Sept. 20, 2020 [Above] ... [Below] Sept. 20, 2015
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Pastor Scott Menez and Gina, his wife, are surprised [TOP PHOTO] by Pastor Jason Karr during yesterday's Morning Worship. The occasion: the fifth-year anniversary of Pastor Scott's installation as Teaching Pastor at Riverbend. Donna Karr presented Gina a bouquet of flowers, and Pastor Jason recalled some of the highlights of Pastor Scott's ministry at Riverbend before presenting him with some "thank you" gift cards from the church.
During that 2015 Installation Service [BOTTOM PHOTO], all ordained pastors and deacons in attendance prayed over Pastor Scott (seated) and his new ministry at Riverbend. Tony Sanelli, a pastor in California and one of Pastor Scott's ministry mentors, preached the installation message. Then the church welcomed the Menez family with a cookout and a full slate of fun activities at Camp Southwind, near Ocklawaha.
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WATCH
To view Pastor Jason's presentation and Pastor Scott's response, click here
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This
Wednesday
Sep. 23
4:30-6 p.m.
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Riverbend
In honor of Pastor Scott & Gina Menez
& their 5th anniversary at Riverbend
Also on Wednesday, plan to show your appreciation for their service
to the Lord and our church by leaving them a card or a gift in the designated basket
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WEDNESDAY'S MENU
Provided by Chef Gabriel Martinez & his food services crew
- 2 meats (your choice: beef brisket, pulled pork, smoked sausage, BBQ chicken)
- Coleslaw
- Baked BBQ beans
- Garlic bread
- Cake
COST: Under 4 & over 90, FREE ... ages 4-12, $4 ... others, $5 ... family max, $20
Covid-19 guidelines for eating establishments are in effect
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This Wednesday, Sept. 23 ... 1-6 p.m.
Front Lawn at Riverbend
All donors will receive two pairs of One Blood Cancer Awareness Socks! Plus, a wellness checkup, including Covid-19 antibody test, blood pressure, temperature, iron count, pulse & cholesterol screening!
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To hear a sermon from the Riverbend pulpit, click the title
<<<Sunday, Sept. 20
Mark 15:26-32
Wednesday, Sept. 16>>>
Assorted Passages
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The 10:45 a.m. Sunday and 6:15 p.m. Wednesday worship services are
live-streamed via the church website (click here) and other social venues
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Josh Brown of the Riverbend Missions Team poses with the school supplies Riverbend is sending to Honduras this week. He thanks you for your donations in support of Pastor Melvin Romero and Emanuel Baptist Church in Siquatepeque. |
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Three Women's Bible Study
Opportunities
All Begin Next Sunday, Sept. 27
In His Image ... led by Valerie Brown
Women's DTP (Discipleship Training Program) ... led by Myra Shealy
Moms' Moments of Grace ... led by Gina Menez
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A look at how women reflect the image of God through a study of the fruit of the Spirit. Only required textbook: the Bible.
Ten sessions (all free!) on Sunday evenings, beginning Sept. 27.
'In His Image' 20-21 Schedule: Sundays, 6-8 p.m. in Room 186.
Sept. 17, Oct. 11, Oct. 25, Nov. 8, Dec. 6, Jan. 24, Feb. 7, Feb. 21, Mar. 7, Mar. 21.
TO REGISTER:
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Designed to equip women with a deep knowledge of the person and work of Jesus Christ, a love for and focus on the Gospel, and the ability to disciple and nurture others in the faith.
Requires weekly reading, homework and Scripture memory. While not mandatory, it is recommended that a person has completed either Growing in Christ class, Partners, or a Fundamentals of the Faith workbook. It includes small-group interaction, discussion and prayer time.
DTP will meet every-other Sunday night, starting Sept. 27, from 5-8 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. The course will meet through the fall and winter months, taking a break for the holidays, then finishing up in April.
