Whether you've attended church your whole life or never stepped foot in a church, River of Hope is a safe place to bring your doubts, questions, and curiosities, regardless of your beliefs or background. We invite you to come and take a look around. What you'll find is a group of people who truly desire to experience God and discover that life was never meant to be traveled alone.
Click here for more information on what you can expect from our worship services.
What kind of church is River of Hope?
We are a non-denominational, spirit-filled church. Our services are fully Christ- centered and led by the Holy Spirit. During our services you will find high praise music and powerful messages that are relevant to everyday life. To read more about what we believe, click here. You can also watch one of our services via live streaming or archive links on our videos page.
Where is the church located?
River of Hope Church is located in Halls Crossroads in the Black Oak Shopping Center. The church is situated in the corner of the shopping center between GNC and The UPS Store. Click here for directions to the church.
When are your services?
We have a Worship Service every Sunday morning at 11:00a.m. Also every Wednesday night from 7:00pm until 8:30pm, we have a discipleship class called Youth R.O.C.K. (Reaching Others for Christ's Kingdom) for children of all ages and teens, as well as an Adult Bible Study. For more information on Youth R.O.C.K., click here.
What should I wear?
River of Hope is a "come as you are" church. Jeans & tennis shoes or suits & ties are equally welcomed. We want our attendees to be comfortable as they worship whether they are kneeling in prayer or lifting their hands in praise.
Should I bring my Bible?
At River of Hope, our teachings are all Biblically based. We want you to take His word for it, not ours. If you have a Bible, it is a good idea to bring it to the services so you can follow along in the Bible that you use at home. This way you will be able to easily locate and refer back to the verses as you contemplate the message later on in the week. We also use overhead projection so that those without a Bible can follow along on the screen during the reading of the scriptures.
What kind of music will there be?
As we are all created unique in our own way, each with different tastes and likes, we believe it is important to offer a blend of music styles so that most everyone can find their place in our services. Our main goal is to bring people into an atmosphere where they can be free to lift up the Name of Jesus as they Holy Spirit moves them. Our Worship Team leads us in Contemporary Christian Praise and Worship, as well as some Contemporary and Southern Gospel. Lyrics to the songs are projected on a screen to avoid fumbling with song books, which leaves your hands free for praise. When you allow yourself to get lost in the Worship, and you begin singing praise to God (instead of just about Him), it's then that the Holy Spirit will usher you into His Throne Room and prepare your heart to receive His Word.
What if I would like someone to pray with me?
There is almost always ministry time offered during or at the end of every worship experience. Pastors Jason and Angie, as well as other ministers are always available to pray with you. You are invited to speak personally to them before or after the services or you can also email personal prayer requests to info@riverofhopechurch.com
What's available for my kids?
Children are not just the church of tomorrow, but they are a vital part of our churches today. At River of Hope, we invite our children to take an active part in our services. We don't believe in just teaching our children what we know about the Bible, but our goal is to show them how to get into their Bibles and find answers for themselves. We assist our children in realizing and developing their own gifts and callings by giving them opportunities to minister to their peers, mission opportunities, etc.
Currently our Youth Pastor is preparing lessons that you can do online throughout the week with your kids. This way you have the opportunity to be invested in what your kids are learning. The last Sunday of the month, during the normal worship time, the kids will meet at the Youth Pastors house (due to current space limitations at the church) for Children's Church.
Will I be asked to give money?
Offerings are given as an act of worship for our regular attendees at River of Hope. We teach and believe in Biblical stewardship and tithing. For new visitors, your presence is a gift to us. We want you to be blessed without feeling any obligation to give.
How long do the worship services last?
Typically our services last between an hour and a half to two hours. Although, all of our services are led by the Holy Spirit so we do not want to put a time limit on a move of God. We do not have a Sunday evening service so we can take all the time necessary in the morning worship service, and then enjoy our evenings fellowshipping with our families.