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: Three come to Christ at Deaf Gospel Rally hosted by MCC
Millcreek Community Church (MCC) in Erie, Pa., hosted their first Deaf Gospel Rally on Nov. 11, through which the church saw three come to Christ and be baptized! Read More
BRN EVANGELISM GRANT: Redemption Heights Church engages in gospel conversations through block party event
On Oct. 21, Redemption Heights Church in Philadelphia, Pa., served more than 250 community members at their fall block party outreach. Read More
Firm Hope Baptist Church hosts BRN church health consultant for Sunday worship
On Nov. 26, Firm Hope Baptist Church in Philadelphia, Pa., and Pastor Richard Harris, Sr. hosted Dr. Robert Fontell, BRN church health consultant, to preach at their Sunday service. Dr. Fontell shared a word about the importance of the message of the cross based on 1 Corinthians 1:18-25. The church plans to follow up with evangelism training. How beautiful to see church accelerating Kingdom movement!
BRN EVANGELISM GRANT: Harvest Community Church provides car maintenance for widows and single moms
On Oct. 21, members of Harvest Community Church – Petroleum Valley withstood the cold to serve widows and single mothers by offering free oil changes and the hope of the gospel. Read More
BRN EVANGELISM GRANT: Election Day presents gospel opportunities at East Shore Baptist Church
In Harrisburg, East Shore Baptist Church serves as a polling station for all elections in their community. This opportunity presents the church with the chance to serve and share the gospel with its neighbors. Read More
The Foundry Church in Wallingford, Pa., meets needs of community through provision of pet food
Lifewerks Inc., the Social Service Nonprofit arm of The Foundry Church, located in Wallingford, Pa., has begun to serve Pet Owners in Delaware County. As of Nov. 28, the church has been able to provide dog and cat owners in need with food, due to a generous donation of pet food from a local agency. For the past few months, Lifewerks Inc. And The Foundry has received five or more requests per week for pet food help.
“We are grateful for God answering our prayers to be able to better serve the needs within our community,” said Chuck Kieffer, senior pastor at The Foundry Church.
Baptisms
Three are baptized at Deaf Gospel Rally hosted by Millcreek Community Church in Erie, Pennsylvania
Following their first Deaf Gospel Rally on Nov. 11, Millcreek Community Church hosted its first Deaf church service on Sunday, Nov. 12, at the hotel where they held the rally. After the church service, three individuals decided to follow Jesus and be baptized. Jason, Allen, and Tracy were baptized right there and then in the hotel pool! What an awesome step of obedience in faith! Please join us in celebrating with Jason, Allen, and Tracy and welcoming them into the family of God!
Wrightsdale Baptist Church celebrates Baptism Sunday with four going public in their faith
On Nov. 19, Wrightsdale Baptist Church in Peach Bottom, Pa., celebrated Baptism Sunday! The church witnessed four people share their personal testimonies through encouraging videos and then be baptized by Pastor Ryan Day. Praise the Lord for these individuals taking the next step in their walk with Christ! Please join us in celebrating with them and the whole Wrightsdale Baptist Church family!
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