Danny Federico [email protected] Lighthouse Christian Church will host Christian comedian Mickey Bell and former “The Voice” winner Todd Tilghman on Saturday, Oct. 19. The event, which will begin at 6 p.m., invites…
Category: Religion
News regarding religion in Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee counties.
Florida schools now able to have voluntary chaplains
Christian Peterson [email protected] In 2023, Texas became the first state to pass a law allowing volunteer chaplains in schools. Of course, Florida has been quick to follow suit. On Thursday, April 18,…
Hamilton Elementary Christian club disbanded
Kenzie James [email protected] Hamilton County Elementary School disbanded the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) club last month that was formed at the school earlier in the semester. The North Central Florida FCA…
The Village Church to offer faith, harmony and laughter with Gospel Festival
Danny Federico [email protected] Enjoy an afternoon of good music an laughter with The Village Church’s Gospel Festival on Saturday, Jan. 13. Beginning at 1 p.m., attendees will be able to enjoy performances…
Celebrate your local pastor
Christian Peterson [email protected] 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…
Lighthouse Christian Center hosting non-denomination Night of Worship
Christian Peterson: [email protected] On Saturday, Aug. 12, Christ Central Youth Worship leaders Jared and Cora and the Youth Worship team will be partnering with Lighthouse Christian Center’s Army of Fire Youth for…
Top rated Bible apps to download on your cell phone
Leah Androski: [email protected] There are many different Bible apps on the Apple and Google Play stores. Here are some top choices of Bible apps to try out depending on one’s preferences on…
Camp Connexion celebrates 15 years of summer fun
Lee Trawick: [email protected] Each year, youth from all over the North Central Florida area converge on Pickett Lake for Camp Connexion. Over the last 15 years, hundreds of children have joined together…
Clayland Baptist Church holds kick-off for VBS
Clayland Baptist Church held a kick-off event for its “Jonah: Swallowed Alive” Vacation Bible School (VBS) on Saturday, June 10, featuring food, games and plenty of fun. Volunteers even built a giant…
Born For This Purpose book signing to be held
By Joan Holmes-Radford Contributor A newly released book by Joan Holmes-Radford, Born For This Purpose, tells the story of this author’s long journey down the endless trail of grief. The author is…
Grace Baptist Church AWANA kids “shop” for their family
By Ramsey Sullivan Riverbend News On Wednesday, Dec. 16, to get ready for Christmas, the children and youth in the Grace Baptist Church AWANA were given the opportunity to go “shopping” for Christmas…
Motorcycle group blesses servers
By Ramsey Sullivan Riverbend News On Saturday, Nov. 14, Joe Copeland, of Valdosta, organized a “Good Samaritan” motorcycle ride to Big Wood BBQ, in Live Oak. Those who wanted to participate in the…
Musgrove releases first book
By Mickey Starling Riverbend News Chris Musgrove has written his first book, “Journey to My FutureNow.” The book details the unlikely beginning of his student outreach ministry that has reached thousands of teenagers…
Meet the members of the BAICM
By Danny Federico Riverbend News Meet the members of the Branford Area Inter-Church Ministries (BAICM). The BAICM is a group that organizes many of the well-known events that happen in the Branford area,…
Enjoy family movie night at HBBC
By Starr Munro Riverbend NewsHatch Bend Baptist Church (HBBC), located in Branford, is hosting a free movie night on Sunday, Dec. 6th, at 6 p.m. If weather permits, it will be a…
Live Oak Christian Church welcomes new pastor
By Starr Munro: Riverbend News Live Oak Christian Church has welcomed with open arms a new pastor, Mark Hassler. Hassler was born in Franklin County, Ohio in November of 1957. As a…
Corinth entertains with fall festivities
By Danny Federico: Riverbend News On Saturday, Nov. 7, Corinth Baptist Church of Jasper, held their annual fall festival. Events began at 4 p.m. with fun and games including a bean bag…