DTP 2020-2021 Schedule: All dates are Sunday evenings in Fellowship Hall
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Unit 1 (2020): Sept. 27, Oct. 11, Oct. 25, Nov. 8, Nov. 22, Dec. 6, Dec. 20
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Unit 2 (2021): Jan. 10, Jan. 24, Feb. 7, Feb. 21, Mar. 7, Mar. 21, Apr. 11
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Banquet: Apr. 18
Cost is $20 for DTP Notebook.
Register in the East Lobby (formerly the Bookcart area) on Wednesdays & Sundays, Sept. 9-23.
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A study designed to encourage young moms (with children under 18) and moms-to-be to focus on the Gospel and grow in their love for Christ as they love their husbands and children through the principles and structure of Titus 2:4-7: Older women teaching younger women.
Monthly on Sunday nights, starting Sept. 27 (through May 2021) at 6:30-8 p.m. in the Youth Center.
Book: Risen Motherhood – Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments by Emily Jensen & Laura Wifler. So please purchase this book, as we will be discussing the first 3 chapters on Sept. 27.
No childcare provided.
Moms' 2020/2021 Dates: All dates are Sunday evenings in the Youth Center
Sept. 27, Oct. 25, Nov. 22, Dec. 20, Jan. 24, Feb. 21, March 21, April 25, May 23
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SUNDAYS
9:00 a.m.
10:45 a.m.
WEDNESDAYS
6:15 p.m.
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Bible Fellowship Groups (Sundays) — 9:00 a.m.
- Children (Nursery thru Grade 5) ... Kingdom Corner Wing
- Youth (Grades 6-12) ... Youth Center ... Led by Aaron Johnsen
- Growing in Christ ... Room 186 ... Led by Pastor Bobby Caliendo
- New Life (20s - 40s) ... Room 130A ... Led by Josh Brown
- Gospel Life (40s - 50s) ... Room 185 ... Led by Pastor Jason Karr
- Faith-Full (Special Ed) ... Room 187 ... Led by Anand Ramsaran
- Sovereign Grace (60-up) ... Room 130C ... Led by Pastor John Griffin
- Spirited Saints (60-up) ... Room 184 ... Led by Pastor Gary Giovanni
Bible Fellowship Groups (Sundays) — 10:45 a.m.
- Children (Nursery thru Grade 5) ... Kingdom Corner Wing
- CrossRoads Young Adults (18-29) ... Youth Center ... by Heyward Evans
- Gospel Life (30s - 50s) ... Room 185 ... Led by Pastor Brian Giaquinto
- Joy (Senior Ladies) ... Room 182 ... Led by Donna Ruttan
- Grace Abounding (60-up) ... Room 184 ... Led by Pastor Rick Cobb
- Sojourners (60-up) ... Room 186 ... Led by Pastor Jerry Schaeffer
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Key Dates
Oct. 5: Deadline to register
Oct. 19: Early in-person voting may begin
Oct. 24: Deadline to apply for absentee ballot by mail
Nov. 3: Election Day
NOTES
- If you have not registered previously in Florida, do so in person at county election offices, or online by clicking here.
- On Election Day, polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- A photo ID (driver's license or passport acceptable) is required to vote.
- Most polling sites will have hand sanitizer, physical barriers separating voters, and masks for poll workers.
- Some polling places may be closed due to the pandemic. Check with local election officials.
- To vote absentee, request a ballot using your county supervisor of elections website.
- Election officials track absentee ballots as they are received, to be sure no one votes more than once.
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Sarah's Circle's next meeting will include a "brown bag supper" on Tuesday, Sept. 22. It will be at 5:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. RSVP: Carole Edwards (453-990 or click here).
- Visit the Big Red Bus and donate during Riverbend's Blood Drive on Wednesday, Sept. 23: Front lawn during 1-6 p.m.
