Coordinates services provided by local churches for those in need of assistance. Manages disasters.
Community Services provides an opportunity to reach out to the world as ambassadors for Christ and meet physical, mental and emotional needs. We are told that “many have no faith in God and have lost confidence in man. But they appreciate acts of sympathy and helpfulness. As they see one with no inducement of earthly praise or compensation coming to their homes, ministering to the sick, feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, comforting the sad, and tenderly pointing all to Him . . . their hearts are touched. . . . They see that God cares for them, and as His Word is opened they are prepared to listen.”—Medical Ministry, p. 247.
A major source of funding for this program comes from Annual Appeal. To support the work of community services, your Conference provides help in these areas:
- Community Service Center outreach supplies;
- Appropriations for special projects;
- Clothing shipments for the Adventist Development and Relief Agency;
- Financial support for education and youth camps.The Lord will bless you as you participate in this important outreach ministry of the church. Please make a financial donation today. Your gift is tax deductible.Thanks in advance for your generous support.
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Winter Storm Uri Relief
The Southwest Region Conference has employed several relief efforts in response to Winter Storm Uri. For those of you who are desiring to contribute financially to the Winter Storm Uri relief efforts, there are 2 methods you may use to give.
*Zelle (our account is under the email: ACS@swrgc.org).
*Cash App (find it under $SWRGC).
Please note in the remarks/memo line that the contribution is designated for ACS Winter Relief.
All that you donate will be used to help in the response efforts. We appreciate all of the volunteers, pastors and those making the sacrifice to help their fellow man.
SWRGC Food Distribution Centers
| Church Name | Pantry/Distribution Location | Day of Operation | Times of Operation | ACS Director | Phone |
| Agape Fellowship Church | 2089 W Pleasant Run Rd, Lancaster, TX 75146 | 2nd Tuesdays | 1:00p – 3:00p | Jennifer Smith | 972-365-6721 |
| Baytown United Church | 401 W Nazro St, Baytown, TX 77520 | 2nd Fridays | 11:00a – 2:00p | Maria Wells | 281-739-1622 |
| Berean Church | 2119 St. Emanuel Street, Houston, TX 77003 | Wednesdays | 9:00a – 1:00p | Anita Wilkins | 917-328-1685 |
| Fridays | 7:00p – 10:00a | ||||
| Dallas City Temple Church | 1530 Bonnie View Rd, Dallas, TX 75203 | Monthly – TBA – Check NTX Foodbank Website | Eunice Bailey | 214-943-2570 | |
| Dallas Fellowship Church | 5014 Bonnie View Rd, Dallas, TX 75241 | 2nd Mondays | 12:00p – 5:00p | Henri Etta Wilson | 214-629-9028 |
| El Paso East Spanish | 7456 Alameda Ave, El Paso, TX 79915 | 1st Wednesday | 7:00p | Blanca Tinajero | 915-240-2313 |
| Ephesus Church | 923 N Florida St, Covington, LA 70433 | 1st & 3rd Sundays | 9:00a | Elder Bradley | 985-502-3692 |
| Tuesday | 12:00p | ||||
| Ephesus Church | 2400 Delachaise St, New Orleans, LA 70115 | 2nd/4th Saturdays | Begins at 1:00p | Brenda Clark | 504-669-0538 |
| Faith Temple Church | 825 W Pentagon Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75224 | Call with your requests | Celeste Mathis Smith | 903-851-6116 | |
| Fondren SW Church | 7950 W Fuqua Dr, Missouri City, TX 77489 | Wednesdays | 3:00p – 7:00p | Myrna Sharpe | 713-299-3289 |
| Forest Hill Church | 7224 Forest Hill Dr, Forest Hill, TX 76140 | 1st & 3rd Saturdays | 1:30p – 2:30p | Cynthia Smiley | 682-518-4714 |
| Grace Temple Church | 4200 E Berry St, Fort Worth, TX 76105 | 2nd & 4th Mondays | 1:00p – 3:00p | Michael Rhodes | 682-234-0066 |
| Hebron Church | 7902 Wheatley St, Houston, TX 77088 | 3rd Wednesdays | 9:30a – 2:00p | Linda Thompson | 281-782-9676 |
| Katy Spanish Church | 17010 Kieth Harrow Blvd, Houston, TX 77084 | Saturdays | 2:00p – 6:00p | Martha Herrera | 915-355-3297 |
| Sundays | 8:00a – 12:00p | ||||
| Mainland Church | 310 South Willow Street, Texas City, TX 77591 | 2nd/4th Saturdays | 10:30a – 12:30p | Dawn Percival | 281-843-3415 |
| New Caney Spanish Church | 14535 Allendale Ln, Conroe TX 77302 | Thursdays | 2:00p – 5:00p | Hortencia C. Espinosa | 281-827-3817 |
| New Life SDA Church | 7800 W Bellfort St, Houston, TX 77071 | 2nd & 4th Saturdays | 3:00p – 6:00p | Kathleen Davis | 832-618-2692 |
| Westbank United Church | 2401 General Meyer Ave, New Orleans, LA 70114 | Wednesdays | 12:00p – 3:00p | Irene Williams | 504-330-3395 |
| World Harvest Outreach | 10800 Scott St, Houston, TX 77047 | 3rd Sundays | 9:00a – 12:00p | Bronson Salcedo | 713-530-5474 |