JULY 16, 2021 VOL.2 NO.28

SOUTHWESTERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY ELECTS FIRST FEMALE AND HISPANIC PRESIDENT Educator Ana Patterson commended as “the epitome of competence and humility.” Click the above icon or here for the full feature article in the Adventist Review. — **SOUTHWESTERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY ELECTS FIRST FEMALE AND HISPANIC PRESIDENT**
Educator Ana Patterson commended as “the epitome of competence and humility.”
Click the above icon or here for the full feature article in the *Adventist Review*.

Enjoy this interview Dr. Tom Grove had with Ana Patterson nearly a year ago, while she was then serving as the Assistant to the SWAU President.

HOW SHOULD I USE MY GIFTS? Instead of simply encouraging Christians to use their gifts and talents for God, try to help people discover what that might look like in their lives. Research shows a surprising number of Christians need guidance in this exact area: Over one in three Christians (34%) wish they had a clearer understanding of how they should use their gifts and talents to serve God. —Barna Group — **HOW SHOULD I USE MY GIFTS?**
Instead of simply encouraging Christians to use their gifts and talents for God, try to help people discover what that might look like in their lives. Research shows a surprising number of Christians need guidance in this exact area:
*Over one in three Christians (34%) wish they had a clearer understanding of how they should use their gifts and talents to serve God. —*Barna Group

Click the above icon or here to discover your Spiritual Gifts.

TEXAS YOUNG ADULTS Click the above icon or here to get all the young adult ministries details for the Texas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. We’re delighted to have Elder Justin Yang teach for @ygchurch this weekend! — **TEXAS YOUNG ADULTS**
Click the above icon or here to get all the young adult ministries details for the Texas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. We’re delighted to have Elder Justin Yang teach for @ygchurch this weekend!

LOVING SERVICE AND HEALTHY SPIRITUAL GROWTH // YGCHURCH // SATURDAY // 10:15AM CDT The Father's House, Believe For It, Stand In Your Love, God I Look To You #WorshipSet #Jul17 10:15AM CDT, fb.com/ygchurch #DeepDive #ygchurchBorn in Seoul, Korea and raised in US soil, Pastor Justin Yang has served children, youth, campus, young adult, senior and inter-generational ministries in various parts of the world for over 20 years. He started preaching at 3 years old, got baptized at 7 and received the call to ministry at the age of 16. His first international mission trip was to São Paulo, Venezuela (through Maranatha) and was the youngest student missionary to be sent to India through the 1000 Missionary Movement. He also served as a chaplain (also a cook and transportation admin) in the Korean army while conscientiously objecting to bearing arms like Desmond Doss. He’s a proud graduate of both Samyook University and Andrews Theological Seminary and a beaming dad to Enoch (8 years old) & Stella (4 years old) and a grateful husband to Iris who said “yes!” He currently wakes up daily with Iris - with the dream to see all of our local Seventh-day Adventist churches becoming the best place for all generations to grow together. He is a certified coach for #GrowingYoungAdventists and currently serves as the Young Adult Ministries Director for Texas Conference.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 — LOVING SERVICE AND HEALTHY SPIRITUAL GROWTH //
YGCHURCH // SATURDAY // 10:15AM CDT
The Father's House, Believe For It, Stand In Your Love, God I Look To You #WorshipSet #Jul17 10:15AM CDT, fb.com/ygchurch #DeepDive #ygchurch
Born in Seoul, Korea and raised in US soil, Pastor Justin Yang has served children, youth, campus, young adult, senior and inter-generational ministries in various parts of the world for over 20 years. He started preaching at 3 years old, got baptized at 7 and received the call to ministry at the age of 16. His first international mission trip was to São Paulo, Venezuela (through Maranatha) and was the youngest student missionary to be sent to India through the 1000 Missionary Movement. He also served as a chaplain (also a cook and transportation admin) in the Korean army while conscientiously objecting to bearing arms like Desmond Doss. He’s a proud graduate of both Samyook University and Andrews Theological Seminary and a beaming dad to Enoch (8 years old) & Stella (4 years old) and a grateful husband to Iris who said “yes!” He currently wakes up daily with Iris - with the dream to see all of our local Seventh-day Adventist churches becoming the best place for all generations to grow together. He is a certified coach for #GrowingYoungAdventists and currently serves as the Young Adult Ministries Director for Texas Conference.
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

