Jesus commanded us to “Tend my sheep and feed my lambs.”  Here are ways we connect in and support our community:

The Beacon Clinic – We volunteer to staff this clinic, which provides free primary outpatient health care to the Harrisburg community and support it financially.

Fruit Belt Farm Workers – We visit with the migrant farm workers in Adams County, providing a meal, fellowship and recreation.  Financial assistance also provides a full-time pastor for the farm workers.

Habitat for Humanity – This national group provides opportunities for us to participate in Harrisburg and West Shore builds for those in need.

Ecumenical Food Pantry – Located at Messiah Lutheran Church, Harrisburg, we provide donations and time to help those in need with a three-day supply of food.

Meals on Wheels – We have an opportunity to volunteer to prepare and deliver hot nourishing meals to the homebound in the Mechanicsburg area.

Truck Stop Ministries – We volunteer and donate to this ministry located at a truck stop in Carlisle which provides ministers and support to truck drivers in need.  We bake cookies and lend support.

Rebuilding Together – Handy people donate their time each April as a work crew to repair or rebuild homes for the needy locally.

New Hope Ministries – This local agency assists families in crisis with basic needs.  We donate food, clothing and volunteer time to this agency who also provides mentoring, tutoring and summer camps.

Just for Today Veterans Support and Recovery Center – We donate food, clothing, volunteer time and expertise to Veterans in need of services locally.

Cumberland Perry Domestic Violence – This agency offers housing, counseling, emergency services to victims of domestic violence.  We donate our volunteer time and supplies to support these efforts

Christian Churches United – This ecumenical organization brings over 100 local congregations together to support HELP, Susquehanna Safe Harbor and the Prison Action Committee.  Our volunteers sing in a Unity Choir, volunteer for fund raising and attend ecumenical services that bring communities of diversity together.