Harvest Fest 'Bake Sale'

To Benefit Riverbend Missions

Everyone is encouraged to support our missions efforts by donating your favorite baked items to be sold at Harvest Fest. All proceeds will go to Riverbend's Above & Beyond Missions Fund.


Plan to bring cakes, cupcakes, fudge, cookies, breads & other goodies.

Please notify your planned participation to Carole Edwards (click here) or Natalie Kennedy (click here).

Candy Needed !

Lots of candy will be handed out throughout Harvest Fest—during Trunk or Treat, games and other activities.

You can help by donating bags of individually wrapped candy. Please drop off candy at the church office between now and Sunday morning, October 18.

Every bag helps. Thanks for helping the church get ready to welcome families from our community to our campus.

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

Birthday Celebration on Sunday, November 1 ... Details soon

Tracking Riverbend's 70 Years

(Trivia Set #1 ... Facts & Figures posted each Monday in October)

November 4, 1956 — Date of Riverbend's birth ... 16 people met in a vacant two-story house at 73 West Granada Boulevard. The house, no longer there, was across the street from Corbin Avenue School (now Ormond Elementary) ... This happened after First Baptist Church of Daytona Beach saw the need for a church in fast-growing Ormond Beach and put all the plans together to launch a mission they prayed would become an independent church.

Four locations: 73 West Granada Blvd (1 year) ... 90 South Ridgewood Ave (3+ years) ... 54 South Ridgewood Ave (36+ years) ... 2080 West Granada Blvd (29+ years).

Four names: Ormond Beach Baptist Mission (Nov '56-Jan '57) ...First Baptist Chapel (Jan '57-Oct '58) ... First Baptist Church (Oct '58-Dec '97) ... Riverbend Community Church (Jan '98-now).

12 Teaching Pastors (chronologically) — Angus Wiggins (6 months) ... Morris Newell (1 year) ... Paul Lack (1 year & later 7 years) ... John Gibbs (2+ years) ... Rudolph Moore (2+ years) ... Robert Allen (7 years) ... Dixon Free (8+ years) ... Herb Reavis (1+ years) ... Roy Hargrave (25+ years) ... Scott Menez (8+ years) ... Josh Brown (2+ years & counting) ... Seven men (not listed) also served as interim pastors during pastor transition times.

Longest current active member (according to church records): Marie Harrison, 62+ years ... joined August 2, 1964, via baptism.

Longest serving staff member: Rick Cobb, Pastor of Music & Worship, 34+ years (1990-2024).

Caleb Glenfield

Thru Nov. 1

Please pick up an Affirmation Form in the Main Lobby (near the office), complete it (with any comments about any of the candidates), sign it and leave it in the designated box.

If you have unanswered questions about any of the candidates, all of whom have been carefully vetted by the Elders, please contact the candidate directly. Or you may call an Elder in the church office (386-672-1821).

Glenn Harris

Michael McCracken

Anthony Otero

Anand Ramsaran

For written comments from the candidates' questionnaires,

grab a packet in the Welcome Center Lobby at the church

Those affirmed will be joining the current Riverbend deacons

Mike Mergener ... Andy Johnston ... Andrew Mills

Place items on the tables in the Bible Hall

(non-perishable, unopened & shelf-staple items only)

CANNED ITEMS

Sweet Potatoes

Corn

Beans

Peas

Tomatoes

Soups

Gravy

Meats

Tuna

Chili

Stew

BOXED / PACKAGED ITEMS

Stuffing Mix

Turkey Seasoning

Mac & Cheese

Cornbread / Biscuit Mix

Instant Mashed Potatoes

Rice

Pasta & Pasta Sauce

Powdered Milk

Chrispy Fried Onions

Cereal / Oatmeal

Fruit Cups

Crackers

Breakfast Bars

Popcorn

DESSERTS

Brownies

Snack Cakes

Nuts

Marshmallows

Pudding Mix

Jello

FROM PATTI PARKS (back in the U.S.) —

Thank you, Riverbend, for your continued prayers and support. There is spiritual fruit in Ireland today because of your faithful partnership.

This season has brought a major transition after 7+ years of life and ministry in Ireland. Leaving behind a home, car, church, and familiar routines has been difficult. One especially meaningful moment came from noticing an almost empty key ring—a simple reminder that the places once called “home” were now being left behind.

Packing the house was emotional, especially remembering the many one-to-one conversations, Bible studies, and ministry opportunities that had taken place there. Yet in the middle of that sadness, the Lord brought John 14 to mind: Jesus is preparing a place for His people.

That truth has brought great comfort during this uncertain season. Earthly homes and circumstances may change, but those who belong to Christ have a lasting home with Him. Please continue to pray for wisdom, peace, and God’s direction during this time of transition. NOTE: Edited with permission.

A special video invitation from

 Guest Speaker Keith Foskey ... click HERE

A Presentation of

For more election details, click here for Volusia County ... and here for Flagler County

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Voter Guides for Election:

Tuesday, November 3

NOTE: Copies of the Florida Family Voice voter guide are free & on the table in the Main Lobby

Riverbend's Christmas Choir will sing at least twice, celebrating the birth of our Savior:

• Christmas Family Night on Friday, December 4
• Christmas Eve Worship on Thursday, December 24

For middle school-and-up .... No experience necessary ... Just click HERE to enroll.

There will be four 7:30 p.m. Wednesday night rehearsals: Oct. 28, Nov. 4, 11, 18.

You Are Invited!

A co-ed, potluck baby shower for Jacob & Rachel Giaquinto, with children welcome.

Please sign up to bring a dish for this Saturday evening potluck event in Riverbend's Fellowship Hall ... click here.

Jacob & Rachel are gift-registered on Amazon (click here).

Sarah's Circle —

• Meets Tuesday, October 13, at 5:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.

Preaching (while Pastor Josh Brown is on vacation) —

• Wednesday, October 7 — Pastor Aaron Johnsen
• Sunday, October 11 — Pastor Jason Karr
• Wednesday, October 14 — Riverbender Rick Shanklin
• Sunday, October 18 — Pastor Aaron Johnsen



Other Regular Weekly Activities

Sundays

Praise Team warm-up, Stage, 8 am

Men's Prayer Time, Fellowship Hall, 8:30 am

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

Mondays 

Men's Basketball, Worship Center, 6:30 pm

Wednesdays

Scripture Memory Team (Middle & High School Girls), Room 706B, 5 pm

Student Bible Study, Youth Center, 5:30 pm

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

Songs & Seeds (Kids), Children's Wing, 6:15 pm

Praise Team Rehearsal, Stage, 7:30 pm

Thursdays

Morning Worship at Avanté Skilled Nursing Center, 10 am

OCTOBER

OFFICE

Regular church office hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

PHONES

Church Office: (386) 672-1821

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