ADVENTIST COMMUNITY SERVICES NORTH

Young adults in service (yas) - a ministry to engage and networks youth and young adults beyond service ministries (ministries of compassion). It is fundamentally rooted in the mission statement of acs: "serving communities in christ's name". Through yas, you are part of an important network of young people throughout north america who develop their leadership skills. You will engage in random acts of kindness, strategically planned service events, disaster response and emergency relief. Yas teams seek to develop sustainable community development for the whole community. Through service you demonstrate compassion, and follow christ's example in meeting the temporary and permanent needs of others. The yas network consists of affiliations with various schools, youth organizations, pathfinder clubs, and youth ministries, and community service groups.

Older adult ministry - offers a curriculum with a variety of topics that prepares volunteers to address the needs of odler adults, caregivers, and how to age successfully. Part of the funds goes for professional memberships in order to maintain up-to-date material and education on this subject. This also includes a web-portal for chuch members to access information related to aging and care.