April 19, 2021

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For 2021-22
Grades K3-12

Classical Christian Education

A full curriculum
with a Biblical world-view


386-615-0986
Preaching the Word

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

SUNDAY, April 18
Acts 18:1-11

WEDNESDAY, April 14
Various passages


Live-Streamed
The 10:45 a.m. Sunday and 6:15 p.m. Wednesday worship services are live-streamed via the church website (click here) and other social venues
Thursday, April 22

Meet at the east parking lot at Riverbend about 8:45 a.m. for a 9 a.m. departure via car-pool.

Senior adults and guests will be heading to Artisan Acres off Highway 44 near Eustis. Maps will be available. Six acres of blueberries should be ripe, we're told. Cost is $4.50 per pound.

No need to sign up ... just show up at the church. All ages welcome!
It's a Boy!
Registry for Target: click here ... Registry for Amazon: click here
Workers in Riverbend's Children's ministry (Kingdom Corner) heard from Teaching Pastor Scott Menez during an Appreciation Lunch yesterday in Fellowship Hall. They also posed for a group photo that was taken by Tech Director Troy Dittman. All of Riverbend says "Thank You" and "Praise God" for your work with God's precious children.
Ministry Opportunities for Ladies
Hands of Grace (senior ladies) meets the last Tuesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall, bringing a brown bag lunch.

Purpose: To provide encouragement and look for opportunities to serve. Some past projects:
  • Gift bags for Veterans' Home
  • Provide food for Thanksgiving & Christmas baskets
  • Help equip the kitchen & the nursery
  • Gift cards to Riverbend Academy
  • Guest speakers

Next meeting: Tuesday, April 27, 11:30 a.m.

Contact Linda DeBord (407-334-7539 or click here) OR Kathy Lee (386-254-3463 or click here)
Sarah's Circle (all ladies) gather each month on a Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall for a brown bag meal, fun, fellowship & prayer.

Some past ministry activities include:
  • Homebound visits
  • Stockings of Grace for the homebound
  • Pastors' Appreciation Dinner
  • Baby Shower for Alpha Women's Center
  • Encouragement to Riverbend Academy
  • Books for Christ Theological Seminary

Next meeting: Tomorrow, April 20, 5:30 p.m.

Contact Linda Giovanni (386-672-1154 or click here) OR Carole Edwards (386-453-5990 or click here)
Watch church publications regularly for announcements about these groups' meeting plans

Riverbend Academy Performing Arts presentation played to three sold-out audiences last weekend in the Worship Center


Photos by Teresa Villorente
Courses for Audit

April 27-May 20 (Tuesdays & Thursdays) ... 6-9:45 p.m.

Counseling Problems & Procedures
Professor Tom Sheahan

Theology & History of Preaching
Professor Scott Menez

Audit Fee: $50
Register by Monday, April 26
Info: 386-271-8766
Mother's Day
Is Coming!

If you are looking for that just-right gift for Mom for Mother's Day (Sunday, May 9), why not consider the Sarah's Circle Cookbook of original recipes from the people of Riverbend?

Only a few of these quality books are still available.

They are $20 each ... and you may purchase one in the East lobby.
From Teresa Villorente
Riverbend Academy Director of Marketing

It was a great night for the Academy!

The night was filled with fun and laughter—and lots of excited bidding—at the Oceanside Country Club on April 10.

We are so thankful for the support of sponsors, donors, volunteers and all those who attended. After tallying all the numbers, and additional support from donors, we are excited to announce we reached our goal of $100,000. We are humbled and excited to see all that God is doing through the Academy.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Riverbend Academy senior Kyle Bowman, a starter and the captain on the Mainland High School basketball team, has accepted a scholarship offer to play for Warner University, a Christian school in Lake Wales, Fla. The son of Riverbenders Scott & Lynette Bowman, Kyle averaged 8.5 points and a team-leading 6 rebounds as a 6-3, 170-pound guard. He also led Mainland in steals and shot with 42% efficiency from the three-point line. He will begin his collegiate career with the Royals (an NAIA school which competes in The Sun Conference) in the fall.
NOTE: The next meeting of volunteers is Sunday, April 25: 12:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall

Menu — April 21

  • BBQ Chicken (2 pieces) or pulled pork sandwich
  • Onion rings
  • BBQ beans
  • Garlic bread
  • Coleslaw
  • Banana pudding
  • Drinks

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

Covid guidelines being practiced
Credit Card payments now accepted at the cash register


The church office at Riverbend will be open all five weekdays, starting today, April 19.

