OCTOBER 19, 2021 VOL.2 NO.42

UG CONFERENCE is an experience like no other! It’s a gathering where high school students from all over come together to be part of something bigger than themselves. Teens will engage in worship, hear inspiring messages, be challenged to discover their purpose, and find a deeper sense of belonging. At UG Conference, we seek to equip a generation, ready to change the world! To register for UG Conference, click here. If you would like to make a donation to sponsor a student, contact Pastor Danny.

**INSPIRE SONGWRITING CONTEST**
Calling all Adventist Songwriters – You are invited to participate in our annual inSpire songwriting contest, submissions are due October 20th. **inSpire** is hosting its annual songwriting contest. A good song does no one any good if it’s not heard! If you’ve written one that you think is special, we’d love to hear it. Click the above icon or here for contest details.

**COMMUNION SABBATH // OCT 23**
We invite our church family to participate with us this weekend for Communion, which will be held during Legacy Service at 9am, Outdoor Service at 10am, and Mosaic Service at 11:30am. Footwashing will be available in the Foyer beginning at 8:45am and available throughout the morning. We will also provide Footwashing availability downstairs in the Revive Community Center for those who would prefer more privacy.
The Arlington Seventh-day Adventist Church practices open communion: Any who identify as Christians are welcome to participate in the process. We do not exclude anyone based on age, baptismal status, or church membership. Parents are welcome to include their children of any age, taking advantage of this opportunity to share communion as a family. We look forward to sharing this special Sabbath with you!

**YG MUSIC & MEDIA DEVOS // SATURDAYS • 9:30AM // ROOM 6**
All YG musicians, artists, media, and production team members are invited to a devotional time Sabbath mornings at 9:30AM in Room 6. Especially if you are not “on duty” this is a time to connect with GOD and each other. For all the details contact YG’s associate music director for the weekend.

**CONGRATULATIONS TO CANYON CREEK PROJECT!**
Our church plant, Canyon Creek Project, is celebrating their third anniversary, October 23rd! Special worship services, treats at Hello Cafe, gifts for everyone who joins us, lunch, and more! Everyone is invited! Click here for more info, to share photos with us, and to sign up for lunch!

**BUILDING FUNDAMENTALS // YG CHURCH // SATURDAY // 10:15AM CDT**
Graves Into Gardens, Jireh, Jesus I Need You, Stand In Your Love #WorshipSet #Oct23 10:15AM CDT fb.com/ygchurch #YGis2nd #ygchurch
“I am with you, always.” It’s such a a beautiful phrase and it is so relevant when it comes to building fundamentals because it describes a God who just wants to spend time with us and just be with us, just like a Best Friend would. Always.
“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” —Matthew 28:19-20 [NKJV]
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I AM SECOND 2021
Discover a new and different way of living. This is for people yearning to be known. It is for those who are weary from all their many efforts to feel significant.
How blessed is God! And what a blessing he is! He’s the Father of our Master, Jesus Christ, and takes us to the high places of blessing in him. Long before he laid down earth’s foundations, he had us in mind, had settled on us as the focus of his love, to be made whole and holy by his love. Long, long ago he decided to adopt us into his family through Jesus Christ. (What pleasure he took in planning this!) He wanted us to enter into the celebration of his lavish gift-giving by the hand of his beloved Son. –Ephesians 1:3-6 [Message]
Join *Younger Generation Church* in their back to school series, “I Am Second,” Saturdays, 10:15AM CDT, live.ygchurch.com #YGis2nd #ygchurch

Gabriel Molina

Burton Adventist Academy Student Association Religious Vice President

I’m Gabriel Molina and I am currently a senior at Burton Adventist Academy. I am the Student Association Religious Vice President for the high school. Some fun facts: My favorite sports are soccer and baseball, and I have been playing the violin for the past 15 years of my life. Looking forward to preaching for YG, my topic, Building Fundamentals.

