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Ormond Beach, Florida Scott Menez,
Teaching Pastor April 22, 2019
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Riverbend
Academy
proudly
presents
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3 Performances at Riverbend
Friday, April 26, at 7 p.m.
Saturday, April 27, at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
For tickets, call (386) 615-0986 or purchase at the door
General Admission: $10 for age 11 & up ... $5 for children ages 5-10
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New Banner
Unveiled
From Diane Miller
Riverbend Banner Ministry
In his heavenly vision of the throne room of God, the Apostle John wept because no man was found worthy to open the scroll and break the seven seals.
But one of the twenty-four elders told John to "Weep no more; behold the Lion of the tribe of Judah can open the scroll and its seven seals" (Rev. 5:5).
This newest banner depicts that heavenly scroll which our Savior Jesus will one day open. He is the Worthy Lamb who was slain. By His blood He ransomed a people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation (Rev. 5:9).
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NOTE: The new Worthy banner was unveiled during the Resurrection Celebration yesterday (Easter).
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For Non-Members
Please invite any friends, non-believers, non-members and regular attenders to an intimate Q&A session with Pastor Scott Menez. This will be a great opportunity for those who are not in the faith or who are interested in Riverbend to ask questions to our Teaching Pastor. This will be Sunday, April 28, in Room 186 at 9:10 a.m.
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Take advantage of opportunities near you
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Next Course
An in-depth study:
1.
General Epistles
Hebrews
James
1-2 Peter
1-2-3 John
Jude
2.
Revelation
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Tuesdays & Thursdays during April 30-May 23
(8 sessions)
6-9:45 p.m.
You may audit this
course for $50
For more info, or to register, call the
seminary number:
(386) 271-8766
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All ages welcome for this FREE Sunday night event at the Ormond rink: 250 North U.S. 1
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'Good Friday'
Seven Riverbend men each explained one of the seven sayings of Jesus from the Cross at Calvary.
To listen to the one-hour Good Friday service, click
here.
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Preaching the Word
To hear the latest sermons from the Riverbend pulpit, click on the title:
SUNDAY (10:30 a.m.)
John 20:1-18
WEDNESDAY (6:15 p.m.)
Genesis 37
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| Some 250 people attended Riverbend's Easter Sunrise Service at 6:30 a.m. yesterday on the front lawn of the church campus. This lawn-chair view shows the sun peeking through the trees as Pastor Scott Menez delivers the message of Christ. --Photo by Kim Cox, His Vision Ministry |
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Church Family Meeting
Wednesday, May 1
7:15 p.m. ... Youth Center
Financial update ... Facilities improvement report ... Ministry Highlights ... Life Seminars/Bible Fellowship Goups ... Community Groups ... Vision for the Future ... Etc
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Saturday, April 27
Riverbend's Persevering Saints (senior adults) are sponsoring a visit to Sand Hill Farms near Eustis for some old-fashioned blueberry-picking. All ages welcome.
Mo & Mary McKinney are leading this venture, which involves leaving the church at
8 a.m.
for the one-hour drive to the farm. Return to the church will be shortly after lunch (hamburgers & hot dogs are available at the farm).
Interested? Contact Mo (386-299-4806) as soon as possible so proper transportation can be arranged. Then be at the church before 8 a.m. to get in on the car-pool.
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Three men recommended for eldership at Riverbend
recently spent two hours answering questions by the current elders regarding Bible doctrine, ministry, church history and other theological matters. Before a gathering of Riverbend members, each also gave testimonies about his walk with the Lord, how God brought him to salvation and how he sensed the call toward eldership.
That discussion (pictured above) had been preceded with an extensive vetting process by the current elders: interviews with each candidate and his wife, references and recommendations from people who know them well,
an extensive questionnaire (200+ questions about Bible doctrine, church history and practical application of ministry), etc.
What's Next? ... Affirmation by the Church
This process begins this Sunday, April 28 and will continue through the month of May. All Riverbenders are asked to pick up at the Welcome Center (near the church office) an
Affirmation
form for each candidate. Use this form to give your support ... or to list any character issues that should be considered before ordination is scheduled. Return the completed forms to the appropriately marked box at the Welcome Center.
Once the affirmation process is complete, the men will be ordained and begin to function along with the other elders, according to the Church By-Laws.
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The Elder Candidates
So I exhort the elders ... shepherd the flock of God that is among you ...
