Eva Stroud reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com From Friday, Jan. 20, through Sunday, Jan. 22, there will be a woman’s conference being held. This event will be an all-inclusive weekend and will feature three speakers. This…
Category: Church
Pastor Spotlight: Earl Green
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org Earl Green is a chart-topping musician, in fact, he is a multiple time chart topping musician. However, his greatest work is much humbler. Green is the pastor of Lighthouse…
Suwannee Valley Nursing Facility receives a surprise visit
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Wednesday, Dec. 21, the Primary youth of the White Springs Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (JCLDS) visited the residents of the Suwannee Valley Nursing Facility. There,…
First Baptist Church spreads Christmas cheer
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org On Wednesday, Dec. 14, the ladies of First Baptist Church delivered a special surprise to the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO). The women had taken the time throughout the…
Corinth Baptist Church receives Walk-4-Life award
Grace McAlister reporter1@riverbendnews.org On Saturday, Oct. 8, the Pregnancy Care Center hosted its annual 5k Run/Walk 4 Life. This event allowed people of all ages to actively demonstrate their support for the…
The Christmas story
James H. Cagle Contributor “That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of…
Eddie Blalock continues spreading the Gospel
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org Eddie Blalock was born in Saint Augustine, Fla., in 1956. Blalock was raised in the church by two godly parents. By the age of nine, he was baptized and…
Live Oak Church of God attends Encounter Conference
Grace McAlister reporter1@riverbendnews.org The Encounter Conference took place Friday, Nov. 11 and Saturday, Nov. 12. This is an event sponsored by the Florida Church of God Youth Department to train and equip…
Lighthouse Christian Center hosts veterans
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Saturday, Nov. 12, Lighthouse Christian Center, located at 772 N Hwy 51 in Mayo, took the time to honor Veterans. Veterans and residents from all over enjoyed the…
New Harmony United Methodist Church to host guest speaker
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org Gilbert Macias of Miami, Fla., will be a guest speaker at New Harmony United Methodist Church on Sunday, Nov. 20. Macias is a concert pianist and will be bringing…
First-ever Diane Osburn Memorial Gospel Festival to take place at Ellie Ray’s RV Resort
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org The first-ever Diane Osburn Memorial Gospel Festival will take place from Friday, Nov. 11 to Sunday, Nov. 13, at Ellie Ray’s RV Resort. Diane passed away in her home…
Lighthouse Christian Center to host Veteran Tribute
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org Whether they served in active combat or in a support role, Veterans have made many sacrifices for their country and its values. They willfully did this, whether they received…
Dr. Rev. J.T. Billy Simon celebrates 34 years of service
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org The Greater Poplar Springs Missionary Baptist Church, in collaboration with Oak Grove Baptist Church, invites the community to celebrate Dr. Rev. J.T. Billy Simon. Dr. Simon took on the…
Mt. Olive Baptist Church hosts Coffee and Crafts
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org Crafts benefit one’s mind, body and soul. When immersed in creating art, your mind can break away from pressing or distracting thoughts and focus on a task. This creates…
Helping Hands travel to Port Charlotte in wake of Hurricane Ian
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS) from Live Oak, Branford and White Springs joined together with branches and wards from Lake City, Macclenny and Lake Butler…
The Lawson Trio returns to Live Oak
Friends of Music Concerts Contributor The Friends of Music will begin the 2022–23 concert season in October. Those who have attended a concert by the Lawson Trio will be pleased to know…
Spreading the gospel with Youth Alive Florida
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org On Saturday, Oct. 8, Hamilton County residents are invited to a Youth Alive Florida revival event titled “Youth Need Jesus.” From 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., the community can…