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July 9, 2019

New Name. Same Identity.

Rosedale Mennonite Missions is becoming Rosedale International. A new name, but that’s really all that’s changing. Once, the Conservative Amish Mennonite Board of Missions and Charities, Rosedale Mennonite Missions has officially been the Conservative Mennonite Board of…

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News

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…

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Mediterranean

June 30, 2019

Expect the Unexpected

There is a saying here, which literally translated means, “Don’t put your jacket away until the 40th of May.” It means there can be cold spells until the first week or so of June, but Judi and…

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Asia

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…

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REACH

May 15, 2019

Pressing On: A REACH Update

The REACH teams have all finished their six-month outreaches and are beginning two weeks of re-entry at the Rosedale International Center. The following update from Morgan, Thailand team leader, was written during their last weeks in Bangkok.…

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REACH

May 10, 2019

Fearless: A REACH Update

Fearless. What does this mean? I don’t actually think it means a lack of fear, but rather a sense of courage. Where one embraces the fear and pushes onward. Now maybe that’s me just putting a positive spin…

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News

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,…

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REACH

April 6, 2019

And We Danced: A REACH Update

The theme for my week was dance. Lately I’ve been living out of perseverance, and out of my narrow view of what it means to be content. As more time passes and my heart longs for home,…

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REACH

March 18, 2019

Holy Ground: A REACH Update

Nap time arrives at 1pm every day – this is when we enter the zoo. Sometimes it involves wrestling six, seven, and eight year olds into their beds and holding them there until they calm down enough…

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Mediterranean

March 13, 2019

A Change in Perspective

Now that I travel out to Raleigh and Opal’s* town on Monday and then return to the city on Thursday, I have three hours of travel a week. When I first began thinking about this, I thought…

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Latin America

February 8, 2019

Committed to the Cause

This article is part three in a series highlighting the recent work of the Latin American Mission Partnership (LAMP). Links to the other pieces are listed below: Part One – From Costa Rica to Thailand: Introducing Four New Workers…

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Latin America

February 6, 2019

Pursuing Partnership

This article is part two in a series highlighting the recent work of the Latin American Mission Partnership (LAMP). Links to the other pieces are listed below: Part One – From Costa Rica to Thailand: Introducing Four New Workers…

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Asia

January 15, 2019

A Lesson in Timing: Introducing New Workers to Thailand

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…

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REACH

January 10, 2019

Rooks, Rubik’s, and Recess: A REACH Update

Often times as kids or young adults or old adults we may wonder about the passions and gifts that we have been given: Why do I care about this? What good is it that I am good at…

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REACH

December 14, 2018

When Our Best Doesn’t Feel Like Enough: A REACH Update

I’ve really enjoyed getting to know the culture and the things that the Albanians’ value. This place has an interesting history and a bright future! The people are ambitious and hard-working, and I have a lot of…

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Mediterranean

December 13, 2018

Piercing the Darkness

Recently, The Pew Research Center conducted surveys among 24,599 adults (ages 18 and older) across 15 countries in Western Europe to assess the spiritual state of the region. Their report, “Being Christian in Western Europe” makes sobering…

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REACH

December 3, 2018

God’s Handiwork: A REACH Update

Hello from Zambia! We were welcomed at the airport by our outreach coordinator and journeyed into town. I was excited to soak it all in but my overstimulated and tired brain limited me. As we drove the…

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Mediterranean

November 21, 2018

Jesus Is

Along with teaching English, Amos works with a group of people to bring love and hope to victims of sexual exploitation in North Africa. In this piece Amos reflects on the darkness that inevitably comes with this…

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Latin America

October 29, 2018

From Costa Rica to Thailand: Introducing Four New Workers

This article is part one in a series highlighting the recent work of the Latin American Mission Partnership. Links to the other pieces are listed below: Part Two – Pursuing Partnership Part Three – Committed to the Cause In…

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