Abundant Blessings
Every fall cornucopias are displayed to remind us of the abundant blessings we have received. Let me take a moment to share with you a cornucopia of events happening at…
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Get Moving
“Then the LORD said to us, ‘Get moving’.” Deuteronomy 2:13 The journey to the Promised Land was full of difficulties and moments of trusting God. There were challenges, defeats and…
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Moving Forward
Earlier this year we established a Vision Team to answer two important questions for the future of our church. 1. Should River Bend take steps to eliminate the existing church…
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Vision Team
The Vision Team was established earlier this year and tasked to answer these two questions: Is now the time for River Bend to pay off its debt, and what…
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Vision
Vision (vizh-ən) to see, discernment, insight, foresight. Last summer and fall I spent some time at the optometrist’s office. It took several trips to check my sight, measure my eyes,…
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Let the “new” begin!
Let the “new” begin! I will be honest with you. Sometimes I do not like new things. There are moments when I am perfectly fine with old things, even if…
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When is a wedding more than a wedding?
When is a wedding more than a wedding? When it is in the jungles of Peru. Weddings in Peru are different than here. Most people only have a civil marriage…
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Are you ready for Thanksgiving?
Here are some practical tips from some of our River Bend members: Do not over eat, dessert is coming! Watch out for the Sage, just a little goes a long…