NOVEMBER 4, 2020 VOL.1 NO.4
COMING ATTRACTIONS
OFFER YOUR INPUT, HELP US IMPROVE
If you attend or participate in Younger Generation Church, regardless of your age, we would like your help to complete a 7-10 minute online questionnaire. Your feedback helps us continue to improve and sharpen our ministry. We would like all our YGers, both online and in-person, to participate. Thank you in advance for participating. Click the above icon, use the below QR code, or click here to start.
YG CHURCH // SATURDAY // 10:00AM
Who You Say I Am, This Is Amazing Grace, Graves Into Gardens, Build My Life, Goodness Of God #WorshipSet #Nov7 10:00AM CST, fb.com/ygchurch #deepcalling #ygchurch #deeperdevotion
In-person or Online: Click the above icon or here for more information about our commitment to your health and how to make your in-person worship reservations.
YG LIFE // SATURDAY // 11:00AM
Don’t miss out on the after party, immediately following YG’s worship experience, YG LIFE, with your host Gary Livingston. Always entertaining and informative with everything YG including upcoming attractions and intriguing guests, then of course, concluding with a live prayer session with your requests and praises. Click the icon above to join us on Facebook LIVE!
STEP INTO THE DEEP
What step, even a little one, did you take to deepen your devotion to Christ Jesus?
• Did you add a new faith practice?
• Did you determine to be more consistent in a discipline?
• Did you renew a devotional activity?
If you did, let Pastor Allan know @ygchurch today.
INFINITE HOPE // 7PM NIGHTLY
Hope isn’t something just for children. It’s real, and it matters right now. Infinite Hope was inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King's quote, "We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
Have you lost hope in the church? Might you have felt, “The church is full of hypocrites!” You’re not alone in thinking this. There are many people who love Jesus and what He represents, but can’t stand the hypocrisy that gets in the way. Join us as we journey together searching for infinite hope amidst the nonsense.
Join the journey 7:00PM CST nightly through Thursday. For all the details go to www.infinitehope2020.org
WOMEN'S LIFEGROUP // WEDNESDAYS 7PM
“We live in a world that doesn’t care what God wants. Sure, they may not say it that way, but the messages that parade across social media declare that God’s way just isn’t worth it. But as Christians, we’re committed to following Jesus in every aspect of our lives. Is it possible to live—or maybe even thrive—as a believer in our world today?" —Sadie Robertson Huff
You are invited to "Fire & Faithfulness," a new virtual women's LIFEgroup meeting Wednesdays at 7:00PM [Central]. Email lifegroups@ygchurch.com for more information, you can also DM @alexandria.26 or @chrissygaban
In this four-session series with Sadie Robertson Huff, discover the lost art of faithfulness in the face of a world that wants nothing to do with God. Trek through the story of four young Israelites who, when ripped from their homes, faced a choice: remain faithful followers in a foreign land, or bow before an empire that hated God.
DEEPEN YOUR DEVOTION: JOIN A LIFEGROUP!
Our desire is to see your relationship with GOD become even more vibrant and deep. There is a wide array of community-building LIFEgroups for you to consider and join. There are meaningful spiritual resources to take advantage of. Start today and take your next step in devotion to Christ Jesus. Click the above icon or here for more details.
PURSUE GOD
THE DEEP CALLING: CALL TO DEVOTION
“In this world you will have troubles, but rejoice, I have overcome the world.” --John 16:33
PRAYER
Dear God,
I turn my heart and attention to you in this moment.
I do have troubles – things that perplex me and fill me with anxiety, fear, and pain.
In this moment, I turn my eyes to Jesus.
I turn my gaze to the One who holds me, and holds it all.
I turn to you, and as I look to your Light, Love, and Goodness,
I am flooded with delight, joy, and rejoicing.
You are the One I seek.
Truly, my God, better is one day with You than thousands elsewhere (Psalm 84:10).
I praise you, I adore you.
I pour out my heart in love to you.
In the name of Jesus,
Amen
REFLECTION QUESTION
How does this text speak into your life today?
Is there a way that rejoicing and delighting in God changes how you view the troubles you are facing right now?
ACTION
Take a few moments to delight in God today.
What do you love about God? Write down these qualities.
Take a moment to draw a picture, write a poem, or sing a song in adoration to God.
Perhaps you can dance in praise before God, as David did.
SOCIAL MEDIA CHALLENGE
Post your picture with #devotion #deepcalling for today and let us catch a glimpse of God’s presence in your everyday life.
THE DEEP CALL OF GOD
"Deep Calling: On Being and Growing Disciples" is a wholistic movement – discipleship and disciple-making – that emphasizes a life-long process, not a destination. It’s about making space for God in the every day, bearing witness to transformation in the ordinary. It’s about knowing truth and experiencing Truth. It’s about learning to listen to the voice of God. It’s about satisfying your longing with the only One who can satisfy your soul. All are invited. All are welcome to answer the deep call of God.
Discover more, taravincross.com/deepcalling
EXPERIENCING GOD
Experiencing God: Knowing and Doing the Will of God by Henry T. Blackaby is a beneficial and easy to comprehend devotional guide affording the Christ-follower a Biblical template for the discipleship journey. Click the above icon or here for various resources associated with the book.
SABBATH: FINDING REST, RENEWAL, AND DELIGHT IN OUR BUSY LIVES
In today's world, with its relentless emphasis on success and productivity, we have lost the necessary rhythm of life, the balance between work and rest. Constantly striving, we feel exhausted and deprived in the midst of great abundance. We long for time with friends and family, we long for a moment to ourselves.
