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Mediterranean

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…

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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…

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REACH

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…

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REACH

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…

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Mediterranean

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…

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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…

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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.…

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REACH

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…

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Asia

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…

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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…

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REACH

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…

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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…

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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…

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REACH

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…

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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…

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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…

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REACH

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…

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Mediterranean

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…

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News

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…

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March 19, 2020

RI and COVID-19

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit” Romans 15:13 Like all of you,…

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