WHY WE CARE ABOUT LOCAL MINISTRIES OF MERCY
By definition, Christians are those who have received the mercy of God through the person and work of Jesus Christ. In response, we pursue a lifestyle of both showing and telling the good news of this mercy. We want others in the Harrisburg region and Central Pennsylvania to experience the kingdom of God in the way we live, speak and serve as Jesus’ presence here. Moreover, we want others to enter the kingdom of God—to see their own need for mercy and trust the finished work of Jesus for themselves.
We believe God has placed us in this particular time and place for a reason (Acts 17:26), and as his people we seek the good of this place (Jeremiah 29:7). With faithfulness to Jesus and in contextually wise ways, we seek the thriving of the place God has sent us and find our own thriving as a subset of that.
Bethesda Mission | www.bethesdamission.org
Bethesda Mission has been providing hope and healing to hurting and homeless people in the Greater Harrisburg area since 1914. We are a missionary arm of the local church, reaching out to men, women, and children of all races, nationalities, and creeds, providing the poor and homeless with shelter, food, clothing, sharing the good news of Jesus Christ, and discipling them in the Christian life.
Capital Area Pregnancy Center | lifechoicesclinic.org
The Capital Area Pregnancy Center is a nonpolitical, Christian organization with a relational goal: to see those facing a pregnancy decision receive love, care, and support. We exist to go beyond the politics of pregnancy to serve women and men facing pregnancy decisions by offering education and resources that empower an informed choice.
Serving over 1,000 appointments a year, we are committed to creating a safe environment where respect and value for each person are demonstrated by our caring staff and volunteers. We are dedicated to providing a warm and safe environment to everyone, regardless of age, race, income, nationality, religious affiliation, or circumstances.
In Him Christian Wellness | www.inhimchristianwellness.org
In Him Christian Wellness is a faith-based non-profit mental wellness agency that addresses the spiritual, mental, and relational health needs of individuals of all ages and families through integrated care. We utilize disciplines incorporating talk, play, creative arts, nutrition, massage, exercise, dramatic expression and outdoor activity to promote health and healing where there is pain and suffering.
Founded in 2016, the core mission is to edify the body of Christ and to be salt and light in the community. In Him has sites in Camp Hill, Carlisle, Shrewsbury, and York, and serve anyone, regardless of ability to pay.
In our partnership with In Him, Liberti Church commits to financially provide counseling services for men and women who are otherwise unable to afford it. We also occasionally enlist the wisdom and experience of In Him’s practitioners to equip the leaders and people of Liberti Church in topics like mental health, wellness, and addiction recovery.
New Hope Ministries | nhm-pa.org
New Hope Ministries is a Christian social service agency that shows the love and hope of Christ by serving our neighbors in times of need and supporting their efforts towards stability. We provide a variety of assistance and services in the Dillsburg, Dover, Hanover, Mechanicsburg, and West Shore areas of Pennsylvania.
Founded in 1982, New Hope Ministries has assistance centers in Dillsburg, Dover, Hanover, Lemoyne, Mechanicsburg, and New Oxford, PA which serve parts of Adams and York Counties, and the West Shore area of Cumberland County. Services are available to people regardless of their age, race, gender or religious affiliation.
Peace Promise | www.peacepromise.org
Peace Promise assists in recovering hope and strengthening the lives of those impacted by sexual exploitation in our community. We envision transformed lives filled with endless opportunities, meaningful relationships, and enduring peace. We steward a promise to future generations to remain increasingly aware and actively engaged in confronting the distortions of our hyper-sexualized culture.
Founded in 2008 to serve the Harrisburg metropolitan region, Peace Promise is an all-volunteer, grassroots organization that assists in recovering hope and strengthening the lives of those impacted by sexual exploitation in our community.