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:
Kids at Edgewood Church saddle up and learn about purpose during multi-day camp at New Brighton ranch
Edgewood Church in Beaver Falls, Pa., recently held a multi-day camp for their children/youth at Ready Yourselves Youth Ranch in New Brighton, Pa. The kids had a great time filling their days with fishing, kayaking, horseback riding, woodworking, and, best of all, learning about Jesus and how God created them with purpose!
BRN EVANGELISM GRANT: Windham Summit Bible Church builds bridges by packing lunches
For four weeks, Windham Summit Bible Church served their community by packing lunches for kids at one of the public schools in Rome, Pa. Read More
Rolling Hills Church connects with Verona community at Penn Hills SummerFest
Rolling Hills Church in Verona, Pa., partnered with Penn Hills Parks and Recreation to serve at Penn Hills SummerFest, a community wide event. The church connected with its community by providing games, crafts, snow cones, and plenty of conversation!
BRN EVANGELISM GRANT: FBC of New Holland blesses local law enforcement and community at National Night Out
On Aug. 1, First Baptist Church of New Holland served the New Holland police and the community by passing out snow cones and engaging in gospel conversations. Read More
BRN Executive Board member and senior pastor featured in Lifeway Bible study
Dr. Jerome Coleman, BRN Executive Board member and senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Crestmont, was recently featured on the cover of Lifeway’s summer 2023 edition of YOU as well as YOU – Leader Pack. According to Lifeway, the YOU study was created by and for members of urban and multicultural church communities. Its goal is to help individuals connect deep Bible study to daily experiences. Each edition of YOU features real people on the cover and real stories inside! Learn More
BRN EVANGELISM GRANT: Mother Daughter Luncheon stirs up gospel conversations at Harvest Church – Indiana
During the spring, Harvest Church – Indiana treated women in their community, including those who do not attend Harvest, to a Mother Daughter Luncheon and a special gospel presentation. Read More
Walnut Creek Baptist Church in Erie, Pa., celebrates pastor’s retirement after 24 years of faithful ministry
On Aug. 6, Walnut Creek Baptist Church in Erie, Pa., celebrated the retirement of Pastor Fred Ayers and his wife, Ann. Pastor Fred and Ann served Walnut Creek and the Erie community for 24 faithful years! Pastor Denny Adkinson, former worship leader at Walnut Creek, and his wife, Hannah, will be taking over for Pastor Ayers and Ann.
In a Facebook post commemorating his retirement, Ayers said, “As we pass the torch to Pastor Denny Adkinson and his wife Hannah, we do so with full hearts and a sense of excitement for the future. We whole heartedly support them as they step into their roles, and we can’t wait to see the incredible journey that God has in store for Walnut Creek Baptist Church in the upcoming months and years.”
Congratulations, Fred and Ann! We are so grateful for the Kingdom work you have done and are excited for what the Lord has next for you in this new season!
Baptisms
Sun, sand and salvation – Stagecoach Road Christian Fellowship in Sicklerville, NJ, celebrates beach baptisms
Stagecoach Road Christian Fellowship in Sicklerville, New Jersey, celebrated new life under the sun and in the ocean as they baptized nine individuals at the beach on Aug. 6! Please join us in celebrating with these new brothers and sisters in Christ!
Philadelphia Bible Church International wraps up family retreat with five baptisms
From Aug. 4-6, Philadelphia Bible Church International (PBCI) hosted Family Camp at Bongiorno Conference Center in Carlisle, Pa. The weekend gave families the opportunity to rest and connect with the Lord as well as celebrate multiple baptisms! At the end of the weekend, PBCI saw five individuals publicly proclaim their faith in Christ through baptism. Please join us in celebrating with these individuals as well as the whole PBCI church family!
Several go public with their faith in Jesus at Keystone Fellowship South Jersey
Keystone Fellowship South Jersey in Sewell, New Jersey, recently saw several individuals publicly proclaim their faith in Jesus by being baptized! Praise the Lord for these new brothers and sisters in Christ! Please join us in celebrating with them and the Keystone Fellowship family.
Many are washed by the water at Catalyst Church in Altoona, Pa.
Earlier this week, Catalyst Church in Altoona, Pa., witnessed several individuals say ‘yes’ to Jesus and be washed by the water! Please join us in welcoming these new brothers and sisters in Christ!
Keystone Montgomeryville witnesses ‘priceless’ joy as parents baptize children
On Sunday, Aug. 6, Keystone Montgomeryville in North Wales, Pa., held an outdoor baptism celebration with 13 people declaring that they are followers of Jesus through obedience in baptism! The church shared that a special part of the celebration was the many parents that baptized their children. The look of joy on the faces of the moms and dads was priceless. Please join us in celebrating with these individuals and their families!
Two students publicly proclaim their faith through baptism at Wrightsdale Baptist Church in Peach Bottom, Pa.
On Sunday, Aug. 6, two youth students – Kourtney Zimmerman and Van Spangler – at Wrightsdale Baptist Church in Peach Bottom, Pa., took the next step in their faith and were baptized! Please join us in celebrating with Kourtney and Van!
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!
