The Latest from Riverbend

January 25, 2021

For new believers following the Lord in obedience with baptism

All Riverbenders are encouraged to be a part of this joyful event

and support new believers in the family of Christ

If you have professed faith in Christ but never been baptized, please call the church office

(386-672-1821) to schedule an appointment with one of the pastors

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AfterGlow

Following the baptism service, stop by Fellowship Hall for a few minutes for AfterGlow, a time for fellowship and free refreshments (hot dogs, sliders, chips, cheesecake, cookies, drinks)

Current Sunday Morning Sermon Series

9 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Preaching the Word

Pastor Scott Menez

To hear a sermon from the Riverbend pulpit, click on the title

SUNDAY, Jan. 24

Dead Men Walking — The Nature of Depravity

Ephesians 2:1-3

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 20

Whom Shall I Fear?

Psalm 27:1-14

Pastor Brian Giaquinto

---- Live-Streamed ----

The 10:45 a.m. Sunday worship services and the Wednesday 6:15 p.m. worship services are

live-streamed via the church website (click here) and other social venues

Vacation Bible School

Volunteers Meeting

This Sunday, Jan. 31

Fellowship Hall

12:30 p.m.

A kickoff event for 2021 VBS

Shortened meeting ... Lunch cancelled

Digital Church Directory

Available to Members

All Riverbend members can have access—via smartphones and tablets—to the church's digital membership directory.

With the directory, you can have. at your fingertips, a fellow member's phone number, address and email address. With one click, you can dial the phone number, send an email, or get a map (with directions) to their address.

To learn how to acquire this directory on your device, click here and follow the directions.

Everyone Is Invited!

This Week ... Led by Jason Karr

Living by Faith Like Abraham & Sarah (Heb 11:8-19)

Youth Winter Retreat

Feb. 5-7 (Fri-Sun)

Lake Aurora Camp ... Lake Wales, Fla.

All participating should meet at the church Friday, Feb. 5, for a 3:30 p.m. departure ... all forms must be turned in prior to departure ... pizza dinner will be provided upon arrival at the camp ... please pack according to packing list you have received.

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

February

5-7 — Youth Winter Retreat

14 — Valentine's Day

17 — Blood Drive, 1-6 pm

28 — Church-wide 'Game Night', 5-8 pm

March

14 — Daylight Saving Time begins

14 — Membership Class, 12:30-2 pm

22-26 — Academy 'Spring Break'

April

2 — *Good Friday worship (outdoors), 6:30 pm

4 — *Easter Worship, 9 & 10:45 am (no BFGs)

10 — Academy: Legacy Dinner/Gala, 6 pm

16-17 — Academy: Beauty & the Beast

*tentative times

May

2 — Women's DTP Banquet, 5 pm

9 — Mother's Day

21 — Academy: Commencement, 7 pm

26 — 'One Voice' & TAG end for summer

31 — Memorial Day

June

2 — Fellowship Supper ends for summer

13-19 — Youth Summer Camp

20 — Father's Day

July

4 — Independence Day

12-16 — Vacation Bible School

August

11 — Fellowship Supper resumes

Available

For Audit

2 New Courses

Feb. 9 - Mar. 4

Tues & Thurs

(for 4 weeks)

6-9:45 p.m.

Audit Fee: $50

Application form in church office

Deadline to apply:

Sunday, Feb. 7

New Testament Introduction ... Professor Brian Shealy ... Room 185
Theological Basis of Biblical Counseling ... Professor Ernie Baker ... Room 186

Menu — Jan. 27

Fried fish
Grilled chicken breast
Onion rings
Steamed vegetables
Hush puppies
Salad
Caramel rice pudding
Hot & cold 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

Now accepting Credit Card payments at the cash register

FOR SALE — 2008 Ford F150 pickup w/73K miles … Supercrew cab, 5.4L engine, tow package, cargo cover … $10,000 or best offer … call Faye at 757-572-6539.

Riverbender Denis Shelley is currently serving as Chairman of the Foundation Board of Directors for Daytona State College.

Sarah's Circle meets tomorrow, Jan. 26, at 5 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.

Joy Bible Fellowship Group Luncheon is Tuesday, Feb. 2, at 11:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall.

Riverbend Men of God & Spouses, Staff & Leadership:

You have my tears & my prayers. Few truly understand the dedication you and your spouses, by God's grace, have put into our church. I am thankful for each of you, especially that God has placed you here at this special time. God has given us countless promises, and each promise is fully assured through His Word by the God who loves us. I pray for God's comfort for you in the light of His perfect peace. —Sarah Matherly