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Here are powerful quotes from *Welfare Ministry* that would be excellent for a speech about Adventist Community Services: **On the Nature of Welfare Ministry:** Ellen White described welfare ministry as "a type of soul-winning ministry with which many Seventh-day Adventists are but casually acquainted—yet a work ordained of God as the most appropriate means of bringing Christ and Christianity to the attention of the peoples of the world" (WM 9). She emphasized that this work "promises rich rewards" and represents "the highest type of welfare evangelism" (WM 9). **On Supporting New Converts:** She gave specific counsel about helping those who face hardship because of their faith: "In our benevolent work special help should be given to those who, through the presentation of the truth, are convicted and converted. We must have a care for those who have the moral courage to accept the truth, who lose their situations in consequence, and are refused work by which to support their families" (WM 184.1). She continued with a beautiful vision of what the church should be: "Those who take their position on the Lord's side are to see in Seventh-day Adventists a warmhearted, self-denying, self-sacrificing people, who cheerfully and gladly minister to their brethren in need" (WM 184.1). **On Generous Giving:** Ellen White expressed her longing to see transformation in the church's generosity: I long to see among Seventh-day Adventists an increase of faith and courage, and more praise and thanksgiving to God, so that where in the past there has been a withholding of means, there shall from henceforth be seen the evidences of a grateful heart,—the faithful bestowal of gifts and offerings, to supply the needs of many destitute fields" (AUGleaner December 19, 1906, par. 10). These quotes powerfully capture the heart of welfare ministry as both practical service and soul-winning work, demonstrating how Adventist Community Services fulfills God's calling to reach hearts through neighborly kindness. --- 💡 **You might also want to explore:** • What did Ellen White say about the connection between health ministry and community outreach? • How did Ellen White personally practice welfare ministry in her own life? • What counsel did she give about organizing systematic benevolence in the church? --- 📚 **thousands of passages found** containing these search terms — [Explore in Full-Text Search](/advanced-search?q=give+me+good+quotes+from+Welfare+Ministry+to+use+in+a+speech+about+adventist+community+services)

Here are powerful quotes from *Welfare Ministry* that would be excellent for a speech about Adventist Community Services: **On the Nature and Purpose of Welfare Ministry:** Ellen White described welfare ministry as "a type of soul-winning ministry with which many Seventh-day Adventists are but casually acquainted—yet a work ordained of God as the most appropriate means of bringing Christ and Christianity to the attention of the peoples of the world" (WM 9). She emphasized that "it is a work that promises rich rewards" (WM 9). The compilers of *Welfare Ministry* noted that this work is "not merely a community service but a kind of loving ministry and soul-winning endeavor—the highest type of welfare evangelism" (WM 9). **On Meeting the Needs Around Us:** Ellen White painted a vivid picture of our mission: "In the night of spiritual darkness God's glory is to shine forth through His church in lifting up the bowed down and comforting those that mourn. All around us are heard the wails of a world's sorrow. On every hand are the needy and distressed. It is ours to aid in relieving and softening life's hardships and misery" (WM 207). She continued with a profound spiritual truth: "The wants of the soul, only the love of Christ can satisfy. If Christ is abiding in us, our hearts will be full of divine sympathy. The sealed fountains of earnest, Christlike love will be unsealed" (WM 207). **On Practical Ministry to the Needy:** Ellen White gave specific counsel about opening our hearts and homes: "Read Isaiah 58, ye who claim to be children of the light. Especially do you read it again and again who have felt so reluctant to inconvenience yourselves by favoring the needy. You whose hearts and houses are too narrow to make a home for the homeless, read it; you who can see orphans and widows oppressed by the iron hand of poverty and bowed down by hardhearted worldlings, read it" (WM 27). She offered encouragement for those who might hesitate: "Are you afraid that an influence will be introduced into your family that will cost you more labor? Read it. Your fears may be groundless, and a blessing may come, known and realized by you every day" (WM 27). **On the Results of Faithful Ministry:** Ellen White shared a practical example of how welfare work leads to souls: "Yesterday a box of clothing was sent to a poor but intelligent and industrious family. The father is a fine workman, a coachmaker by trade. He works when he can get work. This is now the third box of clothing we have sent him. Souls are coming into the truth through the influence of this family, and Brother Starr is going to Sydney to baptize several who have been converted to the truth" (WM 335.1). --- 💡 **You might also want to explore:** • What specific counsel did Ellen White give about organizing welfare work in the church? • How did Ellen White connect welfare ministry to preparing people for Christ's second coming? • What did Ellen White say about the relationship between physical ministry and spiritual ministry?