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:

Plaid Community Church in Pittston, Pennsylvania, brings Family Fun Fest to Jenkins Township community

It was all about family fun on Aug. 5 at Plaid Community Church in Pittston, Pa., as the church hosted its annual Family Fun Fest! The whole community got involved, with the Jenkins Township Fire Department and Police Department helping the church relocate for this year’s festival and community members, young and old, attending the event. Guests enjoyed live music, games, prizes, and plenty of food! The BRN was pleased to get in on the fun as the network’s Disaster Relief team donated their food trailer and a tent for the festivities.

BRN EVANGELISM GRANT: Harambe Baptist Church spreads sweet aroma of Jesus at community picnic

Harambe Baptist Church in Philadelphia, Pa., recently fired up the grill and hosted their neighbors for a sweet summertime community picnic. Read More

BRN EVANGELISM GRANT: Bedrock Church Fishtown hosts first solo community event

Back in April, Bedrock Church Fishtown in Philadelphia, Pa., utilized a BRN evangelism grant to host their first ever solo community event, which served nearly 400 people in their community. Read More

Slavic Evangelical Baptist Church provides week of seeking truth and fun for youth

Youth at Slavic Evangelical Baptist Church in Vineland, New Jersey, recently spent a week searching God’s word, seeking truth, completing challenges, and worshiping together. The intentional time was an encouragement for all involved – including the adults!

BRN EVANGELISM GRANT: Kids suit up during VBS week at Walnut Creek Baptist

During the week of June 25, nearly 60 children attended VBS at Walnut Creek Baptist Church in Erie, Pa., and learned how to defend the gospel with the full armor of God. Read More

BRN EVANGELISM GRANT: Wrightsdale Baptist sees record breaking attendance at 2023 VBS

This summer, Wrightsdale Baptist Church in Peach Bottom, Pa., engaged in a spiritual battle for the hearts and minds of kids by hosting a total of 168 children for a week long VBS. Read More

Kids at Harvest House Community Fellowship learn about the sanctity of life at local Pregnancy Care Center

Recently, children at Harvest House Community Fellowship in Towanda, Pa., had the opportunity to tour Endless Mountains Pregnancy Care Center and learn about the sanctity of life as well as the organization’s mission. The local Pregnancy Care Center exists to serve parents in the Towanda community and share the love of Jesus with them.


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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!