When the Rev. Wesley Grubb was named the new pastor of Forks of the Brandywine Evangelical Presbyterian Church in October of 2020, not only was he faced with the challenges of becoming a senior pastor for the first time, but he also had to learn how to minister during a pandemic.
"It's been hard to meet the whole church because we still have certain limitations and a lot of people have chosen to watch or listen online, which is a good option," he said. "(But) it has made it more difficult to meet people. As restrictions roll back, I hope to meet everyone in person and build a pastoral relationship with them. I am looking forward to that."
Grubb, a native of North Carolina, said that when he first visited the church in the summer of 2020, he knew almost immediately that it was the right place for him to begin serving as the congregation's new pastor.
"One of the things that drew me to the church was seeing how old (Forks of the Brandywine) is. It was here before our country was even founded," he said, noting that the church was formed by Scottish and Scots-Irish settlers in September of 1735. "I like history, and it was cool to see the church (that was built) in 1875. I've never been in a church like this before. It was a great first impression, and the folks were incredibly warm and welcoming. I knew it was a nice fit for me and my wife."
The church holds its Sunday worship service at 10:30 a.m. Services are also livestreamed at http://www.forkschurch.org. The congregation is currently meeting in the church's fellowship hall, which is air conditioned. After Labor Day, services will once again return to the sanctuary.
Grubb explained that the service is traditional and that his sermons are designed to make biblical passages understandable, teach congregation members how to apply truths in a meaningful way and empower them with Christ's strength. "That is one of the most important parts of preaching - how we can apply (past teachings) to our own lives where we are right now," he said.
Grubb and his wife, Sara, are enjoying getting to know the area and discovering new places to enjoy and eat dinner. "Sara and I are so grateful to be here at the Forks," he stated. "We are settled in and very happy."
Forks of the Brandywine is located at 1648 Horseshoe Pike, Glenmoore. For more information, visit the church's website, call 610-942-2626 or search for "Forks of the Brandywine Evangelical Presbyterian Church" on Facebook.
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