**PENN STREET ARTS SERIES // SAT 5PM // PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF FORT WORTH**
The Department Music is honored to present the next concert for the Penn State Arts Series at First Presbyterian Church of Fort Worth. The event is free and open to the public. Come support our students this Sabbath, October 23rd, at 5:00 pm.

**BE FRUITFUL: A YG REFLECTION**
Over the past seventeen years, GOD has blessed ***Younger Generation Church*** in so many ways. Although it is great to have likes from followers, well attended events, inspiring programs, even baptism counts, and offering totals, it’s important to remember Christ’s challenge to make ministry about connection with Him.
1-3 “I am the Real Vine and my Father is the Farmer. He cuts off every branch of me that doesn’t bear grapes. And every branch that is grape-bearing he prunes back so it will bear even more. You are already pruned back by the message I have spoken.
4 “Live in me. Make your home in me just as I do in you. In the same way that a branch can’t bear grapes by itself but only by being joined to the vine, you can’t bear fruit unless you are joined with me.
5-8 “I am the Vine, you are the branches. When you’re joined with me and I with you, the relation intimate and organic, the harvest is sure to be abundant. Separated, you can’t produce a thing. Anyone who separates from me is deadwood, gathered up and thrown on the bonfire. But if you make yourselves at home with me and my words are at home in you, you can be sure that whatever you ask will be listened to and acted upon. This is how my Father shows who he is—when you produce grapes, when you mature as my disciples.
9-10 “I’ve loved you the way my Father has loved me. Make yourselves at home in my love. If you keep my commands, you’ll remain intimately at home in my love. That’s what I’ve done—kept my Father’s commands and made myself at home in his love.
11-15 “I’ve told you these things for a purpose: that my joy might be your joy, and your joy wholly mature. This is my command: Love one another the way I loved you. This is the very best way to love. Put your life on the line for your friends. You are my friends when you do the things I command you. I’m no longer calling you servants because servants don’t understand what their master is thinking and planning. No, I’ve named you friends because I’ve let you in on everything I’ve heard from the Father.
*16 “You didn’t choose me, remember;* *I chose you, and put you in the world to bear fruit, fruit that won’t spoil. As fruit bearers, whatever you ask the Father in relation to me, he gives you.*
*17 “But remember the root command: Love one another.* —John 15:1-17 [Message]
When we connect with Jesus, and experience His love, we are not only blessed, we become the blessing. In reflection on this passage in the Gospel of John, I marvel at the tremendous blessing each and every one of you are to me and to YG. At this month’s church board meeting, we will share just a small sample of how many of you are not only blessing YG, but are also blessing the world for His glory.
Click the above icon or here to enjoy the report of how GOD is using YG to mentor next generations. Thank you for being fruitful. #BeJesus #BeYG

COMING ATTRACTIONS

**BRIDGE WEEKEND: PACIFIC UNION COLLEGE @ YG // OCTOBER 29-31**
All students and young adults are invited to our inaugural “Bridge Weekend” at Younger Generation Church! Building relationships with Christ Jesus and each other, *Bridge Weekends* offer inspiration, fellowship, and opportunities to get acquainted with some of the stellar Adventist colleges and universities across the continent. All high school students, co-ed young adults, and their families are especially invited to mix and meet with our special weekend guests!

Kent Rufo, MDiv

Pacific Union College Chaplain
Bridge Weekend Guest Speaker

Pastor Kent Rufo has been serving as Pacific Union College’s chaplain since January 2019. He moved his family from Illinois where he served as lead pastor in a Chicago suburb. He spent 7 years of his ministry as youth pastor at the magnificent Arlington Seventh-day Adventist Church. During his 16 years of experience as a pastor, Rufo has served as lead, youth, and associate pastor, academy chaplain, Bible teacher, collegiate ministries director and now college chaplain. He also spent 2 years overseas as a missionary. Pastor Kent received his bachelor’s degree in biology from Southern Adventist University in 2000 and then completed his MDiv at Andrews University in 2004. Rufo has experience leading prayer and Bible study groups, visitation, counseling, and outreach, among other ministry activities. He loves his family and his job! Many of you will remember Chaplain Kent from when he served as our youth pastor and BAA chaplain.

