday, March 1, from 8:00-9:30am at the church. Enjoy fellowship, breakfast, and our guest speaker: Gary Roth (signup). Coming up in church life All Church ‣ Spring New Members class: Sat, March 29 (8:30am-12:30pm) ROC On Wed ‣ Dinner (menu) from 5:00-6:00pm (pay Read more…
Sunday Worship Spring 2025 New Members Class Our Spring 2025 New Members class will be held on Saturday, March 29 (8:30am-12:30pm). Our new members class is an opportunity to find out more about who we are and what we believe. It is a great way to learn about the church, meet Read more…