Dive Into Daily Devotion

MAY 25, 2021 VOL.2 NO.21

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THIS SUMMER, BUILD RELATIONSHIPS
With many of our students back home, Summer is a great time to renew relationships with them and meet young people new to you. Launching a more vibrant, meaningful relationship with new generations may be a bit daunting, even clumsy at first, but the impact it can have on the young person and you can be profound. Click the icon above or here for the Southwestern Union Record feature article by A Allan Martin, PhD.

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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!

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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

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CONGRATULATIONS BAA EIGHTH GRADE GRADUATES!
Blessings and well wishes as our Burton Adventist Academy Junior High students as they commence to their academy Freshmen year! Click the above icon or here for their graduation ceremony.

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AYP NORTHEAST REFRESH VIRTUAL WORSHIP // MAY 28TH // 6:30PM CENTRAL
In this one-hour interactive gathering, Serena Wineland will lead a conversation on the importance of spiritual renewal . The goal of the gathering is to provide a relaxing, comfortable space to bring in the Sabbath even during the midst of a pandemic. AYP Northeast hosts monthly events that provide an opportunity for continued spiritual refreshment.

Registration is now open at www.AdventistYoungProfessionals.org/northeast. Registrants will receive access (via email) to an interactive experience via Zoom.

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CONGRATULATIONS BAA GRADUATING SENIORS!
Click the above icon or here to enjoy the Burton Adventist Academy 2021 Senior Consecration.

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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.

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A CALL TO DAILY DEVOTION // YGCHURCH // SATURDAY // 10:15AM CDT
My Testimony, Better Word, Peace Be Still, Living Water #WorshipSet #May29 10:15AM CDT, fb.com/ygchurch #DeepDive #ygchurch

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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

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. :)

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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. Your co-hosts are @lisa_brandreth and @joynesse

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

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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.

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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.

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AYP MIDWEST ZOOM COOKOUT // MAY 29TH // 8:00PM CENTRAL
Meal time can be lonely during a pandemic! Kelly will host a virtual “potluck” inviting all who want to cook, eat, or just relax with other young adults. During this month’s gathering, Kelly and Parth will be cooking “Mattar Paneer”! If you would like to follow along with their recipe, grab your blender and gather the ingredients listed below:

1. 4-5 Roma tomatoes
2. 2 medium onions
3. 1 Thai chili
4. 1 inch fresh ginger
5. Handful fresh cilantro
6. 1 cup green peas (frozen or fresh)
7. 250g Paneer
8. Canola Oil
9. 2 tbs Ghee
10. 2 tbs ginger-garlic paste
11. 1 tsp cumin seeds
12. 1 tsp red chili power
13. 1 tbs coriander powder
14. ¼ tsp turmeric powder
15. 1 tsp garam masala
16. 1 tbs Besan (gram flour)
17. 1 tsp Kasuri Mehti (dried fenugreek leaves)
18. 8-10 whole cashews

Registration is now open at www.AdventistYoungProfessionals.org/midwest. Registrants will receive the Zoom link via email.

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AYP GROUP: JAMES - A SERVANT OF GOD // BEGINS MAY 30TH // 8:00PM CDT
James - A Servant of God is for young professionals who are interested in learning more from the book of James. The group will feature the study of scripture and group discussion with the goal of discovering real-life applications on how to be a servant of God in the modern world. Click above icon or here to join AYP Groups.

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COMING ATTRACTIONS

AYP GROUP: CREATED FOR MORE // BEGINS JUNE 1ST // 7:00PM CENTRAL
Seize the life you were created for and push through barriers of self-imposed limits and inabilities. This group will help you recognize the power of thoughts and intention as well as their disempowering, debilitating tendency when not understood. Learn to prime yourself for success, connect better with others, and unfold your ministry, your life, and your God-imbued potential. Acquire practical life, relational, success, and motivational tools that are interwoven with Biblical truths and principles to pursue the life you were made for! This group meets weekly on Tuesday at 8:00pm, Eastern, USA. Click above icon or here to join AYP Groups.

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BAPTISM CELEBRATION SLATED NEXT 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.

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AYP RETREAT: ROOTED - CULTIVATING PURPOSE WHERE YOU ARE // AUGUST 19-22 // OREGON
Join AYPers from across America on 20 acres of beautiful property in northwestern Oregon! This Hillsboro, OR, property is a short drive from Portland. Bring your tents, your appetites, and your friends! During this event, you will fellowship through a truly unique experience that will offer dynamic guest speakers, inspirational worship music led by AYPers, and a wide-array of outdoor activities that will allow you to connect with old and new friends. Most importantly, this campout will leave you rooted in your identity in Christ as you return to the craziness that is being a young Adventist professional in our modern world. When we are rooted in Him and His call for our lives, anything is possible.

Come join us in Oregon to get refocused, refreshed, and recharged through fellowship with young professionals from across our West and Northwest regions facing the same challenges and questions. It is through community that we can water a vast system of roots to stay vibrant through these desert-like times.

Cost & Details
Registration for Rooted is limited and costs $150, however, if you register before July 1, your ticket cost is just $100. Registration includes:

1. Access to the campground
2. Meals for Thursday, Friday, Sabbath, and Sunday
3. Incredible programming & outdoor activities
4. Rooted gift bag with an array of AYP SWAG

Ready to return to in-person gatherings? Love campfires, food, and friends? Sign up before space runs out! Pre-registration is now open at AdventistYoungProfessionals.org/retreat! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to become Rooted!

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PURSUE GOD

Last week’s teaching by Melinda Cardenas & Timm Sharper, Deep Dive: Gospel, Grace, and Growth

DEEP DIVE: GOSPEL, GRACE, AND GROWTH
We have a choice. Daily. Which cycle do we feed? Cycle of shame and death? Cycle of grace and growth?

²²Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. ²³Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.  –Hebrews 10:22, 23

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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]

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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

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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.

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INSPIRE HOPE // SHARE GRACE

REVIVE COMMUNITY CARE: WE ARE HERE TO HELP EACH OTHER
Inspire those around you with the hope of grace by volunteering with Revive Community Care! Participate and refer those in need, revivecommunitycare.com

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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.

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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!

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BARNA HIGHLIGHT: YOUNG ADULT SUPPORT OF MISSIONARIES
In this Barna Highlight, we’re sharing another bite-sized finding you can use to become a more informed leader.

Young adults express a lot of interest in innovative, out-of-the-box missions styles. If you want them to be more involved in supporting missionaries, try giving them opportunities to support the approaches they admire.

Compared to adults age 35 or older, 18-34 year-olds are more likely to express interest in supporting missionaries who are also:

• Business leaders (39% young adults vs. 24% older adults)
• Entrepreneurs (37% vs. 26%)
• Artists (37% vs. 23%)
• Church trainers (45% vs. 36%)

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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.

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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.”

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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

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TEXAS YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES
Especially for those young adults, post-high school through pre-parenthood, there is an array of great activities, ministries, resources and service opportunities. Ranging from campus ministry, to young professionals, and beyond, find a wealth of options and networks with Texas Young Adults. Click the above icon or here for their most recent eNewsletter and to subscribe. For more information contact Pastor Justin Yang.

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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.

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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!

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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

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