Adventist Community Services
December 14, 2024
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People come in all shapes and sizes, and so do their needs. For over 50 years ACS (Adventist Community Services) has offered diverse services tailored to fit the needs of the community. Often this is in the form of tangible goods and services (food, clothing, shelter, and showers) and sometimes emotional support is needed.
Portland ACS Director, Laura, was in a meeting when she heard a woman wailing outside her door. She excused herself to check on the situation, but found another staff member already sitting quietly with the grieving woman. The center’s chaplain was called, who was able to spend more time listening and offering comfort. Most encouraging to Laura was a remark the woman made later, “I was overwhelmed and knew this would be a safe place to come.”
Whether giving food and cooking gear, dental care, clothing, after school tutoring, or English language skills, hope and encouragement is the most valuable item found in ACS ministries.
Ellen White shared, “The Savior mingled with men as one who desired their good. He showed His sympathy for them, ministered to their needs, and won their confidence. Then He bade them, “Follow Me”” (Ministry of Healing, p. 143).
Adventist Community Service’s ministries mingle in our communities, bringing Jesus’ goodwill to the people. Join us and become the practical hands and feet of God in our world.
Portland ACS Director, Laura, was in a meeting when she heard a woman wailing outside her door. She excused herself to check on the situation, but found another staff member already sitting quietly with the grieving woman. The center’s chaplain was called, who was able to spend more time listening and offering comfort. Most encouraging to Laura was a remark the woman made later, “I was overwhelmed and knew this would be a safe place to come.”
Whether giving food and cooking gear, dental care, clothing, after school tutoring, or English language skills, hope and encouragement is the most valuable item found in ACS ministries.
Ellen White shared, “The Savior mingled with men as one who desired their good. He showed His sympathy for them, ministered to their needs, and won their confidence. Then He bade them, “Follow Me”” (Ministry of Healing, p. 143).
Adventist Community Service’s ministries mingle in our communities, bringing Jesus’ goodwill to the people. Join us and become the practical hands and feet of God in our world.
People come in all shapes and sizes, and so do their needs. For over 50 years ACS (Adventist Community Services) has offered diverse services tailored to fit the needs of the community. Often this is in the form of tangible goods and services (food, clothing, shelter, and showers) and sometimes emotional support is needed.
Portland ACS Director, Laura, was in a meeting when she heard a woman wailing outside her door. She excused herself to check on the situation, but found another staff member already sitting quietly with the grieving woman. The center’s chaplain was called, who was able to spend more time listening and offering comfort. Most encouraging to Laura was a remark the woman made later, “I was overwhelmed and knew this would be a safe place to come.”
Whether giving food and cooking gear, dental care, clothing, after school tutoring, or English language skills, hope and encouragement is the most valuable item found in ACS ministries.
Ellen White shared, “The Savior mingled with men as one who desired their good. He showed His sympathy for them, ministered to their needs, and won their confidence. Then He bade them, “Follow Me”” (Ministry of Healing, p. 143).
Adventist Community Service’s ministries mingle in our communities, bringing Jesus’ goodwill to the people. Join us and become the practical hands and feet of God in our world.
Portland ACS Director, Laura, was in a meeting when she heard a woman wailing outside her door. She excused herself to check on the situation, but found another staff member already sitting quietly with the grieving woman. The center’s chaplain was called, who was able to spend more time listening and offering comfort. Most encouraging to Laura was a remark the woman made later, “I was overwhelmed and knew this would be a safe place to come.”
Whether giving food and cooking gear, dental care, clothing, after school tutoring, or English language skills, hope and encouragement is the most valuable item found in ACS ministries.
Ellen White shared, “The Savior mingled with men as one who desired their good. He showed His sympathy for them, ministered to their needs, and won their confidence. Then He bade them, “Follow Me”” (Ministry of Healing, p. 143).
Adventist Community Service’s ministries mingle in our communities, bringing Jesus’ goodwill to the people. Join us and become the practical hands and feet of God in our world.