Bring down home: 54-year-old experiences moving baptism in Brüssow

Bring down home: 54-year-old experiences moving baptism in Brüssow

An important day for Dieter Brandt: The 54-year-old returned to his old home Brüssow to officially join the church community. After more than 20 years in Bad Salzuflen near Bielefeld, he spent his vacation in the city in which he spent his childhood and youth. Like Nordkurier reported to the local pastor, Matthias Gienke, who was on his side at his cause.

For the ceremony, the baptismal font was brought to the “Haus am See” by the church, a diaconal residential and care facility that offers a total of 60 people a home. The official baptism took place here in the dining room, which is also regularly used for the church service. 20 residents were present, and Kersten Höft, the head of the facility, emphasized that the residents are actively integrated into society.

A look at the church in Brüssow

The church in Brüssow, a rectangular early Gothic field stone building from the 13th century, has had a moving story. It was badly damaged in the Thirty Years' War and renovated several times. As the website of the city of Brüssow emphasized, the baroque altar was installed in 1714 and is now a precious peculiarity of the church. The big bell from 1778 is also part of the historical heritage that is preserved in Brüssow.

Of course, the function of the church in Brüssow comprises far more than just religious ceremony. It is a meeting point for the local community and the diakonia, which with almost a million beds and squares in Germany forms the backbone of social and healthcare, as described in Kohlhammer . This shows how important such institutions are not only for the residents, but also for the entire city.

celebration in the Greek restaurant

The Brandt family then celebrated the special day in a Greek restaurant called "Crete". After staying in Brüssow, the family plans to spend time in Poland. However, you will return to North Rhine-Westphalia in two weeks, where you enjoy life, but will miss the quiet atmosphere in Brüssow.

A warm day that is not only for Dieter Brandt, but also for the entire community and keeps the connection to home alive.