River Oak is thrilled to partner with the Serve Tour as a hub church March 28-29, 2025. This is an incredible opportunity to make a difference in our community through compassion-focused projects that meet real needs and demonstrate Christ’s love. Serving through the Serve Tour is a tangible way to share the gospel and connect with those who need it most. Together, we can meet physical and spiritual needs, build relationships, and glorify God in our community. River Oak, let’s be the hands and feet of Jesus. Registration opens February 10, 2025!
Hope of Life: Guatemala Lunch & Learn Sunday, March 2, 2025 // 12:30PM – 2:00PM // 111D
Join us on Sunday, March 2nd at 12:30 for a Lunch & Learn with Carlos Vargas, founder of Hope of Life International in Guatemala. Come learn about the incredible ministry Hope of Life is doing to serve children, families, and communities in Eastern Guatemala.
We will also share about a new mission trip opportunity coming to River Oak this summer! You won’t want to miss it!
Are you passionate about helping high school students succeed academically and grow personally?
Oscar Smith High School is looking for tutors or mentors! If you would like more information or are interested in volunteering, please reach out to Jen Kennedy at or 757-672-0448. She would love to share more about this opportunity to impact the life of a student in need!
River Oak Women’s Ministry Welcomes: Caroline Saunders Saturday April 5th, 2025 at 9:00AM (doors open at 8:00AM) Worship Center
This is an intergenerational women’s event! We encourage you to bring all the ladies in your life, middle school age and up!
We are so excited to welcome Caroline Saunders to River Oak Church. She is a writer, pastor’s wife, and mother of three who believes in taking Jesus seriously and being un-serious about nearly everything else!
Join us as we dive into the beatiful truth of Psalm 139; exploring how we are intimately known and profoundly loved by God.
This event is designed for women of all ages-whether you’re a teen looking to strengthen your faith or an adult seeking deeper connection, this event will renew your spirit and encourage your heart.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to grow in community, reflect on God’s amazing love, and be inspired by powerful teachings.
Mark your calendars and secure your spot today. We can’t wait to see you there!
*Lunch will be provided! There is no childcare available for this event.
Questions:
Please know that we never want finances to be a concern when it comes to an event.
There are scholarships available if needed. Please reach out to Mandy if you feel
Men’s Ministry presents Daddy/Daughter Dance February 28, 2025 // 6:00PM – 8:00PM // The Hub
Calling fathers and daughters of all ages! Come spend an evening in The Hub celebrating the God-ordained relationship between a father and his daughter(s). This special evening will be filled with fun, dancing, fellowship, live DJ, food and a photo booth. Semi-formal dress is requested, but not mandatory. $10.00 covers Dad and all of his daughters. Limited seating – register today!
15th Annual Sportsman Night February 21, 2025 Dinner at 5:30PM – Optional Dinner with limited capacity 7:00PM – Free Main Event with Bucky Dent
5:30pm to 6:45pm – Optional dinner with limited capacity, $6.00 per person (10 & over)
7:00 pm – Main Event with Bucky Dent & Free Door Prizes
Many door prizes and raffles for black powder rifle, crossbow and several Bass Pro Formula rod/reel combo
Bring a Wild Game dish to share and you will receive an extra door prize ticket
Bring your Wild Game cooking contest entry by 5:15pm and you will receive an extra door prize ticket (gift cards for winners – 1st place $100, 2nd place $50, 3rd place $25)
Display your Wildlife mount – drop off Friday at River Oak Church 12 noon – 4pm
If interested in sponsoring or volunteering for this event, contact Mickey Dunlow at or sign up at lobby table
Visit the Sportsman Banquet table at Lobby C for additional info on Feb. 2nd, 9th, & 16th
We would like to welcome guest speaker Bucky Dent to River Oak Church!
Bucky Dent is a former New York Yankee MLB Baseball player. Dent was a 3X MLB All Star, 2X World Series Champion and voted MVP of the 1978 World Series. He is locked into one of MLB’s most famous moments when he hit the “Go Ahead” Home Run to beat the Boston Red Sox’s in the tie breaking game of the 1978 regular season.
Bucky is also an avid outdoorsman who enjoys the sport of hunting and fishing.
Prepare to join us for this event and PLEASE invite an unchurched friend or neighbor.
CAST is coming to River Oak Church! The Chesapeake Area Shelter Team (CAST) is a community of faith providing overnight winter shelter for the homeless in Chesapeake. Each scheduled week of CAST, there is one church location for homeless guests to receive shelter, meals, resources, and fellowship. River Oak has the privilege of providing overnight winter shelter to those experiencing homelessness from January 22nd – January 29th, 2025.
It takes hundreds of River Oak volunteers to host this week and there are many different ways to get involved and be the hands and feet of Jesus to our guests in January. Sign up below to volunteer during CAST.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email Penny Ash at .
A Weekend to Remember February 28 – March 2 // Norfolk VA Great marriages don’t just happen.
At the intersection of a faith-based marriage conference and romantic retreat from everyday life, Weekend to Remember helps couples do just that — choose oneness. Whether you’re sending up an SOS for marital rescue or looking to foster an already flourishing connection, Weekend to Remember is your best next step toward being, and staying, one. Weekend to Remember is a faith-based marriage retreat for couples who are interested in seeking oneness with each other through oneness with Christ.
