Tickets also on sale in the East Lobby before & after

this Wednesday's worship service

From Pam Cameron of Riverbend's WARM Ministry

The year was 2014: an open door ministry opportunity arises for Riverbend Community Church ...

• It involves a small community of women whose lives have been impacted by adverse situations …
• Riverbend women and teens start reaching out and showing the love of Christ, investing in mothers and their children …
• Riverbenders are sharing life, offering hope to those whose hope had been lost …
• It all gives birth to a new season and a new ministry through God's grace: WARM (Women Assisting Recovering Mothers).

Ten years later (2024), the WARM ministry is sharing the Good News about Christ weekly by using gifted men and women teaching on Monday nights. Also: Riverbend women are mentoring one-on-one, leading life skill classes and building relationships with WARM women and their children. Many of the women have found freedom through Jesus and are currently building new lives. Several are members and volunteering at Riverbend and continue to offer to others the hope that can only be found through Christ.

With growth comes change and restructuring. It is through this ever-changing process that God raises people to expand His ministry to bring fresh ideas and growth.

The WARM team is excited to announce that Diane Miller and Susan Dorner are assuming the roles of Co-leaders of WARM. These ladies are highly gifted in many facets of the ministry and bring fresh new ideas to the team. Their love and dedication to the women of WARM are genuine and selfless.

Diane, a long-time member of Riverbend, teacher, and previous leader in women’s ministry, is currently involved in the Riverbend worship choir, children’s ministry, administering the Growing in Christ BFG and serving as a volunteer with the WARM team.

Susan, a former missionary to India for 6½ years, also is working with the children’s ministry and is gifted in teaching and music. She is currently the worship leader for Monday nights at WARM and has written and conducted many biblical skits for WARM, involving active participation of the women of WARM.

Pam Cameron, a leader for three years, and Kay Moody, a leader for over eight years, are stepping down from joint leadership. Both ladies will continue to work with the WARM Leadership Team.

Riverbenders: Please welcome and encourage both ladies to their co-leadership role. If you have questions about the ministry, they may be contacted: Diane (click here) or 386-316-4709 ... Susan (click here) or 757-604-6323. You may also visit the WARM page on the church website (click here).

Volunteers will meet in Fellowship Hall after Morning Worship

NOTE: May 15 will be the final Fellowship Supper until August, as the Kitchen closes for summertime maintenance and cleaning

ANOTHER 'SCAM' —

Please do not respond to any requests for money or gift cards that appear to be coming from any of the Riverbend pastors. These emails/texts are bogus; the pastors are NOT making these requests, which are coming from a gmail account made to look like a Riverbend account.

'SOJOURNERS' OUTING —

Members of the Sojourners Bible Fellowship Group are making this Saturday's (April 27) matinee performance of Anne of Green Gables a class outing, followed by an early restaurant dinner together.

'GRACE ABOUNDING' EVENT —

Lunch at noon at Anejo Cocina Mexicana Restaurant on LPGA (near Margaritaville Publix), followed by attending the 2 p.m. performing of Anne of Green Gables.

PRAYER SUPPORT —

Continue to pray for Jacob Giaquinto (United Kingdom) & Meesh Lynn (Asia) in their current mission venture, plus Shane Fitzgerald (Asia) in the preparations for his mission trip.

HANDS of GRACE —

A representative of the Ormond Beach Police Department will speak about personal security at the Tuesday, April 30, gathering—11:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall ... All senior ladies invited ... Bring your own lunch.

FAMILY MEETING —

A Riverbend members-only gathering is planned for Wednesday, May 15, after Mid-Week Worship. Details to come.

Sundays

9:00 a.m. — Bible Fellowship Groups

10:30 a.m. — Morning Worship

Wednesdays

6:15 p.m. — Mid-Week Worship

4:30-6 p.m. — Fellowship Supper

Other Regular Weekly Activities

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

Sunday — Worship Choir rehearsal, Risers, 8 am

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

Sunday — Nursery (age 4-under), Children's Wing, 8:45 am

Sunday — Youth Bible Study, Youth Center, 5 pm

Monday — Men's Basketball, Worship Center, Cancelled tonight, April 22

Monday — WARM Bible Study, Bunnell, 6:15 pm

Wednesday — Youth Scripture Memory Class, Room 706, 5:30 pm

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

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

Wednesday — Youth in Worship Center, 6:15 pm

Wednesday — Worship Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 pm

Wednesday — Praise Team Rehearsal, Stage, 7:30 pm

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

APRIL

22 (Mon) — Men's Basketball CANCELLED

25 (Thu) — Morning Worship, Paradise Pointe Assisted Living, 11:15 am

26 (Fri) — Riverbend Academy presents Anne of Green Gables, Worship Center, 7 pm

27 (Sat) — Grace Abounding BFG lunch at Anejo Cocina Mexican Restaurant, noon

27 (Sat) — Riverbend Academy presents Anne of Green Gables, Worship Center, 2 pm & 7 pm

27 (Sat) — Sojourners BFG attends Anne of Green Gables, Worship Center, 2 pm

28 (Sun) — Crossroads Young Adults, Fellowship Hall, 6 pm

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

MAY

2 (Thu) — National Day of Prayer

3 (Fri) — Riverbend Homeschool Co-op, Fellowship Hall, 9 am

3 (Fri) — New Life BFG Women, Fellowship Hall, 7 pm

5 (Sun) — Vacation Bible School volunteers, Fellowship Hall, noon

Connect with Riverbend thru These Links

OFFICE

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

PHONES

Church Office: (386) 672-1821

Riverbend Academy (K-12): (386) 615-0986