DECEMBER 30, 2020 VOL.1 NO.12

COMING ATTRACTIONS

PASSION 2021 VIRTUAL CONFERENCE // DECEMBER 31, 2020 // 3:00PM CST
All are invited, especially our students and young adults, to attend this FREE event! Passion 2021 Online will stream live on December 31, 2020 (CST). Ring in the new year lifting up the name of Jesus. The schedule for the gathering is as follows:

3p-5p CST

BREAK

8p-12a CST

The content for the gathering is geared towards 18-25-year-old students and young adults, but anyone is welcome to register. Click the above icon or here to register for free; We would recommend registering now, so you can receive the special devotionals leading up to the event as well as the benefits to follow.

VISION FOR PASSION 2021
Discover more about the coming gathering New Years Eve as Passion founder, Louie Giglio, interviews Sadie Robertson Huff.

As the year comes to an end, we are believing God for the miracle of Passion 2021. We will gather online to worship Jesus on the last moment of 2020, just as we exalted Him with shouts of faith and fireworks of confidence on the first. Click here to register free for Passion 2021.

HELP US GROW, GLOW, & GO: GIVE GENEROUSLY TO @YGCHURCH Our vibrant young adult ministry is so grateful for your generosity. Even in this extraordinary year, Younger Generation Church has deepened devotion to Christ Jesus both near and far. As … — HELP US GROW, GLOW, & GO:
GIVE GENEROUSLY TO @YGCHURCH
Our vibrant young adult ministry is so grateful for your generosity. Even in this extraordinary year, *Younger Generation Church* has deepened devotion to Christ Jesus both near and far. As you plan special year-end, tax-deductible contributions, please consider @ygchurch. Click the icon above or here for ways to give to YG.

SAID GOD. NEVER. "What are common religious assumptions, that you know GOD never said?" God of the Promise, Yes I Will, Cornerstone, Worthy, What A Beautiful Name #WorshipSet #Jan2 10:00AM CST, fb.com/ygchurch #SaidGODnever #EM2 #YGmentors #ygchurc… — **SAID GOD. NEVER.**
*"What are common religious assumptions, that you know GOD never said?"*
God of the Promise, Yes I Will, Cornerstone, Worthy, What A Beautiful Name #WorshipSet #Jan2 10:00AM CST, fb.com/ygchurch #SaidGODnever #EM2 #YGmentors #ygchurch
Join Younger Generation Church in the prequel to their new year series, Saturdays, 10AM CST, fb.com/ygchurch

YGERS: GET YOUR SHIRT THIS WEEKEND! Especially students! Come by our lobby welcome area to pick up your t-shirt this weekend. If you live outside of the DFW Metroplex and consider @ygchurch your spiritual home, contact Pastor Allan who will be happy… — **YGERS: GET YOUR SHIRT THIS WEEKEND!**
Especially students! Come by our lobby welcome area to pick up your t-shirt this weekend.
If you live outside of the DFW Metroplex and consider @ygchurch your spiritual home, contact Pastor Allan who will be happy to mail you your shirt! #BeJesus #BeYG

YG LIFE // SATURDAY // 11:00AM CST Immediately following YG’s worship experience, don’t miss out on the after party, YG LIFE. Always entertaining and informative with everything YG—including upcoming attractions and intriguing guests—then of course,… — **YG LIFE // SATURDAY // 11:00AM CST**
Immediately following YG’s worship experience, don’t miss out on the after party, ***YG LIFE***. 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! Your co-hosts this weekend are Jocelyn Castillo and Adeline Long.
Hi I’m Jocelyn Castillo and I’m currently a junior at Newman International Academy. I’m mostly at home with my parents, Jose and Yadira, and my three brothers, Angel, Andrew, and Aiden. I enjoy reading and being with my friends and family.
Hi I’m Adeline Long, and I am a junior at Burton Adventist Academy. I’m live with Aaron and Carrie, my parents, as well as my brother Caden and my dog Sugar. I love to spend time with my friends and family, and enjoy painting and other art.
Don’t miss YG LIFE, this Saturday, 11:00AM CST! Find us on Facebook LIVE and on our church online platform, live.ygchurch.com

