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….
Category: Church
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…
Farm Share to hold final food distribution of the year on Nov. 6
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Suwannee County residents will be able to receive free food assistance on Thursday, Nov. 6, during Farm Share’s final drive-through distribution of 2025. Five locations will be available throughout…
Community Church Leadership Misson hosts second Praise in the Park
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org Lafayette County may be small, but its local churches and faith-based ministries are very active. In fact, they like to join forces and work together to be involved in…
Lafayette High School hosts Fields of Faith evening
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Wednesday, Oct. 15, the Lafayette High School football field was busier than usual. The reason for the arrival of so many people was the Federation of Christian Athletes’…
The Melody Toy Drive has already begun
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Christmas season is almost here. It may seem far away, but October is coming to a close, and there are barely two months until the biggest holiday of…
First Church of God to celebrate 95th anniversary
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The congregation of First Church of God in Live Oak will celebrate the church’s 95th anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 26. Members invite the community to join them in worship…
Beulah Baptist Church to hold annual Homecoming celebration
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Beulah Baptist Church invites the community to attend its annual Homecoming celebration on Sunday, Oct. 26. Founded in 1897, Beulah Baptist Church has been a cornerstone of faith and…
Free weekly supper available at First Methodist Church of Live Oak
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Residents looking for fellowship and a warm meal are invited to attend a weekly free supper hosted by First Methodist Church of Live Oak. The church, located at 311…
Free mobile dental care screenings available Oct. 18 in Mayo
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com If you’ve been putting off a filling or dealing with a stubborn toothache, free mobile dental care will soon be coming to Mayo. A mandatory screening day will take…
Second Redeemed Youth Rally deemed a success
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com A crowd made its way to Suwannee Station Baptist Church on Saturday, Oct. 4, for the Second Annual Redeemed! Youth Rally. The event was a big success for the…
New women’s Bible study to launch in Branford
A new women’s Bible study group, called “Craving Community,” is launching in Branford this fall, offering local women an opportunity to connect, reflect and grow in faith together. The group will kick…
Community invited to participate in “Praise in the Park”
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Churches and believers from across the region are invited to come together in fellowship during the upcoming “Praise in the Park” event, which will be held on Saturday, Oct….
Friends of Music concerts resume with The Lawson Trio
Bill and Linda Poplin Contributor In 1996, Bill Poplin started a concert series in Lake City at First Presbyterian Church, where he served as Director of Music Ministries. He contacted Raymond Weiss…
“Celebrate Recovery” with Apostolic Lighthouse Church
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Human beings are incredibly resilient, but not invincible. One of the aspects of the human condition is that, sometimes, help is needed. Thankfully, humans are also intelligent and self-…
“Celebrate Recovery” with Apostolic Lighthouse Church
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Human beings are incredibly resilient, but not invincible. One of the aspects of the human condition is that, sometimes, help is needed. Thankfully, humans are also intelligent and self-aware…
Living God’s way: Equipping Christians for combating evil
In Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, he begins his conclusion by telling them about the equipment they will need to combat evil in this world and in their lives. Using the armor…