Upcoming Events
Men's Breakfast
Enjoy good food and study with other guys.
Please stay afterward on DEC 13 to help us finish setting up for our Live Nativity!
WHEN: 2nd Saturdays at 7:00AM | WHERE: Life Room 1 | CONTACT: Roger Howard
Drive-Thru Live Nativity
LIVE NATIVITY ⭐️ Everyone is welcome to experience the story of Christ in a unique way with live actors, elaborate sets, and more!
ATTEND: You can drive the whole family through the nativity anytime between 5:30pm and 8:00pm.VOLUNTEER: Whether it’s setting up or being a character in the story, we need lots of help to make this event a success!
⇣ ⇣ ⇣ Visit the information counter to sign up for volunteer opportunities!
UPCOMING LIVE NATIVITY WORK DAYS
DEC 7 after church, pizza provided: Build Stable, Barrel/Electrical in the South Lot, Town Staging (burn barrels, wood).DEC 10 during church groups at 6pm: Canvas Scenes (weather permitting) and Town Electrical.DEC 13 after Men's Breakfast at 8am: Final setup for Town, Scenes, & Décor.
Contact Patrick Fadden if you’d like to get involved or if you have questions.
Shepherds, Sheep, and a Savior
Kids Christmas Musical
You won’t want to miss out on this familiar tale. 😊As a part of our worship service, our Rising Sun kid’s choir (K-6th grade) will be presenting a short play for us! If you’re interested in having your kiddos join the musical, chat with Nancy Rogers.
Christmas Eve Service
Join us for our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 5:30pm.
We will celebrate Christ’s birth and worship Jesus together with songs and scripture.Bring the whole family to hear about our Hope in a Manger this season!
Night to Shine 2026
Join us for this unforgettable event where the Church has the privilege of sharing Christ’s love with people in our community - and blessing others in such a cool way!
Click here for more information about Night to Shine.
Special Guest Registration opens on November 1st. Keep an eye out to get signed up!
Click here to fill out our Volunteer Registration Form.
Volunteer Registration is now open! We NEED LOTS OF PEOPLE to “Make it Happen, Cap’n!”
RSCC Basketball
🏀 Play ball!
All guys and gals (out of high school) are welcome to join us on Monday Nights at 7:00PM in the gym. Talk to Jeff De Vries if you are interested in joining or have questions!
Single Moms Christmas Dinner
Single Parent Provision is welcoming over 2,000 single mothers and children to honor them at their 14th Annual Single Moms Christmas Dinner on December 6th!
VOLUNTEER: www.singleparentprovision.org/smcdvolunteerGIVE: www.singleparentprovision.org/donateREGISTER: www.singleparentprovision.org/christmasdinner
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.
Family Meeting
On the Fifth Sundays, we call a church family meeting!
No Sunday morning classes will be held. Instead, we’ll have the chance to update everyone on church information. So put it in your calendar to come to the sanctuary at 9:00AM on Sunday, November 30th to hear from our elders!
I'll be home for Christmas
Mark your calendar to come watch our family musical this Christmas season…
11/29 - Saturday Evening
RSVP ONLY: Doors open at 5:30PM, Dinner at 6PM, Show at 6:30PM
NEW DISCOUNTED PRICE: $15/ticket or $80/table of six
Click here to purchase your tickets! [Available for purchase until Thanksgiving Day]
11/30 - Sunday Evening
WALK-INS WELCOME: Performance begins at 6PM
(No cost to attend, accepting freewill donation){Sunday LUNCH performance has been CANCELLED}Bring the whole family that evening for FREE instead!
Set in late 1941, I'll Be Home for Christmas is the story of the faith of a family, and a nation on the brink of World War II, preparing to celebrate the birth of the Prince of Peace. Most of the action takes place in the main characters' home, with the choir providing music and drama as it is broadcast over the family radio. The music highlights the sounds of the '40s, including swing, lush ballads, and big band songs interspersed with reenactments of radio broadcasts during that time. Original music mixed with familiar Christmas favorites form the backdrop for this memorable dramatic musical. Book by Deborah Craig-Claar; music by Mark Hayes.
No Wednesday Groups
Have a lovely Thanksgiving!
We will resume on December 3rd. (Just taking a break week for the holidays!)
Click here to check out our church groups that meet each week.
Harvest Sunday
Harvest Sunday is a celebration of the abundance God has provided for each of us!
Kingdom ImpactFacility UpdatesVision for 2045
We plan to have a potluck, so bring your “harvest” and we’ll all eat together!
We encourage you to give in the spirit of generosity from a cheerful heart and whatever surplus of funds are collected, we hope to allocate toward our spiritual/ministry efforts, physical/facility upkeep, and tomorrow/dreams for the future.
