Leah Androski reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A Hurricane Helene Benefit Concert will be held at Southward Preserve, located at 20947 136th St., in Live Oak, on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m….
Category: Church
Guiding the flock: honoring pastors during Pastor Appreciation Month
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com “Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching” 1 Timothy 5:17 (ESV). Pastor Appreciation Month is celebrated…
Join Friendship Baptist Church for Crocktober Fest and Fall Freshies
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Friendship Baptist Church will host a special MOMS Connect and Thrive meeting, “Crocktober Fest & Fall Freshies,” on Tuesday, Oct. 22. This event will take place from 10 a.m….
Local faith groups to provide aid to flood victims in North Carolina
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Faith Project, a local nonprofit organization, is set to deliver essential supplies to victims of Hurricane Helene in Asheville, N.C. The group departed on Friday, Oct. 11, bringing…
Live Oak Church of God seeking vendors for Arts and Crafts Fair
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Live Oak Church of God will host an Arts and Crafts Fair on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The church is inviting vendors to participate…
Hatchbend Apostolic Church invites community to Friends Day
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Hatchbend Apostolic Church invites the community to join together for its special Friends Day service on Sunday, Oct. 20. The event, which will kick off with service at 10…
Journey Church hosts first open mic night
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Sunday, Sept. 22, just a few days before Hurricane Helene hit Florida, Journey Church in Mayo held an open mic night. The evening, officially titled as Open Mic…
Suwannee County MLK Committee to hold its Youth Explosion
Rachal Deming reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Calling all choirs, praise teams, dancers, poets and soloists, get ready for The Suwannee County Martin Luther King (MLK), Jr. Committee’s Youth Explosion. The theme of the event will…
Mt. Olive Baptist Church to host Fall Festival
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Mt. Olive Baptist Church is set to host its annual Fall Festival on Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Attendees will be offered a variety of…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace
Mickey Starling reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com In my previous column, there were a few references to the beloved merry-go-round, an apparatus known for creating plenty of nausea in the bellies of children everywhere. Since I…
Church to bless community with clothing
Cheltsie Holbrook reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com In today’s times, prices are rising on everyday essentials which is causing struggles for families everywhere. However, the Live Oak Church of God is easing the burden when it…
Live Oak Church of God looking for vendors
Rachal Deming reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Oct. 19, the Live Oak Church of God will host an Arts and Crafts Fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. However, it is in search of…
Sisters produce family movie
Mickey Starling reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com After being in production since September of 2023, two sisters from Madison County are preparing for the 2025 release of “Repair the Breach,” a family film produced by the…
Suwannee Station Baptist Church to host youth rally
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Suwannee Station Baptist Church will be hosting a “Redeemed!” Youth Rally on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event is open to youth in sixth…
Church to bless community with clothing
Cheltsie Holbrook reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com In today’s times, prices are rising on everyday essentials which is causing struggles for families everywhere. However, the Live Oak Church of God is easing the burden when it…
Anthem Edition to perform at Mt. Olive Baptist Church
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Anthem Edition, formerly known as The Old Paths, is scheduled to perform at Mt. Olive Baptist Church on Saturday, Sept. 21, at 6 p.m. A Southern Gospel quartet, Anthem…
Are you unashamed? Grace Baptist Church holds fundraiser for One6teen Youth Ministry
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Grace Baptist Church of Mayo is currently hosting a t-shirt fundraiser in support of its One6teen Youth Ministry. The group is dedicated to empowering and uplifting young people in…