JANUARY 18, 2021 VOL.2 NO.3
COMING ATTRACTIONS
“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.”
“Forgiveness is not an occasional act; it is a constant attitude.”
“We must develop and maintain the capacity to forgive. He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love. There is some good in the worst of us and some evil in the best of us. When we discover this, we are less prone to hate our enemies.”
“Let no man pull you so low as to hate him.”
“I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.” —Martin Luther King, Jr.
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 and our church online platform. Also, UG Talks is on YouTube. Click the above icon or here to make your reservations today.
SUPPORT FOR THE COLVIN FAMILY
Dean Colvin, husband of Shelly Colvin, passed away Wednesday morning, January 20th, after a long battle with COVID-19. He went into the hospital Dec. 13, 2020 and never returned. Providing meal solutions for the family can support Shelly, Bradley, Stephen & Shay during this difficult time. This will be a gift card only MealTrain. See the list of restaurants under "favorite meals/restaurants" or purchase a grubhub, doordash, or uber eats gift card. Thank you for your love, support, and prayers for them through this unbearably hard circumstance. Also remember the new Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Hays as they travel to Texas from Colorado to join with their family. Click the above icon or here to sign up on MealTrain.
PREQUEL TO YG THIS WEEKEND
As we continue our series, "Every Member a Mentor," you are invited to watch this exceptional TED Talk in preparation for this Sabbath's worship experience at Younger Generation Church.
Dr. Brené Brown studies human connection -- our ability to empathize, belong, love. In a poignant, funny talk at TEDxHouston, she shares a deep insight from her research, one that sent her on a personal quest to know herself as well as to understand humanity.
YG CHURCH // SATURDAY // 10:00AM CST
Grateful, Won't Stop Now, Worthy, The Blessing, Hosanna #WorshipSet #Jan23 10:00AM CST, fb.com/ygchurch #EM2 #YGmentors #ygchurch
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EM2: EVERY MEMBER A MENTOR
“Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding…” –Proverbs 3:13 [NIV]
Every believer can pour a bit of goodness into the next generation. At Arlington Seventh-day Adventist Church we’re committed to life-change fueled by life-exchange. Mentoring is our relational commitment to empower new generations by sharing our lives with younger people. We’re intentionally pouring GOD’s love, wisdom, and power into next generations.
Join Younger Generation Church in their new year series, "Every Member a Mentor," Saturdays, 10:00AM CST, fb.com/ygchurch #EM2 #YGmentors #ygchurch
MY INTERGENERATIONAL CHURCH
Mentorship means more than you think. Click the above icon or here for the full Southwestern Union Record article by Pastor Justin Yang.
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 host this weekend is Jewlz Davis.
Julian Humphries-Davis, M.Ed., currently serves as the Student Development Specialist of the Follett Student Leadership Center at the University of Texas at Arlington. He serves as the advisor for the Alternative Breaks Program as well as the Leadership Honors Program. A proud Tennessean, Julian earned his B.A. in English at The University of the South: Sewanee and his M.Ed. in Community Development and Action at Vanderbilt University. "Jewlz" loves being active, traveling, and working with youth and young adults.
Don’t miss YG LIFE, this Saturday, 11:00AM CST! Find us on Facebook LIVE and on our church online platform, live.ygchurch.com
JUMP START YOUR DEVOS
Looking for a way to spice up or reignite your devotionals? Why not try out Passion 2021 and use the sessions and talks for inspiration and challenge. Available free for a limited time, click the above icon or here for Rewatch Passion 2021.
LIVE2LEAD TELECAST // JANUARY 30 // 2:00PM
When you attend this rebroadcast event, you're joining thousands of people around the world who are becoming the best versions of themselves! Start 2021 with hope and energy! Included in this event is a preview of John Maxwell's new book "Change Your World" as well as success tips from top leaders. Kat Cole, who famously led Cinnabon to greater success; She shares four mindsets that will change your life. Craig Groeschel reminds us that great leaders anticipate and respond early; He gives us three simple steps to do this! Alan Mulally speaks about effective communication in the corporate world and beyond. Steve Harvey talks about your job versus your calling. Then, John Maxwell will conclude with nine ways to empower people! Join us for this event at no charge! You'll leave ready to make 2021 the best year you've ever had! Click above icon or here for further information.
MAD ABOUT MARRIAGE SEMINAR // FEBRUARY 5-6, 2021
How do you stay madly in love forever?
The Mad About Marriage Seminar is marriage education, not marriage counseling. Mike shares lots of stories – some from his own life – and lots of practical advice that you can really use. He also examines some of the issues that can derail marriages, drawing on current research and the expertise of a variety of scholars, authors, and psychologists to find solutions to the problems. There are some "big" issues that have a very destructive effect on marriage. Some of these issues are easily identified, but some of the most destructive may be present in marriages without couples recognizing their existence. Couples struggle along, trying unsuccessfully to create a positive relationship, not realizing why their efforts at marital bliss seem thwarted. It's important for the success of the marriage to identify and deal with negative issues. The presentations Sabbath morning are free and open to the public. Click the above icon or here to register for the seminar.
