RiseFest Postponed until 2011
One of the hardest decisions for us to make so far was to put RiseFest 2010 on hold. Although, it was a great RiseFest09, with many lives touched, we just can't make it work financially. So, for now, RiseFest won't be back until 2011. We hope to see you at RiseFest 2011, scheduled for Saturday, June 18, 2011!
Questions you might have regarding postponing RiseFest?
What about the families that come?
After seeing and hearing the impact RiseFest had on numerous families it made the decision to postpone RiseFest2010 even harder. This decision came with much prayer from us as staff, volunteers, and our sponsors. We feel that we will be able to build an even stronger RiseFest in 2011 by taking care of the debt RiseFest incurred. We have Rise on the Road events offered this summer. We began to imagine how we can impact families, teenagers, parents, and communities without RiseFest, and ROTR gives that opportunity. Imagine as a parent leading a group of teens your son or daughters age helping them build servant leader qualities. Or imagine as a teenager you and your friends serving a community in need and then ending that weekend with a mini festival for the entire community. Families with small children or individuals who can't take the time off work can join us at the Saturday night concert in the city.
Won't momentum be lost after being established for 5 years?
We feel that we need to focus on Rise on the Road and helping hurting communities through tragedy, hard economic times, and loss. We feel the momentum gained through ROTR will help RiseFest become a stronger festival after serving communities.
Aren't you trusting God?
This decision came with much prayer from us as staff, volunteers, and our sponsors. "I sought the Lord, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears. ~ Psalm 34:4"
Is RiseFest your only program?
No definitely not. We have a new program called Rise on the Road that began two summers ago. We also have a radio program called Rise Above Radio a 60 second message to encourage people daily. Rob Roozeboom president and founder speaks at retreats, camps, concerts, festivals and fund-raisers, all year long.
Can I still stay involved?
Yes. You can became a volunteer for the 2011 RiseFest. You can become involved in ROTR as a participant, leader, or ending concert attendee.
If you have any questions please feel free to e-mail info@riseministries.com or call the office (712) 324-9763. We really appreciate your interest in the festival.
Help us build RiseFest2011
Join us at Rise on the Road
Our focus in 2010 will be serving communities in need through Rise on the Road. You can become a leader or come as a student participant for a great weekend of service this summer. You can also join us for any of the ending concerts this summer. Learn more about Rise on the Road.