YGLIFE // SATURDAY // 11:15AM CENTRAL Immediately following YG’s worship experience, don’t miss out on the after party, YGLIFE. Always entertaining and informative with everything YG—concluding with a live prayer session with your requests and praises. Your host is Lisa Brandreth, @ygchurch worship leader and digital influencer/blogger.Don’t miss YGLIFE, 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 — **YGLIFE // SATURDAY // 11:15AM CENTRAL**
Immediately following YG’s worship experience, don’t miss out on the after party, YGLIFE. Always entertaining and informative with everything YG—concluding with a live prayer session with your requests and praises. Your host is Lisa Brandreth, @ygchurch worship leader and digital influencer/blogger.
Don’t miss YGLIFE, 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

**WHERE YOUR PAIN BECOMES YOUR POWER: BROKEN TO BEAUTIFUL**
From an early age through young adulthood, Lisa Brandreth experienced the hurt, brokenness, and scars that come from a life without her father and subsequently subjected to an abusive step-father.
Through Broken to Beautiful she hopes to create a safe space for growth and healing in others through sharing her story and struggles. Lisa believes we all have hurt but go through life keeping it to ourselves and feeling alone. Through her blog, she wants to provide a place where your pain can become your power. An international student from South Africa, Lisa is majoring in Business Information Systems with Consultative Selling at TCU. Click the above icon or here to access her blog.

COMING ATTRACTIONS

ADVENTIST CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP INSTITUTE 2021 // JULY 26-28 ACF Institute is a gathering for North American Division Adventist Christian Fellowship Leaders and Public Campus Ministers for networking and leader-training that is not available at u… — **ADVENTIST CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP INSTITUTE 2021 // JULY 26-28**
ACF Institute is a gathering for North American Division Adventist Christian Fellowship Leaders and Public Campus Ministers for networking and leader-training that is not available at union or conference leadership conventions.
Each year the ACF Institute is held on a public campus with the exception of 2020 and 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic situation.
**Who attends the ACF Institute?**
All ACF student-leaders, campus chaplains and pastors, conference and union youth and young adult ministries directors, and any leaders desiring to learn about ministry with and for students on public campuses from an on-campus student perspective.
In conjunction with ACF Institute, a Public Campus Ministers Conference will coincide with ACF Institute the same week. The PCM Conference is a gathering of chaplains Public Campus Minister coordinators for the purpose of networking and leader-training. Click the above icon or here to register!

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 kn… — **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.

RECONNECT CONFERENCE // SEPTEMBER 3-5 // AUSTIN, TEXAS Adventist Young Professionals will be hosting their first convention called Reconnect: Integrating Work & Life Together in Christ held in Austin, Texas on September 3-5, 2021. Sponsored by … — **RECONNECT CONFERENCE // SEPTEMBER 3-5 // AUSTIN, TEXAS**
Adventist Young Professionals will be hosting their first convention called ***Reconnect: Integrating Work & Life Together in Christ*** held in Austin, Texas on September 3-5, 2021. Sponsored by the Texas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, this event will focus on providing our young adult community a space to connect and pursue opportunities to serve together. Participants will engage in a unique experience that will include inspirational speakers and leaders, vibrant worship, and opportunities for social connection. Our ministry’s purpose is to reconnect together as a community that has been longing for practical and meaningful experiences that will help them grow spiritually and professionally, integrating work and life together in Christ.
Thanks to generous financial support from the young adult ministries department at the Texas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, tickets are just $150 until August 1, 2021. Look for registration to open very soon.

PURSUE GOD

Last week’s teaching by Emli Sanchez, Amanda Davis, and A Allan Martin, Finding Your Purpose Part 2.

DEEP DIVE: FINDING YOUR PURPOSE, PART 2
I was made for GOD’s purposes. I find GOD’s purpose for me in community with others.

8 God saved you through faith as an act of kindness. You had nothing to do with it. Being saved is a gift from God. 9 It’s not the result of anything you’ve done, so no one can brag about it. 10 God has made us what we are. He has created us in Christ Jesus to live lives filled with good works that he has prepared for us to do. –Ephesians 2:8-10 [GW]

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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

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.

