Upcoming Events
CIBC Annual Meeting
Central Iowa Bible Camp
Anyone is welcome to this meeting at Earlham Church of Christ at 6:00pm. The camp will provide updates and supper!
If you’d like to come early for an optional tour of the campgrounds, arrive at 4:30pm. RSVP by emailing centraliowabiblecamp@gmail.com.
Harvest Sunday
Rising Sun was originally a farming community. To maintain that heritage, we celebrate an annual ‘harvest’ offering and designate it to advancing God’s Kingdom! We get to be grateful for and faithful with what we’ve been given by offering it back to God!
To celebrate what God has provided for us, we are having a church potluck after service. Bring a main dish and/or sides to share! BONUS - We’re having another silent dessert auction for our Basket Dinner. Bring your homemade desserts and goodies!
Harvest Offering Goal: $176,000
Adult Volleyball
Join us Tuesday nights at 7:00pm in the gym! Anyone welcome.
Reach out to Jenni Machir (contact information in our directory) if you have questions.
Single Moms Christmas Dinner
Single Parent Provision is welcoming over 2,000 single mothers and children to honor them at their 13th Annual Single Moms Christmas Dinner on December 7th!
VOLUNTEER: www.singleparentprovision.org/smcdvolunteer
They currently have 23% of the 400 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to serve our guests well the night of the event. God's heart for the mothers and children attending pours out through each volunteer serving that evening. Single mothers and their children experience being cared for, protected, provided for, cherished, and honored. If you're not already signed up, please grab a friend and sign up to be part of making it happen.
GIVE: www.singleparentprovision.org/donate
They have 72% of the funding needed to make this special event possible! They're encouraged by those of you who have shown their support of single mothers and their children by donating. No gift is too small and certainly none too big, so please consider what you, your family, small group, business, church, etc. can contribute toward this important event. Thank you!
Men's Breakfast
Join us in the gym for good food and good study.
All men welcome. Come hungry!
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 8:30pm.
VOLUNTEER: Whether it’s setting up or being a character in the story, we need lots of help to make this event a success!
DONATE: We need white sheets (flat ones only), so we can make white robes for the choir of angels. And if you like baking, we need 70 dozen cookies! Sign up and bring a couple dozen by December 11.
Visit the information counter in the foyer to see what you can do to help and to sign up.
Men's Breakfast
Join us in the gym for good food and good study.
All men welcome. Come hungry!
Soup & Hymn Sing
The Growing in Grace Ministry is having a Soup & Sing Lunch on November 3rd after service.
Sign up at the information counter to attend. Talk to Gary Cox if you have questions.
Family Campfire & Hobo Dinner
UPDATE: We are still meeting even with the rainy forecast!
Wednesday Night Groups will look different this day - we're all meeting for a family campfire! We'll have the ingredients for you to make and cook your own hobo dinner (plus s'mores for later!). We'll fellowship and worship Jesus around the campfire by the gazebo from 5:30pm to 8:00pm. Bring your own lawn chairs and feel free to come dressed as a hobo!
RSCC Basketball
RSCC Basketball meets Monday Nights at 7:00pm beginning October 21.
Talk to Jeff De Vries if you’re interested in joining!
Pursuit Youth Group
Pursuit Youth Gathering
Our Central Iowa church youth groups (7-12th) are getting together for worship, games, snacks, a lesson, and supper! We’re meeting here at RSCC from 3:00pm-7:00pm. It’s gonna be wild - your kids won’t want to miss it!
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:
reside the garage
cut down 2-3 trees
install fence and rock between the Conex and garage
weed and cut down grasses
maintain planting beds
NOTE: Our Nativity Build and Prep will be in collaboration with the Fall Work Day.
P.S. We are in need of artsy volunteers! If you like painting, design, or drawing of any other creative sort, we’d love your help with some of our Nativity prep! If interested, reach out to Lynette Fadden or Shanda Burke.
Men's Breakfast
Join us in the gym for good food and good study.
All men welcome. Come hungry!
Missions Sunday
During service on Missions Sunday, we are highlighting all our missions we support as a church. Representatives from each ministry will have displays set up in the foyer for you to get to know their mission better. Plus we will have a church potluck in the gym following service, so bring a side to share and sit with one of our missions representatives!
9AM - Sunday classes will not meet
10AM - Guest Speaker: Chad Halbach (CEM)
12PM - Church potluck after service
Meal Pack Days
We thought that we’d have to cancel this event due to lack of funding, but God keeps providing!
We've received very generous gifts toward our meal pack so we are moving forward with it. So we've got enough to pack at least 20,000 meals plus as many more meals as God provides!! Come pack with us and bring the whole family!
We are having a two-day event in partnership with Meals from the Heartland to make an impact on our community. Pray for our church community to be able to bless many with the labor of our hands and the resources we give to the Lord’s Kingdom. We’ll need about 80 people at each meal pack and $8,800 for 40,000 meals!
Friday, 10/4 at 6:30PM, is our youth meal pack for grades 5-12 with cookies and a hangout around the campfire to follow.
