The Latest from Riverbend

July 6, 2020

Vacation

Bible

School

Next Week

Riverbend

Mon-Fri

July 13-17

9 am to

12:30 pm

For K-5th Grade

(completed)

Use these cards (left), available in the Welcome area, to spread the word

Preaching the Word

To hear a sermon by Teaching Pastor Scott Menez, click on the title

SUNDAY, July 5

The Betrayer's Blindness to the Sovereign Savior

Mark 14:12-21

WEDNESDAY, July 1

Behold Your King!

Exodus 19

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Live-Streamed

The 10:30 a.m. Sunday and 6:15 p.m. Wednesday worship services are

live-streamed via the church website (click here ) and other social venues

MENU — July 8

Fried fish
Baked chicken tenders
Coleslaw
Potato chips
Salad bowls
Ice cream cups

COST: Under 4 & over 90, FREE ... ages 4-12: $4 ... others, $5 ... family max, $20

NOTE: Menu is subject to change

Chef Gabriel Martinez says Phase 2 guidelines for restaurants are in effect ... Servers, wearing masks and gloves, dish food onto your plate ... Tables are sanitized after each use.

SUNDAYS

Morning Worship #1 ... 8 a.m.

Bible Fellowship Groups ... 9:15 a.m.

Morning Worship #2 ... 10:30 a.m.

WEDNESDAYS

Fellowship Supper ... 4:30-6 p.m.

Mid-Week Worship ... 6:15 p.m.

Children's TAG (Truth & Grace Club) ... 6:15 p.m.

All services are set up for social distance seating

WARM Reaches Out

Despite Obstacles

From Kim Bartlett

Of Riverbend's WARM Ministry

While the WARM facility (Women Assisting Recovering Mothers) in Bunnell is limiting inside access to essential staff only, we have prayerfully searched for ways to continue ministry to the precious ladies there.

We were grateful to be able to drop off 70 diligently orchestrated gift packets, as well as a DVD, to encourage the clients at the center this month. Some extra treats were also included for the staff.

Several Riverbenders lovingly produced the DVD to be shown to the ladies on the topic of suffering and why God allows it. Special thanks to Lisa Carson who taught the lesson for the ladies, Pastor Brian Giaquinto for his introduction, the worship team for their God-glorifying music and Troy Dittman for all his hard work in production.

The packets for the women contained all the Scriptures referenced in the DVD, a Gospel tract, daily devotionals, delicious chocolate treats and a festive summer flip flop craft activity with instructions.

Please continue to pray for the ladies at WARM and the staff. Please also pray for the Riverbend WARM ministry as we continue to seek ways to share the Gospel and the love of Christ during this challenging season.

Ecclesiology & Eschatology

Next course available for audit at CTS

Meets Tuesdays & Thursdays

for 4 weeks: Aug. 4-27 (6-9:45 p.m.)

Taught by Professor Jason Karr

Audit fee: $50

Call the seminary office: 386-271-8766

Teacher Openings

Riverbend Academy is looking to fill teaching spots in literature, history and geography, as well as another fifth grade teacher.

If you have a bachelor's degree in or related to one of these subjects & are interested—or if you know of someone interested—please contact Associate Headmaster Stephen Collins (click here or call 386-615-0986).

Summer Camp 2020

For Riverbend Youth

July 26-August 1 (Sun-Sat)

Bryson City, North Carolina

How you can be involved ...

Be in constant prayer for youth to be saved from God's judgment ... for others to be sanctified toward a more holy life ... for traveling safety ... for sound Biblical teaching & Godly group discussions ... for the safety & health of all the participants.
Provide a scholarship or a partial scholarship so more youth can go (student cost: $365).
Sponsor a youth leader's or a volunteer's week (total cost: $250).

For more info, contact Youth Director Aaron Johnsen: 386-672-1821 or click here.

Email your preferred photo to Deborah Giaquinto by clicking here

NEEDED: Part-time teacher for Kindergarten BFG (Bible Fellowship Group) on Sundays, starting in August. Contact Children's Director Rachel Mergener (click here or call 386-672-1821).

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HELP WANTED: Pierce Landscaping & Maintenance is searching for a full-time employee. Please call Riverbender Alex Pierce at 386-864-0228.

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All Riverbenders are invited to the Renewal of Vows by Mike and Kay Harsch as part of their 50th anniversary celebration. It happens Saturday, July 25, at 2 p.m. at the church.

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The Elders, along with some other Riverbenders, are recommending a couple of sermons by Dr. John MacArthur, Pastor at Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, Calif.:

Who's to Blame for the Riots? (click here)
How Should Christians Respond to the Riots? (click here)

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A beautifully decorated bedroom suite in Harbour Village Yacht & Golf Club (Ponce Inlet) … Experience a high-end hotel lifestyle for a fraction of the cost. Enjoy the intracoastal waterway, marina, fishing, boats, wildlife & unbelievable sunsets. King-size bed, walk-in closet, bathroom, shared kitchen & laundry room. High speed internet & premium cable. Access to community gym, 3 pools, hot tub & grill … For more info: Riverbender Hal Johnson at 386-290-1668.

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For those considering membership at Riverbend, the next Membership Class is planned Sunday, Aug. 16, at 12:15-2:30 p.m in Fellowship Hall. Light lunch included. No childcare.