VBS 2023 - STELLAR, June 5-8
We are so excited for our VBS STELLAR starting!
Monday, June 5 – Thursday, June 8!!
Get ready for a fun out-of-this-world adventure of imagination and creativity as we discover our gifts from God and how we can use them for His Glory!
VBS will be from 8:45 am - 12:00 pm.
Please pray for the children, parents, and volunteers participating in VBS week. These are the Bible stories for each day during the week.
- Day 1 – Jesus comes as a baby to be the king. Luke 2:1-20
- Day 2 – Jesus accepts Zacchaeus. Luke 19:1-9
- Day 3 – Jesus enters Jerusalem as a king. Luke 19:28-40
- Day 4 – Jesus cares for his mother during his crucifixion. John 19-20
– Philip helps the Ethiopian. Acts8:26-39
Don’t forget that THURSDAY from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. is VBS FAMILY NIGHT in the Commons!
Join us for fellowship, dinner, and a glimpse of what your kids learned this week!
This event will be FREE, but please make sure to RSVP.
If you would like more information, please contact the church office at (713) 622-0570 or email Angela Johnston at ajohnston@robc.org.
VBS 2023 Workday - Sunday, June 4
This Sunday, June 4 is VBS workday. After worship we will meet in The Commons at 12:00 noon for a quick meeting. We will provide pizza for a quick lunch, followed by setup of the areas to be used for VBS.
VBS 2023 - STELLAR, June 5-8
REGISTER FOR VBS TODAY!!!
Registration has blasted off for the 2023 Vacation Bible School, June 5-8 (M-Thurs), 8:45 AM - 12:00 NOON. Make sure you register now because registration is limited. We will be going STELLAR with our activities, songs, crafts, games, and snacks. Our space theme will show the children the things that God made that are “Out of this World!” But you don’t need to be left behind because we need adult volunteers that can help our kids in all these many areas. Prayerfully consider working with us as we shine Jesus’ light and love with them.
VBS CHILD REGISTRATION
(Kinder - 6th Grades)
VBS VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION
(Adults & 7th - 12th Grade Youth)
A VBS Medical Authorization Form must be filled out for ALL VBS participants under the age of 18 and must be turned in to the Church Office or emailed to Angela Johnston at ajohnston@robc.org.
VBS MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION FORM
Can't Volunteer? Here's how you can still get involved:
•Donate snacks for the children, teachers and other volunteers,
•Pray for the Holy Spirit to prepare the hearts of the children, teachers and volunteers, as we share Jesus with the children, some who may have never heard how Jesus loves them.
If you would like more information, please contact the church office at (713) 622-0570 or Interim Children's Minister, Angela Johnston, for more info at ajohnston@robc.org.
ROBC UPCOMING EVENTS
Look What’s Coming Up at ROBC
Sunday, June 4th @ 9:00 AM
- Worship & Bible Study Flip Flop & Breakfast
(Bible Study @ 9:30 AM & Worship @ 10:45 AM)
Sunday, June 4th 12 NOON
- VBS 2023 WorkDay
Monday - Thursday, June 5th - 8th @ 8:45 AM - 12:00 NOON
- Vacation Bible School 2023: STELLAR
Sunday - June 4
Next Sunday, June 4, is Flip Flop Sunday, when Bible Study will begin at 9:30 a.m., and worship will immediately follow at 10:45.
We hope you’ll also join us for breakfast in the Fellowship Hall at 9:00, where we’ll have a variety of tasty items for you to enjoy before you go to Bible Study. We’ll also have a barista on hand to prepare your favorite morning beverages!
Wear your flip flops and your Hawaiian prints, and join us next Sunday, June 4th!
Church-Wide Breakfast Fellowship - Sunday, June 4
Join us next Sunday, June 4, 2023 for breakfast and a cup of coffee from Java Pura Barista Coffee in the Fellowship Hall. The Java Pura Barista Coffee will be serving from 8:45 to 10:45 am.
We will have the following Menu:
Espressos
Cappuccinos
Lattes
Flat whites
Cafe Americanos
Various Monin syrups and sauces
Hot chocolates
Assortment of teas
Coffee urns of brewed Costa Rica "Don Teofilo" and Cold Brew Latte
Have a cup of coffee before going to Sunday School!
