Sometimes we need a little extra assistance and someone to talk to. You don’t need to feel embaressed. There are safe environments for you to ask questions and find support. Don’t hesitate to reach out.
DivorceCare | Tuesdays | 7 to 8:30 PM | Room 10
This is a 13-week series of videos containing valuable information about working through separation and recovering from divorce.
GriefShare | Thursdays | 7 to 8:30 PM | Room 601
This is for men and women who have lost a loved one and want to share issues and emotions with others experiencing grief. The cost of a workbook for GriefShare or DivorceCare is $22 and can be purchased at the first session.
Surrendering the Secret | Saturdays | 9 to 11:30 AM
This is a group designed to walk alongside women hurting from the traumatic experience of abortion and help them find healing through honest, interactive Bible study. Register and RSVP by sending a confidential email to sts@hersheyfree.com.
Abuse Support Group | Tuesdays evenings
This is for any woman who has experienced some form of domestic abuse. We want to provide a safe place for women to share their stories and experience freedom and healing. The women leading the group have experienced healing from their domestic abuse and want to walk alongside others in that same journey. To register, email Patty Shenk at patty.shenk@gmail.com or call 717-678-3247.
Estranged Parents | 1st & 3rd Wednesdays | 6 to 7 PM | Room 20
Our mission is to provide a safe and supportive community for parents experiencing the pain and difficulties of being estranged from their adult children and/or grandchildren. Through scripture reading, prayer, fellowship, exploring resources, and sharing experiences, we aim to offer comfort, guidance, and a sense of hope. The group is open to parents and grandparents with any level of separation from their adult children without warranted cause. Registration is not required.
Mentoring and Shepherding is available to men struggling with pornography. God has been at work in the lives of men in our community. Send a confidential email to HersheyFree.P2@gmail.com to receive support in overcoming this problem.
Counseling
Biblical counseling is not something to be ashamed about and recommendations on counselors can be provided. Premarital counseling is also available through the church.
Compassion Ministries Fund
This fund provides short-term or emergency assistance to anyone in need, but priority is given to members of our church family. Applications are held in strict confidence, and must be approved by the Deacon Committee. Apply by contacting Compassion Ministries.
Compassion Support
This ministry helps people within our congregation who have light home-fix-up jobs or need help with chores or shopping. To volunteer or to arrange for help around the house, contact Compassion Ministries.
Clothing Bank
The clothing bank is available to anyone in need. Clothes can be donated at the shed in the lower parking lot.
Food Bank
The food bank is open to anyone attending the church or living in the surrounding communities (from zip codes 17033, 17022, 17036, 17078). Personal identification containing the home address is required of non-attenders.
Medical Equipment
Compassion Ministries Medical Equipment Closet has wheelchairs, crutches, walkers, canes, knee scooters and other medical equipment available for loan at no cost.