JULY 6, 2021 VOL.2 NO.27

A SEASON OF LISTENING Personally if there was any gift the pandemic produced, it was, for me, a deeper pursuit of listening. My life pace was such that—more often than not—I had difficulty hearing my own thoughts. Admittedly, hearing—really hearing—from GOD was spotty. Hearing people was often superficial, mostly skimming to solve and fix, patch and placate.The pandemic cursed and blessed me simultaneously. In the panic, pandemonium, and pause, GOD “persuaded” me to listen.Dr. Scott Cromode astutely offers, “The primary reason we listen to our people is that they deserve to be heard because they are made in the image of God. They bear that image in the world, and the work we do as Christian leaders must honor the spark of God embedded in each person we encounter.”I’m still in the midst of a season of listening, and would invite you to take part. I’m eager to hear from you too. You’re important to me. As we prepare for the next season of @ygchurch, here’s some reflections where our ministry has listened, learned, and let the hearts of our young adults lead our direction. —Pastor Allan — **A SEASON OF LISTENING**
Personally if there was any gift the pandemic produced, it was, for me, a deeper pursuit of listening. My life pace was such that—more often than not—I had difficulty hearing my own thoughts. Admittedly, hearing—really hearing—from GOD was spotty. Hearing people was often superficial, mostly skimming to solve and fix, patch and placate.
The pandemic cursed and blessed me simultaneously. In the panic, pandemonium, and pause, GOD “persuaded” me to listen.
Dr. Scott Cromode astutely offers, “The primary reason we listen to our people is that they deserve to be heard because they are made in the image of God. They bear that image in the world, and the work we do as Christian leaders must honor the spark of God embedded in each person we encounter.”
I’m still in the midst of a season of listening, and would invite you to take part. I’m eager to hear from you too. You’re important to me.
As we prepare for the next season of @ygchurch, here’s some reflections where our ministry has listened, learned, and let the hearts of our young adults lead our direction. *—Pastor Allan*

UNBELIEVABLE: LIGHT BEARERS CONVOCATION // JULY 6-10 // CONTINUES TONIGHT 6PM If you’ve struggled to trust in what God has done for you or you want to know how to explain the gospel better, I am convinced that you should join me and my friends Jeffr… — **UNBELIEVABLE: LIGHT BEARERS CONVOCATION // JULY 6-10** **// CONTINUES TONIGHT 6PM**
If you’ve struggled to trust in what God has done for you or you want to know how to explain the gospel better, I am convinced that you should join me and my friends Jeffrey Rosario and David Asscherick, July 6-10, for Light Bearers annual convocation. If the gospel has ever felt too good to be true, this free event is for you. Click the above icon or here to register for free.

**CARTER BLOOD DRIVE**
Calling all Super Heroes! The Texas blood supply continues to be at an all time low. The Carter Blood Care Bus will be on our church campus on Saturday, July 10, 2021 from 10a-2p. Please consider donating blood during this time and make an appointment to Save a Life! Click Here to Make An Appointment!

FINDING YOUR PURPOSE PART 2 // YGCHURCH // SATURDAY // 10:15AM CDT Egypt, See A Victory, Do It Again, Build My Life #WorshipSet #Jul10 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, fb.com/ygchurch #DeepDive #ygchurch — **FINDING YOUR PURPOSE PART 2 // YGCHURCH // SATURDAY // 10:15AM CDT**
Egypt, See A Victory, Do It Again, Build My Life #WorshipSet #Jul10 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, fb.com/ygchurch #DeepDive #ygchurch

@YGCHURCH CO-HOSTS: AMANDA & EMLI Amanda Davis is an 18-year-old who has recently graduated from Burton Adventist Academy. She has been attending the Arlington Seventh-day Adventist Church for five years and is an active leader within the UG Yo… — **@YGCHURCH CO-HOSTS: AMANDA & EMLI**
Amanda Davis is an 18-year-old who has recently graduated from Burton Adventist Academy. She has been attending the Arlington Seventh-day Adventist Church for five years and is an active leader within the UG Youth organization. She will be attending Southern Adventist University in the Fall, majoring in Biology with hopes of attending dental school.
Emli Sanchez is an 18-year-old college sophomore who has been worshiping with @ygchurch for three years. She spends most of her time with the UG Youth organization where she is an active leader. Previously attended Texas Woman’s University for physical therapy, she is now at the University of Texas at Arlington. Emli is pursing her bachelors of science in nursing with hopes of becoming a travel nurse.

