Category: Church

By Danny Federico: Riverbend News A new pastor has made his way to the Beachville Advent Christian Church located at 24815 County Road 49 in O’Brien. Robert Osburn, who was born in…

By Starr Munro: Riverbend News It is a time of uncertainty for a lot of people in the United States of America. But if there’s one thing Americans in smaller communities know…

By Danny Federico Riverbend News Times are rough enough with cases of COVID-19 breaking out across the nation. Jobs are being shut down, schools are being taught through virtual classrooms and just…

By Starr Munro Riverbend News Residents of Lafayette and nearby counties have a great treat coming soon at 7:30 p.m on Friday, Oct. 23, in Veterans Memorial Park. A “Movie in the…

By Starr Munro Riverbend News Born in Oakdale, La., on March 17, 1957, Wayne Hudson first found his way to church as a young boy through the Baptist church his grandmother and…

By Starr Munro Riverbend News The people of Live Oak have a lot to look forward to this October on South Ohio Avenue, where Melody Church has again graciously given families the…

By Bryant Thigpen Riverbend News Local residents are invited to come out to Mt. Gilead Baptist Church on Sunday, Oct. 18, at 11 a.m., for a concert featuring Wes James during their…

By Bryant Thigpen Riverbend News Most every American can remember where they were when they heard the tragic news that two planes had been hijacked by terrorists and crashed into the World…

By Bryant Thigpen Riverbend News While local dental offices may be overwhelmed with appointments since reopening after the coronavirus shutdown, the First Baptist Church (FBC) of Live Oak is offering free dental…

By Bryant Thigpen Riverbend News Approximately 235 students in Lafayette County were on hand Wednesday, Aug. 5., at the Edward Perry Sports Complex in Mayo to receive a variety of items to…

By Bryant Thigpen Riverbend News Ephesians 2:17 says, “And He came and preached peace to you who were afar off and to those who were near,” and this verse could be used…

By Bryant Thigpen Riverbend News Josh Wynn serves as the pastor of a growing church in North Carolina, but his roots in pastoral ministry were planted deep while living in Suwannee County….

By Bryant Thigpen Riverbend News The food ministry is still going strong at O’Brien Baptist Church despite the coronavirus pandemic that has significantly impacted the U.S. this year. According to Keith Jones,…

Dale Croft Contributor A deep concern for the dire spiritual condition of our nation prompted Lafayette County pastors and lay ministers to plan and lead a community prayer gathering in Mayo’s Veterans…

By Bryant Thigpen Riverbend News Andy Schiltz was born in 1951 to Ray and Mary Schiltz in LaCrosse, Wis. Shortly after graduating from high school, Schiltz joined the U.S. Marine Corp and…