MAY 17, 2021 VOL.2 NO.20

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.

THRIVE AGAIN DIGITAL CONFERENCE // MAY 21 & 22 // 9:30PM CDTTHRIVE AGAIN is a two evening digital conference for young adults about mental health coming up May 21 & 22. The conversation will be hopeful, honest, and highly practical, aimed at… — **THRIVE AGAIN DIGITAL CONFERENCE // MAY 21 & 22 // 9:30PM CDT**
**THRIVE AGAIN** is a two evening digital conference for young adults about mental health coming up May 21 & 22. The conversation will be hopeful, honest, and highly practical, aimed at providing young adults with a deeper understanding of mental health, practical tools and strategies for strengthening their own mental health, and a vision for supporting and empowering those who have been struggling over the last year. Oregon Young Adults and the Adventist Christian Fellowship Club at Oregon State University are co-sponsoring the conference, and are inviting all young adults to attend in Oregon and beyond. Register tinyurl.com/thriveagain

GOSPEL, GRACE, AND GROWTH // YGCHURCH // SATURDAY // 10:15AM CDT Won't Stop Now, Tremble, Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus, Worthy, What A Beautiful Name #WorshipSet #May22 10:15AM CDT fb.com/ygchurch #DeepDive #ygchurch Melinda Cardenas is an educat… — **GOSPEL, GRACE, AND GROWTH // YGCHURCH // SATURDAY // 10:15AM CDT**
Won't Stop Now, Tremble, Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus, Worthy, What A Beautiful Name #WorshipSet #May22 10:15AM CDT fb.com/ygchurch #DeepDive #ygchurch
Melinda Cardenas is an educational leader with the Dallas Independent School District. Leading with @ygchurch since 2014, she facilitated Community LIFEgroup for several years. A native of the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area, she now lives with her husband, Robert, in Dallas.
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DEEP DIVE
The deep calling of GOD is a life-long process with GOD and each other; It is a journey not a destination. It’s about a sacred space of transformation found in every day, listening to GOD’s voice and finding satisfaction in Him.
*You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. –Jeremiah 29:13 [NIV]*
Join Younger Generation Church for their Summer series, “Deep Dive,” Saturdays, 10:15AM CDT, fb.com/ygchurch #DeepDive #ygchurch

419476-Deep-Calling-Journal-copy copy.jpg — **Bring it.**

All Summer,
bring your *Deep Calling Journal* with you to @ygchurch.
If you want one, DM Pastor Allan.
If you don’t have one, still come to YG. :)

YG LIFE // SATURDAY // 11:15AM CENTRAL Immediately following YG’s worship experience, don’t miss out on the after party, YG LIFE. Always entertaining and informative with everything YG—concluding with a live prayer session with your requests and praises. Adriana Manoucheri has served the @ygchurch behind the scenes since moving to Texas in 2013. She enjoys spending time with her family of 4, and in her spare time enjoys working with power tools and building things for her home and for others. YG attendee since the beginning, Karla Dechavez has served as a @ygchurch worship leader for the past 17 years. An avid purse collector, she enjoys time with her hubby and energetic 6 year old and spends every day recruiting physicians to the DFW area. Don’t miss YG LIFE, this Saturday, 11:15AM CDT! We’re open and you’re invited to join your worship with ours! Click link for all the deets, https://linktr.ee/yglife — **YG LIFE // SATURDAY // 11:15AM CENTRAL**
Immediately following YG’s worship experience, don’t miss out on the after party, YG LIFE. Always entertaining and informative with everything YG—concluding with a live prayer session with your requests and praises.
Adriana Manoucheri has served the @ygchurch behind the scenes since moving to Texas in 2013. She enjoys spending time with her family of 4, and in her spare time enjoys working with power tools and building things for her home and for others.
YG attendee since the beginning, Karla Dechavez has served as a @ygchurch worship leader for the past 17 years. An avid purse collector, she enjoys time with her hubby and energetic 6 year old and spends every day recruiting physicians to the DFW area.
Don’t miss YG LIFE, this Saturday, 11:15AM CDT! We’re open and you’re invited to join your worship with ours! Click link for all the deets, https://linktr.ee/yglife

DEEP CONVERSATIONS LIFEGROUP // SATURDAYS // 3:00PM CENTRAL All ages are invited to our Summer LIFEgroup, Deep Conversations, where we are enjoying deeper relationships with each other and with GOD! Meet up with us Saturday afternoons, 3:00PM [CDT]!… — **DEEP CONVERSATIONS LIFEGROUP // SATURDAYS // 3:00PM CENTRAL**
All ages are invited to our Summer LIFEgroup, *Deep Conversations*, where we are enjoying deeper relationships with each other and with GOD! Meet up with us Saturday afternoons, 3:00PM [CDT]! Click the above icon or here for the Zoom Meeting info and more details.

