REACHING OUT

MARCH 16, 2021 VOL.2 NO.11


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GLOBAL YOUTH DAY // MARCH 20  A worldwide endeavor of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventist Youth Department — including the thirteen divisions, MENA Union and the Israel field — Global Youth Day  [GYD] features Adventist young people reac…

GLOBAL YOUTH DAY // MARCH 20
A worldwide endeavor of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventist Youth Department — including the thirteen divisions, MENA Union and the Israel field — Global Youth Day [GYD] features Adventist young people reaching out to their communities with compassion and acts of service. Over March 20th, as in years past, the 24-hour period will showcase on social media the news reports, testimony videos, and worldwide activity registering millions of digital impressions of next generations being the “hands and feet of Jesus.”

This year, as Global Youth Day commences, three “kick-off” programs will be held to launch the event in each subsequent portion of the world as March 20th arrives to those world divisions. Younger Generation Church [YG] has been invited to provide worship music for these GYD anchor programs, broadcasting live from YG. We’re honored to participate and lead worship for thousands of young people across the globe.

Look for these Global Youth Day kick-off programs on Facebook and Instagram:
• Friday, March 19th, 4:00PM CDT
• Saturday, March 20th, 4:00AM CDT
• Saturday March 20th, 10:00AM CDT

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 efforts. 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. Your prayers are powerful, thank you for including GYD and YG in your conversations with Christ. For more on GYD, go to their Facebook page.


GRATITUDE NOTES FOR FRONTLINE WORKERS  We need your awesome help once again as we will be sharing some appreciation and love next with Texas Health Huguley frontline workers. Please compose notes addressed to "Frontline Heroes" or "Healthcare Heroes…

GRATITUDE NOTES FOR FRONTLINE WORKERS
We need your awesome help once again as we will be sharing some appreciation and love next with Texas Health Huguley frontline workers. Please compose notes addressed to "Frontline Heroes" or "Healthcare Heroes" so we can share the notes with any Huguley employees.

To obtain the letterhead, click the above icon or here and download the PDF. You can also pick up copies at YG's lobby highbar tables.

We need your notes by or before March 27th. They can be placed in the letter trays in the lobby. Thanks for #BeingJesus #BeingYG to our community's healthcare workers.


IN-PERSON & ONLINE WORSHIP OPTIONS AVAILABLE Please join your worship with ours! Choose from an array of worship experience options, knowing that in-person @ygchurch worship no longer requires reservations. Click the above icon or here for the c…

IN-PERSON & ONLINE WORSHIP OPTIONS AVAILABLE
Please join your worship with ours! Choose from an array of worship experience options, knowing that in-person @ygchurch worship no longer requires reservations. Click the above icon or here for the current community health guidelines. Our online options are on Facebook LIVE and our church online platform. Also, UG Talks is on YouTube.

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.

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.


REACHING OUT YGCHURCH // SATURDAY // 10:00AM CST  Stand In Your Love, Cornerstone, How I Need You, Great Are You Lord, Build My Life #WorshipSet #Mar20 10:00AM CDT, fb.com/ygchurch #YGDelight #ygchurch #GYD21 #ReachingOut  ___________________ DELIGH…

REACHING OUT
YGCHURCH // SATURDAY // 10:00AM CST
Stand In Your Love, Cornerstone, How I Need You, Great Are You Lord, Build My Life #WorshipSet #Mar20 10:00AM CDT, fb.com/ygchurch #YGDelight #ygchurch #GYD21 #ReachingOut

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DELIGHT-FULL
What is it that excites GOD. What brings delight to His heart?

Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires. Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him, and he will help you. –Psalm 37:4-5 [NLT]

Join Younger Generation Church in their Spring series, “Delight-FULL,” Saturdays, 10:00AM CDT, fb.com/ygchurch #YGdelight #ygchurch


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 host this weekend is Jewlz Davis.

Julian Humphreys-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


REVIVE FOOD PANTRY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED // MARCH 24 Due to the reconstruction in the church, Revive Community Care is partnering with Tarrant County Food Bank to mobilize an all-outdoor food pantry during March and potentially beyond. There will be mul…

REVIVE FOOD PANTRY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED // MARCH 24
Due to the reconstruction in the church, Revive Community Care is partnering with Tarrant County Food Bank to mobilize an all-outdoor food pantry during March and potentially beyond. There will be multiple opportunities to serve as a volunteer, as we recover from the flooding that impacted our church.

