March 2024 The Bible Says “Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors, and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up” (Ephesians 4:11-12). These two verses remind me to be an equipper. I want to help people get involved in doing the work of the ministry. This past month we had many people involved in doing the work of the ministry. We had volunteers that helped with our wild game supper, the youth and children’s valentines day party, the walking by faith benefit concert, and our inaugural men’s brotherhood supper. Also, many of you have continued to help care for our families that lost loved ones recently. All that being in addition to our regular Sunday and Wednesday activities. It brings me great joy to see our members loving, welcoming, and serving people. I think it is those attributes that will make people want to come back and get plugged in here at River Bend. With Love, Bro. Mark Robbins