NEW AYP GROUP: MAKING IT IN THE REAL WORLD // BEGINS JAN 7 // 8PM CST Do you have a plan to reach your financial goals? What are you doing to pay off your debts or invest? Join a community that's actively working to organize and grow their finances… — **NEW AYP GROUP: MAKING IT IN THE REAL WORLD // BEGINS JAN 7 // 8PM CST**
Do you have a plan to reach your financial goals? What are you doing to pay off your debts or invest? Join a community that's actively working to organize and grow their finances. We'll connect as a group while we plan individually how to succeed - come for encouragement among friends who want to share knowledge and journey together! This group meets weekly on Thursday at 8:00 pm Central, USA.

CARTER BLOOD CARE // JANUARY 9TH Carter Blood Care will be on our Campus on January 9, 2021, from 10 am-2 pm! In January when you Give Blood you will Receive Free Mav's Gear & Whataburger Food as well as the satisfaction that you have helped sa… — **CARTER BLOOD CARE // JANUARY 9TH**
Carter Blood Care will be on our Campus on January 9, 2021, from 10 am-2 pm!
In January when you Give Blood you will Receive Free Mav's Gear & Whataburger Food as well as the satisfaction that you have helped save lives! Giving Blood has been deemed Safe & Essential!

Click the icon above or the link below to make and appointment and save a life.
Arlington Seventh-day Adventist Church Blood Drive

COVID-19 VACCINES: NAD RELEASE RESPONDS TO QUESTIONS North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists offers an article where Adventist medical experts weigh in on concerns, offer counsel, and respond to common questions. Click the above icon or h… — **COVID-19 VACCINES: NAD RELEASE RESPONDS TO QUESTIONS**
North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists offers an article where Adventist medical experts weigh in on concerns, offer counsel, and respond to common questions. Click the above icon or here to read the full news release.

YG WOMEN’S LIFE GROUP: WARRIOR WOMEN // COMING JAN 20TH
Wednesday, January 20, 2021, 7:00pm, a new women’s LIFEgroup called Warrior Women will be starting. For more information email lifegroups@ygchurch.com. Alex Deapen and Chrissy Gaban will be leading this LIFEgroup and women of all ages are invited.

“God desires each of his children to follow his call. But sometimes the battles we fight for God’s kingdom defy our expectations, leading us to trust him more deeply. A faithful warrior for Christ will choose obedience over personal glory, humility instead of pride, and truth spoken with grace.” —Bianca Juarez Olthoff

In this five-sessions series with Bianca Juárez Olthoff, explore the story of Deborah, Barak, and Jael and discover what being a warrior for God looks like. For more information email lifegroups@ygchurch.com.

PURSUE GOD

IN-PERSON & ONLINE WORSHIP 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 … — **IN-PERSON & ONLINE WORSHIP 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.

THIRD ADVENT
In an age where anxiety with the current circumstance can be overwhelming, as Adventists we have enduring hope in the promises of Jesus, especially in His soon return.

“Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. 2 There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? 3 When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am. 4 And you know the way to where I am going.” –John 14:1-4 [NLT]

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ADVENT-ISH
HIS-story is WONDER-ful and AWE-some

”Advent” is defined as the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event. And it certainly can be said among people of faith, that all of human history has centered on the arrival of Christ Jesus. For Christ-followers, advent is the epicenter of their story, the focus of their journey. However, along the way, in the waiting and the wandering, have we found ourselves fading in our anticipation, wonder and awe?

BAPTISM PREPARATION RESOURCES

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 … — **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.

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 vide… — **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

GOT QUESTIONS? Contact Pastor Allan if you have an interest in being baptized or have any questions about baptism and/or about becoming part of the Seventh-day Adventist family. Click the above icon or here to contact him. — **GOT QUESTIONS?**
Contact Pastor Allan if you have an interest in being baptized or have any questions about baptism and/or about becoming part of the Seventh-day Adventist family. Click the above icon or here to contact him.

