“Being involved in learning English
as helped me obtain a vehicle, a home, and a community…
and greatest faith in God.” Mario
“The impact they are making with
these women for Christ is remarkable!” An on-looker
upon seeing Grace and Truth ministry.
The following comments offer testimonials
from ACM Volunteers from various churches who responded
to the question: “How has ACM contributed to
your church?” and “How has your involvement
in ACM contributed to your personal growth?”
“The old way of evangelism was
knocking on doors, giving out tracts and inviting
people to church. ACM takes the church and blends
needs with personal interest. A person has to serve
others and then blends in the love of Christ.”
Bill Robertson
“ACM provided the energizing
vision. We had a ministry to a neighborhood available
to us but we lacked energy. ACM provided the energy
for more people to get involved.” Joe Perry
“ACM provided a way to fulfill in me a need
to minister.” Jo Shippen
“ACM causes you to have ownership
forcing you to assess priorities. It is like what
is said in the Prayer of Jabez ‘God expands
your borders.” Marbury Rainer
“I think ACM awakened in me a
latent desire to serve.” Charlie Brooks
“Every day in Atlanta we have
the opportunity to stop and help, to serve others
in need – like The Good Samaritan – or,
we can cross the road and walk by, waiting for someone
else to help. Since my family has become involved,
the ACM ministries don’t seem much like service
anymore, they seem more like a blessing.” Mary
Hurt, Kids Can Help, Too! team leader, along with
her seven-year-old daughter, Haley
“I believe that every person
is a minister, and that every person is to be used
by God in ministry. Atlanta Community Ministries is
a unique way of uniting the needs of the community
with the ministry God has in store for every person.”
Dr. G. Gil Watson, senior minister, Northside Methodist
Church
“ACM is empowering people to
spread Christ’s love and help foster a sense
of reconciliation and unity among a variety of different
audiences – all unified by their deep Christian
commitment.” Dr. Crawford W. Loritts, Jr., associate
director, U.S. Ministries, Campus Crusade For Christ