Please click the above icon or here to fill out this form if you would like to lend a hand and volunteer! Someone from our Revive Community Care team will contact you with further information!


ASSEMBLY & DELIVERY HELP // MARCH 27 & 28 Hey everyone! We're ready to prep our next set of frontliner appreciation gifts! Join us Saturday, March 27th, 11AM, right after @ygchurch. Masking and health safety precautions will be observed. Ple…

ASSEMBLY & DELIVERY HELP // MARCH 27 & 28
Hey everyone! We're ready to prep our next set of frontliner appreciation gifts! Join us Saturday, March 27th, 11AM, right after @ygchurch. Masking and health safety precautions will be observed. Please come out!

March 28th, we will also need awesome volunteers in YG shirts to help us with delivery. Contact Faith Rivera for all the details.


ADVENTIST YOUNG PROFESSIONALS GROUPS  Small groups make a huge difference!  This program is bringing people together and creating communities. Current group leader, Jaren Humphreys, said of the program,“I have loved every second of leading a gr…

ADVENTIST YOUNG PROFESSIONALS GROUPS
Small groups make a huge difference!  This program is bringing people together and creating communities. Current group leader, Jaren Humphreys, said of the program,

“I have loved every second of leading a group with AYP! It has enhanced my spiritual life; being able to meet with like-minded people and create a space to talk about God has been huge. This has been phenomenal for me during COVID-19; it has given me a community that I would not have otherwise.” 

Since the program’s start in October, it has grown to 13 groups with nearly 100 active group members. Many members are involved with more than one group because of the blessing it has been in their lives. Click the above icon or here to join a group today!

Don’t have experience with leading small groups? Feeling underqualified? Kasondra Reel had never led a small group before joining AYP but she didn’t let that stop her,

“I’m new to the whole small group thing. I didn’t really know what to expect. But diving into some deep God stuff with other people who are caving God as intensely as I am is so exciting. My group just started and we all expressed our excitement for the weeks to come. I am looking forward to every minute and discussion we have.” 

Join Jaren and Kasondra and become a group leader! Email me at groups@adventistyoungprofessionals.org for more information! Looking forward to hearing from you!

This program is making a difference in the lives of group leaders and members everyday! It is connecting people from all over the globe, from the US to the Philippines, to Zimbabwe, to the Netherlands; it is bringing community to people in a time when it is most needed and hardest to find. Brian Solis said, “Community is much more than belonging to something; it’s about doing something together that makes belonging matter.”

I hope you check out the existing groups and get involved in this growing community

Kelly Payne
AYP Vice President & Executive Secretary
groups@AdventistYoungProfessionals.org


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


DEEP CALLING // COMING SPRING 2021
"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.

Stay tuned for more details for the coming Spring revival. Discover more, taravincross.com/deepcalling


THE GOD I USED TO KNOW  The older we become, the more crazy life seems to get. In fact, it quickly starts to feel like we're drowning. In an effort to stay afloat, we begin to rely on ourselves more and more, forgetting about the power of the God we…

THE GOD I USED TO KNOW
The older we become, the more crazy life seems to get. In fact, it quickly starts to feel like we're drowning. In an effort to stay afloat, we begin to rely on ourselves more and more, forgetting about the power of the God we grew up learning about.  

Our God does not operate in a box and He is not limited like we are. He is able to do more than we could ever ask or imagine. There is simply nothing He cannot do. It just takes us to acknowledge that and lean into His promises. After all, it isn't Him who drifts, but us. 

We pray Adventist Young Professionals’ book, The God I Used To Know, touches your walk with God in a way you haven't experienced before. You are precious and you have a Father who sees yesterday, today and tomorrow. Trust He is still working for you. Click the above icon or here to order your copy today.


