The Latest from Riverbend

February 17, 2020

VBS Is Coming!

Interested

in ministering

this year?

From Gina Menez, VBS Leadership Team

We will be having our first Vacation Bible School informational meeting this Sunday, Feb. 23, in Fellowship Hall, following Morning Worship.

Come and see all the ministry opportunities available as we present this great outreach to our community during July 13-17.

Lunch is provided.

The bride & groom are registered at Bed Bath & Beyond and Target. For more wedding information or the ceremony's livestream link, click www.theknot.com/jonanddeb2020 .

March 1 - April 5 ... Sundays at 9 a.m. for Six Weeks

An in-depth study to help in your walk with Christ

Registration DEADLINE: this Wednesday, Feb. 19

(Classroom assignments announced next week)

How to Study God's Word: Maximizing Devotions ... led by Josh Brown

Put a reading plan to work ... how to read & understand Scripture in context

Finding & Doing God's Will ... led by Brian Giaquinto

Discerning Scripture ... following the leadership of the Holy Spirit

Contentment in Life's Seasons ... led by Heyward Evans

Finding joy wherever life takes us ... being satisfied with God's providence

Evangelism: Two Ways to Live ... l ed by Rick Cobb

Unpacking, understanding & articulating the Gospel ... embedding the Gospel within your being

Marriage: Moment by Moment ... led by Brian Shealy

God's perfect design for husbands & wives ... staying true in a twisted culture

Don't Waste Your Suffering ... led by John Griffin

Using trials & tribulations for God's glory ... how to respond when ridiculed for following Christ

Jewish Culture in New Testament Times ... led by Dan Wishnietsky

Understanding Scripture through a Jewish lens

Cults & False Religions ... led by Paul Grenelle

Evaluating erroneous beliefs & exposing their Biblical violations

Following Christ in Voting & Political Involvement ... led by Jason Karr

Staying faithful to the Lord in this election year ... thinking, speaking & acting politically

Bearing One Another's Burdens ... led by Tom Sheahan

An introduction to counseling one another

Growing in Christ ... led by Bobby Caliendo

Strengthening your walk with God ... enhancing your understanding of Bible truths

Preaching the Word

Pastor Scott Menez

To hear the latest sermons from the Riverbend pulpit, click the title:

SUNDAY, February 16

The God of the Living

Mark 12:18-27

WEDNESDAY, February 12

The God of Involuntary Freedom (Part 2)

Exodus 7:8-25

Who Are We?

We are a group of "seasoned" ladies who meet monthly for lunch, fellowship, and service projects. Our next meeting is Tuesday, Feb 25, at 11:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. Myra Shealy will be our guest speaker.

Please join us.

Questions? Call 407-334-7539 (Linda DeBord), or 386-254-3463 (Kathy Lee).

Sunday, March 1

6 p.m., Fellowship Hall

Riverbend's eight Elders unanimously recommend that these two men be affirmed as Elders of the church:

<<< Gary Giovanni

Paul Grenelle >>>

The first step of the congregation is to be present for the Elders Candidates Discussion on Sunday, March 1, at 6 p.m. in the Youth Center. You can learn what the candidates believe and practice and see them defend Scripture.

After the discussion, the church will provide a month—ending April 1 (Wednesday)—for the members to talk with the candidates personally and express back to the current elders their support (or disapproval) of the candidates. If the new candidates are approved, a date will be set for the ordination (laying on of hands) of the candidates, after which they will begin to function with the eight current elders:

Bobby Caliendo, Rick Cobb, Brian Giaquinto, John Griffin, Jason Karr, Scott Menez, Jerry Schaeffer, Brian Shealy.

'Legacy Dinner & Gala'

This annual Riverbend Academy fund-raiser, including live and silent auctions, is planned Saturday, March 7, at Oceanside Country Club (75 North Halifax Drive, Ormond). It begins at 6 p.m.

Tickets ($50 each) are on sale now. They may be purchased—cash, check or credit card—at the school office or via email (click here).

Proceeds this year will go toward the capital campaign for new building construction.

More info: Alesha Richmond, Director of Marketing & Development: 386-547-6706 or click here .

Spring Outreach Opportunity

From Bobby Caliendo, Pastor of Outreach & Evangelism

Riverbend is sponsoring Movie Night for our community at the Ormond Beach Casements (outdoors) on

Friday, March 6. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. and the movie at 6:30. Invite your non-churched friends, neighbors and co-workers. We will be sharing the gospel and promoting Riverbend. We look forward to seeing you and your friends there!

This Thursday: Feb. 20 — John Griffin: Servant Leadership (John 13)

February 19

Jagerschnitzel
Chicken tenders
Cauliflower au gratin
Rice pilaf
Salad bar
Chocolate brownie

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

NOTE: $5 gift cards available at the register

Mission trip to Honduras: March 23-29 (Monday-Sunday). Details will be forthcoming.

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

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Easter Weekend at Riverbend: Good Friday Worship (April 10) at 6:30 p.m. in Worship Center ... Sunday Sunrise Service (April 12) at 6:30 a.m. on the front lawn on Easter ... Traditional Easter Service at 10:30 a.m. in Worship Center.