What to Expect?

River Oaks Baptist Church is a caring fellowship that welcomes anyone and everyone. We want you to discover the joy that we share when we come together to worship in spirit and in truth. If you are plannng a visit on a Sunday morning, here are a few helpful hints to help you find your way and know what to expect

Getting Here

ROBC is located  inside Loop 610 near the River Oaks/Highland Village area. You can find us at 2300 Willowick Rd. (same street as Weslayan) between Westheimer Rd. and San Felipe Blvd.

 Map & Directions

On Sunday mornings, you will be welcomed by a smiling face when you enter our building! Our greeters stationed outside the front doors will direct you to the Sanctuary for Worship. 

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Childcare

 Our greeters can direct young families to the church Nursery, Toddler room and Children's Check-In desk.  At the Check-In desk, we will gather information from visiting parents and the children will receive a name tag for security purposes.  All children, whether members or guests, receive name tags.  Parents of babies and toddlers will get to meet our loving nursery workers, and will be asked to fill out a small information card.  River Oaks Baptist loves all children, and we want them to learn about God's love for them in a loving and safe environment!

Worship

 Sunday morning worship begins at 10:00 in the sanctuary. Our friendly greeters will be in the church foyer to welcome you upon arrival.  Please take the opportunity before the service starts to silence all audible pagers, cell phones, and watch alarms.

 As you enter the sanctuary, you will receive an order of worship from a greeter. The service usually begins with an instrumental prelude when you can prepare your heart for worship. Near the beginning of the service, you will be welcomed by one of our ministers, but not singled out in any way. Please give us the opportunity to know you better by filling out the visitor's information form in the worship guide. Please detach the completed form and place it in the offering plate.

 Children ages 4 through 5th grade will leave during Worship with Amy Smith, our Children's Minister.  Miss Amy will lead a separate Children's Worship service in another location that allows her to teach in a kid-friendly way.

 During the service, you can find the hymns that we sing in the hymnal in the pew rack. The hymn numbers are printed in the order of worship. Our Minister of Music, Greg Stahl, will raise his hands when it is time to stand up and lower them when it is time to sit down. We strive to keep the mechanics of our service at a minimum so that you can focus your heart on the reason we're there - to worship.

After Worship

Please stay for a moment after worship service so that Pastor Martus and our ministry staff may greet you personally!  We have devoted valuable time after the service to fellowship with our members and guests.  This is also the time for our guests to visit the Welcome Center near the Foyer to find a Bible Study class that is appropriate for your age and life stage. 

Bible Study

Our Bible Study classes for adults, youth and children begin at 11:15am and end at noon.  Please click the highlighted age groups to see what is offered.

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We are glad you are here!

Once you've visited, we hope that you'll choose ROBC to be your church home.