Upcoming Events
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.
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, Ron Melvin → Music Room
Mike Rains, 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
Cliff Wolf, → Conference Room
Brent Whitney, John Doerr, Jerry Montgomery, Jordan Buell → Sanctuary
Not sure who your shepherd is or what that even means? Chat with one of our elders!
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.
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.
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.
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.
SuperStart! 2026
SuperStart! is a high-energy weekend conference in which pre-teens can learn and grow in their relationships with friends, leaders, and most importantly, God. Superstart is designed for 4-6th graders. It is being held at Calvary Christian Church near Omaha, Nebraska on March 6-7.
This year's theme is "The MYSTERIOUS Truth".
We will leave on 3/6 @ 1pm and will return on 3/7 around 5pm. The total cost to attend is $145.
Click here to sign up today! Prices increase $10 on February 2.What to pack: overnight bag, personal affects, Bible, sleeping bag and pillow. Please send money with your student for one meal and optional snacks and merchandise.
If you have any questions about the trip, reach out to Nancy Rogers.
Kids Choir begins
We’ll now begin Kids Choir the first of March!
Every child in Kindergarten - 6th grade is invited to join us in the production of the story of Queen Esther in a musical called, "Esther-Ordinary Faith". Meet in the upstairs kids area on Sundays from 5-6:15pm. Our Spring Musical is scheduled for May 3rd at 6:00PM.
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. Also, we’re looking for someone to lead our cherub choir. Reach out to Nancy Rogers if you’re interested!
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.
Pray over this event and everyone attending and helping! May it be a beautiful representation of Christ’s love to all involved!
Abolitionists Rising Conference
Click here to register for this event through their website.
What does Abolitionism and Abortion have to do with one another?
Abolitionists in the past, desired to Abolish the evil actions (Chattel Slavery) of their day against other fellow human beings. Abolitionist stood up for those who couldn’t stand for themselves, spoke out for those who couldn’t speak for themselves, and called for the total abolishment of evil.
What is Abolitionists Rising?
Abolitionists Rising is a biblical movement that confronts abortion with the Lord’s standards of equal weights and standards found in His Word.
We are hosting their national conference here at Rising Sun to be better equipped for the conversation. All are encouraged to attend this free event (parents, use discernment for your kids). Mark your calendars for February 6-8 at Rising Sun.
Where can I get more information?
We would love to have discuss this with you and address any concerns or questions you may have. Please get in touch with Steve Crocker, Rick Dooley, or Gary Cox for this topic.
Visit this website for more context: abolitionistsrising.com/abolitionism101/
Click here to read an article written by our elders on this topic.
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.
Winter Kickoff!
Family Ice Skating
We have rented out the rink at Brenton Skating Plaza in Des Moines to kick off our Wednesday Night Activities! So bundle up and plan to meet us there from 6-8pm. Bring your family for only $5.00 (pay cash to RSCC personnel at the gate).
🌨️⛸️❄️ See you on the ice!
Bible Bowl - Spring Season
Bible Bowl is a competitive scripture memory game for 6-12th graders.
We are studying the book of Romans this spring season!
We just began our Spring Season practices at the end of January. Stop by Life Room 1 after church service on Sundays to see what it's like!
Want to know more about this Scripture Memory competition? Chat with Alex Benson.
Growing in Grace
🍜 GIG Group Lunch 🍲
We are having a soup dinner after church for all age 55+ church attendees to introduce the new Growing in Grace Leadership that will be planning events throughout the year. We would love to have your input in planning outings\activities for this group. We see this group as an opportunity to get to know each other better through fellowship and mutual encouragement.
Join us after service this Sunday!
Ladies Brunch
Update: Registration is now closed for this event.
You’re invited to join us for a laid back time of fellowship! It’s $15 to RSVP (includes a drink from Hebrews, delightful food, and a small gift). Meet in the Youth Room.
Come tour the tables before sitting down to brunch with other ladies!
The Chosen: Season 5
It’s the LAST NIGHT to come watch season five of “The Chosen” tv series with us! 🎬 We will start the show at 6pm in the youth room and watch two episodes each Wednesday in January.🍿Come as early as 5:30pm to buy concessions to help fundraise for our Bible Bowl team!
Our Wednesday Night Groups are now on break, but will resume on 2/18... after our winter kickoff!
Prayer Partner Lunch
Everyone involved in the prayer partner program is invited to a 🌮 taco lunch right after church!
Join us for fellowship and fun with your prayer partner.
It will be a chance to get better acquainted with each other and to have good food and fun at the same time!
Chat with Nancy Rogers if you’ve got any questions.
CANCELLED - B&B
UPDATE: Due to Hebrews renovations and the predicted weather, the decision has been made to cancel Blessed & Brewed this month.
Mark your calendars for the next one on Feb 28th.Join us for a morning of fellowship, ladies! Snacks provided and coffee available for purchase from Hebrews. WHEN: 4th Saturdays at 9:00AM | WHERE: Main Foyer | CONTACT: Shannon Worcester
The Chosen: Season 5
Come watch season five of “The Chosen” tv series with us! 🎬 We will start the show at 6pm in the youth room and watch two episodes each Wednesday in January.🍿Come as early as 5:30pm to buy concessions to help fundraise for our Bible Bowl team!
Our Wednesday Night Groups are now on break, but will resume on 2/18... after our winter kickoff!
Annual Meeting
We are having a church potluck after service!
We’ll give you updates on our ministries and endeavors as a church, so stay for food (bring lots of food to share) 😋and for this year‘s meeting. Meeting agendas are now available at the information counter in the foyer.
This is like our Family Meetings... but bigger and better. Don’t miss it!The Chosen: Season 5
Come watch season five of “The Chosen” tv series with us! 🎬 We will start the show at 6pm in the youth room and watch two episodes each Wednesday in January.🍿Come as early as 5:30pm to buy concessions to help fundraise for our Bible Bowl team!
Our Wednesday Night Groups are now on break, but will resume on 2/18... after our winter kickoff!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
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/christmasdinnerFamily 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.
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.