On Sunday, May 3, during Church: Beyond the Walls, we went into our communities to serve on various projects and show the love of Jesus to our neighbors. This was a one-day event, but there are opportunities to participate in similar projects throughout the year.

Hershey Free has a behind-the-scenes ministry that may seem small but has a huge impact within the community and the church building. Our Compassion Ministries includes a clothing bank, food bank, financial coaching, medical supply donations, and financial assistance. The following are areas where you can help!

• Hands-on helps (minor home repairs)

• Seasonal help (installing air conditioners, raking)

• Hospitality (church events - food service, clean-up)

• Communion (preparing and cleaning up after communion services)

• Financial Coaches

• Visitation (maintain personal contact with our home-bound, care facility, hospital residents)

If you are gifted in any of these areas or are interested in finding out more, stop in the lobby on Sunday, May 10 to talk to one of our deacons about how you can serve with our Compassion Ministries.

Celebration Sunday is June 7. We will meet for one service only at 10:30 AM. There is no KidStep or CORE this morning, and we encourage families to sit together for worship, story-telling, and celebrating. It’s always good to look back and remember God’s faithfulness at Hershey Free and look forward in anticipation to what he will do in the future.

Following the service, we will serve lunch in the back parking lot, which the church will provide. Donation boxes will be available to help offset the cost. Come hang out with friends and make a few more!

Following the worship service and lunch is our annual congregational meeting at 1 PM. All members are invited to join us in the auditorium to hear presentations about the budget and slate of new leaders. Find out more information below. If you are unable to attend in person, you may join the meeting online. A zoom link will be provided prior to the meeting.