FEBRUARY 15, 2021 VOL.2 NO.7
COMING ATTRACTIONS
YGCHURCH EXCLUSIVELY ONLINE
FEB 20TH // SATURDAY // 10:00AM
In our desire to encourage safety and our efforts to care well for each of you and our community, this Sabbath Younger Generation Church will be online only. Look for worship, 10:00AM CST, on Facebook LIVE [fb.com/ygchurch] and at live.ygchurch.com, as well as YGLIFE at 11:00AM CST.
Featuring:
@_valenatalia & @antsfonseca to lead worship
@lisa_brandreth & @tim.kosaka to host YGLIFE
YGLIFE QUESTIONS ABOUT SEXUALITY
During YG’s Love Month, we’re delighted to have Dr. Celeste Holbrook join us responding to some of your questions. DM @ygchurch to send in your question, and know you can trust we will guard confidentiality and keep the question anonymous so the questions can be candid and honest.
Dr. @celestebrooke is a sexologist and speaker who helps her clients evolve into the person they were created to be, in and outside of the bedroom. She speaks on a variety of topics from sex drive and sexual shame to painful intercourse, purity culture and more. Her mission is to provide safe spaces for people to talk about sex. You can find her teaching classes for The Velvet Box or at her website at www.drcelesteholbrook.com
YGCHURCH EXCLUSIVELY ONLINE FEB 20TH // SATURDAY // 10:00AM
In our desire to encourage safety and our efforts to care well for each of you and our community, this Sabbath Younger Generation Church will be online only. Look for worship, 10:00AM CST, at live.ygchurch.com, as well as YGLIFE at 11:00AM CST.
This current plan is certainly subject to change, so check our website regularly for updates. ygchurch.com
THREE THINGS WE DEEPLY CRAVE
As we move into what’s often referred to as “love month,” it’s appropriate to talk about these things because it’s not only romantic relationships where this matters but also in our friendships and even our relationship with ourselves and God. Click the above link or here for this recent blog from Broken to Beautiful.
QUESTIONS ABOUT SEXUALITY
During YG’s Love Month, we’re delighted to have Dr. Celeste Holbrook join us February 20th as part of @ygchurch will include responding to some of your questions. Click the above icon to send in your question, and know you can trust we will guard confidentiality and keep the question anonymous so the questions can be candid and honest.
Dr. Celeste Holbrook is a sexologist and speaker who helps her clients evolve into the person they were created to be, in and outside of the bedroom. She speaks on a variety of topics from sex drive and sexual shame to painful intercourse, purity culture and more. Her mission is to provide safe spaces for people to talk about sex. You can find her teaching classes for The Velvet Box or at her website at www.drcelesteholbrook.com
NEW AYP GROUP // FINDING YOUR RUTH OR BOAZ: A BIBLICAL LOVE STORY
MONDAYS // 6:30PM CST
Finding Your Ruth or Boaz: A Biblical Love Story is for young professionals who are interested in exploring the story of Ruth and Boaz and applying to their personal lives. The group will feature group discussion with the goal of recognizing just how invested God is in our lives. Join Jaren and this group to explore the story of Ruth and Boaz and how God’s plans for our lives always exceed our own. Click the above icon or here to join this new group with Adventist Young Professionals!
RUTHLESS ELIMINATION OF HURRY // WEDNESDAYS // 7:00PM
Attention all young adults and leaders, Wednesday evening at 7:00PM (CST) - 3 raw conversations on Burn-out, Sabbath and Restoration. In all of our conversations & listening sessions with young adult leaders at our local churches/schools, one topic never failed to come up over and over again — “Burn Out.”
Our young adult leaders have been and are burning out fast, often without a community to talk to and/or lean into. So we are going to begin a very raw conversation on this topic and will seek to create community groups that young adult changemakers can belong to and plug into.
Click the above icon or here to join Wednesday night. Also available on YouTube.
ADVENTIST CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP LEADERS’ RETREAT // FEBRUARY 19-20
ACF is the campus ministry for Adventist students, faculty, and staff in the in the public college/university setting. Click the above icon or here for more information.
PG-13 @YGCHURCH // FEB 20TH // CURIOUS ABOUT SEX
It's Love Month at @ygchurch and we're excited to Scripturally explore issues of relationships, romance, and sex. Pastor A Allan Martin, as well as author, speaker, and sexologist, Dr. Celeste Holbrook, will be presenting the topic, "Curious About Sex," February 20th.
