Mission & Outreach

At THRIVE, we believe in being the hands and feet of Jesus—locally, nationally, and globally. Our Missions & Outreach ministry is committed to serving others through acts of compassion, generosity, and community partnership. Check out our current initiatives and find ways you can get involved.  
The logo for Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child, featuring a gift box with airplane wings on a green circular background.

Operation Christmas Child  


Operation Christmas Child Update
This past Sunday at our Youth Packing Event, our students packed over 200 boxes! That brings our church total to 600 boxes—WOW! 

Thank you to everyone who was part of this incredible outreach opportunity. Because of your generosity, children all over the world will receive not only much-needed items but also a reminder of God’s love and Christmas joy. 



Food donations Needed 

Food donations Needed 

We’re collecting holiday food items for the Harrisburg Area Food Pantry!


Please bring in the usual Thanksgiving favorites such as stuffing mix, pie filling, instant mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and any other non-perishable items to help bless local families this season.






A GIANT gift card with a red and light grey background. It features a large, fresh tomato on the right and green spinach leaves on the left.

Support Students with Giant Gift Cards  

We are collecting Giant gift cards to assist students and recent graduates with transportation needs to and from school or work.  

To donate :

  • Place gift cards in the collection boxes in the Gathering Space 
  • Clearly mark the value on the card or attach a note  
The Angel Tree logo for The Salvation Army, featuring a red stylized angel next to a green Christmas tree outline topped with a gold star.

Angel Tree – Launches November 23  

Be a part of sharing the joy of Christmas with families in need through Angel Tree. Tags and instructions will be available beginning Sunday, November 23. Stay tuned for more details.  

A Message from Linda Armstrong

“I’m always blown away by the generosity and spirit I see in this community. Through your support, we’ve reached out locally—through our Day of Service, food and gift card drives, and care for students and fire victims; nationally—through CROPWALK; and globally—through Hope Walks and Operation Christmas Child. Let’s continue to walk humbly with God, serving wherever He leads. We serve an amazing God.”