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:

One Hope Church in Absecon, New Jersey, praises Heavenly Father for gift of earthly fathers on Father’s Day

One Hope Church in Absecon, New Jersey, gave thanks to God for their earthly fathers during their worship service on June 18 as well as recognized all of the fathers in their congregation. Each father got a gift and then was treated to lunch after the service!

PBCI in Philadelphia, Pa., prays over dads in honor of Father’s Day

In honor of Father’s Day, on June 18, Philadelphia Bible Church International (PBCI) in Philadelphia, Pa., recognized and prayed over all of the fathers in their church family.

Church of the Good Shepherd in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, holds special Father’s Day celebration service  

On June 18, The Church of the Good Shepherd in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, held a special Father’s Day celebration service in the afternoon. The service was then followed up by a free dinner for the fathers and their families.

Slavic Evangelical Baptist Church in Vineland, New Jersey, ordains new pastor

On Sunday, June 18, Slavic Evangelical Baptist Church in Vineland, New Jersey, ordained a new pastor, Rev. Ksenzov. The church took time during the service to pray over Pastor Ksenzov and his family. Please, join us in praying for Pastor Ksenzov and his family as well as for the Slavic Evangelical Baptist Church family.

Watershed Church in Philadelphia, Pa., restores outdoor reading space for neighborhood library during workday

On June 19, youth and other volunteers from Watershed Church in Philadelphia, Pa., spent time working at the Roxborough Library. During their work day, the church restored an outdoor patio/reading space behind the library and completed some much needed yard work. Serving the neighborhood library gave Watershed a chance to love and contribute to their community!

Baptisms

Harborcreek Community Church in Harborcreek, Pa., celebrates new life through baptism

On June 18, Harborcreek Community Church in Harborcreek, Pa., not only honored fathers and recognized new members, but they also celebrated new life through baptism. Please, join us in celebrating with these new brothers and sisters in Christ!

One publicly proclaims her faith in Christ through baptism at Renaissance Church in Pittsburgh, Pa.

On June 18, a young woman by the name of Katelyn, who has been attending Renaissance Church in Pittsburgh, Pa., for quite some time, publicly declared her faith in Jesus through baptism. Please, join us in celebrating with Katelyn and the whole Renaissance Church family!

Carlisle Baptist Church in Carlisle, Pa., welcomes one into the family of God through baptism

On June 18, Carlisle Baptist Church in Carlisle, Pa., welcomed Brother Morris Moore into the family of God through baptism. Please, join us as we celebrate with Brother Morris and the whole Carlisle Baptist Church family!

Two declare Jesus as Lord through baptism at Riverbend Community Church in Allentown, Pennsylvania

During their worship service on June 18, Riverbend Community Church in Allentown, Pa., baptized two young men who declared Jesus as their Lord and Savior. Please, join us in welcoming these young men into the family of God!


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!