For years St. Louis Adventist Community Services operated out of a facility that had once served it well. However, as time went on it became increasingly evident that the building was no longer suitable for the work being done there. It was a painful reality, but also a call to action. Fervent prayer commenced, petitioning God to lead in finding a new location—one that could serve as a true center of hope for the St. Louis community. And in God’s perfect timing, He provided a new building that checked off every item on the “must have” list, as well as additional blessings not even thought of! It was evident that God had gone before, to prepare the way.
From the very beginning of this move, His fingerprints have been unmistakable. Despite many unforeseen hurdles causing an eight month delay in reopening, the ACS center has been established, right where God wants it to be. The new space allows ACS to better serve the community in providing food and clothing assistance, as well as plenty of space for future educational classes such as healthy cooking, basic computer skills, parenting, resume writing assistance, job interview coaching, and money management.
Currently, a School of Evangelism is being conducted by the Iowa-Missouri Conference, using the Education Room of the ACS Center. This is a 13-week class designed to equip and develop skills for sharing the gospel with the community through personal Bible studies.
Today, as ACS settles into its new home and begins this new chapter in ministry, there is a sense of deep gratitude for what God has wrought. There is also excitement over all the possibilities for being ‘the hands and feet of Jesus’ through further assistance, education and outreach to the St. Louis community.
Dar Moore is a member of the St. Louis West County Church.