Previously, the office has been open Monday-Thursday each week.

Office hours is the same on all five days: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Former Riverbender Aggie Dixon is looking to move back into the area. She is hopeful of finding a 2-bedroom rental (w/garage). Please call her if you can help: 386-405-8178.

Job Wanted: Riverbender Marilyn Oliver is seeking a full-time job in the Daytona Beach/Ormond Beach area. Marilyn has experience in office and administrative positions but is eager to work in any position. If you know of any job opportunities, please contact her at 386-262-7322 or moliver5417@netzero.net.

Pierce Landscape & Maintenance is searching for a full-time employee. Please call Alex Pierce at 386-864-0228.
May 9 — Mother's Day ... Baby Dedication
May 15 — Foot Care ... also July 17
May 16 — P.M. Baptism & Church Fellowship
May 18 — Sarah's Circle ... also 6/15, 7/20
May 21 — Academy Commencement
May 25 — Hands of Grace
May 31 — Memorial Day
June 2 — Fellowship Supper ends for summer
June 6 — Men's 'Soul Care' Banquet
June 13-18 — Youth Summer Camp
June 20 — Father's Day ... Summer begins
June 24-25 — Basketball Camp
June 27 — Membership Class
June 27 — Church-wide Picnic
June 30 — Recognition of Graduates
July 4 — Independence Day
July 12-16 — Vacation Bible School
July 28 — 'One Voice' Registration
July 29-31 — Middle School 'Melee'
Ahead
Sundays
  • 9 a.m. — Morning Worship
  • 9 a.m. — Bible Fellowship Groups
  • 10:45 a.m. — Morning Worship
  • 10:45 a.m. — Bible Fellowship Groups

Wednesdays
  • 4:30-6 p.m. — Fellowship Supper
  • 6:15 p.m. — Mid-Week Worship

Other Regular Weekly Activities
Sunday — Praise Team warm-up, Stage, 7:45 am
Sunday — Worship Choir warm-up (also O, Risers, 8 am
Sunday — Worship Orchestra warm-up, Stage, 8:15 am
Sunday — Nursery (age 2-under), Children's Wing, 8:45 am
Monday — Men's Basketball, Worship Center, 6 pm
Monday — WARM Bible Study, Carter Sanctuary in Bunnell, 6:15 pm
Wednesday — Youth Praise Team, Youth Center, 5 pm
Wednesday — Youth Choir (Cornerstone), Choir Room, 5:30 pm
Wednesday — Nursery (birth to pre-K), Children's Wing, 6 pm
Wednesday — 'One Voice' Kids Praise Club, Children's Wing, 6 pm
Wednesday — Truth & Grace Club (TAG), Children's Wing, 6:30 pm
Wednesday — Youth 'Breakouts', Youth Center, 6:15 pm
Wednesday — Worship Choir rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 pm
Wednesday — Worship Orchestra, Stage, 7:45 pm

APRIL
20 (Tue) — Sarah's Circle, Fellowship Hall, 5:30 pm
22 (Thu) — Senior Adult Blueberry Picking, meet in parking lot, 8:45 am
25 (Sun) — VBS Volunteers, Fellowship Hall, 12:30 pm
25 (Sun) — Women's DTP (Discipleship Training), Fellowship Hall, 5-8 pm
25 (Sun) — Moms' Moments of Grace, Youth Center, 6 pm
27 (Tue) — Hands of Grace Luncheon, Fellowship Hall, 11:30 am
27 (Tue) — Crossroads Young Adults, Fellowship Hall, 6:30 pm

MAY
1 (Sat) — Drop-in Baby Shower for Deborah Giaquinto, Andrea Giaquinto home, 10 am-noon
2 (Sun) — Sarah's Circle Cookbook sales, East lobby, before/after services
2 (Sun) — Women's DTP In-group Fellowship, Fellowship Hall, 5 pm
2 (Sun) — Moms' Moments of Grace, Youth Center, 6 pm
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OFFICE
The church office is regularly open Mon-Fri: 9 a.m - 4:30 p.m. ... Phone 386-672-1821