Upcoming Events
Vacation Bible School
In this year’s theme, Snowball Mountain Challenge, we will learn how to find our strength in God (Philippians 4:13). VBS is designed for kids 4 years old thru 5th grade - previous schoolyear.
Join us each evening from 6:10-8:30pm. You’re welcome to come early for supper from 5-6:00pm for just $15 per family or $5 per person each night.
Registration is FREE! Click here to learn more.
T-shirts available for purchase for $10 (Youth XS - Adult 4XL).
Potluck... on a stick!
Led by our Growing in Grace Ministry
What makes you think of the Iowa State Fair? Games, husband calling, food on a stick?
We are celebrating the fair with a potluck on Sunday evening at the church. Join in the fun with our Food on a Stick Contest. Use your imagination! There will be a bean count vote for a winner. Bring other food to share and a lawn chair in case if the weather allows us to move outside for activities. Contact Gary Cox if you can donate a batch of homemade ice cream.
Picnic at the Park
We’ve reserved the shelter at Doane's Park in Pleasant Hill. The park has pickleball fields and a new playground by the shelter house. Come play and make a dish or two to share at our potluck, starting at 5:30pm.
Uncommon Men
Join thousands of men across the country to chart a different course. We fight to become...
Uncommon because ordinary isn’t working. We fight to become the men God created us to be, the husbands our wives deserve, and the fathers our kids desperately need.
Uncommon is a high-powered 24-hour event held on campus at Rising Sun Church. There will be tons of food, outdoor games, and competitions, with three jam-packed sessions designed to help men take the next big steps in pursuing God.
Dinner on Friday night and breakfast on Saturday morning are included. The campus is open for activities starting at noon on Friday, September 25th. You’re welcome to bring your own show car, RV, tent, tailgate, grill, lawn chairs, etc. and stay overnight (not mandatory) in becoming an Uncommon man of God.
It's going to be a weekend you don't want to miss!
Pay by a credit or debit card. Click to register now! https://risingsunchurch.churchcenter.com/registrations/signups/3577242
If you would like to sponsor a ticket - please utilize the "Sponsor an Attendee" ticket in registration. (For any required questions during the registration process, please indicate n/a)
Evening at Easter Lake
Meet us at the lake for swim and fun in the sun! Bring a picnic supper for your family and we’ll eat together around 5:00pm.
Blessed & Brewed
Meet us in the foyer outside Hebrews Coffee for a lovely morning of fellowship. Buy your favorite drink at Hebrews and invite your friends!
Nursing babies are always welcome to join their momma!
[B&B will not meet in August]
Nationwide Youth Roundup
Come camp in the Colorado mountains!
NYR is a summer conference we send our families and youth each year to go tent camping, worship, dig into God’s Word, have outdoor recreation, and more. It was established in 1972 and it’s still changing lives today. The conference dates this year are July 19-23.
Find travel dates, pricing, and trip details on our NYR page HERE.
Pray:
This trip has impacted many people in our church by introducing, developing, and growing personal relationships with Christ. Pray for more transformations, for safety on the trip, and for God’s Spirit to move in amazing ways throughout the trip!
Serve:
You are welcome to help us load up our trailers on July 13 at 6:00pm with our equipment and luggage to get ready for departure.
Give:
We need 3 gallons of soup per day to feed everyone (15 gal. total) Please label and freeze your soup donations in gallon ziploc freezer bags. Ask Roger Howard for other trip and supply needs.
Concert with Evan Egerer
Come enjoy an energetic (& FREE) show!
Evan Egerer is a bilingual second-generation Latin American artist based out of Nashville, TN. Evan’s background in both Latin pop and CCM form his signature music style, featured in songs like “Renací” and “Muéveme.” His single “Renací” quickly earned him a featured spot on K-Love’s “Fresh Sounds” playlist. Taking the stage at festivals and fairs across the country, his performances have earned him national recognition, including the top spot at Creation Festival’s National Music Tournament. He has also shared the stage with artists such as Casting Crowns, Jeremy Camp, Phil Wickham, Crowder, Point of Grace, and more. Carving out his signature Latin sound, Evan has most recently released his collaborative single “¡DALE! (Praise)” with the multi-award winning CCM Latin powerhouse, Jaci Velasquez. After an extensive 8-year hiatus, fans and the faithful community alike are celebrating the return of Jaci. Their song is now spinning at radio and has been added by programs across the nation like PulseFM and JOY FM, and featured by K-LOVE. In January 2026, he’ll be setting sail with Jaci Velasquez on the annual K-LOVE cruise.Bonus: Join us for 10:00AM Sunday morning service with Evan as our guest worship leader that same day!
Iowa Cubs - Play Ball!
Led by our Growing in Grace Ministry
We are organizing an outing at the ballpark! Everyone is welcome to join us at Principal Park on Sunday afternoon to watch the Iowa Cubs play the St. Paul Saints.
Special reduced ticket price is $9.00 per person (all ages) for reserved seating together as a group. Sign up at the information desk and pay at HomePointe by Sunday, June 28 so we can reserve the tickets.
