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Pastor Appreciation Month

Pastor Appreciation Month

The Month of October

We want to honor the leaders of River Oak throughout the month of October! Notes of thanks and appreciation, as well as gift cards or any other items, may be mailed or dropped off at the main office. A table will be available in the main lobby to drop off items as well.
 
We thank our pastors, council members, and senior staff for their steady leadership and service to our church family:
 
Pastors
Eric Hammen
Zach Ginn
Blake LaRussa
Caleb Waldrop
 
Council
Rusty Bailey
Jeff Benson
Dave Velloney
Chad White
 
Senior Staff
Sue Hilton
LaGaye MacDowall
Summer Michaelson
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The Equip Network – Seminary Program

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The Equip Nework: Seminary Program

EQUIP Registration for the Spring Semester Is Now Open!

We are excited to announce our partnership with Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary to provide seminary-level courses here at River Oak!

Do you want more Biblical training but time and cost are holding you back?
Through the EQUIP Network program, anyone in our church may enroll in seminary courses to further their understanding of God’s word. The courses we will offer are available as credited or non-credited, and are appropriate for undergraduate and graduate level students.

How do I sign up?
If you want to participate, you must first enroll in SEBTS . Use code SEBTSEQUIP to waive the enrollment fee.

When will the class begin?
Once we know how many individuals are interested in participating, we will communicate the start date and time. We anticipate the first class beginning in January on a weeknight for 12 weeks.

Email for additional information.

EXPRESS INTEREST IN EQUIP HERE
ENROLL HERE
MORE INFORMATION HERE
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Emergent Volunteer Needs

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Thank you for your heart to serve! 

Here at River Oak one of our strategies is to SERVE

SERVING THOSE IN AND OUTSIDE OF THE CHURCH

The grace of God we’ve experienced in Jesus is so wide, so expansive, so uncontainable that we’ve got to share it. Whether it’s with our neighbors across the street or our neighbors on the other side of the world, the life of Jesus overflows every day. This life isn’t just for us … it’s for everyone!

We encourage you to consider serving on a ministry team as a way of sharing the love of Jesus with those in and outside of the church, as we grow and serve together.

 Below are emergent volunteer needs!:

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Children’s Ministry Volunteers

8:00 – Twos, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, Buddies

9:30 – Twos, Threes, Kindergarten, 3rd Grade, 4th & 5th Grade Girls, Buddies

11:15 – Twos, PreK, Kindergarten, 3rd Grade, 4th & 5th Grade Girls, Buddies

 

Volunteer Positions
Adult Volunteer Application
Student Volunteer Application
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CARE Ministry

Divorce Care co-leaders
Co-leader for our Young Men’s Bible Study (partnering with ROC STARS ministry)
Friends of Military Wives – support team
ReGeneration mentors
Prayer Team
Compassion Ministry (Care Givers Connection, Hospital / home Visits, Serving Spoons, TLC-Threads of Love and Care)
CARE Volunteer Application
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Production Tech Team

Camera Operators

Pro-presenter Operators

Tech Volunteer Application
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AWANA Registration

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WEDNESDAY NIGHT KIDS’ DISCIPLESHIP
6:00 – 7:30PM // Children 3 years – 5th grade
Begins September 16, 2026

Children will have fun and engage in Bible discovery, Bible memory, games, and small group discussions.

Though we use the AWANA curriculum for content, handbooks and uniforms are not part of our program. 

Wednesday nights are only for children whose parents are in the building attending an adult group or serving as a volunteer.
 
 
REGISTER HERE

Are you or do you want to be a Children’s AWANA Ministry volunteer? 

VOLUNTEER SIGN UP

2026 – 2027 AWANA

2026-2027 AWANA Calendar
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Belize Medical Mission Trip

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January 2027 Belize Medical Mission Trip
Interest Meeting
October 18 // 10:45AM // 121D
APPLICATIONS DUE NOVEMBER 4

Interested in joining us January 13 – 17, 2027 as we travel to Belize for a medical mission trip?

We will have an interest meeting on Sunday, October 18th at 10:45 in room 121D.

Trip applications are due Wednesday, November 4th.  

All are welcome to serve on this trip, not just medical professionals!  

For more information about this trip contact Summer Michaelson at

Apply HERE
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SALT [Senior Adults Living Transformed] Lunch
October 22 // 12:00PM // The Hub // “Souper” Potluck luncheon, where we will enjoy a variety of soups, chilis, sides, and desserts
*sign up to bring something on your registration!

Our Senior Adults Ministry (55+) meets monthly for lunch to connect with others at the same stage of life, spend time in fellowship, and hear an encouraging message.  We’d love to have you!  Sign up below!

Please enter through the main entrance!

**If you register and cannot make it, please contact the church office at (757)382-9500 or **

REGISTER TODAY

The SALT Ministry is growing and we’re in need of more volunteers! Opportunities include helping with our events (luncheons & parties), our Care Ministry (cards of encouragement, hospital & shut-in visits), and our Outreach Ministry (visits to local senior living facilities).  You may include the specific tasks or locations you want to be involved in the comments section. If you are already volunteering, we need you to “re-volunteer” to let us know you wish to continue. Click on the link below to volunteer.  

SALT Volunteer Sign Up
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Operation Christmas Child

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October 25 – November 15 // Missions Lobby

It’s time to pack a shoebox and spread the love of Jesus! We would love to collect 1500 shoeboxes to share the Good News of Jesus to children around the world. Shoeboxes will be available at the missions table to take home, fill and return by November 15th.

** The last day to turn in your Operation Christmas Child boxes is November 15th!

 
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C4 Car Show

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C4 Cruise-In: Christ, Community, Cars & Coffee
October 17, 2026 // 8-9:30AM

Join us for the River Oak Church C4 Cruise-In! The 3rd Saturday of the month from April – October 2026 (August will not have one – we encourage men to come out to Catapult 2026), 8:00- 9:30 am!

Owners and lookers welcome; it’s all free – free to show, free to look, free to eat (donuts & coffee). Talk cars, show off your ride, and meet other’s that share the same love. All rides are welcome – imports, exotics, trucks, bikes (any vintage, old or new), tractors, customs tuners, off-road, whatever! If you can get it here, we’ll enjoy it. 

We start early, (8:00 am), and we end early, (9:30 am), before the heat of the day, so you have plenty of your Saturday left to do other shows, polish off your honey-do list, or whatever your Saturday looks like!

Different Themes will be announced
3rd Saturday of the Month
May 16
June 20
July 18
September 19
October 17

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Fall Family Fun at the Ranch

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October 17 // 10:00AM-1:00PM // Triple R Ranch // Free

Join us for our annual Fall Family Fun Day at Triple R Ranch! Families can enjoy pony rides, rock climbing, bounce houses, Gaga ball, a scavenger hunt, hayrides, laser tag, and more—all while making unforgettable memories together. Shop from our creative Kid Craft Vendors, grab some delicious food for purchase, and bring the whole family for a day full of fun, adventure, and community!

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