Christian PetersonReporter@riverbendnews.org Tucked away in a corner of Suwannee County stands Pine Grove United Methodist Church, one of the first churches in Florida and the oldest Protestant church in the county. As…
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Community Presbyterian Church’s summer camp was a blast!
Christian PetersonReporter@riverbendnews.org On Monday, July 18, Community Presbyterian Church (CPC) set off on another adventure for the summer. They began the seven hour trek from the church to Ridgehaven a camp in…
Pastor spotlight: Steve Boyd of Hatchbend Apostolic Church
Grace McAlisterReporter1@riverbendnews.org Steve Boyd was born on May 9, 1962, in Winter Haven, Fla., but at a very young age, his mother and father moved to Hatchbend. He lived there until graduation…
Live Oak 386, your hometown Gospel rap
Christian PetersonReporter@riverbendnews.org Trenton Anderson is a well-known man throughout Suwannee County, but he is even better known by his musical persona, Live Oak 386. Born on May 13, 1987, Live Oak 386…
Living God’s Way: Independence Day
Carlton G. McPeak Contributor Every country has an Independence Day; the day they became an independent nation. The day they are no longer under the authority or sovereignty of another nation, therefore,…
Suwannee Chorus presents their spring concert
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Suwannee Chorus went on tour on Friday, May 6, to the Village Church in Dowling Park. The Chorus comprises 39 members of the fourth and fifth grades from…
The Old Paths to visit Mt. Olive Baptist Church
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org The Old Paths, a southern gospel quartet from Atlanta, Ga., will be hosting a praise and worship night at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. At the event, which will take…
Tebow shares “Mission Possible”
Shelly Smith Reporter3@riverbendnews.org Renown athlete and Christian author, Tim Tebow, has recently written another book, titled “Mission Possible: Go Live a Life That Counts” with co-author, A.J. Gregory. This publication is a…
Alton Church of God: 100 years of service
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org Alton Church of God in Mayo will be celebrating 100 years of dedication to God and the community on Sunday, May 1. There will be a service, beginning at…
Catholic Charities raises $145k for new truck
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org Catholic Charities is an organization working to alleviate food insecurity. The organization has made a reputation locally by overcoming hardships to provide for Suwannee, Hamilton, Lafayette, Columbia and Union…
Alton Church of God to host 100th Anniversary revival week
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org Monday, April 25, through Friday, April 29, Alton Church of God will host a week of revival at 7 p.m. each evening. They will have a new guest speaker…
Lighthouse Christian Center to host bluegrass homecoming
Danny Federico Reporter3@riverbendnews.org Join Lighthouse Christian Center on Sunday, April 3, at 10:30 a.m., for their Homecoming Celebration with a service led by guest speaker Pastor Ken Henderson. Attendees are then invited…
Enjoy a day of family fun with Mt. Olive Baptist Church’s Spring Fling
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org Mt. Olive Baptist Church’s Spring Fling Tailgate will take place on Sunday, April 10 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Prior to the celebration, there will be a church…
Show me what you’ve got Youth compete in Super Smash Bros. tournament
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Wednesday, Feb. 23, the young men of the Live Oak Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints laid siege on the church in hopes of capturing the elusive trophy…
Corinth Baptist Church hosting fun filled March events
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org Corinth Baptist Church in Jasper is hosting many events this month. To kick things off, Corinth Baptist Church brings the opportunity to show off your chili making skills and…
Live Oak Church of God hosting Gospel Music Sing featuring The Hyssongs
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org The Live Oak Church of God will be hosting a free Gospel Music Sing featuring the award-winning music trio, The Hyssongs. Del, Susan and Richard Hyssong will be performing…
Pastor Spotlight: Mike Carson
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org Mike Carson was born in 1965 in West Palm Beach, Fla., to loving parents, Lynn and Janet Carson. He grew up in the area and eventually graduated from Havana…