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.”
— Matthew 28:19-20

Global Impact 2025

Upcoming Missions Trips - How can you help?

Applications for trip attendance is now closed. But you can still get involved in other ways! :)

Most importantly, we ask you to pray! Please ask God to change the hearts of all who go and prepare the hearts of all of those who will be touched for Him with the Gospel message of those serving. (Also pray for safety in travel and in country!)

Everyone participating in these missions is financing their own trips. Each person will receive a small one-time gift from funds that were set aside for Missons trips from our 2023 Harvest Sunday offerings. If you would like to help with some of the costs of the trips, be sure to designate your gift to Mission Trip 2025 (tax deductible) and the additional funds will be evenly distributed to all those who are going. You can also bless individuals directly with a personal gift of encouragement (not recognized as tax deductible).

Thank you for your prayers and financial support for this outreach!

About each mission …

Sedalia, Colorado

June 8-13, 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.

  • Steve & Mandy Rowland

    Birch Family

    Josiah Rowland

Taichung, Taiwan

July 1-10, 2025

  • Sports & English Camp, Evangelism

    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 Rowland

    Josiah Rowland

    Jordan Buell

    Madison Rowland

Isara, Costa Rica

July 30-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.

  • Steve & Mandy Rowland

    Mario Lara

    Russ & Laura Whitney

    Koby & Mandee Shivers

    Beverly Clement

    Josiah Rowland

Nakor, Kenya

August 18-28, 2025

  • Agricultural, Relational, Development

    Flying into Nairobi. Then travelling to Lodwar 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.

  • Steve & Mandy Rowland

    Sandy Nelson

    Kirsten Templeton

    Gary Cox

    Nancy Rogers

    Gracie Rowland