Bill and Linda Poplin Contributor The Friends of Music Concert Series in Live Oak is supported by those who love classical music done well. The concerts draw an audience from Lake City,…
Category: Church
HealthStreet and Gethsemane Baptist Church host successful health and wellness event
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, Feb. 26, HealthStreet, a University of Florida (UF) initiative, partnered with Gethsemane Baptist Church to host a mobile health and wellness event in Live Oak. The event,…
Tenebrae: A Service of Darkness to be presented
Bill and Linda Poplin Contributors The Covenant First Presbyterian Church of Live Oak will present to the community a Tenebrae service on Good Friday, March 29, at 7:30 p.m. William Poplin will…
Good Friday: Following the steps that led to life for all
Mickey Starling reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com As Christians soon begin celebrating the most important day on their calendar, it is important to reflect on the moments that took place on Good Friday, leading to Jesus’s…
Second “Music in the Park” event proves successful
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Although the weather was less than desirable, individuals from all over continued to gather in Mayo on Saturday, March 2, to revel in the joy of faith, music and…
Residents come together to provide free spaghetti lunch
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Residents of Live Oak are organizing a free meal initiative on Sunday, March 17. This event, spearheaded by Allison Truesdale and Makayla Jenkins, seeks to provide a warm meal…
Celebrate the new season with a Spring Fling
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Advent Christian Village (ACV) is gearing up for a Spring Fling this weekend in the Village Square. Scheduled for Saturday, March 16, from 8 a.m. to noon, this event…
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…
What Easter celebrations do you have planned?
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Do you know of any exciting Easter events planned in the tri-county area? Let us know! We’re eager to showcase your Easter egg hunts, special services, community outreach programs…
What’s going on in your church?
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Do you know of any upcoming church events happening in the tri-county area? Please, share them with us! We want to cover your fundraisers, revivals, yard sales, luncheons, concerts…
Gilbert Macias to speak at New Harmony United Methodist Church
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Miami native Gilbert Macias will be a guest speaker at New Harmony United Methodist Church on Sunday, March 3. Macias is a concert pianist, and will be providing a…
“On the Road” Walk-Up Vaccine Event available Feb. 26
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Mark your calendars! HealthStreet, a University of Florida initiative, is teaming up with Gethsemane Baptist Church to bring a health and wellness event to Live Oak on Monday, Feb….
Music in the Park returning to Mayo on March 2
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford Oasis Church and Freedom Rally Ministries are excited to put on their second “Music in the Park” event in Mayo on Saturday, March 2. This event is…
Chris Golden coming to Lighthouse Christian Center
Mickey Starling reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Christian country artist Chris Golden will be in concert at Lighthouse Christian Center in Mayo on Friday, March 1. Golden is the son of the Oak Ridge Boys’ William…
Friends of Music concerts continue with performance by The Lawson Ensemble
Linda Poplin Contributor The third concert of the 2023-24 Friends of Music concert season will be at Covenant First Presbyterian Church, located at 421 White Ave. in Live Oak, on Friday, March…
16th annual Camp Connexion accepting registrations for summer session
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On your mark, get ready and set for the popular faith based summer camp: Camp Connexion! for children in Lafayette County. This collaborative summer camp is scheduled for Monday,…
Harmonize with Grace Lutheran Church on March 11
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Immanuel Lutheran College choir from Eau Claire, Wis., is set to perform a mesmerizing concert on Monday, March 11, at 7 p.m. The performance will take place at…