Rising Sun Around the World
Rising Sun Around the World
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
Global Impact 2025
Thank you for your continued prayers and financial support for this summer’s outreach effort!
About each mission …
Sedalia, Colorado
June 7-13, 2025-
Nationwide Youth Roundup
Work Week: Tradesmen, Construction
Who - Phil Spence partners with the NYR board who approve the various projects. About a hundred or so volunteers come from all over the United States. Those who have a good work ethic, a skill trade would be a good fit for this ministry.
What and Why - Serving with other volunteers to help get the Nationwide Youth Round Up campgrounds in Sedalia, CO ready for approximately 2000 campers. Some of the work in the past has been clearing trees, mowing fields, weed whipping, trenching new electrical and water lines, repairing and remodeling existing buildings, painting. Bring a good set of work clothes, various tools and gloves.
When and Where - Address of Camp is 498 Pine Creek Rd, Sedalia, CO 80135. Volunteers can stay in the main lodge that has beds and plumbing. This selection is made on a First Come, First Serve basis. Coordinate with Steve Rowland regarding your on Arriving and Departure details. While the dates for the work week are technically June 8-13, many come two or three days early and leave a couple of days later. This is a come when you can and leave when you must event.
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Steve Rowland
Birch Family, Robert Fauts
Taichung, Taiwan
Taiwan I/Philippines: June 14-July 6, 2025 | Taiwan II: June 26-July 12, 2025-
Sports & English Camp, Evangelism
https://teamexpansion.org/devries/
Flying into Taipei (about 90 minutes N of Taichung). Camp is held at Morrison Academy in Taichung.
Who - Working with Derik and Jen DeVries and Highschool students from the island of Taiwan.
What and Why - Serving as a family leader and utilizing sports to create bible conversations at the local Highschool. The students come from all parts of the spectrum when it comes to their understanding of the Gospel. You will have a great opportunity to share your story, help students learn, learn from them, and grow the Kingdom of God. Some responsibilities will be leading family group, speaking with the English language and leading a sports group. Some of last year's offerings were soccer, basketball, volleyball, badminton, and yard games.
Steve, Mandy, and Josiah Rowland will be going separately to partner with and encourage our missionaries in Taiwan and the Philippines.
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Steve & Mandy Rowland
Josiah Rowland
Jordan Buell
Madison Rowland
Isara, Costa Rica
July 28 - August 11, 2025-
Construction, VBS and Evangelism
This trip will be physically demanding! Flying to San Jose, Costa Rica. After the flight, travel and stay at Desamparados. On July 31st, we will travel to Isara, West of Limon. Be on mission August 1st through August 7th. August 8 and 9 we will worship and see the Arenal Volcano, Flying home the 10th of August.
Who – Mario Lara from In Him Ministries will be coordinating the details of this trip. This will be a physically demanding trip.
What and Why – Mario Lara from IN HIM ministries has developed relational equity and passion for an indigenous people embedded in the Mountains of Costa Rica. Google A Brief Introduction To The Indigenous Tribes Of Costa Rica. For more cultural information go to Cabécar people - Wikipedia. Some of the significant information that you will want to know is Spanish is their second Language and polygamy is genuinely accepted in this culture with girls entering marriage at a very early age. Our primary ministry strategy with this mission is to minister to these young wives, new mothers with VBS. We will also be attempting to bond with their men with fishing and hunting, because faith is seen as something relegated to the women and children. We will also be doubling the square footage of their meeting area using primitive construction methods.
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Steve Rowland
Mario Lara
Russ & Laura Whitney
Koby & Mandee Shivers
Beverly Clement
Josiah Rowland
Nakor, Kenya
August 15-26, 2025-
Agricultural, Relational, Development
http://cmfi.org/wherewework/kenya
Flying into Nairobi. Then travelling toLodwar and driving the rest of the way to Nakor. On the way to Nakor, we will visit a couple of farms and communities in route.
Who – Gene Morden w. Christian Mission Fellowship International. Farm background with a love for the dirt and children.
What and Why – One of the primary reasons for this mission to “Go, See, Do.” We will be led by Gene and his team, partnering with them in their effort to Farm God’s Way, serving with the Kenyan churches to minister to the families.
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Steve & Mandy Rowland
Sandy Nelson
Kirsten Templeton
Gary Cox
Nancy Rogers
Gracie Rowland