SERVE
In August 2023, nearly 80 individuals from Salem volunteered to serve in one of several hands-on ministry opportunities. This means over 44% of our members and friends attending in-person worship are living their faith by serving locally in our community! Check out how you can serve others by clicking on the ministries below.
Community Outreach
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What: As a partnering agency with York County Food Bank and the Central PA Food Bank, Salem Shares is supplied with fresh produce, meats, dairy, and dry goods for a free “shop by choice” food pantry in the spacious Fellowship Hall.
How: Unload and stock delivered food, pick-up local donations, assist guests with food choices and loading their vehicles.
When: Volunteer 1st Thursday a.m. and p.m. of each month
Contact: Karen Derrick - kdqwiltz@aol.com
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What: Inspired and created by their friend and Sunday School member, the Seekers in Christ honor Susan’s memory by sharing food with individuals and families one to one.
How: Delivering basic groceries weekly from their standalone pantry as well as stocking donations and purchased food and non-food items.
When: Volunteer to bag food for your own recipients, delivering at your convenience each week.
Contact: Jerri Mulholland - jerrilm2008@gmail.com
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What: Salem rents a room that serves as a Community Center for guests residing at the inn for longer stays as they transition from being unsheltered to finding adequate housing.
How: Weekly Sunday afternoon fellowship with guests to survey needs of families and individuals. Occasional seasonal gatherings are also hosted by the BICC Team as well as preparing hot meals and sharing them with guests.
When: Weekly volunteer opportunities (Sunday afternoons) as well as monthly events
Contact: Marty Wagner - martyj78@ptd.net
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What: Assist motel residents through New Hope’s Mobile Pantry. Prepare and bring a crockpot of comfort food or handheld foods to share on site. Tend to young children while parents’ “shop” in the Pantry.
Where: The Budget Inn, Limekiln Rd. Exit off I-83, New Cumberland
When: 4th Thursday of the month 12noon - 2pm
Contact: Marty Wagner
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What: Weekly deliver 15-20 supplemental food bags to Red Land High School to distribute to students (referred by school counselors) to take home each weekend.
How: Pick up meals from New Hope Ministries on Trindle Road in Mechanicsburg; drop them off at the main office of Red Land High School.
When: Volunteer any Wednesday 12 noon - 1pm (starting September 27th)
Contact: Pastor Jenny - jthomas@fcsalem.org
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What: Salem provides sleeping quarters and evening meals for families experiencing homelessness.
How: Setting up the living space, preparing meals, donating food, driving the van, sharing in a meal, reading a book to a preschooler, playing a game, staying overnight.
When: One week each quarter.
Contact: Stacey Wilkinson - familypromise@fcsalem.org
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What: Provide shawls for those in need of prayer.
How: Crochet or knit shawls and pray for recipient.
When: Participate from home as the group is currently not meeting due to the pandemic.
Contact: Susan Huntsberger
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What: GriefShare is a Christ-centered, video-based support group program that equips lay volunteers to encourage and comfort people going through bereavement. The program is designed to help people move through the grief process and discover what to expect in the days ahead and what’s “normal” in grief. The GriefShare materials point to Christ as the ultimate source of healing. It is a 13-week grief support group program chosen by over 20,000 churches worldwide.
When: GriefShare is offered twice yearly; fall and spring. Contact the church office to connect with our co-leaders.
Contact persons: Dave Kline and Linda Wrightstone
Looking for a way to SERVE here at Salem? Check out the opportunities below!
If there isn’t a contact person listed for a particular ministry you’re interested in,
contact the office for more details.
If you have another idea for how we can impact our community, Contact Us!
Church Volunteer Opportunities
Nursery
No experience necessary! If you love Jesus and playing with babies, we want you to help us during the 9:30 service. Contact Tracey Michelsen tmichelsen@fcsalem.org with questions or to volunteer.
Cross Training
Our children’s Sunday School can use volunteers both as teachers and as other helpers. We have classes for 3 year olds up through 5th grade. If you love Jesus and want to share that with the children of Salem Church, contact Tracey Michelsen for more details! tmichelsen@fcsalem.org
Youth
We’re always looking for good people to pour into our youth! Between Sunday School, Youth Group, and our Wednesday mid-week meeting, there’s plenty of opportunities to get involved. If you’re interested in serving as a leader for any (or all) of our gatherings, reach out to the youth director - Kevin Fickel.
kfickel@fcsalem.org
Tech Team
As long as you’re willing to learn, it doesn’t matter how little experience you have, we have a place for you! Join the team that makes sure everyone can see and hear what’s going on whether they’re in the building or watching online. Contact us office@fcsalem.org
Worship Team
Our worship team is looking for quality musicians to the team. The team rehearses on Friday nights (6:30-8:00pm) and leads worship for the 9:30 on Sunday mornings. If you’re interested, contact Justin Jans (jjans@fcsalem.org ) for more info.
Special Music
Do you sing? Play an instrument? Share your musical gift with us during our Summer Special Music series in our 8:15 services June-August!
Contact Director of Choirs, Charles Kelley ckelley@fcsalem.org
Choir
Do you love to sing? Serve by praising God in one of our adult choirs. Join our Sanctuary Choir weekly to sing anthems & lead congregational hymns in our 8:15am traditional service. Or you can join our men's (Fishermen) or women's (Salem Sisters) choirs for occasional special music. All ages youth and above are welcome! Rehearsals are held Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm. Contact our Director of Choirs, Charles Kelley, (ckelley@fcsalem.org ) for more details.
Hand Bell Choir
For more info about joining our hand bell choir, contact Charles Kelley, (ckelley@fcsalem.org ) for more details.
Chairs Team
Our 9:30 service keeps growing, and with it comes the need to set up more chairs! If you’re interested in helping, contact Marty Wagner (martyj78@ptd.net) for more details.
Greeters Team
Greeters arrive 15-20 minutes prior to each service at our church entrances. They greet people as they come in and make sure that any visitors feel welcome and know where they need to go. If you’re interested in joining this team, you can contact Kristy Getsay directly at 717-579-0411.