RightNow Media Launch
We have officially launched our RightNow Media churchwide account and I am excited to share it with you all! RightNow Media has been dubbed the “Netflix of Bible Studies” and I can say it probably has more content than Netflix does!
In order to utilize this service you have to create an account here: RightNow Media Sign Up. This link was sent out Sunday but I am providing it here in case you did not receive it! Currently we have a children’s Bible studies tab and will add a “Staff Picks” section in the future. But please do not wait to jump in and explore all of the content available!
Please email me at cjohns@robc.org if you have any questions or issues getting into the site!
Christian Johns
Minister to Youth/Students
In-Person Bible Study Rooms
We have resumed Bible Study for all ages (pre-school through adults) on the ROBC campus. In order to adhere to social distancing guidelines, room assignments will be different than they were pre-COVID.
Here are the locations for Bible Study Classes:
|
GRADE |
LOCATION |
|
Children’s Church (K thru 4th) |
CH134 |
|
Babies (Nursery) |
PS111 |
|
Toddlers |
PS112 |
|
3's, Pre-K, & K |
PS113 |
|
1st & 2nd |
CH133 |
|
3rd - 6th |
CH134 |
|
Youth (7th-12th) |
Youth Room (Commons) |
|
Bridges |
Fellowship Hall A&B |
|
Men’s |
CH131 |
|
Step By Step |
CH141 |
|
Young Adults |
M&M |
|
Pathfinders |
Commons Dining Room (CDR) |
|
Seekers |
Church Library |
Just as in worship, we are encouraging everyone in Bible Study to wear a face covering and to continue to practice social distancing.
We are very excited to resue Bible Study and to move one step closer to a sense of normalcy!
ROBC Children's Ministry
Welcome to the children’s ministry at River Oaks Baptist Church! We are a loving church that welcomes all children with wide, open arms. One of the goals of our ministry is to plant the love and word of God in the hearts of every child. As we walk alongside them in discipleship and prayer, our goal is for all of our students to make Jesus their Lord and Savior, choosing to one day participate in believer’s baptism. We work towards this goal by using tools such as interactive and fun-filled Bible lessons in our Children's Church and Sunday School classes, choir and other seasonal activities.
"Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it."
Proverbs 22:6
Annual Children's Events
Valentine's Day Party
In mid-February, the children made Valentine crafts in various stations during our Valentine party. The children had fun as they participated in crafts, games, lessons, and a story-telling time that taught us of the love of Jesus. It was a wonderful time!
Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt
The Saturday before Easter Sunday is when families come for brunch and fellowship time. During our beautiful weather in April, we eat in the courtyard outside the Commons Dining room. Afterwards, the children gather to hear the story of Easter, with books and visuals to help teach the message. Then we hunt for eggs on the playground!
Children's Ministry Classroom Locations
Ages |
Sunday
|
Sunday
|
Teachers |
| Babies |
Room PS111 |
Room PS111 | Miss. Esther L. Ms. Amy Ms. Elizabeth G. |
|
Toddlers |
Room PS112 | Room PS112 | Miss. Savannah S. Ms. Amy Ms. Elizabeth G |
|
Two's |
Room PS112 | Room PS112 | Ms. Amy; Miss. Savannah S. Ms. Elizabeth G. |
|
Three's |
Room PS112 | Room PS113 | Miss. Elizabeth L. Miss. Esther L. Miss. Savannah S. Miss. Lexy K. |
| Pre-k & Kinder | Children's Church (CH134) |
Room PS113 |
Miss. Elizabeth L.; Miss. Savannah S. Miss. Lexy K.; Miss. Esther L. |
| 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Grades |
Children's Church (CH134) |
Room CH133 |
Ms. Czarena S. |
|
4th, 5th, & 6th |
Children's Church (CH134) |
Room CH134 |
Ms. Jenny O. |
| 5th & 6th Grades |
Sanctuary |
Room CH134 |
Ms. Jenny O. |
Christmas Party
One Sunday morning in December we organize a fun, and Christ centered party for the kids. A craft project is provided for them to make that coincides with the Christmas message, and then follows with a pizza lunch and yummy Christmas treats!
