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:
BRN EVANGELISM GRANT: Fishers of men at Watershed Church make fishers of fish at creative outreach event
Watershed Church in Philadelphia, Pa., brought a little country to its urban region by hosting a fishing clinic for both parents and children. Those in attendance learned the basics of fishing and heard the gospel! Read More
BRN EVANGELISM GRANT: Three little ones come to Christ through VBS at Great Commission Church
During the last week of July, Great Commission Church in Philadelphia, Pa., saw three young ones come to the Lord through Vacation Bible School. Read More
BRN EVANGELISM GRANT: First Ukrainian Evangelical Baptist Church cultivates community for Ukrainian refugees at festival
At the end of summer, First Ukrainian Evangelical Baptist Church hosted a Ukrainian Family Festival for nearly 600 guests, including many new Ukrainian refugees. Read More
BRN Executive Board and director recognized as ‘patriotic employer’ by U.S. Office of Security of Defense
On the eve of the 2023 Accelerate Conference (Oct. 2), Baptist Resource Network (BRN) Executive Board and BRN Executive Director Dr. Barry Whitworth were presented with a certificate by Seth Benge, husband of BRN Executive Assistant Elizabeth Benge, on behalf of the U.S. Office of the Security of Defense. The certificate was in recognition of the BRN being a patriotic employer and support to Elizabeth during Seth’s recent deployment.
BRN EVANGELISM GRANT: Summer event leads to 50+ exploring Christianity at Crossway Church
Back in July, Crossway Church hosted their Annual Independence Day Celebration for the Millersville, Pa., community, which resulted in over 50 people enrolling in their Christianity Explored course to learn more about Jesus. Read More
BRN EVANGELISM GRANT: First Baptist Church of Rochester hosts special outreach concert
Over the summer, community members in Rochester, Pa., heard the gospel through word and song at First Baptist Church of Rochester, as the church hosted a Chosen Road concert. Read More
BRN EVANGELISM GRANT: Adventure Camp at Fellowship CrossPoint Church points kids to Jesus
Every summer, Fellowship CrossPoint Church in Chesterfield, New Jersey, hosts a Kids Adventure Camp to help connect local kids to the love of Christ. Read More
Baptisms
Restored Church in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, celebrates four more coming to the Lord through baptism
On Sunday, Oct. 22, Restored Church in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., celebrated four more coming to Christ through baptism! With the addition of these baptisms, the church has now seen 22 baptisms in the last seven months. Praise the Lord for all of these new brothers and sisters in Christ! Please join us in celebrating with these brothers and sisters as well as the whole Restored Church family!
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