MAKE KINDNESS LOUD

The power of kindness was not a new thought to Jo and me. This concept is echoed in our Magnolia Manifesto, a series of statements that lead out the work we do as a company, serving as a lighthouse of sorts. No matter the conditions, these words guide us home. A line from that manifesto kept popping into my head:  

“We believe in human kindness, knowing we are made better when we work together.“ 

What opportunities to treat people with kindness had I missed? Maybe the implications weren’t always so dire, but where could I have tipped the dominos, so to speak, if I had only stopped to consider it? So many times it’s not that people don’t care to be kind; it’s that life is moving too quickly for us to stop and think about how an outpouring of kindness could start. We’re hurrying home to make dinner, we’re late to pick up the kids from practice, we’re swamped at work, we’re stuck in traffic. Any thought given to someone else (and how we might change their day for good) gets buried under the noise and stressors of what we have going on in our own lives.  

I didn’t want to get tangled up in the shouting match about gun control and mental health issues, but I knew I had to do something. It occurred to me: What good is this network I’ve built if I don’t rely on it... right now? Still, Jo and I realized that using our platform would only go so far. We needed to involve more people, knowing that true power is not in the “me” but in the “we.”  

I wanted to work through this with the people around me — a process I’ve always found helpful — so Jo and I rallied the Magnolia team together to hear their thoughts.

We all came to the conclusion that the challenge was right in front of us: make kindness louder.  

Louder than chaos. 
Louder than hate. 

I’m not talking about kindness in terms of grand gestures or the goodwill that comes on special occasions or holidays. I’m talking about day-to-day interactions that offer a glimmer of love or hope. The kind of goodness that abounds in equal measure for a loved one and a stranger on the street, people on both sides of our bubbles. That’s the kind of kindness that can tip the dominos in the opposite direction.  

A subtle reminder is sometimes all it takes. A nudge to do just one small thing. At Magnolia we made up four fliers with pull-tabs suggesting practical ways to show kindness. We shared them on social media so people could print them out and also offer this idea to those in their own networks. Two of the flyer templates had general acts of kindness, those you could use around the home or office. The third flyer was geared toward kids, and the fourth was blank, which we hoped would empower people to think of even more ways to help. 

Mow a neighbor’s lawn. 
Write a letter of thanks to a first responder. 

Stop and ask a person experiencing homelessness their story.  

We knew we weren’t reinventing the wheel, but we hoped that something tangible — that little slip of paper — might burn a hole in someone’s pocket until they decided to act on it.  

Within hours, the post took off. People all over the world downloaded the flyers, and we were blown away by the responses and stories that people sent in using the hashtag #makekindnessloud.  

That’s it. That’s the stuff. Real and important change begins with small, courageous acts.  

KINDNESS FLYER  
Make your own kindness flyer for your fridge to remind you to perform random acts of kindness. Make a practice of pulling off a tab any time you feel a kindness deficit in the world.  

Here are a few ideas to get you started:  

Buy coffee for the person behind you in line at the coffee shop.  
Make time to call a friend.  
Ask a stranger how they’re doing.  
Write a thank-you note to a former boss or teacher.  
Volunteer at a local charity.  
Tell someone what you like best about them.  

GET UNCOMFORTABLY KIND  
We tend to think that kindness is easy. Soft. Nice. It’s something you learn in kindergarten — how to say “please” and “thank you” and share your Goldfish crackers. Kindness has gotten a rep of being like Glinda the Good Witch, all gentleness and smiles. Someone with a “No, please, after you, I insist” type attitude. It’s easy to think, That’s just not me. I’m not a pushover, I’m not constantly in a good mood, and I’m not always patient and nice. But real kindness is built with grace and grit, and I don’t think one works without the other; they are wisely intertwined.

Because life-changing kindness is hard. Sometimes so hard it hurts. It’s sweat and effort. It actually requires something of you. That’s kindness that inspires, kindness that makes a difference.  

In the story of the widow’s mite in the Bible, [1] Jesus watched at the temple in silence as rich men made donations — some of them quite large — into the treasury. But then a poor widow placed two small copper coins in the box, barely a fraction of a penny. That was when Jesus spoke up, saying that this woman had given more than any of the others, even the richest of them, because she had made a true sacrifice.  

How many times have you stopped short of giving because it would require something slightly inconvenient to you, maybe something as small as creating an account and a password to donate to a worthy cause?  

