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Kid's On The Rock
Raising Children In Today's World Is No Easy Job! Let us help take a little stress out of parenting. Don't leave your child's spiritual growth to chance! We make it our goal to build strong and joyful families. It is within the family unit that faith is passed on from one generation to the next.
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Band of Brothers
Band of Brothers Men's Ministry is the active pursuit of men in order to connect them to God, His Word, and other men for the purpose of winning, growing, and training God's man in Christ. B.O.B. is a Christ-centered ministry dedicated to preparing Church on the Rock to equip, empower and deploy men...
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1st Wednesdays
On the first Wednesday of each month we pull out several rows of chairs in the sanctuary, dim the lights and enter into spirit led ministry of dance, flags and open worship. There is also a short 10 minute devotion before we enter into worship. The highlight of the evening will be Communion served in unique and dynamic manner. Don't miss this time, the Holy Spirit always moves so powerfull! Come Expecting God to touch you!

Women's Ministry
Our Women's Ministry, Courts of Praise, is led by our Senior Pastors wives, Ruth Mathews and Pastor Lorraine Schroeder. Please see the announcement sheet for scheduled events including our annual women's conference.

Single Adult Ministry
The Single Adult Ministry meets on Wednesday evenings immediately after worship (approx. 7:00 pm). The meeting is held in the Conference Room just off of the church foyer in the Main Sanctuary. The Singles Vision Connecting the Single to: God, Others, Service, Fellowship, Community Outreach. Vision is about service... Helping to meet the needs of singles late 30s and up as we reach out to help meet the needs in the community.

Palmetto Christian School
Being A Kid In Today's World Isn't Easy! Together, we can give our children the tools to succeed! We are a ministry serving students Pre-K through the 8th Grade with over 290 students currently enrolled.
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Family Care Groups
Family Care Groups are not just a means for weathering the storms of life, but are to be a refuge for those who are seeking shelter. These groups are small (ten to twenty people) and use the warm environment of the home to facilitate Bible study, prayer and fellowship. There is a great opportunity for individual participation and growth.
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Young Adults Ministry
Refuge, serves an age group that ranges from recent High School graduates through approximately thirty years of age. In Refuge, it is our desire to see everyone grow spiritually.
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Judah's Jubilee
The purpose of Judah's Jubilee is to worship our God, who is Creator and Savior. We find great joy in dancing and praising Him for His marvelous works. Through our worship the Spirit of God ministers to those around us. When we dance our God is delighted and through His delight and joy salvation is released.
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Youth Ministry
Among the Uprising Youth Ministry is committed to raising a generation of warriors through relevant outreach, consistent discipleship and passionate worship. It is our desire for our youth to be world-changers.
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Foreign Mission
If you desire to know more about any of our Foreign Missions Endeavors, call us at 941-729-3800 and ask for Pastor Joseph Schroeder or the minister associated with your ministry interest. All financial gifts to foreign missions can be made out to COTR (Church On The Rock.) Indicate in the memo section of your check which ministry you are supporting with your gift.
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Worship Ministry
Worship is an integral part of all that we do. We know that God wants us to want to be with Him and to have communion with Him. We believe that we were created for worship! Our worship is contempory, exciting, intimate and direct!
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Drama Ministry
We had a great time revisiting Jimmy and Bubba during their 2007 Christmas Spectacular. It was great! We will begin to prepare for our annual Mexico trip. More details will come soon!
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Master's Commission
We had a great time revisiting Jimmy and Bubba during their 2007 Christmas Spectacular. It was great! We will begin to prepare for our annual Mexico trip. More details will come soon! We have opportunities to evangelize in many ways, from youth and church services to street evangelism. We strive to develop lifestyles of total committment to Jesus for Christians at all levels.
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Intercessory Prayer
Intercession is not for the select few but for all in the body of Christ. We have a common goal to arrive at the destination that God has prepared for us.
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Home Missions
If you desire to know more about any of our Home Missions Endeavors, call us at 941-729-3800 and ask for Pastor Joseph Schroeder or the minister associated with your ministry interest. All financial gifts can be made out to COTR (Church On The Rock.) Indicate in the memo section of your check which ministry you are supporting with your gift.
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Children's Ministry

Youth Ministry

Young Adults

Master's Commission

Daycare & Preschool

Christian School

Life Christian University
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