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| Holiday Greetings from Riverbend! |
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From all of us here at Riverbend, we want to wish you a Merry Christmas and a wonderful new year!
2009 has been a great year for Riverbend! God has done some amazing things and that is mostly due to prayers of His people. Although Thanksgiving has past, join me in thanking God for these things:
- 10,043 campers and leaders during summer camp!
- 1,843 campers making spiritual decisions!
- Over 15,000 retreat guests!
- Completing the Waterfront Renovation!
- Completing Cabin 4 and beginning Cabin 5 renovation!
- Completing the renovation of water tower!
These are but a few of the more tangible things God has done...only He knows the full picture and results of the ministry here this year. While God receives the glory, there are many people involved in this ministry and I thank you for your support as you pray, give, bring groups, serve on the Boards/Committees and serve as advocates of Riverbend in your church. Thank you for remaining faithful during these challenging economical times!
In Jesus, Rejoicing,
Executive Director  P.S. The Worship Center project is perhaps one of the most critical needs we have had in years! Please read the article below for more information. |
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Getting Back to the Heart of Worship! |
Your help is needed to get "Back to the Heart of Worship!" Riverbend partners with churches to reach out to over 10,000 campers and leaders each summer. While hundreds of these campers make life-changing decisions, we feel that even more young people can be reached by updating our worship facility to better communicate the gospel message.
When the Activities Center was built 10 years ago, it would serve as an interim summer camp worship center. The Board of Directors, staff and summer camp leaders have determined that it is time to remodel the gymnasium building into a Worship Center...it is time for RRC to make this essential update to our worship facility. Click Here to find out more about the Worship Center renovation and how you can be involved.
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| Ladies' Nite Out at the Bend |
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 Raised in Tyler, Texas, Cynthia Culver now resides in Dallas. She spent four years at the University of Texas at Austin receiving her Bachelor of Science in Advertising in 1991. Following graduation in 2002, Cynthia worked full time at Watermark Community Church in Pastoral Care and as Director of Women's Ministry. She currently works with women and families focusing on emotional eating, body image issues, and family counseling.
As a result of God's healing and growth in her own life, Cynthia feels led to educate men and women on what the Bible says about eating and body image issues. Her prayer is that by helping people apply God's Word, will, and ways to their struggles that they would experience the blessing of being all He created them to be. One of her favorite verses is found in John 10:10 where Jesus says, "the thief comes only to steal, and kill and destroy; I came that they might have life and have it abundantly."
Music by: Grace Notes
This delightful trio has been singing together since 2007 and have the privilege to serve together in the worship ministries at First Baptist Church Arlington. The Grace Notes are Kelli Hutchison, Kathryn O'Neal, and Susan Thompson. Each of these ladies are long time members of FBCA and serve the Lord faithfully by serving their family, church, and community. They are honored to have Debbie Bertrand as their accompanist for this event.
Schedule:
6:00-7:15pm Dinner served
7:15-7:45pm Music by Grace Notes
7:45-8:45pm Message by Cynthia Culver
Tickets:
$9 through December 31st, $10 after the first of the year.
Click Here to order online, email Debi Shelton, or call for information at 888.269.2363.
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| Steve Farrar to speak at the 2010 Men's Fish Fry |
 Steve Farrar is the founder and chairman of Men's Leadership Ministries. He is a graduate of California State University, Fullerton, where he majored in Speech Communication. He holds a Master's degree from Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon, and an earned doctorate from Dallas Theological Seminary in Dallas, Texas. In writing his doctoral dissertation, Steve surveyed over 1,000 men from across the nation, and questioned them about their marriages, their children, their careers, and their ethics. Steve's original research into the needs of Christian men became the basis for his conferences and his books. Steve Farrar is the author of the best-selling book, Point Man: How a Man Can Lead His Family. With over 500,000 copies now in print, Point Man was the catalyst for his leaving the pastorate after 15 years and focusing his ministry on equipping men for spiritual leadership. Shortly after the release of Point Man, Steve began to receive speaking invitations from all over the nation.
Tickets:
$6 by September 18, 2010
$7 after September 18 or at the door
For more information or for tickets call 888.269.2363
or email fishfry@riverbendretreat.org
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| 4th Annual Fish Fry Golf Classic |
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 Mark your Calendar -
Tuesday, October 5th, 2010
4-Man Scramble Golf Tournament
Squaw Valley Golf Course, Glen Rose
Registration at 9am
$75 per person Click Here for more info and to Register Online
This past year was the most successful event ever with over 150 golfers involved! There is room for even more as Squaw Valley opened up both courses, so we have room to grow! Great Prizes, good food and fellowship and all going for a great cause - improvements at Riverbend! We cleared over $12,000, which went toward finishing up the Waterfront Renovation.
Hole Sponsors Needed...Enlist a Hole Sponsor and Play for Free!
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| Cabin 5 Renovation is Underway! |
 Continuing with the Extreme Makeover, Cabin Edition, Cabin 5 will be renovated before Summer Camps begin. The exterior makeover includes new roof, siding, windows, and walkways and the interior gets carpet, siding, bunks and all new fixtures and tiled floors in the bathrooms.
If your work group would like to help in this project, contact Les Shull, Construction Director. |
| Brazos Tradin' Post Online Specials |
Send your Riverbend Camper back to school in this great logo backpack. Order NOW for only $15!
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| Wish List |
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Thank you for your prayers regarding the very practical needs at Riverbend. God is faithful to provide for our needs and He often does it through people who have resources that match up with Riverbend's needs. Please let us know if you can help or know someone that might be able to help with the folowing:
- Dump Truck
- Skid Steer Loader
- Rockers
- Scripture Stones
- Ditch Witch or other Trencher
- 12" Bucket for Back Hoe
- Wheel Chairs
- Rolling Scaffold
- 100' Snake machine (for sewer lines)
- Cargo Containers
- Paddleboats
- Back Hoe Fork Lift
- Large Heavy Duty charcoal grills
- Scissor Lift
- Help relocating a semi trailer on campus
- Bucket Truck
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| Retreat Specials |
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Stay 'n Play Golf Retreats - Receive 10% off green fees at Squaw Valley Golf Course when you stay at Riverbend!
Click Here to find out more about facilities, activities, rates and what a retreat at Riverbend can do for your group.
Call 1.888.269.BEND or email us to make your reservation.
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