MARCH 9, 2021 VOL.2 NO.10
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REVELATION: IT’S GOING TO GET BETTER // STARTS MARCH 10 // 9:00PM CST
During the pandemic, Revelation gatherings have somewhat ceased. Dr. Steve Case has decided to put together an 8-session series based on Revelation has made it available on Zoom. It turns out that Revelation continues to speak to our current situation.
The “Revelation: It’s Going to Get Better” series will run on Wednesday evenings from 9:00-10:00 PM [CST], starting March 10 and ending April 28. The cost is $50 for the entire series, which will include some new materials sent to you via email each week for the study. You're invited, and feel free to spread the word to others. Click the above icon or here to register.
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.
REVIVE FOOD PANTRY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED // MARCH 10 & 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.
For March 10 and 24, 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!
PUTTING YOUR WRITE FOOT FORWARD // MARCH 11 // 7:00PM CST
So you’ve got your degree, you’ve started your career, and you’re ready to change the world. But then: Disaster strikes. You’re expected to send a work-related email, but sitting down in front of a blank screen feels daunting and overwhelming. Where do you start? How do you establish your professional voice? How do you communicate clarity and confidence without condescension? How long should it be? When do you follow up? What role does your company culture play in how you write the email? How do you decide between email and phone call?
In this one-hour interactive webinar, you’ll not only become more comfortable writing professional emails, but also crafting constructive self-evaluations, using interoffice instant messaging platforms effectively, and other tips and tricks to get you through required business writing when writing just isn’t your strong suit. Through this interactive webinar, you’ll learn how to put your write foot forward and build your confidence in the process, gaining skills that will last your entire career.
Join AYP Southwest on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 7:00 PM Central USA for a workshop that will improve your writing skills. Click the above icon or here to register for free.
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.
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.
GIVE GOD CONTROL
YGCHURCH // SATURDAY // 10:00AM CST
Yes I Will, Forever Reign, Holy Spirit, Goodness Of God, What A Beautiful Name #WorshipSet #Mar13 10:00AM CST, fb.com/ygchurch #YGDelight #ygchurch
Hey all! Pastor Kayla here! I am so excited to be your speaker this coming Sabbath! I hope you will join either in person or online as we get ready to talk about giving God control. This is special 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?
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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
YG PASTORAL INTERN: KAYLA GOODMAN
Pastor Kayla is Florida-grown girl with a Texas-sized heart. She loves anything that challenges her to work outside the box. An avid reader, letter writer, and sewer she likes to keep her hands busy. When not in school, she likes to spend summers and her time at summer camps with all the cool kids. We’re delighted to have her serve @ygchurch as our pastoral intern.
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!
Don’t miss YG LIFE, this Saturday, 11:00AM CST! Find us on Facebook LIVE and on our church online platform, live.ygchurch.com
FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY // VIRTUAL CLASS // STARTS SUNDAY MARCH 14TH
One of our church deacons, Luigi Allen invites you to join his virtual Financial Peace University class. Together, you can learn how to make a money plan for the future. Visit fpu.com/1126100 to sign up for his class and start your 14-day free trial of Financial Peace. Class starts Sunday, March 14, 2021. Click the above icon or here to register and for more information.
COMING ATTRACTIONS
PRAYERS FOR 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.
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 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.
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
PURSUE GOD
Last weekend’s message by Gabrielle Harris, Delight-FULL: Rise Up & Walk:
DELIGHT-FULL: RISE UP AND WALK
“Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk.” –John 5:8 [KJV]
My name is Gabrielle Harris. I am 28-years-old, the youngest out of 2 children, and currently live in Keller, Texas.. I was born with Cerebral Palsy and have overcome so many challenges and obstacles. As a licensed youth evangelist and an advocate for all individuals with special needs, I want to help disable people in any way I can as well as spread the Gospel to young people everywhere. It is my goal to motivate, encourage, and uplift people with special needs, and to let them know that they can do anything they put their heart to.
“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen.” —Jeremiah 29:11-12 NLT
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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
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 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
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.
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
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
From Adventist Review
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
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, Princess, Kellany, and Edgar for whom we are so grateful!
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
• Inspiring those around us with the hope of GRACE