Donnie & Tonya Rosie
Donnie attended the School of Discipleship program from 2000 to 2002 and works as the Marketing Director and CFO for the Ranch. In 2010, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business from Edinboro University of PA. Tonya homeschools their four children, George, Cole, Grant, and Karis.
The Rosies
Fall 2024
Hello friends!
A lot has been happening at the Ranch! Let’s get you up to date!
Our Summer Camp theme this year was “Abide” from John 15:1-5. We had many great chapel speakers share this message with our ranchers and staff, talking about the importance of knowing Christ and remaining in Him. Many children accepted Christ as their savior this summer and many more made commitments in their walk with Him. Tonya got to lead a group of girl counselors who came to our house once a week to pray together and do a small Bible study. It was so fun to get to know the girls and listen as they talked through the joys and struggles of counseling. We both also met in mentoring meetings with several other summer staff and loved being involved in the lives of these young people over the summer. Donnie led a great media team this summer. They did an excellent job, posting thousands of pictures and a weekly video! The kids got to be involved with helping at camp, too. George and Cole worked at the camp store, and Grant volunteered at the barn. Karis helped out wherever she could!
Our students, Mercy and Elizabeth, graduated, along with the rest of their class in August. We so enjoyed having these young ladies as a part of our family this year! They learned and grew so much. Mercy is staying on as a second-year student, working in the barn. Elizabeth went back home and got a new job. Our 2024-2025 class arrived on September 6. We welcomed Carleigh and Kathryn into our advisor group this year, along with Katy Harlan, a young lady on staff who co-advises with us. Walking alongside these students as they seek to deepen their faith and serve the Lord is a blessing.
Our fall retreats are filling up! We have already hosted two family camps! Family Camp has become dear to our family over the years. Families come back every year, and we get to know them and become their friends. It is such a fun time, and our kids look forward to these retreats in particular. We will have a Horse Lover’s Weekend in September and October, two Ladies Retreats, a Homeschool Day, and our Harvest Party. If you want more information on these events, check out our website! We would love to see you here.
Donnie continues his work in overseeing the Media Department and in Finance at the Ranch. His photography business continues to do well and he gets some fun opportunities, like taking pictures of elk! He was able to preach during a Sunday chapel this summer and recently at our church. Tonya keeps busy overseeing school, running the kids around and finishing up the garden.
The kids are back to school! George (8th grade) enjoys photography, soccer, history, and reading. Cole (6th grade) plays football and also enjoys Legos. Grant (5th grade) also plays football and loves farming. Karis (3rd grade) is an aspiring swimmer who loves horses. Our children so bless us and we would appreciate your prayers as we strive to raise them to God’s glory.
The house we have been working on is still under construction, but progress is being made! It looks like we may be in after Christmas.
We are so grateful for all those who support us and pray for us. It is such a privilege to serve at the Ranch and don’t take for granted those who make it possible.
Thank you!
With Love,
Donnie, Tonya, George, Cole, Grant & Karis Rosie
Prayer
- For our new students to have a great year.
- For wisdom in raising our children
- For the Ranch ministry to continue to grow and thrive.
Praise
- For a great year with Mercy & Elizabeth
- For a fruitful summer
- For God’s provision in our work here