Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The verse that greets visitors on the homepage of ChooseLifeUSA.org, the website for Choose Life Ministries (CLM), is “Oh that you would choose life so that you and your…
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Friends of Music concerts continue with Astralis Chamber Ensemble
Bill and Linda Poplin Contributor The third concert in the 2024-25 Friends of Music Concert Series will present the Astralis Chamber Ensemble (flute, violin, piano) on Tuesday, Jan. 21, at 7:30 p.m….
Local food pantries help feed those in need
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Life happens and, sometimes, it gets hard to make ends meet. Especially with the rising cost of food, families have found it increasingly difficult to put meals on the…
Legendary Bass Fisherman Hank Parker to speak at Beast Feast in Greenville
Bryant Thigpen Contributor Legendary Bass Fisherman Hank Parker will be the guest speaker at the Sixth Annual Beast Feast at St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church in Greenville, Fla. The event will…
God’s Hidden Angels help over 400 families during the holidays
Jason Futch r eporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On a chilly Saturday morning in Live Oak, families from across Suwannee County queued up to receive a Christmas miracle: gifts for their children, so they can have…
Apostolic Lighthouse Church blesses future home
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Apostolic Lighthouse Church congregants recently came together to bless and pray over the land that will eventually become the site of a bigger church on U.S. Highway 129 South…
Jingle Jam 2024 rocks the night away
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Orchard Community Church hosted three fun-filled nights last week as families from all over joined together to celebrate the Christmas season with Jingle Jam 2024. The extravagant production…
Community Presbyterian Church puts baskets together for shut-ins
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Dec. 14, the women of Community Presbyterian Church (CPC) gathered in their fellowship hall to put together Christmas support baskets. The baskets mainly consisted of food, fruit…
Be kind and show thanks this November
Leah Androski reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com November is coined the month of gratitude, with the U.S. celebrating Thanksgiving. By showing people acts of kindness, you can change their day and start a chain reaction of…
Westwood to perform Christmas play
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Westwood Christian School (WCS) is one of the largest private schools in the area. Of course, as a Christian school, Christmas is a very exciting holiday for the school….
Hatchbend Apostolic Church to host Christmas presentation
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Hatchbend Apostolic Church, like every other church, is excited for the upcoming Christmas season. On Sunday, Dec. 15, the church will be hosting its Christmas program, “Worthy of It…
Benefit concert to support hurricane victims this Saturday
Leah Androski reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A Hurricane Helene Benefit Concert will be held at Southward Preserve, located at 20947 136th St., in Live Oak, on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m….
Guiding the flock: honoring pastors during Pastor Appreciation Month
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com “Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching” 1 Timothy 5:17 (ESV). Pastor Appreciation Month is celebrated…
Join Friendship Baptist Church for Crocktober Fest and Fall Freshies
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Friendship Baptist Church will host a special MOMS Connect and Thrive meeting, “Crocktober Fest & Fall Freshies,” on Tuesday, Oct. 22. This event will take place from 10 a.m….
Local faith groups to provide aid to flood victims in North Carolina
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Faith Project, a local nonprofit organization, is set to deliver essential supplies to victims of Hurricane Helene in Asheville, N.C. The group departed on Friday, Oct. 11, bringing…
Live Oak Church of God seeking vendors for Arts and Crafts Fair
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Live Oak Church of God will host an Arts and Crafts Fair on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The church is inviting vendors to participate…
Hatchbend Apostolic Church invites community to Friends Day
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Hatchbend Apostolic Church invites the community to join together for its special Friends Day service on Sunday, Oct. 20. The event, which will kick off with service at 10…