1 Peter 5:1-2
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These 9 a.m. weekly sessions resume this Sunday, April 28
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Brian Giaquinto begins the seminar on
'Finding & Doing God's Will'
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Purity in a Porn-Saturated World ...
led by Pastor Brian Shealy ... Room 182
Strategic Biblical Hospitality ...
led by Gary Giovanni ... Room 184A
Bearing One Another's Burdens
... led by Tom Sheahan ... Room 184B
Walking in the Faith of 6 Old Testament Men
... led by Craig Cameron ... Room 185A
Growing in Christ
... led by Bobby Caliendo ... Room 186
Membership Matters ...
led by Pastor Jerry Schaeffer ... Church Office
How to Study God's Word: Maximizing Devotions
... led by Josh Brown ...
Room 185B
Parenting: Moment-by-Moment ...
led by Pastor Jason Karr ... Fellowship Hall
Contentment in Life's Seasons ...
led by Heyward Evans ... Choir Room
Finding & Doing God's Will ...
led by Brian Giaquinto ... Worship Center
--Photo by Bonnie Wishnietsky--
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Golden deep-fried catfish ... cheeseburger ... potato chips ... ratatouille ... cheese grits ... cole slaw ... hush puppies ... dessert
Cost: Under 4 & over 90, free ... ages 4-12, $4 ... others, $5 ... family maximum, $20.
Note:
Dinner salads for following week may be ordered a week in advance at cash register.
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Dear Riverbend:
What a sweet church you are! Thank you for all your prayers, cards, flowers, food, visits and calls. Marie has a new assignment now. Her memorial service was superb. Our out-of-town relatives were amazed at your thoughtfulness and tireless work.
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CrossRoads Young Adults has moved its next fellowship and Bible study to
Tuesday, April 30, at 7 p.m. in the Choir Room.
# # #
Note from Tom Sheahan: "We are planning a
"Partners" Training on Wednesday, May 8, at 6:15 p.m. in the Choir Room. Anyone planning to attend should get a
Partners
book ($10) from the office or the BookCart and complete the first chapter before the meeting so we can do some role-playing." More info next week.
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Parents who desire to participate in the May 5 Baby Dedication are expected to attend the orientation session Wednesday, April 24. It will be at 7:30 p.m. in Room 182.
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Riverbend musicians will be on the Celebration of Prayer 'Worship & Praise'
program
at One Daytona (Victory Circle) during 6:30-7 p.m. on Thursday, May 2
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MAIN EVENTS
Sunday
-- Life Seminars, 9 am ... Morning Worship, 10:30 am
Wednesday
-- Fellowship Supper, 4:30-6 pm ... Mid-Week Worship, 6:15 pm
Other Regular Weekly Activities
Sunday -- Riverbend Praise Team Warm-up, Worship Center, 8 am
Sunday -- Riverbend 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
-- Truth & Grace Club (TAG), Children's Wing, 6:15 pm
Wednesday
-- Youth Breakouts, Youth Center, 6:15 pm
Wednesday
-- Worship Choir rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 pm (cancelled Apr 24 & May 1)
Wednesday
-- Worship Orchestra rehearsal, Stage, 7:30 pm (cancelled Apr 24 & May 1)
Thursday -- Morning Worship, Avante Assisted Living,
10 am
24 (Wed) -- Baby Dedication Orientation, Room 182, 7:30 pm
26 (Fri) -- Academy presents
Peter Pan Jr, Worship Center, 7 pm
27 (Sat) -- Blueberry Picking Trip, Sand Hill Farm (near Eustis), meet at the church, 8 am
27 (Sat) -- Academy presents
Peter Pan Jr, Worship Center, 2 pm & 7 pm
28 (Sun) -- Eldership Affirmation process begins
28 (Sun) -- Family Skate Night, Ormond's Skate & Shake (250 North US 1), 5:30-7:30 pm
30 (Tue) -- Seminary course begins
(General Epistles & Revelation), Room 185, 6 pm
30 (Tue) -- CrossRoads Fellowship, Choir Room, 7 pm
MAY
1 (Wed) -- Family Meeting (members only), 7:30 pm
2 (Thu) -- National Day of Prayer
3 (Fri) -- Youth Leaders, off-campus, 7 pm
4 (Sat) -- Rooted in Christ: Landscape Work Day, 8 am-noon
5 (Sun) -- Parent Baby Dedication, during Morning Worship, 10:30 am
6 (Mon) -- Conservatory of Music Recital, Choir Room, 6:30 pm
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