Recently, members of an RI team in Asia received an unusual invitation from a group of Hindu villagers: come to our region and explain more about your faith! The team followed up on this opportunity and spent…
"Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom." Luke 12:32, KJV Isn't it comforting to know that not only does God want to bring us the kingdom, he's delighted…
Names changed or omitted for security. Nearly forty years ago in Southeast Asia, a young Buddhist boy named Alex grew up in a small village in the shadow of his capital city. Like many rural children, Alex…
But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience. Romans 8:25 When we in the 58:12 United team look back on the journey of opening the first 58:12 United Children's…
In my conversations with others this year, I've often asked the questions, "What do you see God doing during the time of COVID-19? Why did God allow this pandemic, which has affected so many people around the…
As an organization that operates globally, Rosedale International (RI) often faces unique challenges that other faith-based organizations do not. Obtaining (and retaining) visas and determining secure approaches to communication for workers in closed countries are just two…
In John Chapter 12, a noteworthy chain of events unfolds when a group of Greeks tries to meet Jesus in person. This enthusiastic faction goes directly to Philip – possibly because he is the only disciple with…
COVID-19 has perpetuated a large-scale decline in the quality of life for many people – most notably those in poverty-stricken regions – across the globe. When Rosedale International put out a plea for financial assistance, many of…
Anna recently completed five years as a Rosedale International covenant worker in Thailand. Anna grew up attending London Christian Fellowship and first connected with the RI Thailand team during her student teaching in Bangkok. Since then, Anna…
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…
On January 1, 2020, Firman began his 3-year term as an associated worker in Pattaya, Thailand. Firman is sent by Grace Church in Berlin, Ohio, in conjunction with RI, to join a team of three other workers who…
Soon after arriving in Thailand, Danielle and Jacob attended the wedding of Danielle’s friend from her previous assignment in Bangkok. In this excerpt from their autumn newsletter, they write about this new cultural experience which offers an…
“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…
At a wedding reception four years ago, Jacob and Danielle first met and connected over a disagreement on the correct method to roast a marshmallow. Jacob prefers a slow-cooked mallow with a soft inside and a…