Millennia ago, the tradition of Sabbath created an oasis of sacred time within a life of unceasing labor. Now, in a book that can heal our harried lives, Wayne Muller, author of the spiritual classic How, Then, Shall We Live?, shows us how to create a special time of rest, delight, and renewal--a refuge for our souls.
IN-PERSON & ONLINE OPTIONS AVAILABLE
Please join your worship with ours! Choose from an array of worship experience options, knowing that our in-person opportunities call for an advance RSVP. Our online options are on Facebook LIVE, our church online platform. Also, UG Talks is on YouTube. Click the above icon or here to make your reservations today.
EXPERIENCE COMMUNITY
AYP GROUPS HAVE BEGUN!
Adventist Young Professionals Groups are all about building community. They are designed to give you a space to connect and do life together with other young professionals even if you are separated by hundreds or even thousands of miles. No matter your status or interest, we have a group for you!
Click the above icon or here if you are interested in joining a group or would like more information about our program.
SUNDOWN SESSIONS // NOVEMBER 28TH // 4:30PM
A casual outdoor gathering. Informal and relaxed way to close the Sabbath and build community. Oh yeah. . . and there’s s’mores. More details to come.
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FREE ACCESS FOR ALL OUR MEMBERS!
Our digital ministry library, Rightnow Media, offers tens of thousands of video-based Bible studies at your finger tips. Contact Pastor Tom [tom@arlingtonadventist.com] to gain access to our RightNow digital Bible study library.
“On a dark and stormy night, a group of supposed strangers meet together to read the will of a deceased loved one and friend. However, something goes wrong that leads the group through startling events, exposed secrets, and terror that will forever affect the lives of all who step through the door of the large mansion. Who will escape? Who is responsible? Come experience An Occurrence in the Steel Tomb.”
INSPIRE HOPE // SHARE GRACE
BE THE CHURCH
Gabbie is one of our awesome volunteers who serves as part of the Media Ministry team. What you may not know from this photo is that Gabbie was born with CP, and recently as part of her ongoing condition, both of her ear drums ruptured requiring multiple surgeries. Even as she was recovering from her surgeries, she faithfully attended online, sharing she looked forward to being "cleared" to return to church by her physicians. Here she is after her doctor's gave her the okay, serving in the church that she loves.
You're invited to join Gabbie and the awesome others who serve as part of our media ministry team. No experience required, we love mentoring people of all ages and skill sets. Contact Ryan Gil and share with him your interest, ryan@arlingtonadventist.com
COLLECTING WINTER WEAR
REVIVE RE-STORED is currently collecting lightly used winter clothing such as jackets, sweaters, and warmer apparel! We are also in need of linens such as blankets, fitted sheets & towels! You may drop off your donations during our next REVIVE Donation Tuesday.
If you could benefit from shopping at Revive Re-stored, feel free to make an appointment by selecting the link below or by contacting Dian McClain via the church office. Click the above icon or here to make an appointment.
DONATE FOR THANKSGIVING BASKETS
So grab an extra basket at the store and fill it with food blessings for a family in need! All Donations must be in by Saturday, November 14, 2020! Drop-off times and locations are listed below. Click HERE for a printable flyer! Let’s Make This the Best Thanksgiving Ever for Our Community!
Drop-Off Options
Sabbath Mornings: Bring your donated items and place them in the Revive Grocery Carts located at the entrance of the foyer on Sabbath Mornings (Please place gift card donations in an envelope marked for REVIVE and drop them in any church offering box).
Donation Tuesdays: Bring your donated items to the entrance of the church from 9 am to 2 pm and place them on the Donation Tables. (The attendant will take your gift cards or you may place them in an envelope marked for REVIVE & drop them inside the church mailbox).
Click above icon or here for more information.
INFINITE HOPE. WHAT DOES THAT EVEN MEAN?
How can hope be infinite when I don’t even see it being real today? Join the journey with other people asking the same question. Because remember, no matter what it feels like, you’re not alone in this.
Join us for a 7 day series as we discuss what having Infinite Hope means. RSVP at InfiniteHope2020.org. #IH2020
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS GIVING
Your generosity makes YG not only possible, it makes Younger Generation Church one of the premier Adventist young adult ministries in the world. Thank you. Click here or the above icon for means by which to give to YG.
GRATITUDE
PASTOR KAYLA NOTED IN LOCAL MEDIA
Thanks to the Cleburne Times-Review for the kind inclusion of SWAU’s Week of Prayer in their news coverage. Grateful for the kind mention of Kayla Goodman in their coverage.
CREATIVE ARTIST: EJ GALVEZ
So grateful for YG worship leader, Edgar Galvez, and the many talents he brings to bear for Christ Jesus. Be sure to check out his YouTube channel, also his work at EJG Creates.
YG CHURCH CAMEO IN SWU NADYEM 2020 REPORT
Thank you to Southwestern Union Conference for their kind inclusion of a peek into Younger Generation Church’s worship experience to culminate their report for the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists’ Year-End Meeting 2020. What an honor!
Younger Generation Church is the vibrant young adult ministry of the Arlington Seventh-day Adventist Church.YG's mission is to deepen our devotion to Christ Jesus through:
• Pursuing INTIMACY with God
• Experiencing COMMUNITY with each other
• Inspiring those around us with the hope of GRACE