The Latest from Riverbend

May 23, 2022

'Prayer Ministry' Gathering

Sunday, May 29

Fellowship Hall

12:15 p.m.

Everyone desiring to learn more about Riverbend's Prayer Ministry should plan to attend.

Dr. Brian Shealy will provide insights and an update.

A light lunch is included.

Preaching the Word

Pastor Scott Menez

To hear a Riverbend sermon, click on the title

LAST SUNDAY

The Self-Denying & Self-Controlling Nature of the Soul-Winner (Part 1)

1 Corinthians 9:19-27

(Part 2)

LAST WEDNESDAY

Family Discipleship

Deuteronomy 6:4-9 &

2 Corinthians 4:16-5:20

Pastor Bobby Caliendo

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

History-Making Commencement

ABOVE: The first seven graduates (Class of 2022) kneel during their hands-on dedication ceremony last night as part of the first-ever graduation service for Riverbend's Christ Theological Seminary ... BELOW: The grads pose for one of several photos after the ceremony. From left: Tom Sheahan, Cheryl Sheahan, Chris Johnson, Seminary President Scott Menez, Brandon Schmidt, Matt McCray, Aaron Johnsen, David Mills. —Photos by Shayna Mills

Scott & Gina Menez

On Mission Trip

Please be praying for Pastor Scott & Gina Menez as they are leading pastors' & women's conferences in Spain, Portugal & North Africa over the next two weeks. They are doing so in support of missionaries that Riverbend supports in those areas. They leave tonight and will return June 6.

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Fitzgerald Leaving for Bosnia

From Riverbender Shane Fitzgerald

I’ll be going with the mission agency Pioneers for a short-term missions trip to the nations of Bosnia and Herzegovina. My team is comprised of five other young adults, and we’ll be going to directly help a missionary family in Bosnia.

Specifically, we will be focusing on their local ministry to teach and practice English with their connections there. Using conversational evangelism and community relations and development, we hope to build gospel conversations and relationships with the local people.

We will be ministering primarily to Muslims, atheists and Eastern Orthodox-based groups. We will also be working to engage the community in potential VBS, Sport Clinics, and various other projects that the missionaries are working on.

The time I’ll be away is May 25 (this Wednesday) through July 29, and I will appreciate your prayer support.

Riverbend Academy 2022 graduate Cole Bowman (second from left), son of Riverbend members Scott & Lynette Bowman, received his official appointment to the United States Air Force Academy in a ceremony in Ormond Beach last Saturday. Florida Congressman Mike Waltz (second from right), presented Cole with his official certificate.

Cole received his nomination to the AFA in November 2021. After months of waiting and no word, Cole planned on attending Embry-Riddle University after receiving a scholarship offer in the Aeronautical Engineering program. But that all changed May 16 when he received official word that he was accepted in the prestigious academy in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Cole will report for training and classes on June 23. His desire is to become a fighter pilot for the Air Force.

NOW ENROLLING

Fall enrollment is now open for Riverbend's educational institutions

Christ Bible College (associate's & bachelor's degrees) ... phone 386-271-8766

Christ Theological Seminary (master's degrees) ... phone 386-271-8766

Riverbend Academy (grades K3-12) ... phone 386-615-0986

ATTENTION: VBS VOLUNTEERS

Please gather for a brief update session on Sunday, June 5:

Fellowship Hall after Morning Worship (no lunch)

Celebrating

the 'Finish'

David & Pam Mills accented a major accomplishment with a graduation party at their home recently.

David, with Pam's support, completed 60 hours of in-class work and many more hours of outside study after he enrolled at Christ Theological Seminary in 2018.

The celebration: his receiving the Master of Arts in Bible Exposition during CTS' first graduation ceremony last Sunday.

Daughter-in-law Shayna Mills shot this photo before the "Congratulations Dave" cake was cut.

'Knowing Jesus'

That's the theme for Youth Summer Camp. Sessions will

be led by Scott Menez,

Camp Pastor

Deep Creek

2022

June 12-17

Bryson City, N.C.

Camp roster includes 150 people: 92 students, 47 leaders/staff, 11 family members

Please pray for salvation, discipleship, traveling safety & safety at camp

REMINDER: Full payment and required registration forms must be received

in the church office by this Wednesday, May 25 (to avoid incurring a $25 late fee).

Scholarships are needed for students, as well as adult workers

(many of whom have to take a vacation from work to help).

For more information: contact Youth Director Aaron Johnsen (click here or 386-672-1821)

Faculty Positions Open

The Academy is growing and looking for additional teachers. We look, first of all, for teachers who love Christ and who also love students and love teaching. We then look for experience and training. If you or someone you know may fit one or more of the following needs, please contact Dorman Parsons (click here) or

Pastor Jason Karr (click here).

