This Week in the BRN Family 02.27.25

BRN churches host intentional events to encourage those in their body; a Christian film sees success in Philly; and BRN churches and campus ministries observe Collegiate Day of Prayer - it's an exciting week in the BRN Family!

February 28, 2025
Macala Mays

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:

Millcreek Community Church in Erie, Pa., rejoices over influx of new members

On Feb. 23, Millcreek Community Church in Erie, Pa., rejoiced over a season of growth as they held three services of new member recognition! The church still has one more couple to recognize. Praise the Lord for continuing to grow His church and for all He is doing through Millcreek Community Church!

Shannon Creek Baptist encourages fun and fellowship through Church Family night

On Saturday, Feb. 22, Shannon Creek Baptist Church in New Florence, Pa., hosted a Church Family Fellowship evening. Members of the church were invited to the church building for a night of board games, puzzles, snacks, and fun! It was a sweet time of fellowship for the church family.

Women encouraged over brunch at Reclamation Church New Kensington

Reclamation Church in New Kensington, Pa., hosted a special brunch for the women in their body and their community on Feb. 22. Women who attended enjoyed a delicious meal together and then heard an encouraging testimony from pastor’s wife Emily Phillips.

Legacy 242 co-hosts impactful ‘Hearing God’s Voice Conference’

Last weekend, Legacy 242 in Deptford, New Jersey, co-hosted Michael Miller for a “Hearing God’s Voice Conference.” Michael Miller is a co-host of the Podcast Remnant Radio and the pastor and church planter of Reclamation Church in Denver. During the conference, those in attendance heard testimonies of how God met with and worked among his people to bring blessing, breakthrough, and joy!

Jesus Week film encourages more than 350 people with what God is doing in Philadelphia

On Jan. 25, more than 350 people attended a screening of the film “Holy Flood,” sponsored by Jesus Week. “Holy Flood” depicts some of the work that the Holy Spirit has directed Jesus Week leaders and area churches, including St. John Memorial Baptist Church, to do in Philadelphia.

Additionally, the film shared the story of how more than 2000 people have received Christ in Philadelphia and how countless more have been prayed for and added to churches throughout Philly in different denominations. The film event also included testimonies from Jesus Week leaders and a panel discussion.

Collegiate Corner:

Thursday, Feb. 27, was Collegiate Day of Prayer!

In 1823, a day of prayer was born. The Church in the U.S. chose the last Thursday in February to pray for college students. Radical transformation was seen as the church united in prayer for students. Then, the day was slowly forgotten and died. In 2010, the movement was resurrected and momentum began to build.

Now in 2025, the movement continues as The Church sets aside the last Thursday in February to pray for college students across the nation and the globe. Please join us in praying for campuses across the nation and those in our two-state region. Please join us in praying for revival through the next generation!

Collegiate Day of Prayer Moments in PA/SJ:

Redemption City Church rises early to participate in Collegiate Day of Prayer

Members of Redemption City Church in Philadelphia woke up bright and early to participate in Collegiate Day of Prayer! Individuals gathered from 6-8 a.m. to intentionally pray for students attending Drexel University as well as other local colleges. They also spent time praying for the next generation attending universities all across the nation and globe.

Jane Elliot, Associate Director of Baptist Collegiate Ministries at Drexel University, attends Redemption City Church and helped organize the prayer efforts.

PA Next Gen Minister observes Collegiate Day of Prayer in Japan capital

On the other side of the world, Brian Musser, Director of Baptist Campus Ministries at Drexel University in Philadelphia, observed Collegiate Day of Prayer by praying for the University of Tokyo in Japan. He was visiting his daughter, Julianna, who is studying abroad at Temple University Japan Campus. Please join Brian in praying for the students at the University of Tokyo and those studying at Temple University Japan Campus.

Campuses to Pray for in Pennsylvania/South Jersey:

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!

Macala Mays

In 2022, Macala Mays stepped into her current role as Associate Editor of BRN United and Podcast Producer for the Baptist Resource Network of Pennsylvania/South Jersey (BRN). Before taking this position, she worked as a contracted Podcast Producer in 2021 and a freelance writer in 2020 for the BRN. During her time with the BRN, Macala Mays has produced three different podcast series, including 50 Stories of Transformation (2021-2022), The #LovePASJ Podcast (2022), and Celebrating Cooperative Missions (2023). She also has written over 60 articles for the BRN and has been nationally published by The Baptist Paper and Baptist Press. She is also a member of the Baptist Communicators Association (BCA). Prior to working with the BRN, Macala interned at the State Capitol of Tennessee in the Publications Division under the office of Secretary of State. She also remotely wrote news for TalkErie, a radio station in Erie, Pa., and previously worked as a News Director/Producer for WJET-TV in Erie, Pa. Macala Mays holds a master of arts in communications from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania (EUP) as well as a bachelor of arts in journalism/public relations from EUP. During her graduate years, Macala worked as a Graduate Assistant and helped manage the on-campus radio station. She also served as a managing editor for the university’s newspaper, which led to an interest in music journalism. Macala and her husband, Robbie, live in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, where they attend Big Woods Bible Church and Robbie serves as the Associate Pastor of Campus Ministry. Both Robbie and Macala find great joy in discipling and walking alongside college students at Lock Haven University.