Perhaps there is no hymn more well-known in our world than John Newton’s “Amazing Grace.” The timeless emphasis on the love and goodness of God is still sung in churches all over…
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Live Oak Church of God hosts “Taking it to the Streets” BBQ dinner
By Danny Federico Riverbend News The Live Oak Church of God, located at 9828 US-129, will be hosting a “Taking it to the Streets” BBQ dinner on Saturday, Feb. 27, to kick-off an…
Living Faith Crusade at Melody Church
By Starr Munro Riverbend News Melody Church has announced a free event beginning on Wednesday, Jan. 27 with multiple services featuring Reverend Kenneth W. Hagin and his wife Lynette Hagin as the speakers….
Grace Baptist Church AWANA kids “shop” for their family
By Ramsey Sullivan Riverbend News On Wednesday, Dec. 16, to get ready for Christmas, the children and youth in the Grace Baptist Church AWANA were given the opportunity to go “shopping” for Christmas…
Motorcycle group blesses servers
By Ramsey Sullivan Riverbend News On Saturday, Nov. 14, Joe Copeland, of Valdosta, organized a “Good Samaritan” motorcycle ride to Big Wood BBQ, in Live Oak. Those who wanted to participate in the…
Musgrove releases first book
By Mickey Starling Riverbend News Chris Musgrove has written his first book, “Journey to My FutureNow.” The book details the unlikely beginning of his student outreach ministry that has reached thousands of teenagers…
Meet the members of the BAICM
By Danny Federico Riverbend News Meet the members of the Branford Area Inter-Church Ministries (BAICM). The BAICM is a group that organizes many of the well-known events that happen in the Branford area,…
Enjoy family movie night at HBBC
By Starr Munro Riverbend NewsHatch Bend Baptist Church (HBBC), located in Branford, is hosting a free movie night on Sunday, Dec. 6th, at 6 p.m. If weather permits, it will be a…
Beachville Advent Christian welcomes new pastor
By Danny Federico: Riverbend News A new pastor has made his way to the Beachville Advent Christian Church located at 24815 County Road 49 in O’Brien. Robert Osburn, who was born in…
Churches distribute 24,000 lbs. of food
By Starr Munro: Riverbend News It is a time of uncertainty for a lot of people in the United States of America. But if there’s one thing Americans in smaller communities know…
Drive-thru food bank strengthens bonds
By Danny Federico Riverbend News Times are rough enough with cases of COVID-19 breaking out across the nation. Jobs are being shut down, schools are being taught through virtual classrooms and just…
Enjoy a movie under the stars
By Starr Munro Riverbend News Residents of Lafayette and nearby counties have a great treat coming soon at 7:30 p.m on Friday, Oct. 23, in Veterans Memorial Park. A “Movie in the…
Pastor Spotlight: Wayne Hudson
By Starr Munro Riverbend News Born in Oakdale, La., on March 17, 1957, Wayne Hudson first found his way to church as a young boy through the Baptist church his grandmother and…
Annual Pumpkin Patch at Melody Church
By Starr Munro Riverbend News The people of Live Oak have a lot to look forward to this October on South Ohio Avenue, where Melody Church has again graciously given families the…
Mt. Gilead Baptist to host Wes James in concert
By Bryant Thigpen Riverbend News Local residents are invited to come out to Mt. Gilead Baptist Church on Sunday, Oct. 18, at 11 a.m., for a concert featuring Wes James during their…
Westwood Christian School holds 9/11 remembrance service
By Bryant Thigpen Riverbend News Most every American can remember where they were when they heard the tragic news that two planes had been hijacked by terrorists and crashed into the World…
First Baptist Church of Live Oak offering free dental care
By Bryant Thigpen Riverbend News While local dental offices may be overwhelmed with appointments since reopening after the coronavirus shutdown, the First Baptist Church (FBC) of Live Oak is offering free dental…