Carson Alford Contributor Some missionaries are surrounded by the tension of stress, constant challenges, and most often danger. When people think of a missionary, they often think of the far-traveling missionaries who…
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The Greatest Gift
Andrea Deas Contributor As Christmas approaches, it’s a wonderful time to remember the most precious gift of all: salvation through Jesus, the Son of God. Isaiah 9:6-7 and Isaiah 53:4-6 beautifully share…
The interesting history behind the Twelve Days of Christmas
Rick Patrick editor@riverbendnews.org Among the many songs of the season that can be heard nonstop during this time of year is “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” Few songs have as rich a…
Christmas reflections with a touch of grace: There must be a tree
Mickey Starling editor@riverbendnews.org In Florida, getting in the Christmas spirit can be a little tricky. December may be the wearer of many meteorological hats. It can be as “hot as blue blazes,”…
McCall’s Chapel to hold Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org The community is invited to join McCall’s Chapel United Methodist Church at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24, for a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. The event will include traditional…
McCall’s Chapel to hold Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org The community is invited to join McCall’s Chapel United Methodist Church at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24, for a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. The event will include traditional…
Step into good health and step up for Suwannee
Kim Griffin Contributor As we welcome a new year, there’s no better time to reconnect with the outdoors and rediscover the powerful benefits of moving our bodies in nature. Outdoor exercise offers…
See “David” on the big screen this Christmas season
Ady Hammock editor@riverbendnews.org The movie, “David,” set to hit theaters on Friday, Dec. 19, is an epic, cinematic rendition of the Biblical story of a young shepherd and his eventual reign as…
A Festival of Lessons and Carols to be presented
Bill and Linda Poplin Contributor A Festival of Lessons and Carols will be presented at Covenant First Presbyterian Church, located at 421 White Ave., in Live Oak, at 6 p.m. on Sunday,…
Gilbert Macias to speak at local United Methodist Churches
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org On Sunday, Dec. 7, both New Harmony United Methodist Church in Live Oak and Jasper First United Methodist Church will welcome Miami native Gilbert Macias as their guest speaker….
Corinth hosting silent auction and pancake supper to support Romanian mission trip
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Corinth Baptist Church is currently holding a silent auction to support its upcoming mission trip to Romania, with bidding open both online and in person. The fundraiser will end…
Free clothing giveaways set for three counties
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org The First Central Missionary Baptist Association Youth & Young Adult Auxiliary will be hosting a series of free community clothing giveaways across North Florida. The giveaways will offer clean,…
First Methodist Church launches fourth year of “God’s Hidden Angels” program
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org The First Methodist Church of Live Oak has officially kicked off the fourth year of its “God’s Hidden Angels” program, which aims to provide Christmas gifts for underprivileged children…
Hellfighters Christian Ministry rolls into Jasper
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org Kem “Side Kick” Beaty gave his life to Christ in his 20s after fighting demons that followed him from South Florida, where he grew up, to North Carolina. Although…
Bible sales and church attendance surge
Rick Patrick editor@riverbendnews.org There have been many reports in the last couple of months of a surge in Bible sales and church attendance, especially among young people. Some have attributed this to…
White Springs Methodist Church to hold yard sale on Nov. 8
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org The White Springs Methodist Church will offer an array of items for sale on Saturday, Nov. 8. The yard sale will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m….
Catholic Charities urges food donations as shutdown enters week four and demand rises
Diocese of St. Augustine Contributor The Diocese of St. Augustine is urging the community to support Catholic Charities and parish food pantries as the federal shutdown continues and Thanksgiving and the holidays…