DISCIPLESHIP RESOURCES

THE PURPOSE DRIVEN LIFE The Purpose Driven Life is a 40-day devotional guide that affords a basic template for the life of a disciple. It's YG Church's preferred discipleship primer for beginning the Christ-following journey. Click the above icon o… — **THE PURPOSE DRIVEN LIFE**
*The Purpose Driven Life* is a 40-day devotional guide that affords a basic template for the life of a disciple. It's YG Church's preferred discipleship primer for beginning the Christ-following journey. Click the above icon or here to review the variety of devotional resources available.

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… — **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.

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 witne… — **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

EXPERIENCE COMMUNITY

NEW WOMEN’S LIFE GROUP // STARTS JAN 20TH Wednesday, January 20, 2021, 7:00pm, a new women’s LIFEgroup called Warrior Women will be starting. For more information email lifegroups@ygchurch.com. Alex Deapen and Chrissy Gaban will be leading this LI… — **NEW WOMEN’S LIFE GROUP // STARTS JAN 20TH**
Wednesday, January 20, 2021, 7:00pm, a new women’s LIFEgroup called *Warrior Women* will be starting. For more information email lifegroups@ygchurch.com. Alex Deapen and Chrissy Gaban will be leading this LIFEgroup and women of all ages are invited.
“God desires each of his children to follow his call. But sometimes the battles we fight for God’s kingdom defy our expectations, leading us to trust him more deeply. A faithful warrior for Christ will choose obedience over personal glory, humility instead of pride, and truth spoken with grace.” —Bianca Juarez Olthoff
In this five-sessions series with Bianca Juárez Olthoff, explore the story of Deborah, Barak, and Jael and discover what being a warrior for God looks like. For more information email lifegroups@ygchurch.com.

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 … — **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.

LIFEGROUPS & INTEREST GROUPS FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
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 here if you are interested in joining a group or would like more information about our program.

FREE ACCESS TO RIGHTNOW MEDIA 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 RightNo… — **FREE ACCESS TO RIGHTNOW MEDIA 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.

INSPIRE HOPE // SHARE GRACE

WE ARE HERE TO HELP EACH OTHER Inspire those around you with the hope of grace by volunteering with Revive Community Care! Participate and refer those in need, revivecommunitycare.com — **WE ARE HERE TO HELP EACH OTHER**
Inspire those around you with the hope of grace by volunteering with Revive Community Care! Participate and refer those in need, revivecommunitycare.com

BE A VOLUNTEER! ALL AGES WELCOME! A great way to serve our 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.… — **BE A VOLUNTEER! ALL AGES WELCOME!**
A great way to serve our 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

BLESSING BAGS Ashten and Trent Fleming invite us once again to have prepared bags to assist the homeless not only during the holiday season, but throughout the year. Although both men and women experience homelessness, women are at particular risk. … — **BLESSING BAGS**
Ashten and Trent Fleming invite us once again to have prepared bags to assist the homeless not only during the holiday season, but throughout the year. Although both men and women experience homelessness, women are at particular risk. Find below a checklist to help you assemble a bag or several bags to have available in your car.
The items listed are **suggestions** for what to place in the blessing bag. Customize your bag, knowing you can put more or less of the checklist items. If you don’t have a handbag or tote to use, you can always use gallon or quart size, clear, ziplock bags. Thanks for being the best neighbors!

Additional hardcopy lists and bags are available in the lobby at the YG high-bar tables. Thank you!

BE A BLESSING: GIVE GENEROUSLY TO @YGCHURCH During this season, we especially invite you to support @ygchurch financially. As you bless YG, our young adults overflow that blessing into our community and into the world. Your tax-deductible donation h… — **BE A BLESSING: GIVE GENEROUSLY TO @YGCHURCH**
During this season, we especially invite you to support @ygchurch financially. As you bless YG, our young adults overflow that blessing into our community and into the world. Your tax-deductible donation helps YG grow, glow, and go. Thank you. Click the link for ways to give: arlingtonadventist.com/new-blog/2020/6/21/ways-to-give
How does your support overflow into the world? Click here for @ygchurch stories of overflow.

GRATITUDE

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