SABBATH: FINDING REST, RENEWAL, AND DELIGHT IN OUR BUSY LIVES In today's world, with its relentless emphasis on success and productivity, we have lost the necessary rhythm of life, the balance between work and rest. Constantly striving, we feel exh… — **SABBATH: FINDING REST, RENEWAL, AND DELIGHT IN OUR BUSY LIVES**
In today's world, with its relentless emphasis on success and productivity, we have lost the necessary rhythm of life, the balance between work and rest. Constantly striving, we feel exhausted and deprived in the midst of great abundance. We long for time with friends and family, we long for a moment to ourselves.

Millennia ago, the tradition of Sabbath created an oasis of sacred time within a life of unceasing labor. Now, in a book that can heal our harried lives, Wayne Muller, author of the spiritual classic *How, Then, Shall We Live?*, shows us how to create a special time of rest, delight, and renewal--a refuge for our souls.

**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.

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 toget… — **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!**
Looking for resources to start your own Life Group? As part of our church community, you have unlimited access to RightNow Media—the world’s largest streaming library of video Bible study resources (it’s been called the “Netflix of video Bible studies”). This extensive library has more than 20,000 videos from leaders like Francis Chan, Jennie Allen, Matt Chandler, Dr. Tony Evans, and many more. These Bible study videos can be used as part of a group study or for personal devotions, and many series include free discussion guides and handouts.

We believe that RightNow Media is a tool that can help you live out your faith in every area of your life—at home, at work, and in your community. In addition to series on books of the Bible, RightNow Media has videos for everyone in your family on a variety of topics like marriage, parenting, personal finances, mental health, and more. There’s even a library just for kids with over 2,000 safe, entertaining videos. RightNow Media has a free app that’s available on all major streaming devices so you and your family can access content anywhere, anytime. Click the above icon or click here to gain access to our digital library!

INSPIRE HOPE // SHARE GRACE

PRAYERS FOR ALEXANDER MARTIN Thank you for your continued prayers for Pastor Allan's youngest brother, Alexander [left*], who is hospitalized with COVID-19 in Florida. Pastor Allan has traveled to Orlando to help and support family. He appreciates your prayers over the family and him as well. For those who have asked and those who are seeking how to be of further help and support, click the icon above or here to participate in a Meal Train set up for Alex and his daughter Mya.*Photo taken two years ago. — **PRAYERS FOR ALEXANDER MARTIN**
Thank you for your continued prayers for Pastor Allan's youngest brother, Alexander [left*], who is hospitalized with COVID-19 in Florida. Pastor Allan has traveled to Orlando to help and support family. He appreciates your prayers over the family and him as well.
For those who have asked and those who are seeking how to be of further help and support, click the icon above or here to participate in a Meal Train set up for Alex and his daughter Mya.
*Photo taken two years ago.

SUCCESS CLOSET: DONATIONS OF PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE Helping local low-income and in-need students and young professionals dress for success. Southwestern Adventist University (SWAU) is hosting the Success Closet on campus in our Student Center from Se… — **SUCCESS CLOSET: DONATIONS OF PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE**
*Helping local low-income and in-need students and young professionals dress for success.*

*Southwestern Adventist University* (SWAU) is hosting the Success Closet on campus in our Student Center from September 20th-23rd. SWAU is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution Ranked #6 in Texas for most diverse campuses and #2 in the nation for social mobility. There is a great need to support low-income and first-generation college students. As well as aspiring young professionals and students in our local community. We are seeking partners and vendors for this exciting endeavor.

The need: new or like new professional clothing including:
• dress slacks,
• dress shirts,
• professional blouses,
• men and woman blazers
• suits
Donations will be accepted until the end of August
• Looking for new or like new clothing
• Donors can bring clothing to the wardrobe box in the church lobby this Sabbath
• Donors can also mail donations to PO 35 Keene Tx 76059 or send amazon packages to Southwestern Adventist University to Austen Powell at 100 West Hillcrest Street Keene, Texas 76059
• Or call to schedule a donation pickup
Phone Number: 817-202-6275 // Email: Pathways@swau.edu

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

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

YOUNG ADULT WEEK AT LAKE WHITNEY RANCH
Thank you to everyone who make young adult week at LWR possible. So awesome to see so many ministry leaders and organizations pouring into next generations. What a way to close the Summer Camp Season! Deep appreciation to the Lake Whitney Ranch Summer Camp staff and we’re praying for all the lives impacted by this vital ministry!

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