PURSUE GOD
START 2021 IN PRAYER
To begin this new year, what if we were to pray together? All generations.
You are wonderful, Lord, and you deserve all praise, because you are much greater than anyone can understand. Each generation will announce to the next your wonderful and powerful deeds. I will keep thinking about your marvelous glory and your mighty miracles. –Psalm 145:3-5 [CEV]
This is an invitation into a season of prayer. Praying for one another. Praying with one another. Click the above icon or here to begin.
LAUNCH INTO 2021 WITH PASSION
Experience Passion 2021 again or for the first time! Click the icon above or here to sign up and receive access to talks and moments from Passion 2021 through January 31, 2021.
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 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 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
Pastor Allan’s message from last weekend.
LESSONS FROM THE FLEA MARKET
Mentorship is at its core is fostering relationships. Leadership begins with listening.
Put yourself aside, and help others get ahead. Don’t be obsessed with getting your own advantage. Forget yourselves long enough to lend a helping hand. –Philippians 2:4 [Message]
So speak encouraging words to one another. Build up hope so you’ll all be together in this, no one left out, no one left behind. I know you’re already doing this; just keep on doing it. –1Thessalonians 5:11 [Message]
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EM2: EVERY MEMBER A MENTOR
“Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding…” –Proverbs 3:13 [NIV]
Every believer can pour a bit of goodness into the next generation. At Arlington Seventh-day Adventist Church we’re committed to life-change fueled by life-exchange. Mentoring is our relational commitment to empower new generations by sharing our lives with younger people. We’re intentionally pouring GOD’s love, wisdom, and power into next generations.
Join Younger Generation Church in their new year series, "Every Member a Mentor," Saturdays, 10:00AM CST, fb.com/ygchurch #EM2 #YGmentors #ygchurch
EXPERIENCE COMMUNITY
NEW WOMEN’S LIFE GROUP // STARTS THIS 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.
AYP GROUP: YOUNG ADVENTIST MARKETERS // WEDNESDAY // 8:00PM CST
Young Adventist Marketers, an AYP Group, meets this Wednesday at 8:00 PM Central USA. Click the above icon or here to register for the AYP group and to get the Zoom link. Our guest will be Jacquelyn Khoe!
Jacquelyn is a first-generation, from California, currently living in Boise. She attended art school in San Francisco, for graphic design and marketing but dropped out due to financial constraints. After lots of prayers and waiting, God opened the door for her to work in communications and design at several self-supporting ministries in Honduras and Oklahoma. Eventually, more doors opened, and for the past seven years, she has been working in our Seventh-day Adventist schools doing fundraising and marketing. Looking back, during her first year in art school, she never thought she would be able to be a part of the ministry of our church. But, now more than ever, Jacquelyn sees the importance of the role of marketers and designers in the ministry.
YOUNG TEXAS ADVENTISTS CONVERSATIONS
Attention Students! Here are three zoom conversations that will meet weekly through February. These are not sermons, rather discussions where your interaction is important, so the groups will not be more than 25 max. High school through college students are invited. Topics include: Dating, Discipleship, Depression and Anxiety. Register now as space is limited. Click the above icons or here to register.
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.
BE A LIFEGROUP LEADER
A great way to build relationships and form a sense of community is by participating in smaller group gatherings and events we call LIFEgroups. Whether you enjoy team sports, Bible study, or informal conversation, we have an array of LIFEgroups from which to choose.
So we're looking for people willing to lead LIFEgroups. No experience is required, just a willingness to be trained and mentored, then start the adventure of doing life together. If you are interested, please let us know of your interest by emailing LIFEgroups@ygchurch.com
Our hope is all our members will try one or more of our LIFEgroups and develop great relationships. At Younger Generation Church [YG], experiencing community with each other is one of the best ways we live out our love for Jesus. We invite you to join a group discussion, activity, or social event. Let's do life. . . together.
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.
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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
PROTECTING YOURSELF WHILE PROTECTING OTHERS
A discussion by AdventHealth of the latest findings and recommendations. Ciick the above icon or here for the full Adventist Review article.
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. 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
PASSING THE BATON OF FAITH TO THE NEXT GENERATION
How are you passing on faith to the next generation? Have you identified the batons He’s given you to carry (even if they feel awkward) and how they fulfill either the Greatest Commandment (to love) or the Great Commission (to make disciples) or both?
Click the above icon or here for an compelling devotional by Christine Caine.
BE A BLESSING: GIVE GENEROUSLY TO @YGCHURCH
In this new year, 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
Gratitude to Contagious Faith for sharing their original song Chosen. Contagious Faith is a ministry dedicated to sharing the truth of Jesus through music and online media. It all began in 2008 by four teenage friends who loved God and enjoyed the art of music. Even at their young age they were compelled to dedicate their talents in spreading the hope of salvation. Full of energy and enthusiasm they got involved with leading worship in their community and local church. As they developed their musical ability they were inspired to write original music and present worship concerts in both English and Spanish. Be sure to follow Contagious Faith on YouTube.
Gratitude to the many health care frontliners, providing compassionate and exceptional treatment, support, and help to those in need. Your resilience, courage, and determination to care for others is appreciated and admired.
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