Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Wednesday, Oct. 25, Farm Share paid a visit to Suwannee County. The group, organized to help provide food to those in need, came in an effort to help…
Category: Church
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…
Pastor Spotlight: Father Ken Johnstone
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Father Ken Johnstone was born in Scarborough, a district of the City of Toronto in Ontario, Canada. Fr. Ken graduated from Dunbarton High School, in Pickering, Ontario, Canada, in…
Branford Oasis Church to present “Music in the Park”
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Get ready for an exciting musical extravaganza as “Music in the Park,” hosted by the Branford Oasis Church, comes to Mayo. This event is an open invitation to all…
Pine Grove Church hosting Chili Cook-Off
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Nov. 4, Pine Grove Church will host a free chili cook-off. There will be hot dogs, cornbread, train rides, hay rides and carnival games. Of course, the…
Suwannee Missionary Baptist Association hosts Celebration of Praise
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On the evening of Sunday, Oct. 15, the Suwannee County Coliseum was filled with songs of praise to God. The Suwannee Missionary Baptist Association sponsored the Celebration of Praise,…
Capital City Brass Quintet to dazzle with unforgettable night of music
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Capital City Brass Quintet is set to perform as part of the Friends of Music concert series on Friday, Oct. 27, at 7:30 p.m. The venue for the…
Pine Grove Methodist Church marks 201st anniversary with Homecoming celebration
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A significant milestone is approaching for Pine Grove Methodist Church as they prepare to celebrate their 201st Homecoming on Sunday, Nov. 5. This momentous occasion promises a day filled…
Pastor Spotlight: Marshall Faulkenberry
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Marshall Faulkenberry was born in Berlin, Germany in 1961. However, his father, who served in the military, retired while he was still young and Faulkenberry moved to Merrit Island,…
Celebrate your local pastor
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com October is Clergy Appreciation Month and, specifically, the second Sunday in October is Pastor Appreciation Day. Churches are a large part of southern culture. The roads may never be…
First Baptist Church of Branford to host Richard and Tina Kleiss
Cheltsie Holbrook reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Richard and Tina Kleiss, science teachers dedicated to the propagation of truth as it relates to creation and prophecy, will present their studies and ministry at First Baptist Church…
Lebanon Baptist announces Gospel Jam
Adyson Hammock reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Lebanon Baptist Church of Branford has announced a free to the public Gospel Jam to be held on Saturday, Oct. 21, beginning at 5 p.m. Performers, singers, choirs, choruses,…
Save the date for Live Oak First Assembly of God’s Fall Festival!
The crisp autumn breeze blowing through the trees, the rustle of leaves underfoot and the scent of pumpkin spice in the air – it can only mean one thing: fall is here!…
155th Homecoming to be held at Clayland Baptist
Clayland Baptist Church of Live Oak will be hosting its 155th Homecoming celebration on Sunday, Oct. 8. The celebration will begin with a worship service at 10 a.m. featuring special music and…
AWANA is back in action
Adyson Hammock reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The AWANA program is back for the 2023- 2024 school year for Friendship Baptist Church. The sign-up party to kick off AWANA was moved to Wednesday, Sep. 13, due…
What to watch: “Jesus Revolution”
Mickey Starling reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com If you’re looking for something worthwhile to watch on TV, consider renting “Jesus Revolution.” The film features Kelsey Grammer, of “Cheers” and “Kramer” fame, in the lead role as…
Friends of Music returns with performance from the St. Mark’s Bach Ensemble
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The honor of inaugurating the 2023-24 Friends of Music concert season has been bestowed upon the St. Mark’s Bach Ensemble. Comprising of passionate musicians with an affinity for Bach…