Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org The sun is getting brighter, the air is getting warmer, and the school year has drawn to an end. You know what that means: summer vacation is here! This…
Category: Church
Registration open for Creation Arts Camp
Ady Hammock editor@riverbendnews.org Creation Arts Camp at Camp Suwannee, sponsored by The Village Church at Advent Christian, will be held from Monday, June 8, through Friday, June 12. The camp will take…
White Springs Methodist Church hosting charity church yard sale
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org White Springs Methodist Church will be hosting a charity yard sale on Saturday, May 23. The sale will have something for everyone including women’s, men’s and children’s clothing, decor, toys, jewelry, kitchenware, household…
Friends of Music concert season ends
Bill and Linda Poplin Contributo The final concert of the Friends of Music 2025- 26 concert season will be on Friday, April 17, at 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary of Covenant First…
First Advent does annual crosswalk
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org Easter is a fun time for many; the Easter Bunny makes appearances, and Easter egg hunts abound. However, amid all the celebrations, it is easy to forget the real…
Forgiveness crushes Tim Allen’s cynicism towards Christianity
Mickey Starling editor@riverbendnews.org Comedian Tim Allen, known for his roles in “Home Improvement” and the” Santa Clause” movies, hasn’t always had a lot to laugh about. At 11 years old, Allen lost…
Live Oak Church of God invites community to Easter Celebration
Hailey Waldo editor@riverbendnews.org As Easter approaches, the Live Oak Church of God is preparing to welcome families from across the community for a fun weekend of celebration and fellowship. The festivities will…
Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church to host Easter Night Hunt
Hailey Waldo editor@riverbendnews.org The community is invited to an exciting after-dark celebration as Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church hosts its Easter Night Hunt on Friday, April 3, from 6 p.m. to 8…
Community invited to Beulah Baptist Church Easter Service
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Beulah Baptist Church invites the community to attend its special service on Easter Sunday, April 5. Sunday School and a Kids Easter Egg Hunt will begin at 10 a.m.,…
Mayo Baptist Church to host Easter Carnival
Hailey Waldo editor@riverbendnews.org The community is invited to celebrate the Easter season at a free Easter Carnival hosted by Mayo Baptist Church on Wednesday, April 1, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m….
The Madison Passion Play takes the stage
Mickey Starling editor@riverbendnews.org The Madison Church of God’s annual Madison Passion Play returns to center stage on Friday, March 27, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Church members have been busy, preparing for months,…
Good Friday service to be presented
Bill and Linda Poplin Contributors Covenant First Presbyterian Church in Live Oak will worship with A Service of Darkness on Good Friday, April 3, at 7:30 p.m. The service will include scripture…
Community invited to Beulah Baptist Church Easter Service
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Beulah Baptist Church invites the community to attend its special service on Easter Sunday, April 5. Sunday School and a Kids Easter Egg Hunt will begin at 10 a.m.,…
“I Can Only Imagine 2” in theaters now
Mickey Starling editor@riverbendnews.org Following on the heels of “I Can Only Imagine,” released in 2018, the story of MercyMe’s lead singer, Bart Millard (John Michael Finley), continues on the big screen in…
Living God’s Way: Evil reactions and improper speech
Carlton G. McPeak Guest Columnist Paul continues to write about certain actions, emotions and speech that a person will “put aside” once they become a Christian. A result of being “raised up…
Cagle Grams: No one’s perfect
James H. Cagle Guest Columnist “For there is not a just man upon the earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not” (Ecclesiastes 7:20 KJV). A “just man” in the Old Testament was…
Mickey’s page turners: “Holy Fire” will ignite your spirit
Mickey Starling editor@riverbendnews.org I confess that I started an earlier book by R.T. Kendall but lost interest quickly, which I am prone to do unless the content grabs my attention right away….