**CONNECT MINISTRIES**
Connect is an innovative ministry from Pacific Union College engaging others through leading praise and worship, providing inspiring speakers, offering special music for sacred concerts, hosting spiritual and social events for youth, and by coordinating service and outreach opportunities.
As Christ’s disciples, they serve with spiritual authenticity, while promoting a valued relationship with Pacific Union College, and above all, a dynamic connection to our Creator. We look forward to their being our special guests at Burton Adventist Academy, Younger Generation Church, and UGYOUTH.

**GLOW GOLF // OCT 30 // 6:30PM**
Come out to the Arlington Seventh-day Adventist Church Common on ***October 30, at 6:30 p.m.*** for an evening of light up mini-golf fun with the church family. Enjoy Vespers at 6:30 p.m., followed by light-up mini-golf and other yard games. Roast hotdogs on the fire-pit for supper and enjoy fellowship and fun. Everyone is invited!

**ADVENTIST SPEED DATING // NOV 7 // 7:00PM [CENTRAL]**
Join SDA Singles around the country Nov 7th for a 1hr virtual speed dating event! "Lynk" is hosting their second nationwide SDA Speed dating event and would love for you to join. The first event was a great success with over 450+ SDA singles joining in, totaling for 3,200+ dates and 800 matches made within the hour! Due to the volume of request, they have released an Android version of the app that can now be downloaded from the Google Play Store. Reserve your spot by signing up at www.letslynk.com

**THANKSGIVING BASKETS**
Grab an extra basket at the store and fill it with food blessings for a family in need because it’s time for our Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive! Pick up a flyer in the foyer! Then bring your donated items and place them in the Revive Grocery Carts located at the entrance of the foyer. (***Please place gift card donations in a tithe envelope and place them in the offering plate or offering box).*** Drop off all donations by November 16! Let’s make this the best Thanksgiving ever for our community!

PURSUE GOD

**2021 SPEAKER SERIES AT ARLINGTON AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND**
Dr. Jon Paulien’s presentations, *Faithful to the End*, are now available in our online video library. Click the above icon or here for the entire collection.
Dr. Paulien received his bachelor’s degree in theology from Atlantic Union College, which included a year abroad studying in West Germany. His MDiv degree (1975) and his PhD in New Testament (1987) were both earned from Andrews University.
Early in his career, Dr. Paulien was a church pastor in New York and Michigan before attending graduate school. After teaching at the SDA Seminary at Andrews University for many years, he came to LLU in 2007 as Dean of the newly-formed School of Religion.
He is a member of the Society of Biblical Literature, the Adventist Society for Religious Study, and the Chicago Society for Biblical Research. He has also served on numerous committees and study projects within the Adventist Church and professional organizations. Dr. Paulien is listed in Who’s Who in Religion, Who's Who in Biblical Studies and Archaeology, Who's Who in America, Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, and the Directory of American Scholars.
Dr. Paulien is a well-respected biblical scholar and a prolific writer. He has written dozens of book reviews, and has been published on topics relating to the history of the Adventist Church and the book of Revelation. He is a specialist in the Johannine literature in the new Testament (Gospel of John and the Book of Revelation), and the intersection of faith with contemporary culture. Many of his books have been translated into Spanish, Portuguese, Finnish, Japanese, and the Korean languages. He also takes special delight in seminars and presentations to non-specialists who can make practical use of the material in the real world.
Dr. Paulien has traveled to the seven last cities mentioned in the book of Revelation and filmed a series of DVDs on location for the Hope Channel; written chapters on Daniel and Revelation and the apostle Paul for high school religion textbooks for the Adventist church; and conducted many television and radio interviews over the years. He is also a consulting editor of the Andrews University Seminary Studies.
*Outside of academia, Dr. Paulien enjoys being with his wife Pamella and their three children, and also enjoys travel, golf and photography when time permits.*

**IA2 FIVE STEPS TOWARD A BETTER PRAYER LIFE**
Here is the PDF of *5 Steps Towards a Better Prayer Life*, a new resource from I Am Second that walks through a simple plan to intentionally improve your prayer life.

