May 21, 2020
Trials and Joy
"Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and…
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…
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…
May 7, 2020
He Always Knew: Thoughts on REACH 2019-20
When this group of REACHers started their Discipleship Training School (DTS) last fall, I was deeply encouraged by the vulnerability, grace, and affirmation they brought with them. I had the privilege of watching them share profound and…
May 5, 2020
A Huge Encouragement
The past month has been a time of huge upheaval for us. We have been given orders to stay indoors and we can’t leave the house without official documents. We are living life one day at a…
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…
April 28, 2020
Introducing Travis: Maintenance Technician
Travis, his wife Brittany, and their 100-pound Rottweiler, Abel, live in Plain City, Ohio. He was recently hired as the Maintenance Technician for RI, and the following interview offers a quick introduction to our newest staff member.…
April 25, 2020
Never Caught Off-Guard: A REACH Reflection
I learned a lot about God’s faithfulness during the last few months of outreach. In a big and unexpected way, he showed this to me by gently preparing my heart and mind to leave this country that…
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…
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…
April 6, 2020
The Unexpected Expected: A REACH Update
This reflection was written while the REACH teams were undergoing a two-week quarantine after returning early form their outreach locations due to the coronavirus. Please pray for them as they finish their time in REACH and return…
April 2, 2020
Choosing Faith Over Fear
For almost 75 years, Rosedale International (RI) has helped CMC churches send workers into the harvest field. Churches have been planted, people have been baptized, and believers have been discipled. As our focus has shifted towards the…
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…
March 30, 2020
The World’s Not So Bad: A REACH Update
This piece was written shortly after the REACH teams learned that, due to the coronavirus, they would be leaving their outreach locations two months early. Since then, all of the REACH teams have safely returned to Columbus…
March 26, 2020
Praise and Prayer: A COVID-19 Update
In these difficult times, may we all “fix our eyes, not on what is seen, but on what is unseen” (2 Corinthians 4:18), believing that these truly are “light and momentary troubles” in view of the eternal…
March 25, 2020
Introducing Katie: Hospitality 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…
March 25, 2020
Transition, Grief, and Empty Spaces: A REACH Update
Since this piece was written, all of the REACH Teams have returned to Columbus due to the coronavirus. For more RI updates surrounding COVID-19 go here: Update One | Update Two Our time in the village in February…
March 24, 2020
Until it’s Over: An Update from Spain
For more RI updates surrounding COVID-19 go here: Update One | Update Two At the supermarket some of the shelves are bare and the announcement plays every so often to remind customers not to hoard items, because the…
March 21, 2020
Introducing Seth: Prayer 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…