Happy Holy Week! As we celebrate Easter this week and look around at creation continuing to ‘spring’ back to life after the cold death of winter, it’s a powerful reminder of the new life Christ won for us that morning 2000 years ago when he walked out of that tomb. Read more…
Happy March! As the official beginning of spring nears and we see plants bursting back into life, it feels like we are starting to come out of a long winter ourselves. It has been wonderful to see everyone making their way back to church and meeting some new friends recently Read more…
Kicking off the New Year We are so thankful for our Children’s Ministry team that has made everything possible since relaunching, including stepping up during the busyness of the holidays to make our Advent series possible. We recently had a team meeting to reconnect and recharge as we move into Read more…
Holiday Update Are you feeling festive yet, River Oaks family? Somehow, even though it feels like 2020 has dragged on for ages, it is still a little surprising that the holidays are upon us. Maybe life feels a bit like in The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe, where it Read more…
1. It’s biblical – Deuteronomy 6 We really need to grow our children’s ministry team as we relaunch our Sunday programs, so I’ve been thinking about all the reasons to be involved in children’s ministry. I came up with 10 off the top of my head and wanted to share Read more…
Nursery and ROCK Reopening Great news, parents/guardians and kids! As announced at our August 9 meeting, we are taking steps towards a safe reopening of some of our children’s ministry activities this weekend, September 13! We will begin by offering nursery (indoors) and ROCK/children’s church for grades Pre-K to 3rd Read more…
At-Home VBS From the time we first announced this year’s VBS, we have been holding our plans with an open hand, recognizing the ever-changing situation with the COVID-19 pandemic could change things. In light of the recent surge in cases, our VBS leadership team, in consultation with River Oaks’ reopening Read more…
God is Patient with Us! Throughout February we have seen God continue to pursue His people even in the midst of their unfaithfulness and the dividing of the kingdom. In March we will finish learning about Elijah and Elisha and look at some of the other prophets God sent throughout Read more…
Protecting the Vulnerable Unfortunately, any glance at the news on any given day is a reminder that sexual abuse and predation, particularly of children, is and has been on the rise for years. And even more unfortunate is that the church is not immune from it. We at River Oaks Read more…
God is the Source of Wisdom! After taking a break to look at the wonder of Advent in the month of December, we are jumping back into our journey through the timeline of the Bible with Solomon. Previously we looked at great King David and heard God’s promise that a Read more…
Bounce Time All the children have been working hard this Fall to earn ROCK Blocks. The model bounce house is nearly complete…so let’s get ready to celebrate! On December 15th, we will have two mega awesome bounce houses (fit for younger and older children), popcorn, pizza, and more! It’s a Read more…
Emmanuel: God with Us! As we enter the month of December, one of the highlights is obviously Christmas, the celebration of Christ’s birth. But do we let familiarity with the story dull us to the wonder of it? The birth of Jesus is without a doubt one of the most Read more…
Jesus is Our Perfect King! This month in children’s ministry we will be looking at the life of King David and His relationship with God. In some of the stories we will see King David living out Godly character and being the kind of king God’s people needed. But we Read more…
God is Great! In the children’s ministry this month we will be looking at the transition from the time of the Judges to the Kingdom of Israel.Although God was Israel’s king and had shown them (and their enemies) how great He was and that He would always take care of Read more…
God is Forgiving! In September we will be studying the book of Judges, where we will see how — despite Israel’s cycle of unfaithfulness — God is patient and forgiving and continues to deliver them time after time. What a blessing that in our lives God is forgiving and faithful Read more…
God Fights for His People! As we move through the month of August and transition into a new school year, we will see the Israelites make a significant transition as well from the wilderness into the promised land. We will see Moses pass the baton of leadership to Joshua, but Read more…
God Guides His People! During the month of July, we will follow the Israelites as they continue on their journey towards the promised land. During each lesson we will trace how God continually guides his people on the way to the place where he has chosen for them to dwell Read more…
The Race Goes On! On Friday, June 7, we wrapped up an incredible week of Vacation Bible School. Nearly 90 kids and dozens of youth and adult leaders took over River Oaks for The Incredible Race, an adventure through the world to learn about God’s beautiful vision to bring a Read more…
God Provides for His People! During the month of June, we will continue following the Israelites as they journey through the wilderness and receive God’s law at Mount Sinai.. Shortcuts: For Teachers | For Parents Throughout each lesson we will see how God continually provides for his people despite their Read more…
For Students & Parents ROC Vacation Bible School begins Monday, June 3! Registration begins at 8:30AM. Payment is due at this time: $10 per child, $30 max per family. On Tuesday through Friday, check-in opens at 8:45. Friday afternoon there will be a closing party with popsicles, inflatable water slides, Read more…