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Women's DTP (Discipleship Training Program) begins Sunday, Sept. 27, at 5 p.m in Fellowship Hall. It will continue every-other Sunday evening for 14 weeks, with a break during the holidays. Register ($20 for notebook & materials) on Sundays and Wednesdays before the first meeting.
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Moms' Moments of Grace, for women with children under 18 and for moms-to-be, begins Sunday, Sept. 27, at 6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.
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In His Image (women's Bible study) features 10 sessions on reflecting God through the fruit of the Spirit. It begins Sunday, Sept. 27, at 6 p.m. in Room 186.
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Hands of Grace (senior ladies group) will meet for lunch on Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 11:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall.
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Church-wide Work Days, beautifying the Riverbend campus, are scheduled two Saturdays—Oct. 3 and Oct. 31 during 8 a.m.-noon.
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For more info, contact Rick Cobb, Pastor of Worship & Facilities
Call 386-672-1821 or click here
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Middle School & High School
Wednesdays at 5:30-6 p.m. in the Choir Room (#124)
Director: Andrea Giaquinto
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Use these "invitation cards," complete with the new worship times, to invite family, friends, co-workers and fellow students to Riverbend.
Pick up a few cards in the Main Lobby or in the church office.
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Two classes available for audit during the next learning module at Riverbend's Christ Theological Seminary (starts Tuesday, Oct. 13): Old Testament Narrative ... Introduction to Biblical Counseling. Details to come.
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Pierce Landscape & Maintenance is searching for a full-time employee. Please call Alex Pierce at 386-864-0228.
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House Cleaning / Caregiver — If you or a loved one are in need of an experienced housekeeper or care-giver, contact Candace Davis: call/text 386-334-6890 or email by clicking here.
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MAIN EVENTS
Sunday
- 9 a.m. — Morning Worship
- 9 a.m. — Bible Fellowship Groups
- 10:45 a.m. — Morning Worship
- 10:45 a.m. — Bible Fellowship Groups
Wednesday
- 4:30-6 p.m. — Fellowship Supper
- 6:15 p.m. — Mid-Week Worship
Other Regular Weekly Activities
Sunday — Praise Team warm-up, Stage, 7:45 am
Sunday — Worship Choir warm-up, Risers, 8 am
Sunday — Nursery (age 2-under), Children's Wing, 8:45 am
Monday — Men's Basketball, Worship Center, 6 pm
Wednesday — Youth Praise Team, Youth Center, 5 pm
Wednesday — Nursery (birth to pre-K), Children's Wing, 6 pm
Wednesday — 'One Voice' Kids Praise Club, Children's Wing, 6 pm
Wednesday — Youth 'Breakouts', Youth Center, 6:15 pm
Wednesday — Worship Choir rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 pm
Wednesday — Worship Orchestra rehearsal (Wednesday before playing), Stage, 7:45 pm
SEPTEMBER
22 (Tue) — Autumn begins
22 (Tue) — Sarah's Circle, Fellowship Hall, 5:30 pm
22 (Tue) — CrossRoads Young Adults, Worship Center, 6:30 pm
23 (Wed) — Blood Drive, Front Lawn, 1-6 pm
23 (Wed) — Women's DTP Registration, East Lobby, 6 pm & 7:30 pm
27 (Sun) — Women's DTP #1, Fellowship Hall, 5 pm
27 (Sun) — In His Image (women's Bible Study), Room 186, 6 pm
27 (Sun) — Moms' Moments of Grace, Youth Center, 6:30 pm
29 (Tue) — Hands of Grace lunch, Fellowship Hall, 11:30 am
OCTOBER
3 (Sat) — Family Work Day, Church Campus, 8 am-noon
3 (Sat) — Baby Shower for Abby Carey, Whiting home (187 Cloverdale Ct., Ormond), 10 am-noon
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OFFICE
The church office is regularly open Mon-Thu: 9 a.m - 4:30 p.m. ... Phone 386-672-1821
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