WOMEN OF VALOR LIFEGROUP // SUNDAYS // 6:00PM CENTRAL Join Cecy, Leslie, and Kayla as their women’s small group journeys through Deep Calling this Summer. This Sunday they begin at 6:00PM CDT. Contact Cecy for details and meeting link. — **WOMEN OF VALOR LIFEGROUP // SUNDAYS // 6:00PM CENTRAL**
Join Cecy, Leslie, and Kayla as their women’s small group journeys through *Deep Calling* this Summer. This Sunday they begin at 6:00PM CDT. Contact Cecy for details and meeting link.

DEEP & WIDE: WOMEN’S LIFEGROUP // TUESDAYS, 4:30PM CDT Women are invited to join melindamillergoodman on a Summer small group journey focusing in on Dr. Tara VinCross’ Deep Calling: On Being and Growing Disciples. Starts tonight, 4:30PM CDT; For all the details click the icon above or DM @melindamillergoodman — **DEEP & WIDE: WOMEN’S LIFEGROUP // TUESDAYS, 4:30PM CDT**
Women are invited to join melindamillergoodman on a Summer small group journey focusing in on Dr. Tara VinCross’ *Deep Calling: On Being and Growing Disciples.* Starts tonight, 4:30PM CDT; For all the details click the icon above or DM @melindamillergoodman

REVIVE MOBILE FOOD PANTRY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED WEDNESDAY Due to the reconstruction in the church, Revive Community Care is partnering with Tarrant County Food Bank to mobilize an all-outdoor food pantry in the coming weeks and months. There will be multiple opportunities to serve as a volunteer, as we recover from the flooding that impacted our church. Please click 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! — **REVIVE MOBILE FOOD PANTRY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED WEDNESDAY**
Due to the reconstruction in the church, *Revive Community Care* is partnering with *Tarrant County Food Bank* to mobilize an **all-outdoor** food pantry in the coming weeks and months. There will be multiple opportunities to serve as a volunteer, as we recover from the flooding that impacted our church.

Please click 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!

DEEP CHATS // WEDNESDAYS // 6:00PM CDT
Food, fellowship, and conversations on the Deep Calling Journey.
SWAU Student Center | Keene, TX | Wednesdays, 6:00 pm CT
Contact Pastor Michael at mgibson@swau.edu

LAST CALL! If you're graduating from high school/academy, trade school, or college/university - we want to CELEBRATE with you! Please go to https://tinyurl.com/tx2021 and fill out your info! — **LAST CALL!**
If you're graduating from high school/academy, trade school, or college/university - we want to CELEBRATE with you! Please go to https://tinyurl.com/tx2021 and fill out your info!

COMING ATTRACTIONS

THIS SUMMER DON'T PUT YOUR SPIRITUAL GROWTH ON THE SHELF: JOIN A GROUP Great options to choose from; In-person, online, & hybrid. Click the icon above or below or here to check out the Deep Calling Journey group options. — **THIS SUMMER DON'T PUT YOUR SPIRITUAL GROWTH ON THE SHELF: JOIN A GROUP**
Great options to choose from; In-person, online, & hybrid. Click the icon above or below or here to check out the *Deep Calling Journey* group options.

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BAPTISM CELEBRATIONS SLATED FOR AUGUST 14 If you have interest in being baptized or wish to recommit your life to Jesus through re-baptism, we would love for you to join celebrations set for this Summer. Click the above icon or here to let us know a… — **BAPTISM CELEBRATIONS SLATED FOR AUGUST 14**
If you have interest in being baptized or wish to recommit your life to Jesus through re-baptism, we would love for you to join celebrations set for this Summer. Click the above icon or here to let us know and for more information.

