MWC Global Church Sharing Fund Responds to Pandemic Needs
Mennonite World Conference Release Instead of being a great leveler, the COVID-19 pandemic is exposing pre-existing systemic inequalities that benefit some and disadvantage others. How can the Anabaptist family respond? Mennonite World Conference has invited Anabaptist…
Job Opening: Administrative Assistant
June 12, 2020
Job Opening: Administrative Assistant
Rosedale International has an opening for a part-time administrative assistant for Short-Term Programs. This position supports the personnel in a variety of administrative, clerical, and logistical roles. The ideal candidate should possess cross-cultural experience through REACH (or…
One for Missions: A Challenge to Embrace New Opportunities
The circumstances of our world over the past few months have triggered an avalanche of changes to our work, family, school, and social lives. These challenging times have ushered many of us to a place where we…
Appreciation of Your Generous Support
May 18, 2020
Appreciation of Your Generous Support
The following update was adapted from a letter written by Dan Kariuki in appreciation of Rosedale International's Global Relief contributions to Turkana. If you would like to learn more about this initiative or support its ongoing efforts…
A Shift of Focus for REACH; Same Vision
May 15, 2020
A Shift of Focus for REACH; Same Vision
If you were to close your eyes and think about the REACH program, you would probably envision participants sharing the love of Jesus in various settings, countries, and cultures around the globe. You would be right. Cross-cultural…
Saying Farewell
April 29, 2020
Saying Farewell
Strong bonds can – and often do – grow deeply amongst coworkers as they serve side-by-side. At Rosedale International, the gifts and skills of our staff often overlap and converge as we support each other and strive…
Holding on to Peace and Christ’s Perception
April 9, 2020
Holding on to Peace and Christ’s Perception
These three stories were collected from RI workers in Asia to give you an update on their lives since COVID-19 and how it has affected them, their work, and the people they care about. Some names have…
Prayer for Guayaquil, Ecuador
April 7, 2020
Prayer for Guayaquil, Ecuador
Please join us in praying for our brothers and sisters in Guayaquil, Ecuador. The city is being hit especially hard by the coronavirus and has become the epicenter of the outbreak in Ecuador, with approximately 68% of…
Introducing Connor O: Community Outreach Intern
March 31, 2020
Introducing Connor O: Community Outreach Intern
The 2020 interns are a group of seven REACH graduates who will spend the year deepening their relationship with God, serving at the RIC, and being discipled. RI is grateful for their hard work and is excited…
Grieving a Loss
December 18, 2019
Grieving a Loss
Richard A. Showalter, 74, of Irwin, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family, Saturday evening, December 14, 2019. He had been very active in visitation in the Tri-County Jail, performing as “Simeon” in the…
Stories of Hope
July 4, 2019
Stories of Hope
Following the call to share God’s word in another culture is difficult and many workers report times of fatigue and disconnection. But the hopeful message of God’s redemption is more powerful than any discouragement. Followers of Christ…
“Doing things they do and going places they go”
June 30, 2019
“Doing things they do and going places they go”
“It wasn’t something forced. We just had our eyes and ears open when people came and talked to us,” Rhonda said, as she described the process of making new friends in Thailand. Rhonda and her husband Nixson…
Updates from the Field
April 12, 2019
Updates from the Field
Times of confusion, trial, and frustration are often opportunities to see God’s faithfulness at work. RMM workers around the world share stories of what God is teaching them in the midst of (and through) their sometimes-chaotic lives,…