This would be a great event to bring your kids and grandkids and enjoy some fellowship!
Board Game Night
Do you like to play card games, dominos, chess or board games?
We do too!
Come to hang out and we’ll play a game together on the 1st Thursdays of each month in Life Room 1. We’ll have several tables where you can choose to play whatever you would like. Feel free to bring any of your preferred games and a snack to share!Contact Amy Dickey if you’ve got any questions.
Blessed & Brewed
Meet us in the foyer outside Hebrews Coffee for a lovely morning of fellowship. Buy your favorite drink at Hebrews and invite your friends!
Nursing babies are always welcome to join their momma!
Movie Night!
Who needs a drive-thru when you have a cozy backyard and good company? Come hang out on Friday night by the West lawn. Come at 7:30pm, the movie "Playing with Fire" starts at 8:00pm. Popcorn will be provided, BYO drinks and snacks.
Garage Sale!
Shop to support INHiM Ministries the weekend of June 25-27 to help them raise funds for their convention! There’s sure to be good sale finds (not to mention delicious and authentic Mexican food) in our church gym.
Thursday (9AM - 5PM)
Friday (9AM - 5PM)
Saturday (9AM - 1PM)
Drop off donations in our youth room area before June 19 (no used electronics or mattresses, please).
Senior Saints Day
Encouraged by our Growing in Grace Ministry
Come to camp on Friday for a day of fun activities!
For the first time in Central Iowa Bible Camp history, we’re hosting a special Camp Day just for ages 55+! Enjoy meaningful teaching, fun activities, worship, delicious (non-traditional camp!) meals, and more for only $30 per person.
Register online and learn more at centraliowabiblecamp.org.
If you’re interested in transportation options, please email centraliowabiblecamp@gmail.com.
Kings & Coffee
NEW Bible Study: All are welcome to join us every Wednesday morning this summer in Life Room 1. Steve Rowland is going to lead us through the kings of Israel.
[Held JUNE 3 - AUG 12]
Holy Smoke BBQ
Join us for our 11th Annual Backyard BBQ Competition!
Car show @ 1:00pm. Family Activities & Meat Sampling @ 4:00-5:30pm. Awards @ 6:00pm.
Each year, all proceeds from the event are given to a chosen donation recipient in need… and for Holy Smoke 2026, we’re raising funds to support Henry Harris!
Click here to LEARN MORE about this event.
You can fill up a plate with smoked meats from the competition for just a $5 donation!
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Rendezvous on Riverview
Led by our Growing in Grace Ministry
Meet us at Riverview Park on Friday night for a free concert that starts at 6:00pm.
What to bring: your own lawn chair. What NOT to bring: food/drink (concessions will be available!)
If you do not wish to drive after dark, sign up for rides at the information desk.
Board Game Night
Do you like to play card games, dominos, chess or board games?
We do too!
Come to hang out and we’ll play a game together on the 1st Thursdays of each month in Life Room 1. We’ll have several tables where you can choose to play whatever you would like. Feel free to bring any of your preferred games and a snack to share!Contact Amy Dickey if you’ve got any questions.
"Bike Ride"
We are excited to invite you to join us for a relaxed and scenic motorcycle ride!
Meet up in our parking lot with kickstands up at 12:00PM.
Route: We’ll ride from the church to Albia, enjoy lunch in town, visit the Welcome Home Soldier Monument, and then ride back together. All bikes and skill levels are welcome. It’s a great chance to enjoy the open road, good company, and a meaningful stop at the monument.
RSVP or reach out to John and Susan Ellis with any questions - they’re happy to help!
Collecting Donations - Garage Sale
When you are spring cleaning this month, bring items to donate to the designated area in the youth room.
INHiM Ministries is having a GARAGE SALE at Rising Sun again this summer! Come shop and support this mission during their sale on June 25-27.
Spring Work Day
We’d love your help doing some outdoor cleanup, landscaping, and hardware projects. Come from 8:00am until around noon on Saturday, May 30 (pizza & water provided).
Tech Training
Interested in serving with us on tech for Sunday services?
We are bringing in James Attaway, a professional out of Kansas City to do a training on our sound, livestream, in-ears, and more. If you’re a part of our creative arts team at Rising Sun (or would like to be!) make it a point to come the weekend of May 29-30!
Click here to select your general availability (specific time slots will be set in place soon) so we can prep for food. It’s free to sign up!
Friday PM
Saturday AM
Saturday PM
Sunday AM/PM
Want to learn more? Chat with Shannon Worcester, Nathan Shivers, or Crystal Egland. Or click here to visit Attaway Audio.
Summer Party!
Let's go to the park together - it’ll be a smash!
Our Wednesday night Church Groups have come to an end… so we're cooking smash burgers and hotdogs, fishing & canoeing, and playing outdoor games to welcome the summer!
Meet us at the shelter at Copper Creek Lake in Pleasant Hill (just down the road from us!) and bring your fishing poles and lawn chairs and a side dish/dessert to share.
