Jesus said in Matthew 24:6 and 7 (NKJV), “See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. . . . And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places.” We further read in The Great Controversy (pages 589 and 590), “Satan . . . is at work. In accidents and calamities . . . in fierce tornadoes and terrific hailstorms, in tempests, floods, cyclones, tidal waves, and earthquakes, in every place and in a thousand forms. . . . These visitations are to become more and more frequent and disastrous.”

Almost daily, Adventist Community Services (ACS) volunteers compassionately respond to disasters throughout North America. They serve by collecting, sorting, and distributing items such as flood buckets, personal care kits, clothing, and food through collection centers, warehouses, distribution centers, and mobile distribution units.

No matter how large or small the damage, individuals are trained and locally deployed to provide emotional and spiritual care to the survivors. As Adventists, we are compelled to do our very best to provide assistance to each survivor. Our offerings and service are combined to transform us into Christ’s hands and feet to fulfill that purpose.

Today, your offering will be gratefully received by Adventist Community Services in North America and the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) internationally to further their efforts.

Thank you for returning God’s tithe and supporting today’s offering for ACS.