At HBIC, we are committed to being holistic in ministry and offering care to each person through resources that focus on the spiritual, mental, physical and emotional well-being and growth! Our outreach ministry team leads us in serving our neighbors in a variety of ways. Join us in meeting needs in our community, and follow along here for ways you can be supported, too!
Upcoming Events
Thanksgiving Meal Kits
REGISTRATION IS CURRENTLY CLOSED as we reached our capacity.
Kits will be ready for pick-up for registered participants on November 23 from 9am to 11am at the 22nd St. entrance of Harrisburg BIC Church (maroon awning).
Christmas Gifts for Kids
Christmastime can be a difficult season for many families. We love supporting our neighbors by providing adult caretakers an opportunity to choose personalized gifts for kids ages 2-15. Click the picture above to sign up! Those who register can come to the 22nd St. entrance of Harrisburg BIC Church (maroon awning) on December 14 to "shop" for gifts.
Weekly Ministries
Community meals will return on November 6 after a hiatus due to building damage after the tornado. Join us at 5:30pm for a meal and fellowship!
Click here for more information on how you can be involved in discipleship at HBIC!
Held on Wednesday nights from September through May (Fall and Spring semesters)
Our ELL (English Language Learners) class is currently full and has a waiting list of about 9 months – 1 year. Please call the church office (717-561-2170) to be added to the list, or click here to see other available ELL classes in Harrisburg.
Monthly Ministries
On the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month, families can come and receive fresh produce, meat, eggs, cheese and canned food. Our current hours of operation are: 2nd Thursdays (11am to 2:30pm), 4th Thursdays (2pm to 5:30pm)
*TEMPORARILY RELOCATED* due to building damage
On the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month we host a mobile clinic where community members with no health insurance can receive needed medical treatment and medicine. To make a medical appointment, call 717-315-9813. To make a dental appointment, call 410-390-1314.
Seasonal Ministries
At Easter, we distribute Easter baskets for children filled with candy and toys. During this event, we offer prayer – for spiritual needs and also other practical items to fill tangible needs.
We also bring Easter baskets and items to fill them to an area women’s shelter so that mothers can create their own Easter baskets for their children.
Women get together and make cards for mother’s that are in shelters. We deliver the cards with a small gift from their sisters at HBIC.
Yearly, 150 students receive backpacks filled with school supplies right before school starts. During this event, we offer hair products and other practical items to the families that attend. We also offer the families the opportunity to pray with our church staff or volunteers for any need on their hearts.
Citizenship classes are offered to anyone with a Green Card on Thursday evenings from September 16 through December 9. Come learn about the N400 Form, Civics, and Verbal questions on the Citizenship/Naturalization Exam. Sign up for the Citizenship Classes by contacting Pastor Carmen here or calling the church office at 717-561-2170!
We host a Halloween alternative during trick or treat night in the city of Harrisburg. Families can come paint pumpkins, play games, do crafts, and much more!
Yearly, families in our community receive a gift card for turkey and sides for Thanksgiving dinner. Blankets, coats and other items are also offered as we have them available.
This event is a true partnership of several agencies, churches and tons of volunteers! Families attend this event to shop and pick toys and items to fill their children’s stockings. 300+ children are blessed yearly with gifts!
List of Other Community Resources
Are you looking for food, shelter, clothing, help with bills, etc. or do you know someone who is? This list has information about several external organizations who may be able to help when we don’t have the resources!