Ninety-nine percent of kindness, of generosity, of fairness, of justice is follow-through. It requires sacrifice. It is uncomfortable. You hold the door for an older person on their way out of the grocery store — that’s kind — but when you help load their groceries into their car, even though you’re already running late, that’s uncomfortably kind. A teacher who gives a struggling student an extra-credit opportunity — that’s kind. Coming in early every day to go over her lessons is uncomfortably kind.  

If we are going to belong to one another again, we need to get comfortable with being uncomfortably kind.

#makesense  

During the recent protests surrounding the Black Lives Matter movement, a local woman tweeted at me. In a totally nonconfrontational way she asked if Magnolia would consider making a percentage of our vendors at our upcoming vendor fair Black-owned businesses. It took about two seconds for me to say yes. That part was a cinch.

That was easy kind. The hard part, the uncomfortable part, was following through by doing our due diligence to find and invite vendors in an honorable way, and making sure their businesses wouldn’t be overwhelmed by the bump in volume that could come. It made more work for our staff, but it was worth it a thousandfold. Society would have us believe that we have to be cutthroat to excel in business and in life, but I’ve learned to place my bets on a different theory:  

Kindness never returns void.  

When we push the borders of the bubble far enough, it eventually bursts. That’s when we can see what has been true all along — there is no difference in worthiness between those inside the bubble and those outside. We all belong to one another, and there’s no good reason why kindness shouldn’t blanket and protect us all. It’s like the old Irish proverb that says, “It is in the shelter of each other that the people live.”  

I read a great story that illustrates what can happen when you break through your bubble. In early 2020, Qasim Rashid was running for Congress in Virginia. As he was campaigning he received a lot of support, but he was also on the butt end of a lot of upsetting anti-Muslim comments.

One day, a guy named Oscar Dillon blasted out a tweet, the gist of which was that Rashid was not welcome in America.  

Anyone who has ever been on the internet knows how these exchanges usually go down — someone says something incendiary, then someone who disagrees either makes an impassioned argument or they hit back with bombs lobbed at the opposition, which usually just results in more name-calling and spite. Rashid took a different tack.

He did a little research and saw that Dillon was having medical issues and had set up a GoFundMe to pay for his mounting bills. Dillon had absolutely gutted his retirement savings and was now having to dip into his wife’s savings to cover the costs. When Rashid saw that, instead of firing back at Dillon, he took a risk. He set aside his own hurt, gave up his own affronted dignity, and decided to get uncomfortably kind. He donated to the GoFundMe — and then encouraged his supporters to do the same. Within weeks, the campaign was up to $20,000.  

Dillon watched donations racking up, just staring at his screen in shock. He couldn’t believe that Rashid had reached out to take his hand given the way he’d treated him. He asked Rashid to meet, and when they did, they spoke openly to each other, and Dillon apologized for his tweet. Not only that, he invited Rashid to put campaign signs in his yard! [2] 

When Rashid made the choice to see Dillon as a person, to look at his life as a whole, to understand where he might be coming from, it made all the difference. I genuinely believe that the more we operate in this kind of mindset, believing the best about people, the more likely it is that those people will believe the same in others. That’s another thing about kindness: it’s contagious.  

Our collective kindness can become louder than any individual acts of hate. But that’s only if we don’t let ourselves go numb. Only if we expand our bubbles until they disappear. If we ask the hard questions. What pain does the world have that causes me to ache? What small thing can I do about it today? Maybe in that process you help someone who was so lost they were headed down a path that would have been destructive to themselves or to a whole bunch of people. We must build up instead of tearing down. So much of what we know is broken. The way we treat our neighbors. How we speak to one another. And we have to start moving back to a place of love and civility. A place of concern and respect.  

Jo and I want to operate with the kind of love and kindness that lends itself to rolling up our sleeves and working hard. If we’re doing it right, we’re all in the restoration business.  

Kindness asks us to look each other in the eye and see one another as valuable human beings. This begins at home, in our own networks and communities, with a steadfast belief that we are made better when we believe the best about each other.  

Acts of kindness often occur in the absence of witnesses. We also can’t always see the immediate effect. But rest assured, if the conditions are right, kindness moves and shifts like wildfire, and its beauty lies in its potential to spread. To catalyze a series of reactions that can transform how we care for one another.  

