From July 14-19, Penn West Kids Camp welcomed 103 campers to Little Mahoning Bible Camp. Penn West Kids Camp is an annual collaborative effort put on by several Western PA churches to make Jesus known to campers in 3rd-6th grade.
During Farm Show week in Butler, Pa., volunteers from Whitestown Road Baptist Church took turns sharing the gospel and praying with those in attendance.
#TransformPASJ Good Reads: 'Bold Moves: Lead the Church to Live like Jesus' by Craig Etheredge, as suggested by David Ludwig, associate director of church health and discipleship.
Youth students live on mission in their neighborhoods; BRN evangelism grants fund outreach events; and we celebrate several going public with their faith - it's a joyful week in the BRN Family!
Restored Church in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., equipped their UNITE Youth Ministry students to live on mission by providing a local, week-long missions opportunity July 29 - Aug. 2.
Kenton Hunt, disaster relief director for Pennsylvania/South Jersey, noted that volunteers can train online, but must have a background check in hand before serving.
King's Fellowship in State College, Pa., hosted a week-long sports camp for elementary school children in their community. The church saw fruit from the camp as three new families got connected because of the camp.
During their annual VBS, Wrightsdale Baptist Church in Lancaster County, Pa., interacted with 188 children - the highest number of VBS attendees the church has seen to date. Children heard the gospel through scavenger hunts, live dramas, science experiments, Bible lessons and more!
In July, Crosspoint Baptist Church in Souderton, Pa., hosted a five-night VBS for the children and families in their community. The church witnessed one come to Christ and many others grow in their love for God's Word as a result of the VBS!
Central Baptist Church in Waynesboro, Pa., took advantage of a favored summer pastime - grilling - to serve its community, share the gospel and invite families to their VBS.