EXPERIENCE COMMUNITY

**JOIN YG IN OUR FALL SEASON OF PRAYER**
Through October, it is our desire to deepen our relationship with Jesus, so we are inviting everyone to join us in prayer, both learning more about it and practicing it. To aid in our journey, download the *IA2 Prayer Journal* by clicking the above icon or going to tiny.one/prayerjournal. You can also pick up a hardcopy in our lobby at the YG highbar tables.

**LET’S DO LIFE TOGETHER**
During these extraordinary times, we benefit from innovating ways to connect and build community amidst the challenges that surround us. At Younger Generation Church, we want to encourage you to seek out ways to do life together while we abide by community health guidelines. Click the above icon or here for great group options to consider.
“Let us hold strong to the confession of our hope, never wavering, since the One who promised it to us is faithful. Let us consider how to inspire each other to greater love and to righteous deeds, not forgetting to gather as a community, as some have forgotten, but encouraging each other, especially as the day of His return approaches.” —Hebrews 10:23-25 [Voice]

**FREE ACCESS TO RIGHTNOW MEDIA FOR ALL OUR MEMBERS!**
Looking for resources to start your own Life Group? As part of our church community, you have unlimited access to RightNow Media—the world’s largest streaming library of video Bible study resources (it’s been called the “Netflix of video Bible studies”). This extensive library has more than 20,000 videos from leaders like Francis Chan, Jennie Allen, Matt Chandler, Dr. Tony Evans, and many more. These Bible study videos can be used as part of a group study or for personal devotions, and many series include free discussion guides and handouts.

We believe that RightNow Media is a tool that can help you live out your faith in every area of your life—at home, at work, and in your community. In addition to series on books of the Bible, RightNow Media has videos for everyone in your family on a variety of topics like marriage, parenting, personal finances, mental health, and more. There’s even a library just for kids with over 2,000 safe, entertaining videos. RightNow Media has a free app that’s available on all major streaming devices so you and your family can access content anywhere, anytime. Click the above icon or click here to gain access to our digital library!

INSPIRE HOPE // SHARE GRACE

**REVIVE COMMUNITY CARE: 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

**PASSION CONFERENCE DOOR HOLDERS**
Door Holders are truly #AllForJesus— they take great pleasure in opening the door for others to experience Jesus. If you are over the age of 25 and want to be part of #Passion2022, you still can! Apply below to be a Door Holder.
https://www.passion2022.com/door-holders

**DO YOU GO TO TWU?**
If you (or someone you know) are currently enrolled at Texas Woman's University - please send us an email at YA@txsda.org.

**TEXAS YOUNG ADULTS**
Click the above icon or here for all the latest updates from Texas Young Adult Ministry!

**DO YOU GO TO UNT?**
If you (or someone you know) are currently at UNT - please comment below or send us an email at YA@txsda.org

**YOUR GENEROSITY MAKES @YGCHURCH GROW, GLOW, & GO**
We 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 above icon or here for ways to give.
How does your support overflow into the world? Click here for @ygchurch stories of overflow.

GRATITUDE

THANKS FOR MAKING SHINDIG 2021 AWESOME!
Appreciate everyone coming out for our annual big ol’ Texas party! Special shout out to all our volunteers, Burton Adventist Academy, Form Kids, Revive Community Care, the Wassell family, the band, Gary, Karla, Kisha, Tom and everyone who made this fun evening possible!

Gratitude to Dr. Paulien for spending time with our Burton Adventist Academy students last Friday! Thanks to him for speaking for all three chapels—elementary, junior high, and high school! We appreciate his inspiration to all of us!

**THANKS FOR LUNCH!**
Appreciation to Texas Young Adults and SWAU Pathways to Success for treating our SWAU freshmen to a delicious lunch and such kind support!

**REVIVE THANKS YOU!**
For coming out for their Revive Community Care Center open house! What a tremendous affirmation to have so many members and community friends come out to celebrate!

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