Joseph Koyei, cultural ambassador for the Maasai people of Kenya, paid us a visit last month for about a week. We enjoyed his visit every bit as much as he did (see below). The Maasai are a respected tribal people famous for their tall warriors. He taught us about Maasai village life, told us about fighting lions (including grabbing one by the tail because to do so is worthy of respect), showed us his scars from doing so, and taught us the best methods for avoiding an attack by rhinoceroses and buffaloes. A few of us are going to get to visit him in late May or early June on our Kenya trip. To learn more about the Maasai people,
visit the Maasai Association website. more...

Some of our high schoolers have been learning to give impassioned, public speeches spurring people to action. One Sunday morning recently, several of them shared their speeches with us. Here are some excerpts. more...

By Rachel Schepp

This past January Noah, Haviylah, Amy Sanders, my husband Nathanael, and I had the opportunity to take a three-week trip to Trichur, Kerala, India to attend the Voice of Gospel Missionary Conference and visit the Mercy Home children. It was an unforgettable and life-changing experience – one that I will cherish forever. more...

My day started out very nicely yesterday with a corporate ladies meeting. We were given very good things about how to go further in living this life and about taking good nutrition seriously; all very good and inspiring. more...

One of our favorite times in India was our pilgrimage to Dohnavur Fellowship in Tamil Nadu. We traveled 5 hours by car to the southernmost tip of India. After a rest from our journey, we went to see where our dearly beloved, Amy Carmichael lived and worked unreservedly to save children from a life of prostitution and from being “married to the gods” in Hindu temples. Although we know her only through her writings and poems, when we envision the great ‘cloud of witnesses’ – she is there standing amongst many others who gave their lives unconditionally to rescue India’s lost children . As we read her books our hearts became endeared to India, a nation halfway around the world. We were inspired to put music to her poems so we could sing to our Lord the way she did. We prayed for India’s children because of the stories we read that were written by her. It was a dream of many of us to one day visit Dohnavur Fellowship, to walk where she walked, and to see the country this young Irish missionary conquered for Christ in the early 1900’s. Our expectations were high as we traveled towards the place called Dohnavur Fellowship. more...

by Ed K.

We came to the village in Sept., 07 before the “VillageFest” and the “Ingathering”. We witnessed the frantic activity for the three weeks before the VillageFest. Everyone was so busy and occupied. From dawn to dusk the hustle and bustle was almost overwhelming. Finally the big day arrived. It was awesome. More than the performances the life of the performers was evident. Yes, the show was great, but the demonstration of Christ was seen without a word. Love and joy shined through the people. God’s life was manifested in a most grandeur fashion. Each life was part of a whole, and the glory of this life could not be denied. It was a kiss and a warm embrace of Jesus to an audience of lonely and empty-hearted, deprived seekers. Each heart must have cried out for more. Mine did. more...

We have just released our seventh issue of The Stonehouse Chronicles!

This issue is titled “Ripples Around the World,” and is packed with articles, stories, and letters from our travels and from friends around the world. You’ll read about the Church in Mogonga, Kenya; the delightful children and orphans we are blessed to be supporting in India; and how touching these lives around the world is changing our lives here in Rose Creek Vill more...

by Shammah Pavao

I encountered God in 1982. It was sudden, unexpected, and caused a great deal of change in my life. In fact, it was a rather stunning experience. It was a lot like being tripped up at a time when things were really going pretty well in my life. I wasn’t looking for God. He came looking for me. more...

By Shammah Pavao more...

By Stephanie Powers more...

By Hadassah Park more...

By Shammah Pavao more...

While we’re in the middle of creating the next issue of our newsletter, The Stonehouse Chronicles, we wanted to make sure that there was a place where you could download all of the past issues on our website. You may have already seen some of the previous issues posted here and there, but here is a list of links to download every issue published so far in Adobe PDF format. more...

