November 11, 2019

For Riverbenders and Guests Dinner ... Door Prizes ... Christmas program MENU: Roasted pork loin, rosemary-roasted chicken, loaded smash mini-potatoes, cranberry & nuts green beans, rolls, salad, mini-cheesecake w/berry drizzle, beverages 

'PIN' Is Back!   From Bobby Caliendo Pastor of Outreach & Evangelism The goal of the PIN (Person in Need) ministry is to "Share Christ and Meet Needs" over the holiday season. We desire to take gifts and/or services to members, neighbors, co-workers and friends while prayerfully looking for opportunities to share the gospel. Three ways you can help 1)   Share a need  — Person in Need forms are available in BFGs and at church entrances. Fill out a form and return it to a PIN ministry desk, an elder or a BFG leader.  2)  Bring items  — Over the next several weeks you have opportunities to donate Thanksgiving items or purchase Christmas gifts for a family in need. Items needed will be stated in the church publications and at the Kingdom Corner “Giving Tree”. 3)   Volunteer  — Those desiring to deliver items to homes can sign up in your BFG, at the PIN desks, by calling the church office (386-672-1821), or by emailing me (click here ).

Preaching the Word

Pastor Scott Menez

To hear the latest sermons from the Riverbend pulpit, click on the title  SUNDAY (10:30 a.m.) Bringing God's Peace To a Bitter Heart Ruth 1:19-22 > > > > > WEDNESDAY (6:15 p.m.) The Great 'I Am' God Calls, Cares & Commissions Exodus 3 < < < < <

Dr. Jim Newheiser

Also ... From the Riverbend Bible Conference Dr. Jim Newheiser: Six Keys to Preserving and Strengthening Your Marriage Dr. Jim Newheiser: You Never Stop Being a Parent: Parenting Your Adult Children Caroline Newheiser (to women): How to Change Your Husband

Play Time While their parents were enjoying the teaching at the Riverbend Bible Conference over the weekend, these kids were having fun in the children's wing. Photo by Mary Meridith

Wednesday, Dec. 4 7 p.m. All Riverbend members are encouraged to attend this gathering, immediately after a shortened Mid-Week Worship service. Presentation of the proposed budget for 2020 is on the agenda, as well as some info about a new women's ministry, possible construction plans at the church, missions updates and details on the new site for the church's Youth Summer Camp.

Foot Care ... It's FREE! Saturday, Nov. 16 ... 8:30-11:30 a.m. ... Youth Center Drop by for a few minutes ... enjoy some great conversation and fellowship ... partake of some tasty goodies — ALL while your feet are being cared for (pedicure, foot-calf massage, nails painted, etc)

'Stockings of Grace' Sarah's Circle is again doing its Christmas ministry, Stockings of Grace, over the next few weeks. They are giving Riverbenders an opportunity to help bless other folks who may not be having much of a Christmas. Pictured here are some of the Stockings of Grace that were delivered last year to Riverbend's homebound members, as well as people at these housing facilities: Avante, Ormond in the Pines, Kozy Korner, Gold Choice and Atria. How can you be involved? Bring some of these items and leave them in the marked bin at the southeast entry (near the Bookcart & restrooms): 6-inch peppermint candy canes (need 200) Little Debbie individually packaged little cakes (200) Wrapped Christmas candy (200) Chapstick (200) Lance cracker packets (400) They will mix these items with some others they have acquired to make a nice gift for lots of seniors. Sarah's Circle members will assemble the items into the stockings at their meeting on Dec. 10. The stockings will be delivered on Sunday, Dec. 15. Help make some older folks' Christmas a little brighter. Get in on the blessings that come from reaching into the lives of others.

Academy Staff Need A lead childcare worker for the After Care program ... 3-6 p.m. Monday thru Friday. For more info about this paid position, or to apply and/or set up an interview, please contact Riverbend Academy Associate Headmaster Stephen Collins at 386-615-0986 or click here.

Top Prize Persevering Saints was judged to have the most effective entry among the ten Trunk or Treat exhibits at Riverbend's Harvest Fest on Oct. 31. Becky Burns, who headed up that project for the church's senior adults, poses with the trophy that was presented for that accomplishment. The theme for the winning entry: Fall in Love with Jesus.

High Schoolers! Don't forget about Coffeehouse Game Night This Friday, Nov. 15 7-11 p.m. at Riverbend ... FREE! Encouragement from the Scripture ... board games ... "youth games" ... fall refreshments ... fellowship

YOU MAY AUDIT 'Bibliology & Theology Proper' The next class at Christ Theological Seminary Tuesdays & Thursdays (8 sessions), Nov. 12-Dec. 12 ... 6-9:30 p.m. (no classes Thanksgiving week) Topics: Revelation, Inspiration, Inerrancy, Canonicity, Illumination, God's Existence, Creation, The Trinity, Attributes, Names of God, God's Will

Audit fee: $50 ... To register or get more info, call the seminary office: 386-271-8766