Given the content of February 20th, we are deeming this presentation PG-13. We sincerely believe in the value of teens and pre-teens being educated and Biblically informed on issues of sexuality and sex. We offer this proactive notice for parents to use their discretion given the planned sermon content.
YG CHURCH // SATURDAY // 10:00AM CST
Our God, Goodness Of God, Make Room, Available, God I Look To You #WorshipSet #Feb20 10:00AM CST, fb.com/ygchurch #YGLoveMonth #ygchurch
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PG-13 @YGCHURCH // FEB 20TH // CURIOUS ABOUT SEX
It's Love Month at @ygchurch and we're excited to Scripturally explore issues of relationships, romance, and sex. Pastor A Allan Martin, as well as author, speaker, and sexologist, Dr. Celeste Holbrook, will be presenting the topic, "Curious About Sex," February 20th.
Given the content of February 20th, we are deeming this presentation PG-13. We sincerely believe in the value of teens and pre-teens being educated and Biblically informed on issues of sexuality and sex. We offer this proactive notice for parents to use their discretion given the planned sermon content.
Click the above icon or here for more information about @ygchurch and coming attractions.
Dr. Celeste Holbrook is a sexologist and speaker who helps her clients evolve into the person they were created to be, in and outside of the bedroom. She speaks on a variety of topics from sex drive and sexual shame to painful intercourse, purity culture and more. Her mission is to provide safe spaces for people to talk about sex. You can find her teaching classes for The Velvet Box or at her website at www.drcelesteholbrook.com
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 Lisa Brandreth.
Lisa Brandreth is the founder of the non-profit platform, Broken to Beautiful. Through sharing her story, she aspires to help others find healing from their own wounds. Lisa believes we all have hurt but go through life keeping it to ourselves and feeling alone. Through her blog, she wants to provide a place where your pain can become your power. An international student from South Africa, Lisa is majoring in Business Information Systems with Consultative Selling at TCU. She enjoys singing, dancing and staying healthy.
Don’t miss YG LIFE, this Saturday, 11:00AM CST! Find us on Facebook LIVE and on our church online platform, live.ygchurch.com
IF:GATHERING 2021 // VIRTUAL WOMEN’S CONFERENCE // MARCH 5TH & 6TH
God is on the move. Yes, things will fall apart, and yes, things will shut down, but our God cannot be stopped. And we don’t want to miss any part of that. His kingdom is coming. We want His will to be done on this earth as it is in heaven and our heart and prayer is that “on earth as it is in heaven” starts with us. And we would stop wondering if it is possible to change the world. It’s possible.
This year, at IF:Gathering 2021, we are going to talk about how we do that. The theme of those two days is going to be “Even If.” Even if the worst happens, we don’t lose hope. Come join us as we remember that together.
People such as: Jennie Allen, Christine Caine, Mike Todd, John Mark Comer, David Platt, and many more will be joining together on March 5 and 6 to rally us to remember that “Even if the worst happens, we don’t lose hope.”
Steps to register:
• Register at if2021.com
• Select “YG Church Women” for the group name
• Enter “YGTX4409” for the access code
Click the above icon for more gathering information.
Click here for the direct link to register.
For more information, email Chrissy Gaban at director@ygchurch.com
GLOBAL YOUTH DAY // MARCH 20
“Do the young people in your church know about Global Youth Day? More than just hearing a sermon on March 20, we are encouraging youth around the world to “be the sermon” in their communities! This of course will require creativity and safety in these times.” —Gary Blanchard, @gcyouthministires director
Here are the broadcast times for your Division.
March 19th 4pm CST: SPD, NSD, SSD, CHUM
March 20th 4am CST : Israeli Field, Mena, ESD, SID, EUD, TED, WAD, EUD
March 20th 10am CST: SAD NAD, IAD
Younger Generation Church is honored to be asked by the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Youth Department to participate in Global Youth Day, March 19 & 20, 2021. We will be an integral part of the live worship experiences in three or four of their anchor programs through the continuous 48-hour event that will span the globe and feature the service activities of Adventist young people around the world.
As we begin in earnest the preparations for this honor, we are asking for your prayers and support. Global Youth Day has become a highlighted opportunity for the Seventh-day Adventist Church to compassionately reach out to neighborhoods and communities in villages, towns, and cities around the world. We invite you to start praying for this endeavor, especially with the challenges that a pandemic brings to these endeavors. In year's past Global Youth Day has mobilized thousands of young people, and we have hopes to bless our Adventist youth as they intend to "Reach Out" this Spring.
