Events

November 23, 2024

10:00 AM

Ridgecrest Apartments

Churchwide

Deliver Thanksgiving Boxes to Ridgecrest Apartments

On Saturday, November 23, we have the opportunity to deliver Thanksgiving Boxes to the families living at Ridgecrest Apartments. We will meet at the apartment complex at 10:00 am to begin unloading the trucks so we can prepare to hand out boxes to the families. If you would like to help hand out Thanksgiving Boxes to the families of Ridgecrest Apartments, please sign up below.

November 24, 2024

Following the Last Service at Both Campuses

Gainesville & Oakwood Campuses

Churchwide

Christmas Decorating

Join us on Sunday, November 24, right after the last service at both Gainesville and Oakwood campuses, as we transform the church for Christmas! Lunch will be provided, so come ready with your Christmas spirit to hang wreaths, string lights, and decorate Riverbend Church for Christmas. Please complete the form to sign up as a volunteer.

December 1-22, 2024

9:30 & 11:00 AM (GVL) | 10:00 AM (OKWD)

Churchwide

Christmas Together

Join us for a season full of hope and peace, "Christmas Together.” In a time often filled with joy, many still face loneliness and isolation. Discover the truth that God is with us, offering comfort and hope. Together, we'll explore how to embrace community, share love, and find peace in His presence. You don’t have to be alone this Christmas—let’s celebrate together the gift of Emmanuel, God with us. Join us each week as we journey toward a brighter, more connected Christmas season!

December 6, 2024

6:00 PM

Gainesville and Oakwood Campuses

Churchwide

Random Acts of Kindness

We will also meet at our Gainesville and Oakwood campuses at 6:00 pm to pray and go out for a night of Random Acts of Kindness!

December 8, 2024

6:00 PM

Gainesville Campus

Gainesville Campus

Christmas Night of Worship

Join us for a special Christmas Night of Worship as a church family at our Gainesville campus!

December 15, 2024

Gainesville & Oakwood Campuses

Churchwide

Hope Tree

Be a part of providing Christmas gifts to children in our community through our Hope Tree! Beginning on December 1, grab a tag that has details of a requested gift for a child in our community. Please return gifts by Sunday, December 15.

December 15, 2024

All Services

Gainesville and Oakwood Campuses

RiverKids

RiverKids Pajama Day

RiverKids are getting in the Christmas spirit on December 15 for Pajama Day! Parents, dress your children in their favorite Christmas pajamas to enjoy a morning of fun in our RiverKids environments during all services. at both our Gainesville and Oakwood campuses.

December 19, 2024

11:30 AM

Gainesville Campus

Gainesville Campus

December Legacy Lunch

We invite our senior adults to our Legacy Lunch as we celebrate Christmas on December 19 at our Gainesville campus at 11:30 am.

December 22, 2024

9:30 & 11:00 AM (GVL) | 10:00 AM (OKWD)

Gainesville and Oakwood Campuses

Churchwide

Family Worship Service - December 22

As we celebrate Christmas Together at Riverbend, join us for our Family Worship Service on December 22. Our Gainesville Campus will have services at 9:30 am and 11:00 am, and our Oakwood Campus will have a 10:00 am service. Only Little River environments will be available on this day during our worship services. We invite RiverKids to their families during our worship services.

December 29, 2024

9:30 AM (GVL) | 10:00 AM (OKWD)

Gainesville & Oakwood Campuses

Churchwide

Family Worship Service - December 29

As we celebrate the end of 2024 together at Riverbend, join us for our Family Worship Service on December 29. Our Gainesville Campus will have service at 9:30 am, and our Oakwood Campus will have a 10:00 am service. Only Little River environments will be available on this day during our worship services. We invite RiverKids to their families during our worship services.