JULY 30, 2021 VOL.2 NO.30
YG HALFTIME REVIEW
Click the above icons to see where we’ve been so far in 2021, and pray with us as prepare for a new season of Younger Generation Church!
ADVENTIST CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP INSTITUTE 2021 // JULY 28-31
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!
PRE-ORDER “THE GOD I USED TO KNOW”
It's official! AYP's first Devotional is coming out soon! The God I Used to Know is not a book you'll want to miss. And if you've been looking for Jesus, you'll definitely find Him in every one of the pages. All the stories are written straight from the hearts of young adults. Order it now before it's too late! adventistyoungprofessionals.org/book/order
MEAL TRAIN FOR JAMESON FRANCIS AND FAMILY
Posted by Head Deaconess Primrose Bimha: “Jameson had emergency surgery on July 21 and was just released from the hospital a few days ago. To show our support for the family during this time and to give Eunice one less thing to worry about, please pick a day that you able to provide a meal or gift card. Thank you all for your continuous love and support for the Francis family.” Click the above icon or here for the Meal Train schedule.
![ABIDE AND ADORE // YGCHURCH // SATURDAY // 10:15AM CDT The Father's House, Tremble, Jesus, We Love You, What A Beautiful Name #WorshipSet #Jul31 10:15AM CDT, fb.com/ygchurch #DeepDive #ygchurchThe 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, live.ygchurch.com #DeepDive #ygchurch](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58dc9b01b3db2bd051138ccd/1627595056310-ZZENNCJM4UBG4642507J/CC4A1EA4-744F-4CE5-9A59-44945380BAC0.jpeg)
ABIDE AND ADORE // YGCHURCH // SATURDAY // 10:15AM CDT
The Father's House, Tremble, Jesus, We Love You, What A Beautiful Name #WorshipSet #Jul31 10:15AM CDT, fb.com/ygchurch #DeepDive #ygchurch
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, live.ygchurch.com #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. 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
2021 GO DO IT VIRTUAL YOUTH CONGRESS // AUGUST 12-14
The 2021 GO DO IT is the first annual Youth Congress, sponsored by the North American Division Youth and Young Adult Ministries Department. This event is FREE! Random backpack giveaways during the event that include a MacBook or iPhone. This event is geared towards youth: middle school, high school, through early college. 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 know and for more information.
COMING ATTRACTIONS
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.
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
PURSUE GOD
Last week’s teaching by Lizbeth Rodriguez-Diep and Pastor A Allan Martin, Deep Dive: Storytelling, Blessing, and Celebration
DEEP DIVE: STORYTELLING, BLESSING, AND CELEBRATION
A message without motion is meaningless.
"But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves." –James 1:22 [NLT]
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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
Click the above icon or here to discover your Spiritual Gifts.
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.
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.
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.
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]
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
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
PRAYERS & SUPPORT FOR ALEXANDER MARTIN
July 6, 2021, Alex Martin, Pastor Allan's youngest brother, was hospitalized and diagnosed with COVID-19. Each day we are praying for progress, and the entire family is so grateful for your prayers. Thank you so much for your inquiries as to how you might further help. This Meal Train [tiny.one/GoAlex] is a great help while Alex recovers, alleviating the task of one meal prep daily for him and his daughter Mya. Your continued prayers and thoughtful support are deeply appreciated. https://tiny.one/GoAlex
*Given the viral situation and health considerations, it is ideal to provide restaurant gift cards or GrubHub cards.
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.
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
THANK YOU CAMP YORKTOWN BAY SUMMER CAMP STAFF
We’ve got missionaries everywhere! Thanks to the entire Camp Yorktown Bay Summer Camp staff and gratitude to GOD for all the lives impacted by this vital ministry! Many of our own were missionaries to CYB this Summer including: Devin Anavitarte, Esteban Deku, Megan Nunnaley, Nick Bishop, Diego Chavez, Ariel Brown-Williams, and Diego Gabriel Garcia.
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