PURSUE GOD

Last week’s teaching by A Allan Martin, Deep Dive: Heart Set Apart

DEEP DIVE: HEART SET APART
How do you gauge a person? GOD looks at people very differently than you do. He looks beyond the exterior. When He looks at you, He looks at your heart.

But GOD told Samuel, “Looks aren’t everything. Don’t be impressed with his looks and stature. I’ve already eliminated him. GOD judges persons differently than humans do. Men and women look at the face; GOD looks into the heart.” --1Samuel 16:7 [Message]

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DEEP DIVE

The deep calling of GOD is a life-long process with GOD and each other; It is a journey not a destination. It’s about a sacred space of transformation found in every day, listening to GOD’s voice and finding satisfaction in Him.

You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. –Jeremiah 29:13 [NIV]

Join Younger Generation Church for their Summer series, “Deep Dive,” Saturdays, 10:15AM CDT, fb.com/ygchurch #DeepDive #ygchurch

CHANGE THE WAY YOU THINK
An encouraging and transparent conversation with extraordinary leaders, Louie Giglio, Craig Groeschel, and Jennie Allen. They talked about how to change the way you think and lead through the spiritual battle.

Louie reflected, “I don't know about you, but I am feeling SO encouraged after the conversation with Jennie Allen and Craig Groeschel about how we can change the way we think!”

DOWNLOAD FREE “THE EIGHT CALLS OF GOD” DEVOTIONAL As a guide for our journey together, download free this devotional series by Dr. Tara J. VinCross. — **DOWNLOAD FREE “THE EIGHT CALLS OF GOD” DEVOTIONAL**
As a guide for our journey together, download free this devotional series by Dr. Tara J. VinCross.

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 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.

EXPERIENCE COMMUNITY

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] — **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]

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

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 RightN… — **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

NORTH AMERICAN DIVISION COVID-19 SYMPOSIUM
There are many questions about the safety and effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine. This program will look at the religious connection between the Christian church and Science and the role that vaccines play. Medical experts will examine the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle and also discuss some of the myths about the COVID-19 vaccine. Click the above YouTube link for the whole symposium broadcast.

Healthcare professionals, communication experts, and church theologians will gather to help make sure church members are well informed when deciding whether to take the vaccine.

Organizers stated that the purpose of the symposium is to provide vaccine education and to address some of the major questions and hesitance regarding the COVID-19 vaccines among Seventh-day Adventists. "We are planning for the symposium to be pastoral in tone," said organizers. "The emphasis will be on discussion and dialogue — and respect for individual choice."

Presenters will include evangelist Mark Finley and church historian Merlin Burt; and they will discuss the theology and history of the church's relationship with science. Medical experts will include doctors Peter Landless and David Williams; they will discuss the research behind the vaccines. Media and communication experts will also participate, to share how to deliver accurate information about the vaccines.

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 — **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

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

Please click 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!

NEEDED: DIAPERS & WIPES Diapers of all sizes and baby wipes are donations that are needed and deeply appreciated. Many of the community families we serve have babies and small children. Please drop off your donations into the church foyer colle… — **NEEDED: DIAPERS & WIPES**
Diapers of all sizes and baby wipes are donations that are needed and deeply appreciated. Many of the community families we serve have babies and small children. Please drop off your donations into the church foyer collection bins OR in the office during business hours. Click the above icon or here to find out more information from Heidi Jackson, our Revive Community Care director.

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

NOT A STATISTIC: A GENERATION THAT IS INVOLVED AND ENGAGED Southwestern Union Record features an interview with our Tim Kosaka. Click his photo for the article. “We have a call to share God’s love with the whole world, but in order to stay grounde… — **NOT A STATISTIC: A GENERATION THAT IS INVOLVED AND ENGAGED**
*Southwestern Union Record* features an interview with our Tim Kosaka. Click his photo for the article.

*“We have a call to share God’s love with the whole world, but in order to stay grounded in our faith, we need to be active, not passive,”* Kosaka says. *“Active church engagement helps all of us be stronger in our faith. Jesus is coming soon, and we cannot be passive.”*

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

Appreciation for all our great families and friends who have supported our 2021 graduates on their way to commencement. Your support means so very much! Thank you!

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