The spark has to begin somewhere. Let it begin with you. —Chip Gaines 

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1. Mark 12:41–44; Luke 21:1–4.  
2. Ewan Palmer, “Muslim Political Candidate Helps Pay Off Medical Debt of Man Who Sent Him Islamophobic Tweet,” Newsweek, March 12, 2020, https://www.newsweek.com/muslim-candidate-qasim-rashid-gofundme-debt-virginia-1491929.  



PURSUE GOD

Last weekend’s message by Pastor Kayla Goodman, Delight-FULL: Give God Control

DELIGHT-FULL: GIVE GOD CONTROL
Hey all! Pastor Kayla here! This last weekend I talked about giving God control. This topic is especially relevant to me because a year ago I was enjoying my last few days on an island even though I didn’t know I would have to leave so soon. What were you doing before the world seemed to shut down with COVID-19?

“Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength. Even youths shall faint and be weary, and young men shall fall exhausted; but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.” –Isaiah 40:28-31 [ESV]

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DELIGHT-FULL
What is it that excites GOD. What brings delight to His heart?

Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires. Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him, and he will help you. –Psalm 37:4-5 [NLT]

Join Younger Generation Church in their Spring series, “Delight-FULL,” Saturdays, 10:00AM CST, fb.com/ygchurch #YGdelight #ygchurch


DEVOTIONAL: WIN THE BATTLE OF YOUR MIND  Ready to begin taking control of your thoughts and fears? Too often, we allow the Enemy to take over and drive the narrative of our thoughts. Join Pastor Louie Giglio on a free 5-day email journey, Win t…

DEVOTIONAL: WIN THE BATTLE OF YOUR MIND
Ready to begin taking control of your thoughts and fears? 

Too often, we allow the Enemy to take over and drive the narrative of our thoughts. Join Pastor Louie Giglio on a free 5-day email journey, Win the Battle of Your Mind, based off of his upcoming book, Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table

Together we will look through the lens of Scripture and use practical wisdom to help reset and realign our thinking. 

For this journey, you'll receive:
• Life-changing teaching rooted in Psalm 23 and Don't Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table
A devotional email sent to your inbox daily with additional response questions for personal reflection and application

This is a great devotional resource for your personal time or to do with friends. When we draw near to Jesus and His word, it transforms our thinking, our decisions and our entire lives. Join the journey and take back your freedom today. Click the above icon or here to sign up today.


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 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.


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

GRIEF SHARE // ONLINE SEMINAR // MARCH 22 // 7:00PM CDT Healing from grief is a long process. If you've lost a loved one, GriefShare is a place where you can find support and guidance along your journey. A virtual GriefShare seminar will begin at ou…

GRIEF SHARE // ONLINE SEMINAR // MARCH 22 // 7:00PM CDT
Healing from grief is a long process. If you've lost a loved one, GriefShare is a place where you can find support and guidance along your journey. A virtual GriefShare seminar will begin at our church on Monday, March 22 at 7pm. Click the above icon or here for more information or to register for this upcoming seminar.


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 …

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.


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.


INSPIRE HOPE // SHARE GRACE

THANKS FOR YOUR PATIENCE AND PRAYERS
You may be aware of the impact Storm Uri had on our church facility. Thank you for your flexibility and understanding as we see construction and restoration to these impacted areas of our church. The latest Arlington LIFE online, provides the most recent updates as to progress.


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 you…

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


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


From Adventist Review

From Adventist Review


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, an…

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

YG MUSICIANS & ARTISTS
Younger Generation is so bless with creatives who lean in with their art to bless us in worship and inspiration. Here’s a beautiful collaboration with Michael, Kellany, Edgar, and Princess for whom we are so grateful!


GLOBAL YOUTH DAY WORSHIP SET CREW  Deep gratitude to Pastor Danny, Jameson, Michael, Ryan, and all the media, musicians, and support volunteers who made it possible for @ygchurch to participate in #GYD21. Amidst the unforeseen challenges you pulled …

GLOBAL YOUTH DAY WORSHIP SET CREW
Deep gratitude to Pastor Danny, Jameson, Michael, Ryan, and all the media, musicians, and support volunteers who made it possible for @ygchurch to participate in #GYD21. Amidst the unforeseen challenges you pulled through by GOD’s Spirit and resilience! Thank you so much for your heart for service!


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.


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 • Insp…

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