The 2026 Lenten Appeal – Beyond Blessings

Starts: February 22, 2026 at 11:00 am
Ends: April 5, 2026 at 11:00 am

Salem is collecting monetary donations to support The Hope Center of Maryland program “Beyond Blessings”. This is our own Harford County organization located in Churchville, Maryland. They collect money to purchase food and other household items needed by the county’s residents to ensure children receive proper care when not at school. The list below details the need to provide regular support to these children and family in need within Harford County.

A month of weekend meal bags for one student $48

Three months of weekend meals for one student $144

Six months of weekend meals for one student $288

An entire school year of weekend meals for one student $576

There are a few ways you can donate:
1. Drop your donation in an identified envelope in the church’s offering plate.
2. Send it to Salem Lutheran Church at 3825 Norrisville Road, Jarrettsville, MD 21084 marked as Beyond Blessings.
3. Donate online through Salem’s webpage, using a bank account or credit card and dropdown tab for ELCA Lenten Appeal – Beyond Blessings.

Donations will be collected through Easter Sunday.