This year specifically, donations will be invested in our Kingdom Partnerships (SPIRITUAL), remodeling the church hallway and hall bathrooms (PHYSICAL), and the plan for our 2045-year vision (TOMORROW).
If you’d like to know more, chat with your Rising Sun Shepherd or Elder!
CIBC Annual Meeting
Central Iowa Bible Camp’s Annual Meeting will be held at Earlham Church of Christ this year.
The evening will include dinner, a time to reflect on the past year, and a look ahead at what’s next for CIBC. We’d love to have at least 1–2 representatives from each partnering church, but everyone is welcome!
Please RSVP via email so we can plan accordingly for food: centraliowabiblecamp@gmail.com.
Blessed & Brewed
Join us for a morning of fellowship, ladies!
Snacks provided and coffee available for purchase from Hebrews.
We’re skipping December for the holidays.
WHEN: 4th Saturdays at 9:00AM | WHERE: Main Foyer | CONTACT: Shannon Worcester
CIBC Work Day
We need to get the camp ready for winter…
And we could use as much help as possible for our Fall Work Day.
Projects include:Tree trimming and cuttingShutting down water linesClearing out the dining hallMinor construction (including a door installation)Leaf blowingAnd more!
Please consider coming out as a family, group of friends, small group, church group, or group of camp friends. You can also come just yourself too!!
Please RSVP via email for the camp to get a good idea of head count for lunch.
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.
Registration Opens for Night to Shine
Click here to learn more about Night to Shine and to sign up!
(Guest or Volunteer Registration)
Pickle Bowl
Chili PICKLE Bowl 🎾🥒🥣 (It’s a big dill)
We’re combining our weekly Wednesday Night Groups for an evening! Not unlike a Chili Bowl, we will have outdoor activities... and chili. BUT to make it extra fun, one must include pickles!
You’re invited to come hang out at the park and play some pickle ball with us. Meet at Hickory Glen Park by Fourmile Elementary school down the street from us from 5:30-7:30PM.
Bring a lawn chair; and if you wanna provide a pot of chili, you are more than welcome to!
Blessed & Brewed
New ladies’ mornings for our Rising Sun women... Enjoy a monthly time of coffee, snacks and fellowship with us! We’ll meet right outside Hebrews Coffeehouse (yes, it will be open!) from 9:00-11:00AM each 4th Saturday of the month.
Pursuit Youth Gathering
Our Central Iowa church youth groups (grades 6-12th) are getting together for worship, games, snacks, a lesson, and supper! We want our kids to build relationships with their friends from Central Iowa Bible Camp and to be challenged to grow in faith and discipleship.
This event's speakers will be coming up from Ozark Christian College: Owen Hulbert, (Earlham) and Maelee Gentry (Melcher-Dallas).
Chat with Josiah Rowland if you have questions on carpooling or other details!
Welcome to Rising Sun
Join us for this ONE DAY CLASS on October 18 in Life Room 1.
This is a great chance to get to know the church better if you are new or checking us out. The Elders will bring insight to Rising Sun’s heart and values and give a chance for you to ask any questions you may have!
Bonus: Lunch is provided! Click here to RSVP for food so we can prepare accordingly.
Fall Work Day
Come help the Building Committee get some things done on the property! Meet in the gym at 8:30AM (or stay after Men's Breakfast) and we should be done around noon. Here’s the projects to get done:
Paint exterior doors
Clean up mulched tree stumps
Work on garage facia/soffit
Fix chairs
Re-hang sound panels in gym
Weed around church
Organize/toss decorations
Men's Breakfast
If you are a dude... you are invited to join us for Men’s Breakfast this fall season! Don’t miss out on all the good food, study, and fellowship at 7:00AM. Held each second Saturday in the gym.
Ladies’ Retreat
We’re so excited for this year’s CIBC Ladies’ Retreat! It’s going to be a refreshing weekend full of encouragement, fellowship, and fun. 🍁
Surrounded by the beauty of God’s creation, you’ll have the chance to dive deep into His Word with engaging Bible teachings from Karolyn Milliken, worship, meaningful discussion, fellowship, and of course FUN. This retreat is designed to nourish your soul and strengthen your faith. Don’t miss this opportunity to step away from the busyness of life and immerse yourself in God’s presence. Register at centraliowabiblecamp.org (Ladies' Retreat | CIBC)
Here’s some great news: The price has dropped to only $75, so don’t wait!
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.
NOTE: Our first scheduled "Board Game Night" will be postponed to OCT 9 this month (instead of OCT 2).
Missions Sunday
We are featuring the missions that we support on Sunday, October 5th!
