Sunday, June 8 – Thursday, June 12 Friendship Baptist Church will be hosting “Magnified!” Each evening begins with a free “snack supper” from 5 p.m. to 5:50 p.m., followed by a worship…
Category: Church
Door of Hope to offer transition home for young women
Danny Federico: reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com “There I will give her back her vineyards, and will make the Valley of Achor a door of hope” (Hosea 2:15) Apostolic Lighthouse Church is preparing to shine its…
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…
United Way of Suwannee Valley providing outreach services to homeless
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The United Way of Suwannee Valley is looking to help those experiencing homelessness. It aims to help provide resources and necessities to those who are experiencing such hardships and…
Gilbert Macias to speak at local United Methodist Churches
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Miami native Gilbert Macias will be a guest speaker at New Harmony United Methodist Church on Sunday, May 4, at 9 a.m. He will then speak at Jasper…
Branford Easter event sees egg-cellent turnout
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Ash Grove and the Rotary Club of Branford teamed up on Saturday, April 5, to host an exciting morning of Easter festivities at Hatch Park. The gates opened at…
Easter hop-penings along the Suwannee River
Saturday, April 12 Philadelphia Baptist Church will host its annual free Easter Egg Hunt at 10 a.m. at 16880 FL 51, in McAlpin. Keep in mind that the hunt will not take place…
Music in the Park event to provide free entertainment, food and prizes
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Freedom Rally Outreach Tent Ministry and Branford Oasis Church are teaming up to sponsor a free community outreach event featuring music, fellowship and fun on Saturday, April 12….
Farm Share distributions draw hundreds throughout Suwannee County
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Hundreds of people lined up throughout multiple locations in Suwannee County on Thursday, March 13, as Farm Share volunteers passed out boxes of nutritional items to families in need…
Get ready for an Easter egg-xtravaganza!
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Ash Grove and the Rotary Club of Branford will be joining forces once again to provide an Easter egg-xtravaganza for youth of all ages. On Saturday, April 5, kids…
Song of the Week: “Tear Off the Roof”
Mickey Starling reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Brandon Lake is no stranger to hit songs, and that continues with his 2023 release of “Tear Off the Roof,” which can also be enjoyed through a music video…
What Easter celebrations do you have planned?
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Do you know of any exciting Easter events planned in the tri-county area? Let us know! We’re eager to showcase your Easter egg hunts, special services, community outreach programs…
At a loss for words: Western style
Mickey Starling reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com It seems there are more than enough idioms to cover all walks of life and time periods. This week, join me on a journey into the Old West to…
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…
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church to host Yard Sale and Bazaar
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com St. Luke’s Episcopal Church has announced it will host a Yard Sale and Bazaar on Saturday, March 29. From 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., a variety of items will…
Lighthouse Christian Center to host music and ministry weekend
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Get ready to enjoy a weekend of music and ministry with the Lighthouse Christian Center! From Saturday, March 22, to Sunday, March 23, the center will offer live worship…
Pastor Spotlight: Donnie Shinholser
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Live Oak Church of God (LOCOG) has been in search of a pastor as of late. Luckily, its search seems to have come to an end with Donnie Shinholser’s…