November 13 Shepherd's pie ... BBQ chicken ... Brussels sprouts ... Southwestern corn ... salad bar ... dinner rolls ... desserts ... items may change ALSO: Dinner salads (ordered in advance) Cost: $5 ... ages 4-12: $4 ... under 4 & over 90: FREE ... family max: $20

MENU Oven-roasted turkey breast with gravy ... baked ham ... mashed potatoes ... cornbread stuffing ... green bean casserole ... pineapple spoon bread ... marshmallow & pecan-crusted sweet potato casserole ... cranberry sauce ... apple sauce ... rolls & butter ... pumpkin pie, apple pie, pecan pie ALSO: Dinner salads (ordered in advance) Cost: $5 ... ages 4-12: $4 ... under 4 & over 90: FREE ... family max: $20

Headed to Texas Former Riverbend Pastor Kent Pletcher, who for the past four years has pastored First Baptist Church in Langdon, North Dakota, has accepted an invitation to become Senior Pastor at Grace Bible Fellowship Church in Melissa, Texas. Pastor Kent will continue his duties in North Dakota through the end of the year and begin in his new role in mid-January. He asks Riverbenders to pray for a smooth transition at both places.

A 'Senior' Visit These Riverbend children were among several who visited senior adults at The Gardens Health & Rehab facility during its annual Trunk-or-Treat event. The children were from these families (not all pictured): Exline, Geddes, Kennedy, Robbins, Santos, Stephens. From Valerie Santos (who furnished the photo): "It was such a fun event and a great joy for the residents to see all the kids in their costumes and to play games with them."

Sharon Nouchi is needing a ride up I-95 into North Carolina Nov. 26 or 27. If you are going that way and have a spare seat, please contact the church office (386-672-1821). + + + + + Sarah's Circle meets Tuesday, Nov. 12, at the home of Patti Skelly (792 East Victoria Circle, Ormond Beach). All who can make the 5:30 p.m. covered dish gathering should RSVP by clicking here or calling 386-453-5990. + + + + + Joy Bible Fellowship Group's monthly luncheon: Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 11:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. + + + + + Hands of Grace lunch: Tuesday, Nov. 19, Fellowship Hall, 11:30 a.m.

MAIN EVENTS Sunday — Bible Fellowship Groups, 9 a.m. ... Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday — Fellowship Supper, 4:30-6 p.m. ... Mid-Week Worship, 6:15 p.m. Other Regular Weekly Activities Sunday — Riverbend Praise Team Warm-up, Worship Center, 8 am Sunday — Worship Choir Rehearsal, Worship Center, 8 am Sunday — 'Call Upon His Name' Prayer Time, Room 187, 8:30-8:45 am Sunday — Nursery opens (birth to pre-K), Children's Wing, 8:45 am Sunday — Children's Church, Children's Wing, 10:30 am Sunday — Afternoon Worship, The Gardens (health & rehab center), 4 pm Monday — WARM Bible Study, Carter Sanctuary, Bunnell, 6:30 pm Monday — Men's Basketball, Worship Center, 6 pm Wednesday — Youth Praise Team rehearsal, Youth Center, 4:30 pm Wednesday — Music & More (children's choirs), Children's Wing, 6:15 pm Wednesday — Youth 'Breakouts', Youth Center, 6:15 pm Wednesday — Worship Choir rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 pm Thursday — Morning Worship, Avante Assisted Living, 10 am NOVEMBER 11 (Mon) — Veterans Day 12 (Tue) — Joy BFG Luncheon, Fellowship Hall, 11:30 am 12 (Tue) — Sarah's Circle, home of Patti Skelly (792 East Victoria Cir, Ormond), 5:30 pm 12 (Tue) — CrossRoads Young Adults Fellowship, Choir Room, 7 pm 13 (Wed) — Tickets on sale for Dec. 6 Christmas Banquet, Welcome Center, 6 & 7:30 pm 13 (Wed) — Thanksgiving Basket food collection, containers near main entrances 13 (Wed) — Toys for the Philippines (Christmas), containers near main entrances 15 (Fri) — High School Coffeehouse & Game Night, Youth Center, 7-11 pm 16 (Sat) — Sole-Savers (foot care), Youth Center, 8:30-11:30 am 16 (Sat) — Sovereign Grace BFG Fellowship, off-campus, 5 pm 17 (Sun) — Tickets on sale for Dec. 6 Christmas Banquet, Welcome Center, 8:45, 10:15 am & noon 17 (Sun) — Toys for the Philippines (Christmas), Containers near main entrances 17 (Sun) — Thanksgiving Basket food collection, containers near main entrances 17 (Sun) — DTP #6 (Discipleship Training Program), throughout campus, 5 pm 19 (Tue) — Hands of Grace Luncheon, Fellowship Hall, 11:30 am 20 (Wed) — Tickets on sale for Dec. 6 Christmas Banquet, Welcome Center, 6 & 7:30 pm 24 (Sun) — Ticket sales close for Christmas Banquet, Welcome Center, 8:45, 10:15 am & noon

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