Category: Letters

Access and Opportunity at Our Community Center

Our approach to holistic growth is not limited to our Men’s and Women’s Shelters. Our Community Center develops the children of Harrisburg physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. To do this,…

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A Symphony of Hope: Orchestrating Recovery at 611 Reily St.

Praise the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness. Praise him with…

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To the Streets: Our Mobile Mission

While Bethesda Mission mainly serves the homeless and hurting of Harrisburg through its shelters, there are many men and women who are unwilling or unable to stay with us that…

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A Wonderful Christmas (at Italian Lake)

Christmas is, without a doubt, the most wonderful time of the year for many Americans. It provides a chance to reconnect with family and friends. Beautiful lights and decorations fill…

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An Enduring Tradition in the Burg-Bethesda Mission, House of Mercy

To “bear up under hardship, persecution, suffering” (2 Timothy 3:11); “to be strong, firm” (Hebrews 11:27); “to persevere beneath a heavy burden” (Matthew 10:22)—each verse helps us better understand what…

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Pools & Pillars: Power & Perspective

Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool (in Aramaic called Bethesda, in Greek, House of Mercy) which has five roofed pillars. In between these pillars lay…

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Women’s Mission Site Renewal: Oh What A Future!

A wonderful celebration is scheduled for August 18, 2022 at 1933 Forster Street, Harrisburg, Pa 17103. Tours begin: 6:30pm Program: 7:00pm-7:45pm Tours resume at program ending: 7:45-8:00pm Seven years ago,…

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Mountains & Valleys

Our lives are filled with both mountain top experiences and depths of the valleys – joys and disappointments. It is where life is fully tested, and we ask ourselves what…

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Old Things Have Passed Away

Women’s Mission Shelter/Site Renewal Nearing Completion Urgent Need – $300,000 A long-time dream for our Women’s Mission is finally coming into fruition with the completion of the site renewal! The…

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Anthony’s Story

by Catelynne Lewis Nichole Echols, a mom of five who resides in South Allison, raves about the support she has received from “The Shamrock” over the years. Her son, Anthony…

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