Younger Generation Church is honored to be leading worship for the live anchor programs held during this worldwide event. Click above icon or here for more details.
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
UNDERSTANDING COVID-19 VACCINE: SAFETY AND EFFICACY
North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists’ NewsPoints ON THE AIR took some time to discuss the COVID-19 vaccines with Dr. Steven Smith, senior vice president and chief scientific officer of AdventHealth.
Dr. Smith is also the principal investigator of the Janssen Pharmaceuticals COVID-19 vaccine clinic trial on Orlando, Florida. AdventHealth is one of five Adventist health care institutions within the NAD territory. It is also is one of the largest healthcare institutions in the U.S., with 80,000 employees operating on nearly 50 hospitals campuses in nine states.
In this episode, Dr. Smith walks us through vaccine development 101 and the efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccines. And plainly answers whether the COVID-19 vaccines should be trusted. Spoiler alert: Yes…they can definitely be trusted.
Click the above icon for the podcast video, click here for the NAD NewsPoints article.
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS: SHARE YOUR STORY!
Adventist Young Professionals is working on a devotional book entitled, “The God I Used To Know.”
If you would like to be part of AYP’s book project, we invite you to write your story about how God moved in your life and submit it to us at AdventistYoungProfessionals.org/book!
Remember, you don't have to share your entire life story! Testimonies are just 300-350 words which means that it's easy to become a published author and to share Christ in the process!
Learn more and apply at: https://adventistyoungprofessionals.org/book
PURSUE GOD
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.
SEX GOD
This is actually about That.
Whether it’s what we do with our energies
or how we feel about our bodies
or wanting to have control in relationships
or trying to recover from heartbreak
or dealing with our ferocious appetites
or the difficulty of communicating clearly with those we love
or longing for something or someone better,
much of life is in some way connected with our sexuality.
And when we begin to sort through all of the issues surrounding our sexuality, we quickly end up in the spiritual, because this is always about that.
Sex. God. They’re connected. And they can’t be separated. Where the one is, you will always find the other. This is a book about how sexuality is the “this” and spirituality is the “that.” To make sense of the one, we have to explore the other. —Rob Bell
Click above icon or here to obtain the book. Here’s a lecture the author presented at Vanderbilt University.
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.
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
HUMANS OF ADVENTISM: THE SERIES
HoA: The Series is intentionally designed to spark conversations.
Taken from over 40 interviews filmed across the United States, this 10-episode series contains a diverse set of stories and experiences - even conflicting values at times. Instead of telling you what to think and summarizing the episodes for you, our vision is that these episodes will be watched together and lead to deep discussions about the viewers’ own life experiences. We’ve attempted to cut to the heart of what drives human beings - questions of purpose and meaning, experiences of witnessing God’s work firsthand, and even navigating this new world of remote learning, church shutdowns, and lost employment.
Because this is not a theological project, but a relational one, we envision this series being used on a Sabbath afternoon or midweek small group. It can be easily adapted to remote watch parties and zoom small group discussions. But however you decide to share, we believe this will be an engaging, bonding experience for any group looking to deepen their relationships to each other and their neighbors.
Click here for the series.
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 RightNow digital Bible study library.
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.
INSPIRE HOPE // SHARE GRACE
From Adventist Review
WAYS TO SUPPORT THE COLVIN FAMILY
Here are ways to be of support to Shelly and family during this difficult season:
GoFundMe: For those who are so inclined, a GoFundMe account has been established, with the goal of raising funds to allow Shelly to plant some trees in Dean's honor, and to help cover miscellaneous expenses that inevitably will arise over the coming weeks. Click here for GoFundMe
MealTrain: Providing meal solutions for the family during this difficult time is helpufl. 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. Click here to sign up on MealTrain.
Thank you for your love, support, and prayers for them through this unbearably hard circumstance.
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
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.
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
PAST YEAR REVIEW // NEW YEAR TO COME
We would be wise, if even just for a moment, to look back at where we’ve come from, in anticipation of where next GOD is taking us. Click here for 2020 in review and a sneak peek at what 2021 brings for Younger Generation Church.
So grateful for the super talented artists who lean in with their gifts to glorify GOD. Enjoy this joyful selection from our favorite PNW YGers, Flor De Marzo, and be sure to check out their YouTube channel.
Gratitude to the many frontline heroes, providing compassionate and exceptional service, support, and care to all of us. Your resilience, courage, and determination to serve 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