Saturday, 10/5 at 9:00AM, is a cross-generational meal pack for all ages with snacks to follow.
Serve alongside us by packing meals with us in the gym on one of the dates above or by donating funds to help us reach our goal!
Write ‘Meal Pack’ on the memo line of your check or visit our website and under ‘giving’, designate funds toward ‘Meal Packing_Missions’.
Family Meeting & Campaign Launch
On the Fifth Sundays, we call a church family meeting! But we are doing it a bit different this day.
At 9:00AM, you’ll meet with your RSCC shepherd in the sanctuary and he’ll give you your family’s very own Campaign Kit! You’ll then have the chance to touch base with your shepherd and learn more about our UNDIVIDED Campaign.
No Sunday morning classes meet.
Welcome to Rising Sun
Join us for this ONE DAY CLASS on September 28 from 10:00-2:00PM 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. Bonus: Lunch is provided! Sign up to attend so we get a good headcount on who’s coming. Link below ↓ ↓ ↓
https://risingsunchurch.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2464775
Big Daddy Weave Concert
Big Daddy Weave is coming here to Rising Sun TONIGHT!
Doors open at 6:00pm and the concert begins at 7:00pm.
Drinks from our Hebrews Coffeehouse and snack at our concessions will be available for purchase at 6:00pm as well!
Tickets are on sale for $35 at the door. Click here to buy your tickets!
Men's Breakfast
We are starting back up on September 14!
Held on second Saturdays at 7:00am in the gym.
Men - you are invited to join us for good food, fellowship, and study of God’s Word! All men welcome. Come hungry!
Dad & I Wilderness Camp
Getting out in the wilderness with your kids, out of the norm and noise, is so good for the soul! Hike and tent with just Dad and his kid(s).
This camp is designed for 2nd graders and up. This year we are going to Lake Ahquabi State Park. If you want to tent camp, you can just come and camp where we have reserved. If you want to bring an RV or have your own space, go to the camp website for arrangements.
Reserved sites: 87, 88, 93. $45 per person. Go to centraliowabiblecamp.org to get your tickets!
Hidden Acres Women’s Retreat
We have 15 saved spots this year at the Hidden Acres Women’s Retreat. Join other RSCC women (designed for ages 13+) in an incredible opportunity to fellowship together during a weekend away and to grow in our love and understanding of Christ.
The cost to register is $120 for the weekend, BUT the Women's Ministry will reimburse $50 of that cost, making it only $70 for you!
Sign up at https://www.hacamps.org/womens-retreat.
When you register, enter “Rising Sun” as your group name. Once you've registered, please send a screenshot to Vicki Skiles and she will help with reimbursements.
Wednesday Night Activities
Come to our groups on Wednesday nights! We begin meeting on September 11th - Join us!
In His Image: This is our only class offering for adults this semester, and it’s co-ed! Steve & Mandy Rowland will share about each role within the family. Join us in the family room (to the left of the sanctuary).
Youth Group: 8-12th grade meet in the youth room with Josiah Rowland & Team.
The Middlers: 5-7th grade meet in the gymnasium with Aaron Smith, Beverly Clement, Gracie Rowland, & Tim Hurley.
Kid's Club: K-4th grade meet in the upstairs kids area with Nancy Rogers & Team.
Preschool: Kids 3-5 years old meet in the nursery rooms with Sharon Shivers, Judy Bumpus, & Sue Torres.
Nursery will be staffed for infant - 2yrs.
Tailgate Party!!
To launch our UNDIVIDED campaign, we are having a Tailgating Party!
So if you are Hawk or Cyclone or neither or both - you’re invited! We’re grilling food - bring some snacks and desserts to share (and extra games). We will set up in the West Parking Lot at noon and watch the game at 2:30pm. Come to hang out, play yard games, and eat together with us.
Jersey Sunday
The competition is on. The tension is high. The question stands: What church are we? Hawkeye or Cyclone?
In preparation for our upcoming Tailgate Party, we want you to come to church wearing your favorite sports team jersey!
Which team do you root for?? Show us on Sunday!
Ladies Bible Study
Ladies, you are invited to join the last day of our summer study Rejoice - A Study of Philippians!
It’s held every Wednesday from 6:30-8:00pm in the Family Room.
No childcare provided and no need to purchase any books; just bring your Bible!
Bible Bowl
The Fall Season for Bible Bowl is about to begin! All kids in 6-12th grades are encouraged to join Bible Bowl.
This season, we will continue to study the Book of John. If you are interested in joining or getting more information, there is a short new players/parents meeting after service on August 11th in Life Room 1. If you have questions, please reach out to Alex Benson at (712) 540-0541.
Practices are on Sunday evenings from 6:00-7:30pm in Life Room 1.
Ladies Bible Study
Ladies, you are invited to join our summer study Rejoice - A Study of Philippians!
It’s held every Wednesday from 6:30-8:00pm in the Family Room until August 14 (skipping the week of VBS).
No childcare provided and no need to purchase any books; just bring your Bible!
Vacation Bible School
VBS 2024: Camp Firelight - A summer camp adventure with God!
