River Oaks Church: Live - Connect - Engage

What's Happening at the River? Race Reports: Sunday and Wednesday This coming Sunday morning, Elyssa Ranck and Jessica Torres will share a brief report on their recent adventures with the World Race. Everyone is welcome to join them again on Wednesday evening for a more in-depth report from each. We will meet at River Oaks at 7:00 PM and refreshments will be provided. Let's Have a Picnic! September 30 Woohoo! Get ready for a picnic on September 30 from 5-9 pm.  We will be meeting at Shelter #3 in Oakdale Park in Bridgewater. More details coming next weekend. Men's Campout: October 26-28 All men over age 13 are welcome. If interested, sign-up this morning! There are cabin bunks available as well as tent sites. Expenses will be shared equally. In the spirit of the upcoming "Explore God" series, consider inviting a non-church friend to join us. Contact Norm Mailhot with questions. Summer Shifts and Fall Arrival Early this su...

Celebrate the Feast of Trumpets (Rosh Hashanah) As we learned a few weeks ago, the Feast of Trumpets is this Sunday and Monday. If you aren't sure about what/why this festival matters, you can review the sermon here. Don't forget to make a plan to celebrate with others and to remember and recount together the story God has been writing for all history. Along with that, take time to remember your own story, to recount how God has been with you, and to consider what new things He is calling you to in the coming year. Here are some other ideas for you to use in celebration of this appointed time of God. Play Hebrew music throughout the day (Paul Wilbur, Laeli, Joshua Aaron) Enjoy a favorite meal including apple dessert as is a modern  Jewish tradition  Make a list of as many ways as you can recall that God has provided for or blessed you this past year. Pray together for the ways you look for God to reveal himself to you this coming “new” year Spend ti...