Esther-Ordinary Faith
Come watch our Kids Spring Musical!
Our children’s ministry is putting on a production to direct our attention to God’s faithfulness (in a cute and funny way, of course)! We will learn about confidence we can have in trusting God through the powerful testimony of Esther, while enjoying the witty dialogue and songs about faith.
Kids in in Kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to practice with us in choir. We meet in the upstairs kids area on Sundays from 5:00-6:15pm. (Kids with parts will be meeting at 4:00pm.) Extra Rehearsals: 5/2 @ 3:00pm and day-of on 5/3 @ 3:00pm (performance at 6:00pm)
Mama Bear Apologetics
Join us for an encouraging and truth-filled Mama Bear Apologetics event featuring Hillary Morgan Ferrer, founder of Mama Bear Apologetics. Hillary will equip moms to think clearly, discern wisely, and confidently defend their faith and their families in today's culture climate - and teach their children to do the same. With biblical clarity and practical tools, this event will encourage you to defend the faith through proper apologetics. Cost is $10.00 per person. Join us for this women’s event. Light refreshments will be provided.
GIG Movie Night!
Growing in Grace (55+) is going to the movies... are you ready to go with us?
To wrap up our Jesus sermon series we will be showing the Sight & Sound Theater film JESUS! Join us in witnessing some of the most awe-inspiring, miraculous events in the gospels as this original production comes to life like never before! We’re putting up the big screen in the youth room / old sanctuary and providing popcorn and water. Feel free to bring your own favorite movie candy, snacks, and drinks.
If you need a ride, give us a call and we can pick you up. We’d love to see you there, let's GO!
Ministry Leader Luncheon
Calling All Restoration Movement Church Leaders! You are invited to a luncheon on April 16 at RSCC with special guest, Matt Proctor. Click here to visit CEM’s Facebook page (Christian Evangelistic Mission) to find details and to register.
God’s Squad
You’re invited to enjoy the drama “The Race” with us Sunday evening! We’re hosting a choir from Unionville, Missouri - teens sharing the gospel through music and drama.
CIBC Spring Auction
Click here to see what is going on at Central Iowa Bible Camp this summer!
For the past several years Central Iowa Bible Camp has held an auction to raise money for their mission. Food will be available for purchase!
Bring donations here to the RSCC side gym room for Mike Murphy to pick up the morning of April 6.
Easter Sunday
Join us in celebrating the resurrection of Jesus!
Breakfast will be available from 9:00-9:45AM.
We’re accepting freewill donations during breakfast for the youth students serving to raise funds for them to attend summer church camp opportunities.
Worship service will begin at 10:00AM.
Take a family picture at our photo op in the foyer. And in our kids’ corner, we’ll have crafts and activities! No morning classes or kids worship (kids sit with their family during service). Nursery will be open, but not staffed.
Palm Sunday
We’ll have a few of our 5-7th graders lead worship for us during Sunday service - A lovely time of celebration of our Coming King as a family! Talk to Nancy Rogers to learn more.
Family Meeting
On the Fifth Sundays, we call a church family meeting! Plan to meet with your RSCC elder or shepherd at 9:00AM. No Sunday morning classes meet.
See below for meeting locations:
Ron Melvin → Music Room
Dan Smith → Gymnasium
Gary Cox → Youth Room
Mike Rains → Life Room 1
Steve Rullestad → Garage
Chuck Hurley → Family Room
Jordan Buell → Prayer Closet
Dave Bouchard, Bob Young → Life Room 3
Steve Crocker, Rick Dooley, Cliff Wolf, Brent Whitney, John Doerr, Jerry Montgomery → Sanctuary
Not sure who your shepherd is or what that even means? Chat with one of our elders!
Grub & Games
Stay after Sunday service on March 22 for another splendid GIG event. We'd like everyone to bring a dish (preferably with something in it) to share - bring your favorite recipe! After lunch, we'll sing a few hymns, and there will be a bags game (cornhole) tournament, and a cribbage tournament. If you don't know how to play either of these - it's a great time to learn! Other table games will be available, too. Don't miss out on the fun (That's Gary's middle name)!
“Grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ.” - 2 Peter 3:18
In February, we kicked off the new “Growing in Grace” (55+) ministry with a soup lunch and games. Approximately 65 people attended and had a great time! A survey was taken to help with planning for future events and service possibilities.
Youth Lock-In
This conference at Grace Church in Des Moines is sold out!
If you are attending Ignite…
Carpool with us from RSCC on 3/13 at 5:00pm.
We will stay overnight at Rising Sun on Friday, and a few other churches will be joining us!
After breakfast on 3/14, we'll return to Grace Church and plan to be back by 6pm.
If you are NOT attending...
You’re invited to join us for the lock-in! (Open to 7-12th graders)
Bring overnight gear and a Bible on Friday night after supper at 6:30pm.
We’ll send everyone home Saturday morning by 8am.
Talk to Joe Rowland for event details.