Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Sunday, Sept. 22, just a few days before Hurricane Helene hit Florida, Journey Church in Mayo held an open mic night. The evening, officially titled as Open Mic…
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Suwannee County MLK Committee to hold its Youth Explosion
Rachal Deming reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Calling all choirs, praise teams, dancers, poets and soloists, get ready for The Suwannee County Martin Luther King (MLK), Jr. Committee’s Youth Explosion. The theme of the event will…
Mt. Olive Baptist Church to host Fall Festival
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Mt. Olive Baptist Church is set to host its annual Fall Festival on Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Attendees will be offered a variety of…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace
Mickey Starling reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com In my previous column, there were a few references to the beloved merry-go-round, an apparatus known for creating plenty of nausea in the bellies of children everywhere. Since I…
Church to bless community with clothing
Cheltsie Holbrook reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com In today’s times, prices are rising on everyday essentials which is causing struggles for families everywhere. However, the Live Oak Church of God is easing the burden when it…
Live Oak Church of God looking for vendors
Rachal Deming reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Oct. 19, the Live Oak Church of God will host an Arts and Crafts Fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. However, it is in search of…
Sisters produce family movie
Mickey Starling reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com After being in production since September of 2023, two sisters from Madison County are preparing for the 2025 release of “Repair the Breach,” a family film produced by the…
Suwannee Station Baptist Church to host youth rally
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Suwannee Station Baptist Church will be hosting a “Redeemed!” Youth Rally on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event is open to youth in sixth…
Church to bless community with clothing
Cheltsie Holbrook reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com In today’s times, prices are rising on everyday essentials which is causing struggles for families everywhere. However, the Live Oak Church of God is easing the burden when it…
Anthem Edition to perform at Mt. Olive Baptist Church
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Anthem Edition, formerly known as The Old Paths, is scheduled to perform at Mt. Olive Baptist Church on Saturday, Sept. 21, at 6 p.m. A Southern Gospel quartet, Anthem…
Are you unashamed? Grace Baptist Church holds fundraiser for One6teen Youth Ministry
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Grace Baptist Church of Mayo is currently hosting a t-shirt fundraiser in support of its One6teen Youth Ministry. The group is dedicated to empowering and uplifting young people in…
Antioch Baptist Church to hold Revival Services
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Antioch Baptist Church will be hosting Revival Services from Sunday, Sept. 29, through Wednesday, Oct. 2, with Reverend David Burton as the guest speaker each night. Rev. Burton is…
Catholic Charities announces activities for Hunger Action Month
Shannon Moser Contributor September is nationally recognized as Hunger Action Month, and this year, Catholic Charities is mobilizing local communities to join in the fight against hunger. As many in our communities…
Women of the Word Bible study group announces monthly meetings
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com “Happy is she who believed that the Lord would fulfill the premises He made to her.” (Luke 1:45) A new women’s Bible study and community outreach program, Women of…
Help your community members in need
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Helping Hearts of Suwannee County and Love Ministries have been working together for a long time, and continue to help the less fortunate in Suwannee County and the surrounding…
Local food pantries help feed those in need
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Life happens and, sometimes, it gets hard to make ends meet. Especially with the rising cost of food, families have found it increasingly difficult to put meals on the…
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, Sept. 9, at 9 a.m. He will then speak at Jasper First…