Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Women from churches throughout Hamilton County are invited to take part in quarterly Sisterhood meetings. The gatherings are open to women from all churches in the Hamilton County area…
Category: Church
New Hope Baptist Church to host free community Share Day
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org New Hope Baptist Church in Jennings encourages the community to come out on Saturday, March 7, for Share Day. This event will take place from 8 a.m. to 11…
Third Annual Community Church Leadership Conference scheduled for Feb. 28 in Mayo
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org The Community Church Leadership Mission (CCLM) will host its Third Annual Community Church Leadership Conference on Saturday, Feb. 28, in Mayo. The theme for this year’s conference is “All…
The Hyssongs set to perform in Mayo on Feb. 22
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Bethel Creek Baptist Church invites the community to a free gospel concert featuring Southern Gospel trio The Hyssongs on Sunday, Feb. 22, beginning at 6 p.m. The concert is…
Hamilton Sheriff Brian Creech to speak at West Lake Church of God
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Hamilton County Sheriff Brian Creech will be the guest speaker at West Lake Church of God on Wednesday, Feb. 18, beginning at 7 p.m. Sheriff Creech will share his…
Friends of Music Concert Series to provide a night of song
Bill and Linda Poplin Contributors The Friends of Music Concert Series will present its third concert of the season on Friday, Feb. 27, at 7:30 p.m. at Covenant First Presbyterian Church, located…
Reformation Faith OPC introduces new Presbyterian church to Suwannee
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org In a quiet corner of North Central Florida, a new congregation is joining the chorus of faithful worship. Reformation Faith OPC, a congregation of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church (OPC),…
Worth a listen: Good Little Giants deliver delightful lyrics in varied styles
Mickey Starling editor@riverbendnews.org Good Little Giants came on the national scene in 2014 after winning a major music competition. I recently discovered them through a Spotify promotion. “Arrows” is the first album…
Catholic Charities celebrate new year with new charity opportunity
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org Catholic Charities is always working behind the scenes to care for those most in need in the local community. One of its programs is specifically geared toward welcoming the new year while giving back. The program is called “Miles…
Apostolic Lighthouse Church of Live Oak to host Ladies Retreat
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org Winter is coming to an end, and with warmer weather beginning to return, many churches are preparing for their annual retreats. The Apostolic Lighthouse Church of Live Oak is no different, as it has scheduled its 2026 conference for…
Suwannee County honors King’s legacy with day of events
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Suwannee County Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Committee came together for its annual day of events on Monday, Jan. 19. The theme this year was “Building a community,…
African Missionary Baptist Church to celebrate 158th anniversary
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org Live Oak is a city with a lot of history, from its early days of settlement to its explosive growth as the center of railroad transit. Although the area…
Local food pantries help feed those in need
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Life happens and, sometimes, it gets hard to make ends meet. In times such as these, it helps to know many churches and organizations in the area have ministries…
First Methodist Church accomplishes another successful God’s Hidden Angels program
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org As the holiday season comes to an end, so do many of the programs held throughout Christmas. One of those programs is hosted by The First Methodist Church of…
Strengthening Community Church Coalition meeting to be held this month
Ady Hammock editor@riverbendnews.org All pastors and church leaders in the community are invited to attend a Community Church Coalition Meeting hosted by Pastor Corey J. King of St. Luke Freewill Baptist Church…
Read the Bible in a year
Rick Patrick editor@riverbendnews.org Many people set a goal to read the Bible in a year. Achieving this takes a significant commitment, requiring a person to read about three to four chapters a…
Angel: A new faith-based streaming platform with a mission
Bri Rodriguez editor@riverbendnews.org Angel is a streaming service from Angel Studios offering a curated library of movies, television shows, and documentaries, with family-friendly, faith-based content. The platform is part of a growing…