Danny Federico [email protected] Spradlen Ministries will present a Florida Gospel Music Association rally and concert on Saturday, Aug. 22, at 6 p.m. at Lighthouse Christian Center. The concert will feature performances by…
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F.A.Y.C. 2026 impacts hundreds of young lives
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News More than 230 campers, counselors and volunteers gathered at Camp Suwannee in Dowling Park from Sunday, July 19, through Friday, July 24, for First Assembly Youth Camp (F.A.Y.C.)…
Living God’s Way: Price of being redeemed
Carlton G. McPeak Guest Columnist While Christians should live in fear of a judgment by God, they should also live in such a manner that will honor the way they were redeemed….
From pews to providers
Danny Federico [email protected] In rural communities, people struggling with mental health or substance misuse may not always turn to a doctor or counselor first. Sometimes, they go to their pastor. That connection…
Cagle Grams: Divine detours
James H. Cagle Guest Columnist “And it came to pass, when Pharaoh had let the people go, that God led them not through the way of the land of the Philistines, although…
Living God’s Way: Your Father, your Judge
Carlton McPeak Guest Columnist After completing his comments about being obedient children, Peter notes that Christians address God as their Father, but should also address Him as Judge. While we love to…
Florida Gospel Music Association Rally Concert coming to Mayo
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News Southern Gospel music fans are invited to an evening of worship as Spradlen Ministries presents the Florida Gospel Music Association (FGMA) Rally Concert on Saturday, Aug. 22. The…
Gallup poll shows increase in church attendance
Mickey Starling Riverbend News Gallup’s most recent poll on church attendance in America has widely-held stereotypes running for cover. It has often been believed that women usually have to drag their husbands…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Let the unrest begin!
Mickey Starling Riverbend News My family took few vacations as I was growing up. I only recall one, which was a fun trip to the mountains in North Carolina. My dad’s version…
Anthem Edition to perform free concert at Pinemount Baptist Church
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News Gospel music fans are invited to attend an evening of worship as Anthem Edition Gospel Quartet performs live at Pinemount Baptist Church on Saturday, Aug. 1 at 6…
Greater Poplar Springs Missionary Baptist Church welcomes new pastor after 37-plus years
Marilyn Jackson Contributor On Sunday, June 28, Greater Poplar Springs Missionary Baptist Church held installation services celebrating its new pastor, Rev. Travis L. George Sr., his wife, Sis. Robin George, and their…
VBS CALENDAR
Live Oak Christian Church • Monday, July 27 – Thursday, July 30 • 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. • 1015 Ohio Ave N., Live Oak, Fla. • Grades Pre-K – 5 •…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Closing the distance
Mickey Starling Riverbend News As the summer sun again finds its strength, it signals that hunting season is just around the corner. Since my youth, hunting has always been one of my…
Women of the Word to collect diapers all month
Ady Kinsley Riverbend News The Women of the Word, in collaboration with Florida Baptist Children’s Home (FBCH), will be hosting a diaper drive during the month of July. Diapers of any brand…
New Harmony United Methodist Church welcomes new pastor
New Harmony United Methodist Church Contributor New Harmony United Methodist Church welcomes the Reverend James Howes as its new pastor. Pastor James has served the United Methodist Church faithfully for the past…
Southern Baptist Convention votes to ban women from the pulpit
Mickey Starling Riverbend News The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) found the saying “the third time’s the charm” to be accurate as they convened on Wednesday, June 10, in Orlando, Fla. After two…
What’s going on in your church?
Danny Federico [email protected] 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…