Rev. Cheryl Cruce Contributor It was early December, and we had been shopping that day to celebrate my birthday. As we began to travel homeward, we had the good fortune of driving…
Category: Church
Ring in the new year with Corinth Baptist Church
Halie Wetherington reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Sunday, Dec. 31, Corinth Baptist Church will be host to a New Year’s Eve Fest to celebrate the transition into 2024. This event will be filled with singing,…
A Festival of Lessons and Carols to be presented
Linda Poplin Contributor A Festival of Lessons and Carols will be presented at Covenant First Presbyterian Church, located at 421 White Ave., in Live Oak, at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec 17….
White Springs Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints holds Christmas dinner social
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com “For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there…For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them” (Matthew 18:20)….
Gilbert Macias to speak at New Harmony United Methodist Church
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Miami native, Gilbert Macias, will be a guest speaker at New Harmony United Methodist Church on Sunday, Dec. 17. Macias is a concert pianist, and will be providing a…
Pine Grove Church starts relaunch weekend with Chili Cook-off
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Pine Grove Church began its massive relaunch initiative on Saturday, Nov. 4. The church is making an effort to be a greater part of the Suwannee County…
“Music in the Park” celebrates faith and community
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On the sunny and spirited afternoon of Saturday, Nov. 4, the Mayo community came together to revel in the joy of faith, music and fellowship at the heartwarming “Music…
Jackson Heights to honor Veterans at Lighthouse Christian Center
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com In a heartfelt tribute to the nation’s heroes, the renowned band, Jackson Heights, is all set to take the stage at the Lighthouse Christian Center in Mayo on Saturday,…
Farm Share distributes food to those in need
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Wednesday, Oct. 25, Farm Share paid a visit to Suwannee County. The group, organized to help provide food to those in need, came in an effort to help…
What’s going on in your church?
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Do you know of any upcoming church events happening in the tri-county area? Please, share them with us! We want to cover your fundraisers, revivals, yard sales, luncheons, concerts…
Pastor Spotlight: Father Ken Johnstone
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Father Ken Johnstone was born in Scarborough, a district of the City of Toronto in Ontario, Canada. Fr. Ken graduated from Dunbarton High School, in Pickering, Ontario, Canada, in…
Branford Oasis Church to present “Music in the Park”
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Get ready for an exciting musical extravaganza as “Music in the Park,” hosted by the Branford Oasis Church, comes to Mayo. This event is an open invitation to all…
Pine Grove Church hosting Chili Cook-Off
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Nov. 4, Pine Grove Church will host a free chili cook-off. There will be hot dogs, cornbread, train rides, hay rides and carnival games. Of course, the…
Suwannee Missionary Baptist Association hosts Celebration of Praise
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On the evening of Sunday, Oct. 15, the Suwannee County Coliseum was filled with songs of praise to God. The Suwannee Missionary Baptist Association sponsored the Celebration of Praise,…
Capital City Brass Quintet to dazzle with unforgettable night of music
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Capital City Brass Quintet is set to perform as part of the Friends of Music concert series on Friday, Oct. 27, at 7:30 p.m. The venue for the…
Pine Grove Methodist Church marks 201st anniversary with Homecoming celebration
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A significant milestone is approaching for Pine Grove Methodist Church as they prepare to celebrate their 201st Homecoming on Sunday, Nov. 5. This momentous occasion promises a day filled…
Pastor Spotlight: Marshall Faulkenberry
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Marshall Faulkenberry was born in Berlin, Germany in 1961. However, his father, who served in the military, retired while he was still young and Faulkenberry moved to Merrit Island,…