This Week in the BRN Family shares quick highlights of BRN churches and ministries throughout Pennsylvania and South Jersey loving their neighbors. Check out the latest happenings, baptisms, and accelerating Kingdom movement stories below:
Night to Shine lights up the Lehigh Valley
On Friday, Feb. 9, Riverbend Community Church in Allentown, Pa., and The Vine Calvary Chapel in Schnecksville, Pa., partnered to host one of the Lehigh Valley’s most anticipated annual events: A Night to Shine!
This year, the two churches saw 150 individuals with special needs attend the prom-like event and be celebrated for who God made them to be! Additionally, 297 volunteers from Riverbend, The Vine, and the community attended and served throughout the night to ensure a memorable experience for those who attended.
*Photos are courtesy of Emilee Chambers Photography.
BRN EVANGELISM GRANT: Restored Church celebrates young mothers choosing life
On Jan. 28, Restored Church in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., celebrated young mothers choosing life for their babies by hosting a group baby shower. Read More
Hispanic church planters in the Lehigh Valley region gather to pray and prepare
Three Hispanic church planters spared their Friday morning on Feb. 10 to spend time in prayer at Riverbend Community Church in Allentown, Pa. These pastors discussed ways they can help each other as they plant in the Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania. This area includes Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton. Please join us in praying for these brothers as they follow God’s call to plant churches and shepherd those in the Lehigh Valley.
BRN EVANGELISM GRANT: Zion Church cares for local CYS staff with luncheon and gospel prayer
In December 2023, Zion Church in Clarion, Pa., used the Christmas season as an opportunity to show their appreciation for their community’s Children and Youth Services staff. Read More
Baptisms
Homecoming caps with baptism for one young man at Great Commission Church in Philadelphia, Pa.
Nearly a month ago, on Jan. 14, Great Commission Church (GCC) in Philadelphia celebrated the baptism of Enrique! Enrique attended GCC as a kid and recently, after being away for 12 years, returned home and surrendered his life to the Lord. Praise the Lord for this brother in Christ and for the seeds God used GCC to plant many years ago! Please join us in praying for Enrique as he continues his walk with the Lord and for the GCC family as they walk with him.
Harvest House Community Church celebrates baptism
Harvest House Community Church in Hornbrook, Pa., had an awesome time of fellowship celebrating their new brother going public with his faith! Harvest House’s building is still under construction but that did not stop the church from loving one another! Please join us in celebrating with this new brother and the whole Harvest House Community family!
In Memoriam
Theodore “Ted” Johnson
The Reverend Theodore “Ted” Johnson, former pastor of Harambe Baptist Church, Philadelphia, and the retired director of church strengthening at the Baptist Resource Network (formerly Baptist Convention of PA/SJ), passed away on Feb. 5. Read More
Be a part of This Week in the BRN Family
Have exciting things happening in your church!? Let us know so we can celebrate with you and share the good news with our BRN Family. Submit stories of your church accelerating Kingdom movement, loving their neighbors or celebrating baptisms on our News Tips page. We can’t wait to hear from you!