9AM - mingle with our missionaries - Representatives from each ministry will have displays set up in the foyer for you to get to know their mission better. (Regular studies will not be meeting.)10AM - worship service - Janeil Owen (Central Christian College of the Bible) is sharing a message for us!12PM - church potluck - After service, we'll have a church potluck! We'll have extra guests eating with us, so BRING LOTS OF FOOD TO SHARE! We'd love to see everyone bring a dish that is unique to your family culture. Make something that best symbolizes you and your home, either with your ethnic origin, your grandma's classic recipes, or just based on your personal preference!You’re invited to stay after the potluck with our church leadership in praying over our mission partners before we send them home.
Ministry Budget Meeting
Calling all RSCC Ministry Leads and Deacons! Our Finance Committee is hosting our annual budget meeting to collaborate and give updates. Join us for dinner and discussion on September 16 at 5:30pm in Life Room 1.
Talk to Greg Smith or Aaron Smith if you have questions.
Cowboy Kickoff
You know we have to do something fun this fall to start off our church groups that meet on Wednesday nights throughout the schoolyear, so...
Giddy on over to this fun (and FREE) event! 🤠
Come for the live music, animals, games, campfire, and more fun for the whole family! We'll do some line dancing, enjoy homemade grub and cornbread, and maybe even ride off into (or just watch) the sunset??
Bring a side or dessert to share - it's time to dust off your grandma's favorite apple crisp or biscuit recipes...
Did I mention our costume contest?? Don't forget your hat and buckle with your wild west attire!
Choirs
Grab your scarf to warm up your voice! We will begin meeting on Sunday nights for rehearsals, beginning 9/7. Teens and adults are invited to join us in practicing for a Christmas musical together. And our kiddos will have the chance to sing and praise God in their own choir, too!
Keep your eye out for details. :)
Glory in the Mundane
Join us for a morning for women filled with worship, fellowship, biblical teaching, coffee and yummy food! This year we will be hosted at the Raccoon River Nature Lodge.
The cost is $20 and we have a capacity of 75 women. So get signed up, ASAP!
You can sign up in Homepointe or click here to register online.
Let us know if you have any questions!
Bible Bowl
We miss Bible Bowl already! Don’t fret... the fall season begins on August 10th! All kids in 6-12th grades are encouraged to join our team. We will study David vs Saul (starting in 1 Samuel 16).
If you are interested in joining or getting more details, there’s a short new players/parents meeting after worship service on Aug 3 or Aug 10 in Life Room 1.
Practices are on Sunday evenings from 6-7:15PM. If you have questions, reach out to Alex Benson at (712) 540-0541.
Vacation Bible School
Bring your kiddos to our ‘Magnified’ VBS this year where we’ll discover the bigness of God in the smallest of things!
Many volunteers are needed to make this ministry happen, so save the date and keep an eye out for opportunities to help. Contact Nancy Rogers (nancyr@risingsunchurch.org) to see how you can get involved. If you can help us at VBS this year, sign up at the information counter.
Come be a part of our Vacation Bible School this summer! It’s designed for kiddos 4 years old to 5th grade (from previous schoolyear). Check-ins are at 6:15pm and the nights conclude at 8:45pm.
Online registration is now closed. You are still welcome to bring your child to VBS, but please just plan to register them at the door (no cost to sign up!). Optional t-shirts are $10. Also, we are offering a meal option for volunteers and attendees from 5:00pm to 6:00pm for $5 per person or $15 per family.
For our mission this year, we’re raising funds to support INHiM Ministries, partnering with Mario Lara and our mission trip to Costa Rica.
Nationwide Youth Roundup
NYR is a summer conference in the mountains of Colorado with camping, worship, competitions, small group campfires, and breakout sessions. It was established in 1972 and it’s still changing lives today.
2025 trip details can be found at our NYR Page HERE.
Caring Hands Family Picnic
We plan to have a booth at the Caring Hands Family Picnic event as a way to connect with our Altoona community. Feel free to come hang out and say hi to us!
Click here to learn more about this event.
Reach out to Gary Cox if you’re interested in helping in any way. This is a free event, including Lunch (12-1PM), Games & Face Painting (1-3PM), and Ice Cream!
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:
Steve Rullestad (& Greg Townley) → Music Room
Dan Smith → Gymnasium
Gary Cox → Youth Room
Rick Dooley → Garage
Chuck Hurley → Family Room
Steve Crocker → Prayer Closet
Dave Bouchard (& Bob Young) → Life Room 3
Mike Rains → Conference Room
Brent Whitney, John Doerr, Cliff Wolf, Jerry Montgomery → Sanctuary
Not sure who your shepherd is or what that even means? Chat with one of our elders!