Welcome to the website of Rose Creek Village, home to about 285 people, who have come together for no other reason than to live every day in the love and will of God.
We are people who believe that Jesus Christ (whom we refer to by his Hebrew name, Yahshua) is really the Son of God and can really do the things he said he can do: that he can deliver us from the ways of this world and create a love and unity within us so startling that it would cause the world around us to marvel and believe. Over the last fifteen years, beginning in Florida and now here, nestled among the lovely, rolling hills of west Tennessee, we have been delighted to watch him fulfill our belief in ways we never dreamed possible.
“What we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked upon and our hands have handled, concerning the Word of Life...that we declare to you” (1 John 1:1,3).
On this web site, we want to share with you the fruits of simple obedience to God that we have actually experienced. We make no claims to fancy or advanced Bible doctrines, but we do claim that God is faithful, good, and worthy of the everything he demands of those who would be Christ’s disciples.
I looked back over journals for the past year or 2 as we were meeting Rose Creek, making decisions and moving here. Sure enough they confirmed what had first come to mind when I received your email.
• We are the body of Christ . . . Jesus with skin on:
When we were checking out RCV we asked people what they considered this place to be and what they called themselves – e.g. the church, a church, Christians, etc. They stood there and looked us straight in the eye and said, “We are the body of Christ.” And everywhere I looked I saw the truth of that statement, as the people here took care of each other as if each was an extension of Christ’s hand and heart on the earth – 24/7, as they say. That not only doesn’t happen in the church groups we have come from, but it couldn’t happen, no matter how much we wanted it to, when we were so seldom within arm’s reach of one another. I was reminded of a sermon illustration with a child who is frightened in the dark and his parents tell him not to worry because Jesus sees him and is protecting him. But the wise child tells his parents, “I know that, but sometimes I just need Jesus with skin on.” In Rose Creek Village Jesus has skin on! I need Jesus with skin on, and I want to become Jesus with skin on! Read more...
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I was thinking recently about how unfortunate I am to be short when suddenly, I was stricken by a thought: I’m criticizing an image made by God! In an instant, I began to feel happy and to think of all the beautiful people I get to see every day of my life. more...
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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...
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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...
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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...
On September 27th, Rose Creek Village will be hosting its 6th annual VillageFest, a cultural arts festival celebrating the diversity of arts and village life around the world! Bring the whole family and you’ll find a wonderful atmosphere filled with great food, friendly people, and diverse entertainment, including storytelling, music, dancing, and even a petting zoo!
Admission is $8.00 for adults and $4.00 for children in advance, and $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children at the gate. Family passes are available for $25.00.
Profits from gate admissions and all donations go directly to support needy and orphaned children in India, Africa, and Myanmar.