Sign up your kids in-person! Our online registration is now closed.
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). Registration is free. Check-ins are at 6:15pm and the nights conclude at 8:45pm.
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.
This year we are offering a meal option for volunteers and attendees from 5:00pm to 6:00pm for $5 per individual or $15 per family.
Ladies Bible Study
Ladies, you are invited to join our summer study Rejoice - A Study of Philippians!
It’s held every Wednesday from 6:30-8:00pm in the Family Room until August 14 (skipping the week of VBS).
No childcare provided and no need to purchase any books; just bring your Bible!
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.
Registration for this trip is closed. Please pray for those going! 2024 trip details can be found at our NYR Page HERE.
170th Anniversary Celebration
We’re going to party like it’s our birthday - because it is! Join us for our epic celebrations this summer and invite your friends.
Saturday:
1:00PM - Come for the live bands, food trucks, bounce houses, a plethora of old-time style games and competitions (ex. best beard, husband calling, watermelon eating) and more! Bring your lawn chair with you! Click here to learn about our vendors.
6:00PM- Stay for Comedian John Branyan and fireworks to follow.
Sunday:
9:00AM - We’ll share old memories together during our Sunday morning class hour in the sanctuary.
10:00AM - Prepare for lots of nostalgia as we celebrate our historic roots during service! We’re bringing back many people who have served alongside Rising Sun in past years.
12:00PM - Bring a potluck item to our old-fashioned ‘basket dinner’ after service. We are supplying the meats, so bring a side dish to share!
INHiM Garage Sale
Come by our church gym to shop and support INHiM Ministries! They are having a garage sale to raise money to help cover expenses for their National Hispanic Convention in Texas.
Garage Sale Open Hours: June 27 - 29
Thursday: 9am - 5pm
Friday: 9am - 5pm
Saturday: 9am - 1pm
Authentic Mexican food available!
We are collecting donations for the INHiM garage sale - bring your donated items to our gymnasium side classrooms (no used electronics or mattresses, please).
NYR Newcomer’s Meeting
Attend our meeting here on Wednesday, June 26th, starting at 6:30pm. This meeting will provide important information on what to expect leading up to leaving and while we are at Nationwide Youth Roundup. The agenda will go over the calendar events (packing day, travel day, excursion, etc), packing list & recommended items, and what to expect.
Home Provision Project
Home Provision is a way to help single parent families that don't have the time or labor to fix their home projects.
We are looking for help on Saturday, June 22. We’ll meet here at the church at 8:30am and start working at 9:00am until around noon. The more volunteers, the more single parents we can help. There are signup sheets at the counter in the foyer or you can use this link. Sign up if you have some skills or just like to help - we need volunteers!
Visit singleparentprovision.org or contact Chad Quick for details.
Father's Day
We want to honor our fathers at Rising Sun on Father’s Day!
Go to HomePointe and nominate your favorite RSCC dad to be entered into a drawing for a brand-new pizza oven. We will draw the winner during service on Sunday! (No, we won’t draw a picture of them - this was totally not a dad joke set up.)
Ladies Bible Study
Ladies, you are invited to join our new summer study Rejoice - A Study of Philippians!
It’s held every Wednesday from 6:30-8:00pm in the Family Room until August 14 (skipping the week of VBS).
No childcare provided and no need to purchase any books; just bring your Bible!
Weekly Offerings
Groups
Wednesday Nights, 6:30PM - 8:00PMIn His Image
This is our only class for adults this semester, and it’s co-ed! Steve & Mandy Rowland are teaching on each role within the family and God’s Kingdom in the family room.Youth Group
(8-12th) in the youth room with Josiah Rowland & Team.The Middlers
(5-7th) with Aaron Smith, Beverly Clement, Gracie Rowland, & Tim Hurley in the gym.Kid's Club
(K-4th) with Nancy Rogers & Team in the upstairs kids area.Preschool
(3-5 yrs) with Sharon Shivers, Judy Bumpus, & Sue Torres in the nursery rooms.Nursery staffed for infant - 2yrs.
Basketball
Monday Nights @ 7:00PMMeets weekly in the church gym. Contact Jeff De Vries for more information.Volleyball
Tuesday Nights @ 7:00PMBegins NOV 19
Meets weekly in the church gym. Contact Jenny Machir for more information.Choirs
Sunday Nights, 5:00PM - 6:15PMKids Choir
(K-6th) is rehearsing for our Kids Christmas Musical "An Out of the Box Christmas", a story with costume complications! They meet in the upstairs kids area. The performance is on December 15 - mark your calendars.Worship Choir
(13yrs+) is meeting in the Music Room. Join us - not only as an excuse to use your voice to praise the LORD weekly - but also to praise Him during our Christmas Eve Service! Led by Nathan Shivers, Shannan Worcester, and Tim Hurley.Bible Bowl
Sunday Nights, 6:00PM - 7:30PMAll kids in grades 6-12 are encouraged to join our team! We’re continuing to study the Book of John and practicing competition in Life Room 1. If you want to know more, get in touch with Alex Benson.