Areas of need (some part-time, some full-time):

Grammar school teachers K-5
Half-day grammar physical education
Latin 7th & 8th grades
Calculus & pre-calculus
Algebra 1 honors & pre-algebra 7th & 8th grades
Advanced math 11th & 12th grades
Half-day athletic director

'Open House' for all students/parents:

Monday, Aug. 8

Classes begin:

Wednesday, Aug. 10

Menu for May 25

Variety of menu items
Dessert
Drinks

Costs: $7 per person ... except, $4 for ages 4-12 ... family max, $25 ... under 4 & over 90, free

NOTE: This is the final Fellowship Supper until Aug. 10, as the kitchen is closed during June & July for extensive maintenance, cleaning & worker vacations

Key Dates Ahead

For Florida Primaries

July 25 (Monday)

Last day to register

August 13 (Saturday)

Last day to request vote-by-mail ballot

August 23 (Tuesday)

Primary Election Day

RAMP

(Riverbend Academy Matthew Project)

After the Legacy Gala, the total in the RAMP fund is just over $1 million (toward the goal of $1.2 million). What a blessing!

What is RAMP? Constructing an adjacent building to the church—a building that includes seven classrooms and additional restrooms ... provides additional meeting space for the church, as well as the Academy, seminary & Christ Bible College.

If you wish to make a donation for this building, you may give through the church, or click here.

Teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you, and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. —Matthew 28:20

Pastors Brian Giaquinto & Paul Grenelle will represent Riverbend as voting delegates at the annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention in Anaheim, Calif., during June 12-15.

NEEDED — Riverbend attender John Reynolds (386-383-9294) is looking for someone to provide companionship, light cooking, etc. for a walker-bound woman in Ormond area ... 3 days per week, 4 hours per day ... $10 per hour.

Riverbend member Sharon Nouchi has immediate need for roommate(s) to share nice home in Daytona Beach. Questions: call her at 386-506-6806.

Hands of Grace monthly luncheon is Tuesday, May 31, at 11:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall

Crossroads Young Adults meet Tuesday, May 31, at 6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.

LOOKING ... for a twin bed (mattress & frame). Call Cheryl Sheahan at 818-605-6939.

Sundays

9 a.m. — Bible Fellowship Groups

10:30 a.m. — Morning Worship

Wednesdays

4:30-6 p.m. — Fellowship Supper

(Supper cancelled during June & July)

6:15 p.m. — Mid-Week Worship

Other Regular Weekly Activities

Sunday — Praise Team warm-up, Stage, 8 am

Sunday — Worship Choir warm-up, Risers, 8:15 am

Sunday — Orchestra warm-up (on specific weeks), 8:15 am

Sunday — Nursery (age 2-under), Children's Wing, 8:45 am

Monday — Men's Basketball, Worship Center, 6 pm (cancelled on Memorial Day, May 30)

Monday — WARM Bible Study, Bunnell, 6:15 pm (cancelled on Memorial Day, May 30)

Wednesday — Youth Praise Team, Youth Center, 5 pm

Wednesday — Scripture Memory Group (Youth), Room 182, 5:15 pm

Wednesday — Youth Choir, Choir Room, 5:30 pm

Wednesday — Nursery (birth to pre-K), Children's Wing, 6 pm

Wednesday — Kingdom Corner, Children's Wing, 6:15 pm

Wednesday — TAG (Truth & Grace Club), Children's Wing, 6:15 pm

Wednesday — Youth 'Breakouts', Youth Center, 6:15 pm

Wednesday — Adult Worship Choir rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 pm

Thursday — Morning Worship, Avante Skilled Nursing Facility, 10 am

MAY

25 (Wed) — Final Fellowship Supper till Aug. 10, Fellowship Hall, 4:30-6 pm

25 (Wed) — TAG (Truth & Grace Club) Ice Cream Supper, Children's Wing, 6:15 pm

29 (Sun) — Prayer Ministry discussion (with light lunch), Fellowship Hall, 12:15 pm

29 (Sun) — Yancey Baby Shower, home of Jamie Harvey (14 Kingsgate Court, Ormond), 3 pm

30 (Mon) — Memorial Day ... WARM Bible Study cancelled ... Men's Basketball cancelled

31 (Tue) — Hands of Grace luncheon, Fellowship Hall, 11:30 am

31 (Tue) — Crossroads Young Adults, Fellowship Hall, 6:30 pm

JUNE

1 (Wed) — Summer Kids Club begins, Children's wing, 6:15 pm

5 (Sun) — Vacation Bible School Volunteers Meeting, Fellowship Hall, 12:15 pm

6 (Mon) — Ormond Beach Police Awards Banquet, Worship Center

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OFFICE

The church office is open Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Phones

Church Office: (386) 672-1821

Christ Bible College & Theological Seminary: (386) 271-8766

Riverbend Academy: (386) 615-0986