Doing Life Together

There are a wide array of ways to connect with others at Younger Generation Church. We hope you will enjoy any/many of the opportunities to build community as well as foster friendships familiar and new. Let’s do life. . . together.

FRIDAY NIGHT VESPERS
Vespers is an informal inspirational evening which features a potluck as well as an interactive worship experience. YG Vespers is a LIFEgroup of Younger Generation Church which provides an opportunity to close the week and welcome the Sabbath together over delicious food and hearty conversations. They meet 7:00PM Friday nights at various locations across the DFW Metroplex.

RSVP: To receive the location and further information click the above icon and then RSVP with the specific Vespers event you plan to attend.

COMMUNITY GROUP • SATURDAYS, 11:40AM • ROOM 8
Great for everyone, all ages, especially those new to Younger Generation Church! Join us after YG for Community Group which meets in Room 8 every Sabbath at 11:40AM and gives individuals the opportunity to dive deeper into the Word and have further conversations about the YG sermon. In sync with YG’s series, On Purpose: Living a LIfe of Intention, CG’s conversations will be based on Rick Warren’s book, Purpose Driven Life. For more information contact Melinda Cardenas.

REALtalk • First & Last Sabbath, 11:40AM • ROOM 7
Join us after YG for some REALtalk! REALtalk is a new LIFEgroup that meets the first and last Sabbath of every month at 11:40AM. This group aims to provide a safe space for individuals to talk about things that impact our daily lives in an authentic, nonjudgmental way. We will be diving deeper into difficult topics and look at what the Bible has to say about these things while learning to speak life into these experiences. For more information contact Jenn Robles.

MOVIES IN PERSPECTIVE
Movies in Perspective [MIP] focuses on the popular films that are part of current, contemporary culture. This YG LIFEgroup challenges Christ-followers to do more than just observe what's happening on screen, but to discern and decipher the meanings behind these stories. After seeing a movie together, the MIP LIFEgroup often heads to a local eatery to enjoy conversations about the film. For all the details on each MIP gathering contact Reggie Sharper.

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL • SUNDAYS, 5:00PM • BAA HARRELL GYMNASIUM
Ladies 18 years old and above are invited to our women’s volleyball group Sundays, 5:00PM, at Burton Adventist Academy’s Harrell Gym also known as the “old gym.” There is a $3 donation required to participate. Click the above icon for more information.

MEN’S BASKETBALL • SUNDAYS, 7:00PM • BAA HAYES GYMNASIUM
Men and women 18 years old and above are invited to our men’s basketball group Sundays, 7:00PM, at Burton Adventist Academy’s Hayes Gym. There is a $3 donation required to participate. Click the above icon for more information; You can also go to their Facebook group.

SERVE WITH US
A great way to build community is through volunteering! All ages. As a family. With your friends. In areas you love. In new ways. On stage. Off stage. — ALL are invited to volunteer at Younger Generation Church. It’s not only a wonderful way to serve in ministry, it’s also one of the best ways to foster relationships. Sign up today, volunteer.ygchurch.com

LAUGH YOUR WAY TO A BETTER MARRIAGE • SATURDAYS, 10:05AM • BEGINNING JAN 11TH
Honest, hard-hitting, and hilarious, Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage is great for married couples also for anyone wanting to deal with the tough issues of relationship in a fun, non-threatening way. Beginning Saturday, January 11, this series will run five consecutive weekends, 10:05-11:10AM. Child care is available; This series is free and open to the community. For more information email datenight@arlingtonadventist.com

FPU LAUNCHES JAN 18TH!
Never worry about money again with Financial Peace University (FPU)! It’s the proven plan to help you master budgeting, beat debt, and live the life of your dreams! Through nine lessons rooted in biblical wisdom, your FPU group will learn from Dave Ramsey and his team of financial experts. Click the icon above for all the information or contact Maria Coppa.

MATTHEW 25 CHALLENGE • JANUARY 27
Everyone is invited to take the Matthew 25 Challenge, January 27 - February 1, 2020. It's a week-long challenge that will help us and our friends/families step out of our comfort zones and engage in God’s love for “the least of these brothers and sisters” who Jesus calls us to care for in Matthew 25:35-40. Great for families, friends, and individuals to participate. When you sign up you will get a daily challenge, impactful stories, and ways to pray and talk about Matthew 25 with your family or friends. To sign up, text M25 to 44888. Select January 27 as your launch date.

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WANNA START SOMETHING?
Beyond the great options already in play for doing life together, you may feel inclined to start a new LIFEgroup, Bible study or other community-building gathering. We have a great array of resources to support you.

THOUSANDS OF DIGITAL BIBLE STUDIES & RESOURCES
Our digital ministry library offers over 20,000 video-based Bible studies at your finger tips. Contact Pastor Tom [tom@arlingtonadventist.com] to gain access to our RightNow digital Bible study library.

iBELIEVE BIBLE
Using young voices, online videos and blogs, iBELIEVE BIBLE wants the Bible to be accessible, enjoyable, and appreciated by a new generation. They want you to be able to engage the Bible for yourself.

iBELIEVE BIBLE publishes videos with an article and Bible study questions. You can use them in your small group, for preaching guides, or your own personal study. Their goal is to keep the conversation about the Bible going, and to help people think through the big questions.

Website: http://www.ibelievebible.com
Twitter: @iBelieveBible (https://twitter.com/iBelieveBible)
Instagram: @iBelieveBible (https://www.instagram.com/ibelievebible/)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8_cMryHiC3LOiJ6YyHYSNA

DIVE DEEPER
Want to explore further the Biblical principles that are foundational to our faith as Seventh-day Adventists? [truth]LINK provides great insights as you study your Bible and apply Scriptural truths to your life. Click the above icon to begin the online studies, or stop by the church office for a printed set to study.

What is your purpose? Are you living intentionally? What on earth are you here for? Ultimately how we define the purpose of our lives will impact every aspect of it. Join Younger Generation Church in our new year’s series, On Purpose: Living a Life of Intention, Saturdays, 10:15AM CST, ygchurch.com

Click here or on the above icon to gain access to all the resources for our 40-day journey to begin this new year together.

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FIND OUT MORE ABOUT YG CHURCH

• TEXT: Text @YGConnect to 81010 to receive updates as to YG activities and events.

• YG BLOG: We've just launched our YG Blog on our website to give you great information about our vibrant young adult ministry. blog.ygchurch.com

• FACEBOOK: You can also go to our Facebook page for all the latest events and updates, facebook.com/ygchurch

• INSTAGRAM: And of course you can follow us on Instagram, @ygchurch or check out our website, ygchurch.com

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CONSIDERING MEMBERSHIP WITH OUR CHURCH?
Whether you are joining the Arlington Seventh-day Adventist Church through baptism, profession of faith, or membership transfer, we would like for you to attend a Connections class to learn more about our distinctive faith community and culture. Our next class is January 11th, beginning 1:00PM with a potluck lunch in the Fellowship Hall followed by Connections at 2:00PM in Room 1. For more information, call 817-483-4837.