On Sunday, November 11, Elazar and Dylanna joined hearts before their Lord and King. It was an enchanting afternoon on the grounds of RCV, surrounded by the warm, golden colors of autumn. The tent was raised and the people were gathered to watch as the bridegroom came for his lovely bride. The purity and joy of their courtship made them a role model for our children to follow and has earned the respect and admiration of the entire village. They consistently gave of themselves to help and encourage others instead of being wrapped up in each other. more...

The impact of this picture was awesome when you think of how a simple negative or positive comment can make a difference…shaping one culture to the next and sending its rippling effect around the wo more...

Have you ever been through the grocery store checkout counter and read a spirit-building magazine entitled The Beauty Within, with articles like, “10 Ways to Dress More Modestly Without Looking Like a Frump” or “How to Let Your Spirits Shine More Than Your Make-up” more...

From August 19 to September 19, Noah and I were on a trip to Scotland, England, Ethiopia, Kenya, and India. It was an excellent learning experience and a wonderful opportunity to meet people who are making a difference in the world. more...

The families of Rose Creek Village gathered together on Saturday evening, August 4, 2007, to celebrate the graduation of their senior class of 2 more...

On November 25, 2006 at noon, the entire village gathered together at the large white tent for the wedding of Ray Tyler and Ashley Pennington. It was a perfect day – sunny and cool – most unusual for this time in November. The village people were all buzzing around making the last-minute preparations. When you entered the tent you could feel a sense of warmth. Was it the beautiful sun shining on that special day? Or the loveliness of the tent decorated in the rich colors of autumn? Or, maybe, the smiles and the happiness that exuded through the many people that love Ray and Ashley and were so excited to be part of this happy occasion. Nevertheless, a sense of beauty and love was about us as we entered the tent that afternoon. more...

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Visitors to our website and even to our Village can sometimes get the impression that our life is all flowers, songs, and smiles. It is all of that- and more! But we do want everyone to understand that these fruits that we enjoy every day are the direct result of God’s working inside of us; changing and rearranging us from the inside out; producing fruit that is beyond our highest expectations! It is the only way that we humans could ever experience the kind of unity that Christ promised. Jesus’ call is a life in exchange for a life: we trade our life for the joy of experiencing his life. And it is well worth the cost more...

Now we are privileged to be a part of this life. Yes, “We.” And as I type this two-letter word, my face is flooded with tears because I have never seen my wife happier or my children more alive. more...

On June 15-17 we will host our 2nd Annual Conference on Church Life and the Gospel. The theme will be Corporate Life in the Church Then and Now, with guest speakers K.V. Daniel of Voice of Gospel in India and David Servant of Heaven’s Family Ministries, as well as teachers from Rose Creek Village. Men that are traveling the world with the Gospel, reaching the unreached in India for Christ, and establishing a visible testimony of Christ’s powerful love right here in America will teach practically on both early and modern Church Life and its power. There’ll be questions and answers, worship time, a large corporate meal to fellowship and discuss the things we’ve learned, free time to mingle, music from Rose Creek Village, and more.

Please make plans to attend. If you have not heard these men speak on the subjects they are so passionate about, you are missing a blessing that could literally last forever.

Email us or call 888-849-5344 for details. more...

In this writing, Kallah is giving a picture of the intimacy that we are experiencing with God and with one another more...

While Abba was talking, he reminded us again of how the most devastating thing a human being can experience is loneliness… What he described was a picture of hell. I know. I remember. more...

These two articles are about what God is doing in California. We put them together so that you could get a feel for what’s happening from “both ends”. The first is written by Rachel Schepp who has been in the Body here for 15 years and who, since she wrote this article, has gone to California with her husband Nathanael three times, the last time taking their children and staying for a month with Lynn and Joy in their home. more...

Bethlehem writes on the disappearance of true Christianity more...

We have published the fourth issue of our bi-monthly newsletter, The Stonehouse Chronicles! more...

This is a very candid, personal writing by John Cullimore. We are posting this with the hope that it will encourage our readers. Thanks, John. more...

Lord,
Make us to be used
Used only for you
That fears be set at ease
A tool to bring your peace more...

This was written as a gift to Neharah at her recent passage into womanhood. It is a picture of Simchah’s process of learning to lay aside her fears and learn to trust- thus gaining real relationships with her sisters. more...

