Salem French Church Impacts Their Community for Global Youth Day

In celebration of Global Youth Day, Salem French Seventh-day Adventist Church engaged nearly 30 youth and young adults in a powerful day of service and ministry, under the leadership of Georglana Balisage, our Youth Director, and Akainah Orelien, our Pathfinder Director.

The bulk of the work took place at The Apostle’s House in Newark, NJ—a transitional housing and support shelter that primarily serves women and children experiencing homelessness, offering them safety, resources, and hope for a better future. This initiative was especially meaningful, as it was guided by Nadege Duvernay, CEO of The Apostle’s House and a dedicated member of the Salem Church family.

Nadege began by sharing a compelling overview of the mission and impact of The Apostle’s House. From there, our youth were split into teams to tackle various projects, including packing non-perishable items for the food pantry, assembling furniture for common spaces, and assisting with other important behind-the-scenes tasks. Although they weren’t interacting directly with the residents, their contributions helped enhance the quality, safety, and comfort of the shelter’s environment—making it more homelike for those who depend on it.

In addition to our outreach efforts, Carmlyn Balisage, our Adventurer Director, was invited to serve as the guest preacher closing a week of prayer at Bethesda French Seventh-day Adventist Church in Roselle, New Jersey. Her dynamic and Spirit-filled message ignited the hearts of the youth in the Bethesda Youth Society, inspiring them to stand boldly in faith and purpose.

From hands-on service to spiritual leadership, Salem showed up with compassion, excellence, and conviction. We are proud of our youth and their leaders for stepping up with such passion. May this be just the beginning of an even greater movement of young people living out their faith through action.

by Alker-Kelly Antoine, Communications, Media & Technology Ministry Director (CMTM), Salem French Seventh-day Adventist Church

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 https://salemfrench.org/news/salem-french-sda-church-makes-a-meaningful-impact-on-global-youth-day/