
Special Events

GATHER25
**GATHER25 is an unprecedented 25-hour global broadcast event telling the inspiring stories of the global Church, by the global Church.
Jesus followers in churches, campuses, arenas and living rooms - from every continent and denomination - will join together across every time zone to watch the GATHER25 broadcast that is FREE to everyone, everywhere.**
Join the Rising at the home of the Hodges from Fri 2/28 @ 7:00 pm through Sat Mar 1 @ 8:00 pm.
For more details about the GATHER25 broadcast including speakers, click here.
For more details about where/when our local broadcast will be held, contact the Hodges or info@kcrising.church.

Men's Retreat & Reunion
Topic: Living the Jesus Way
Learn practical ways for Jesus to live in you, which is the a great benefit to your family and others.
Where: Hosted by New Life Church, 16111 Vicie Ave, Belton, MO
Cost: FREE, but donations welcome.
Registration: through New Life’ website, link listed below.
Topic: Living the Jesus Way
Learn practical ways for Jesus to live in you, which is then a great benefit to your family and others.
Key Verses: Philippians 2:12-13
Work hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear.
For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him. (NLT)
Friday:
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm - Reunion, Fellowship, Worship
You may arrive as early as 6:00 pm
Saturday:
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Worship
9:30 - 4:30 pm Speakers and breakout sessions with a few
breaks like lunch.
Doug Brown and Mike Bergen and Kevin Berger will be among the speakers.
Sign-Up through New Life Church’s website both to let them know you are attending, as well as choosing the sessions/meals you will be attending:
https://www.newlifechurch.cc/page/2024-men-s-retreat-reunion


First Do No Harm: The Medical Truth Series
*The Rising Fellowship in no way endorses the views that may be expressed during this forum.

Heartland Alliance Men's Conference
“Take Courage - Play the Man”
“Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous!” 1 Corinthians 16:13
Keynote Speakers: Doug Brown, Adam Snell, Kevin Berger
Answer the Call to “Play the Man!” We will take time to hear what God tells us about biblical masculinity in a world that has confused this topic. We will dive into what it means to be male, a husband, a single man, a father and a mentor and leave with a renewed confidence and clarity in who God has called us to be in a world gone mad.
Enjoy Fellowship and Worship with other men seeking to Answer the Call of God and walk more closely with Christ.
Register online at: bit.ly/HA2023MensConference
$65 before 9/8…$75 after 9/8 - Overnight stay and 3 meals included. Scholarships are available if needed!
Location: Timber Lakes Camp & Retreat Center, 1375 Rock Creek Rd, Williamsburg, KS

POSTPONED -- Parenting Workshop
Workshop has been POSTPONED - be on the lookout for a rescheduled date later this summer.
Interested in learning more about raising children to love Jesus in today’s world? Join Kevin & Sarah Berger, along with the Bergens, as they share their experiences and words of wisdom in a parenting workshop at their home. RSVP’s encouraged via BAND or info@kcrising.church.

Yard Sale to benefit the Rising
Yard sale to benefit the Rising! Come visit us at 1124 E Blue Ridge Blvd in KCMO from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm on both Friday 6/9 and Sat 6/10.
Want to donate any gently used items? Let us know via info@kcrising.church.

IF: Gathering Local (hosted by the Rising) - Day 2
Please join us again at the Lashley residence for Day 2 of the gathering. Lunch will be provided, but feel free to bring snacks to share! (The event will be Live Streamed.)
For more information on the annual IF: Gathering event itself, click here.

IF: Gathering Local (hosted by the Rising) - Day 1
Join us at 4:00 pm at the Lashley home for the evening program (which will be Live Streamed). Feel free to bring your dinner and any snacks you’d like. For an address, email us at info@kcrising.church.
For more information on the annual IF: Gathering event itself, click here.

Family Valentine's Dance/Pizza Party
Bring yourselves, your kiddos and invite your friends! We’d love to see you dance the night away at this family-friendly event at the Rising Church. Questions? Contact us at info@kcrising.church.
**This event is in place of Home Group for this date.

Worship & Prayer Night
Join us for a night of worship and prayer, led by our own Caleb Wayne.
(Please note - there will be no childcare available during this event.)

New Year's Eve Worship
Led by our own Caleb Wayne, join us for a time of song and praise to the Lord. Informal attire welcome!

The Rising Christmas Party
Join us at the Rising Church for our annual Christmas party!
Family pot-luck sign-up is located on the Rising BAND app group.
White-elephant gift exchange for any adults who would like to participate (in the $5-$10 range). Bring your gift wrapped.

Community Bonfire
The bonfire will begin at 6:30 at Kevin & Sarah Berger’s home. They will provide s’more fixings (chocolate, graham crackers and marshmallows). You might want to bring a chair! Please RSVP here so they can have a headcount. INVITE YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS!

Heartland Alliance Women's Retreat
“Navigating Life’s Changes: Seasons - Friendships - Culture
As women, our seasons in life change: little girl to college coed, career woman to homemaker, or child-bearing to empty nest. Friendships change: family and friends move away, change their worldview, or develop dementia. And culture shifts come at breakneck speed.
Join us September 30 & October 1 as we explore navigating life’s changes — with Jesus in the boat.
Heat stories from women ho have faced life’s transitions and hung on to God’s promises. Get acquainted with others from churches in our region. Be encouraged as we all grow in learning to navigate life’s changes.
DETAILS:
Date - September 30 (6:30 pm) to October 1 (9:30 am through lunch). Breakfast is included with your hotel room. Lunch is provided through the retreat reservation. Bring a favorite snack to share.
Location - Stoney Creek Hotel, 18011 Bass Pro Drive, Independence, MO 64055. Hotel reservations should be made by August 25. Call 1-800-659-2220. Use group code: CORNERSTONE. $119 per room, two deluxe queen beds. (You can recruit roommates - up to four people per room.)
Event Fee - $15 (plus cost of hotel reservations). To register for event, email Rita G Bergen at ritagbergen@gmail.com.
First Fridays Round Table Discussion
~~ Our round table discussions are currently on hiatus. Check back soon for information about when it will return.~~
Our previous discussions have pertained to issues like the morality of capitalism, police reform, critical race theory, vaccine mandates, and America’s involvement in conflict abroad.
Per the usual arrangement, plan to show up for dessert and debate after 6:30 prayer.