Soccer is a popular sport here in Rose Creek Village; there’s a game going on just about every weekend. This poem was written about a soccer match between the Overcomers (our young adults group between 16 – 21 years old) and the Highlanders (our teenager group between 15 – 18 years old). more...

A Letter from the Editor: more...

Well, it’s almost September – our busiest month! We are giving new meaning to the words “hustle and bustle” in our happy preparations for September’s activities. We wanted to let you know some of the things we’re up to. more...

To help support the Mercy Home Ministry in India, Rose Creek Village is hosting the first United States Mercy Homes Conference. We have guest speakers Pastor K. V. Daniel, leader of Voice of Gospel Ministries and the Mercy Homes Ministry in Kerala, India, and David Servant, leader of the Heaven’s Family Ministry. more...

We have published the second issue of our bi-monthly newsletter, The Stonehouse Chronicles, which you can either contact us to request a copy in the mail, or you can download the 1.1 Mb Adobe Acrobat file to read. You’ll need Adobe’s Reader software to be able to view this file. more...

Well, summertime is clipping right along. We’re busy as usual, and happily so. One of the bustling groups of busy people that you can’t help noticing is our boys. The boys, ages 9 to 17 are working up a storm more...

We’ve just put out our first edition of our newsletter, published once every two months: The Stonehouse Chronicles. It includes writings, stories, and information on the life we live here in Rose Creek Village, and is availible either in print form by emailing us and asking to be put on our mailing list, or in this easily downloadable .pdf version. more...

Haviylah writes about the recent trip to visit the Voice of Gospel Ministry in India. more...

Shammah writes to “The Friendship” about the trip to India. more...

Amy Dickerson writes about a meeting that Noah, Nathanael, and Chashaq had with our 15-17 year olds: we call “The Highlanders”. She was renewed and encouraged, as they gave the children vision and talked of their purpose in life. more...

Chashaq writes a letter in response to a friend’s questions about what he believes about God and the Bible. He mentions that God “set His love upon him 14 years ago”. That is the meaning of the name “Chashaq”: “to set love upon.” more...

Bethlehem gives a quick glimpse into the festivities of Paul and Tipharah’s recent wedding. more...

We’ve welcomed three new little wonders into the village in the past few months and it’s about time we introduced them! One of the best things about Rose Creek Village is our sweet dimpled babies… they make everyone happy, just take a look more...

An inspirational poem written by Zube Pavao more...

The students in 10th grade English were given a “free writing” assignment in class. The subject was “feeling free”. These are Quinn Pennington’s thoughts on the mat more...

Chashaq writes to our brothers and sisters who are visiting India. He speaks of the gathering we had on Sunday, of our perserverance in unity, and of how anxiously we await their arrival home. more...

Our beloved Abba Noah writes this letter from his travels in India. He writes about what he has seen and the incredible people he’s met. And, of course, how homesick he is! more...

A poem written by 15 year old Samuel Asher more...

Yakyn is a 16-year-old Villager who has a lot in his heart about Christmas in Rose Creek Village. more...

Alaina “bubbles over” about Christmas! more...

This letter was written by Shiyrah, and given to Tipharah at her passage. more...

During the passage celebrations, we love to bring “blessings” to give to the new young man or woman. These can be letters, songs, poems, stories, things that we have learned in this life that will help the young one entering adulthood on their own journey.

This letter was written by Shiphchah to give to Tipharah on her passage. more...

For Tipharah’s passage, the women of the Village were all asked what friendship was to them, and these pearls of wisdom were then presented to Tipharah as a gift. more...

This song was written and sung by Kallah, as a gift to Tipharah on her passage. more...

Zemar and Shiphchah are another of our young couples who are now new parents, overjoyed with their first baby, Ethny Jasmine, meaning, “fiery gift of GodR more...

Roseleigh Tyler managed to get the whole village involved in her birth! Read about this special little one who continues to teach us about courage and patience. She’s one of the sweetest smelling roses in our garden! more...