January 23, 2023

POINT TO PONDER

If we are pronounced dead when our heart stops,

why are we not pronounced alive when our heart starts?

4 Sundays (Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26)

During Bible Fellowship Group time (9-10:10 a.m.)

In lieu of regular BFGs

FOUR WAYS TO REGISTER

(1) in your BFG this month

(2) on the table in the Bible Hall

(3) by calling the church office (386-672-1821)

(4) by sending an email to the office (click here)

The Seminars

Distinctives of the Christian Faith ... Sharing central Biblical truths with non-believers ... Led by Pastor Bobby Caliendo

Hearing God's Message ... Learn the principles for deeper Bible study ... Led by Pastor Brian Shealy

Financial Stewardship ... Biblical principles for managing God's resources ... Led by Pastor Brian Giaquinto

Family Joy ... Biblical principles for enjoying marriage & parenting ... Led by Pastor Jason Karr

Faith at Work ... Bringing life & light into the workplace every day ... Led by Brad Harris

Classrooms will be announced in next week's R-mail

Preaching the Word

To hear a message from Teaching Pastor Scott Menez, click on the title:

LAST SUNDAY

The Love of Christ & the Coming of the Perfect

1 Corinthians 13:4-13

LAST WEDNESDAY

The Graveyards of the Faithless on the Way to the Promised Land

Numbers 11

LIVE-STREAMED ... Riverbend's Sunday (10:30 a.m.) and Wednesday (6:15 p.m.) worship services are live-streamed via the church website (click here).

ATTENTION: Youth Headed to Winter Retreat

Jan. 27-29 (Fri-Sun)

Lake Aurora Christian Camp

Lake Wales, Fla.

All participating youth should meet at the church no later than 3:30 p.m. this Friday, Jan. 27 ... Pizza will be provided upon arrival at the camp ... All three forms (Registration form, Riverbend form, Lake Aurora form) must be completed and turned in prior to departure ... Return to church will be about 5 p.m. on Sunday

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

Tickets on sale in the East Lobby

Sundays & Wednesdays (before & after worship), starting Jan. 29

All Riverbenders invited to show support for this vital church ministry
Includes dinner, live & silent auctions, great fellowship
Tickets (going fast!): $75 each (see below) ... or purchase a table for 8-10 people
Dinner choices: filet mignon, blackened mahi or potato gnocchi pasta
All tickets include valet parking at the Hard Rock Hotel
Still accepting sponsorships, plus donations for either of the auctions (see below)
All Gala proceeds go toward RAMP: new Education Building at Riverbend
More info: Teresa at TVillorente@RiverbendAcademy.org or 386-615-0986

Please partner with us as we continue ‘Growing a Legacy’

at Riverbend Academy

Here are the forms you need to be more involved:

Sponsorship - click here

Auction Item Donation - click here

Dinner Tickets - click here

Education Wing

Progressing

Classrooms for Riverbend Church, Riverbend Academy, and Christ Bible College

& Theological Seminary

Completion Date: Late February
Size: 218 feet long x 38 feet wide
Facilities: 5 classrooms, 2 Academy labs, 2 restrooms
Projected Cost: $1.6 million
Donated & Pledged: $1,218,631

PHOTO taken last week: Pouring concrete for the new entry walk/patio at the East entrance

NOTE: To donate to this project, please contact the church office (386-672-1821), the Academy office (386-615-0986) or click here.

Teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you ... —Matthew 28:20a

Menu for January 25

Chicken parmesan
Spaghetti & marinara sauce
Steamed vegetables
Soup
Salad bowl
Garlic bread
Dessert

Cost: $7 adults ... $4 ages 4-12 ... family max $25 ... under 4 & over 90 free

January Gathering

Tomorrow, Jan. 24, at 5:30 p.m.

Bear Creek Clubhouse #3 in Ormond Beach

(Inside Bear Creek Community off Airport Road)

Bring your supper & drink ... dessert provided

Guest speaker: Cheryl Sheahan

RSVP to Carole Edwards: 453-5990 or click here

'Observer' Features Academy Event

Back the Blue, Riverbend Academy's annual fun-time event with first responders was highlighted in the Jan. 19 issue of the weekly Ormond Beach Observer.

Several photos, including one on the front page, are included.

The complimentary full-page article documents the Jan. 13 activities on that newspaper's Page 1B.

To see the article, click here.

From Tom Sheahan

Riverbend's Director

of Biblical Counseling

It is no surprise, in our culture, that marriage is under attack. Being Biblically equipped individually is the best way for us to battle that attack. One way we can arm ourselves is to attend the marriage enrichment conference Feb. 16-18 at Jacksonville's First Baptist Church.

The theme is Reclaiming the Beauty of Marriage, and speakers include Dr. Ernie Baker, Dr. Heath Lambert, Dr. Sean Perron, Spencer Harmon, Dave Harvey and Martha Peace. Registration fee: $90. Please review the full details about the conference, fees, speakers, etc. by clicking here.

DTP (Discipleship Training Program)—both men's & women's—meet this Sunday, Jan. 29, at 5 p.m. on campus.

Hands of Grace Luncheon is Tuesday, Jan. 31. The off-campus gathering begins at 11:30 a.m.

HELP WANTED — Full-time office work at A/C Doctor Complete (air conditioning) ... Interested candidates should call 386-677-2665: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Riverbend Academy is hiring for a full-time Teachers Assistant. If you are interested, please contact Dorman Parsons at 386-615-0986 or DParsons@riverbendacademy.org.

All Middle School Youth are invited to the Moonlight Ball on Friday, Feb. 10. This free event will be a night of fellowship & fun at the church during 6-9 p.m. Dinner will NOT be provided, so plan to eat beforehand. The snack stand will be open during breaks.

Gentiva Hospice is seeking volunteers to provide companionship for Ormond Beach patients. If you are interested in learning more about this ministry opportunity, please contact Tia Frederic (click here or call 386-597-6306).