By Leah Hodges Riverbend News First Baptist Church of Jasper fed around 100 families at their most recent drive-through food pantry on Friday, April 16. Almost four pallets of food were distributed…
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Pastor spotlight: Roger Hutto
By Leah Hodges Riverbend News Roger Hutto was born on the same day Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, July 20, 1969, in Williston, Fla. After graduating from Gainesville High School (GHS)…
Mayo churches celebrate Easter
By Danny Federico Riverbend News Two churches in Mayo hosted fun-filled Easter events and services for their youth and members to enjoy and participate in. During the tail-end of the month, on Wednesday,…
The new minority: Church members
By Starr Munro Riverbend News A new poll released on Monday, March 29, by Gallup Poll, an American analytics and advisory company based out of Washington, D.C., has cited church members as…
Shepherd’s Hands of Suwannee Valley reach out to help communities
By Starr Munro Riverbend News A free health clinic based out of Live Oak wants nothing more than to help local citizens stay healthy. Shepherd’s Hands of Suwannee Valley, Inc. opens their…
The Pulpit Samson, Deliliah and a lack of awareness
“Afterward Delilah said to him, ‘you’ve been making fun of me and telling me lies! Now please tell me how you can be tied up securely!” (Judges 16:10) The story of Samson and…
Food for bellies and faith of heart
By Starr Munro Riverbend News A group of individuals in Suwannee County are doing what they can for their community and by distributing over 50,000 pounds of food a month, they have also…
Live Oak Church of God to host “Taking it to the Streets” BBQ dinner
By Danny Federico Riverbend News The Live Oak Church of God, located at 9828 US-129, will be hosting a “Taking it to the Streets” BBQ dinner on Saturday, Feb. 27, to kick-off an…
Native Suwannee County resident self-publishes second book
By Jennifer Campbell Contributor Public school teacher, author, singer/songwriter and host of the “Be Encouraged” webcast, Jennifer Joy Campbell, announced on Monday, Feb. 8, she will be publishing her second book, Worshiping God…
The Pulpit “That saved a wretch like me?”
Perhaps there is no hymn more well-known in our world than John Newton’s “Amazing Grace.” The timeless emphasis on the love and goodness of God is still sung in churches all over…
Live Oak Church of God hosts “Taking it to the Streets” BBQ dinner
By Danny Federico Riverbend News The Live Oak Church of God, located at 9828 US-129, will be hosting a “Taking it to the Streets” BBQ dinner on Saturday, Feb. 27, to kick-off an…
Living Faith Crusade at Melody Church
By Starr Munro Riverbend News Melody Church has announced a free event beginning on Wednesday, Jan. 27 with multiple services featuring Reverend Kenneth W. Hagin and his wife Lynette Hagin as the speakers….
Grace Baptist Church AWANA kids “shop” for their family
By Ramsey Sullivan Riverbend News On Wednesday, Dec. 16, to get ready for Christmas, the children and youth in the Grace Baptist Church AWANA were given the opportunity to go “shopping” for Christmas…
Motorcycle group blesses servers
By Ramsey Sullivan Riverbend News On Saturday, Nov. 14, Joe Copeland, of Valdosta, organized a “Good Samaritan” motorcycle ride to Big Wood BBQ, in Live Oak. Those who wanted to participate in the…
Musgrove releases first book
By Mickey Starling Riverbend News Chris Musgrove has written his first book, “Journey to My FutureNow.” The book details the unlikely beginning of his student outreach ministry that has reached thousands of teenagers…
Meet the members of the BAICM
By Danny Federico Riverbend News Meet the members of the Branford Area Inter-Church Ministries (BAICM). The BAICM is a group that organizes many of the well-known events that happen in the Branford area,…
Enjoy family movie night at HBBC
By Starr Munro Riverbend NewsHatch Bend Baptist Church (HBBC), located in Branford, is hosting a free movie night on Sunday, Dec. 6th, at 6 p.m. If weather permits, it will be a…