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February 26, 2020

Introducing Connor H: Facilities Intern

Over the next few weeks we will be introducing our 2020 Interns. This group of seven REACH graduates will spend the year deepening their relationship with God, serving at the RIC, and being discipled. RI is grateful…

Lydia, Staff Writer

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February 15, 2020

Simple Truth: A REACH Update

I’ve been thinking a lot about simple truth lately. As you look through these photos, I want you to place yourself in these moments. I want you to pull yourself out of the room you're currently in…

Amy, REACH Team Thailand

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February 7, 2020

Introducing Ginny: Hospitality Intern

Over the next few weeks we will be introducing our 2020 Interns. This group of seven REACH graduates will spend the year deepening their relationship with God, serving at the RIC, and being discipled. RI is grateful…

Lydia, Staff Writer

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January 29, 2020

Sacrifices

Names in this update have been changed for security. Recently I have been reminded of the sacrifices some people have to make to follow our Father. People all around the world are making a sacrifice both when…

Rayna, Worker in the Middle East

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January 22, 2020

He is Strong in Our Weakness: A REACH Update

Over the past few weeks Team Israel has been sharing testimonies with some of our friends here, and it has been awesome to see the power of vulnerability in bringing people together. As we have been open…

Sabrina, REACH Team Israel

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Asia

January 16, 2020

Introducing Firman: A New Worker in Thailand

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…

Lydia, Staff Writer

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January 10, 2020

Too Much Tasty: A REACH Update

This week we left what had become home in the capital to begin a new life in one of the numerous mountain villages scattering this country. When we arrived at our new home in the village, our…

Holly, REACH Team Himalayas

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News

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…

Rosedale International

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December 12, 2019

Cling to what is Certain: A REACH Update

Hello from Albania! We arrived last week after a very uneventful journey. So far we have been settling into our apartments and exploring the city. Coffee shops are everywhere and are a very delicious part of Albanian…

Brenda, REACH Team Albania

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Asia

December 4, 2019

A Thai Wedding

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…

Danielle and Jacob, Workers in Thailand

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Mediterranean

November 21, 2019

A Gospel of Freedom

Amos and Alice* have lived overseas as single workers for 3 and 9 years respectively. They married in August 2019 and are back in Africa as RI workers. Amos teaches English at a local school and Alice…

Lydia, Staff Writer

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November 14, 2019

Talking to the Father: A REACH Update

Walking and talking to our Father is one of the things we do together as a team each week. We walk around our neighborhood for an hour, listening to the Spirit, talking to the Father about places,…

Holly, REACH Team Himalayas

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October 25, 2019

Test Run: A REACH Update

We spent this past week in the great state of Indiana, in a small town called New Haven. This was our team’s assigned location for Practicum. Some of you may be wondering what exactly is Practicum. Allow me…

Jeremiah, Team Phoenix

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October 22, 2019

“How’s your heart?” 5 lessons in vulnerability

Nine years ago, when Lee* was being treated for a heart condition, his three-year-old granddaughter asked him, “Abuelo, how’s your heart?” At the time, the question was relevant in a physical sense. But over the years, Lee and his…

Lydia, Staff Writer

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October 4, 2019

Is Student Debt Holding You Back From Your Calling?

Names in this piece have been changed or omitted for security. “If you feel God is calling you to live and be a certain person but aren’t so sure how to overcome the tremendous obstacles, it is…

Lydia, Staff Writer

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September 14, 2019

Locally Grown: Radiating God’s Restoration Power in Flint, Michigan

After a fire destroyed their old building in 2015, B Light Restoration Center (BLRC) has been working to restore a dilapidated building. Local CMC churches and the surrounding community have worked to install a new roof and…

Lynette (Kauffman) Hartzman

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Mediterranean

August 29, 2019

“Even Death on a Cross”

The following is an excerpt from Raleigh and Opal’s newsletter. In this piece, Raleigh discusses Eid-Al-Adha, which fell on August 11 this year. It is with mixed emotions that we celebrate the “Christmas of the Muslim world”…

Raleigh, Worker in North Africa

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Mediterranean

August 25, 2019

Discipleship in the Middle East

Celebrating with local believers by the water. In coming to the Middle East, we had a heart to make connections and share the love of Christ with the people around us, many of whom have never had…

Judah, Worker in the Middle East

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News

August 20, 2019

A New Director of Short-Term Programs

On July 1, Isaac* officially stepped into his new position with Rosedale International (RI) as Director of Short-Term Programs – giving leadership to the REACH, City Challenge, and RI Internship programs. Prior to Isaac, Kevin* held the…

Lydia, Staff Writer

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News

August 9, 2019

Retirement as Missions

Names in this piece have been changed or omitted for security. When is the best time to go into overseas missions? Most of Rosedale International’s workers go on the field after finishing college or having a few…

Lydia, Staff Writer

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