Youth Ministry
Youth Pastor
Michael Harsch is pastor of Riverbend's youth. You can find out more about him by clicking here.
Purpose Statement
Riverbend's ministry to students exists to glorify God through partnering with families to teach and equip students with the Word of God so as to bring them to a competent understanding of truth, establish Biblical convictions, and lead them to joyful obedience to Jesus Christ.
Weekly Gathering
The Riverbend Student Ministry gathers on Sundays and Wednesdays to study the word of God and fellowship with one another. The middle and high school groups meet at different times on Sunday mornings for Bible Fellowship Groups (grade divided Bible Study groups). Middle School meets at 10:30 AM. High School meets at 9:00 AM. The middle and high school groups meet together on Wednesday nights at 6:15 PM.
Currently the students are studying Biblical Manhood and Womanhood on Wednesday nights and they are working through the book of Judges on Sunday mornings.
Special Events
A weekend in host homes of Bible Study, fellowship, and tons of fun. The weekend begins on Friday night and lasts until Sunday morning. Previous Bible Study topics have been a study of the book of Proverbs, Addictions, the Family, Soul-winning and many others. Fun events from the past have included a city-wide scavenger hunt, an Olympic challenge, and much more! Coordinator: Mike Mergener 9th Grade Boys: Bob Picerne & Roger Holt 9th Grade Girls: Jenny Winings 10th Grade Boys: Nick Parker & Mike Mergener 10th Grade Girls: Rachel Mergener & Angie Parker 11th Grade Boys: Dale McCormick & Robbie Richmond 11th Grade Girls: Alesha Richmond & Rebecca McCormick 12th Grade Boys: Dave Evans & Jim Skelly 12th Grade Girls: Michelle Fleming & Summer Harsch Coordinator: Aaron Johnsen 6th Grade Boys: Paul Tomazin & Dave Fischel 6th Grade Girls: Missy Tomazin & Michelle Fischel 7th Grade Boys: Ryan Cochran & Marcel Simons 7th Grade Girls: Haley Cochran & Jules Cox 8th Grade Boys: Brian Bulger & Aaron Johnsen 8th Grade Girls: Kim Bulger & Laura Johnsen Pastor Michael -
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*Not all events are offered every year.Discipleship Weekend
Winter Retreat
A weekend retreat at Camp Southwind including sermons, small groups, fellowship, fun, outdoor activities, and relaxation. Camp Southwind is located in Ocklawaha, Fl and has a beautiful campus including cabins, a nice-sized dining hall, a large swimming pool, a lake, a comfortable meeting room, basketball courts, large soccer fields, and a huge rope swing. The campus is a perfect place for a weekend getaway in the middle of a busy school year. Our students have found this to be a spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically refreshing trip.Summer Camp
The Riverbend Student Ministry gathers with other student ministries from around the country for a week spent in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Black Mountain, North Carolina. The YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly is the location of our annual summer camp. Each year we gather in Black Mountain for a week of refreshment in the Lord. Each day centers around the preaching and study of God's word. There are two sermons a day (morning and evening) both followed by small group discussion about the sermon. The afternoons often allow for free time or coordinated activities such as horse back riding, white water rafting, rock climbing, firing guns at a shooting range, and paintball.* Summer camp is a spiritually refreshing time that our students anticipate every summer.
Other special events include Top Secret Trip, Sunday Night After Church (gathering in homes for fellowship and fun), Middle School Action Week and other events are included in the annual calendar of events.*
Youth Leadership Team High School Leadership Team
Middle School Leadership Team
Contact Information
Contact Us
Address:
2080 West Granada Boulevard
Ormond Beach, Florida 32174
Phone: (386) 672-1821
Main Events
Sunday Morning Worship
9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Sunday Bible Fellowship Groups
7:45 a.m., 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday Worship
6:15 p.m.
2nd Sunday (each month)
5 p.m. Worship
Riverbend Is
R — Reformed
I — Instructional
V — Visionary
E — Encouraging
R — Relational
B — Biblical
E — Evangelistic
N — Nurturing
D — Doctrinal
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