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 hosts are Ashley Kephart and Gary Livingston.Ashley is a recent graduate from Liberty University with a Bachelors in Psychology. She is a nanny through the summer and waiting on the Lord to reveal the next steps job wise. She is also eagerly waiting on the wedding to her best friend in September!After a year of teaching in a pandemic, Gary is currently enjoying the summer working with his soon to be brother and father-in-law. Not only patiently waiting for the wedding, but also where God takes his career next.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 hosts are Ashley Kephart and Gary Livingston.
Ashley is a recent graduate from Liberty University with a Bachelors in Psychology. She is a nanny through the summer and waiting on the Lord to reveal the next steps job wise. She is also eagerly waiting on the wedding to her best friend in September!
After a year of teaching in a pandemic, Gary is currently enjoying the summer working with his soon to be brother and father-in-law. Not only patiently waiting for the wedding, but also where God takes his career next.
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

STUDENT PIZZA FEED // FELLOWSHIP HALL // SATURDAY 11:30AM College, University & Trade School Students! Join us for a light lunch after @ygchurch to meet up and get to know more about you and college life. Do you like veggie or cheese pizza? Click the above icon or email info@ygchurch.com to let us know your preference! — **STUDENT PIZZA FEED // FELLOWSHIP HALL // SATURDAY 11:30AM**
***College, University & Trade School Students!*** Join us for a light lunch after @ygchurch to meet up and get to know more about you and college life. Do you like veggie or cheese pizza? Click the above icon or email info@ygchurch.com to let us know your preference!

#BEJESUS #BEYG PRAYERS: LAKE WHITNEY RANCH SUMMER CAMP STAFF Each week you’re invited to join your prayers with ours as we lend our focus to YGers who are serving as missionaries. This week let’s pray over the entire Lake Whitney Ranch Summer Camp s… — **#BEJESUS #BEYG PRAYERS: LAKE WHITNEY RANCH SUMMER CAMP STAFF**
Each week you’re invited to join your prayers with ours as we lend our focus to YGers who are serving as missionaries. This week let’s pray over the entire *Lake Whitney Ranch* Summer Camp staff and all the lives impacted by this vital ministry!

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.

**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

A HEART FOR WORSHIP Happy 40th Birthday Chris! Enjoy this Southwestern Union Record article sharing how Chris Doss embodies Jesus’ love. Click the above icon or here for the full feature article. — **A HEART FOR WORSHIP**
Happy 40th Birthday Chris! Enjoy this *Southwestern Union Record* article sharing how Chris Doss embodies Jesus’ love. Click the above icon or here for the full feature article.

Last week’s teaching by Austen Powell and A Allan Martin, Finding Your Purpose Part 1.

DEEP DIVE: FINDING YOUR PURPOSE PART 1
The purpose of your life is far greater than your own personal fulfillment, your peace of mind, or even your happiness. It’s far greater than your family, your career, or even your wildest dreams and ambitions. If you want to know why you were placed on this planet, you must begin with God. You were born by His purpose and for His purpose. –“What On Earth Am I Here For?” p.5

Those who trust God’s action in them find that God’s Spirit is in them—living and breathing God! Obsession with self in these matters is a dead end; attention to God leads us out into the open, into a spacious, free life. –Romans 8:6 [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

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… — **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! — **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 — **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

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-fat… — **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.

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

ADVENTIST YOUNG PROFESSIONALS SOUTHWEST
Thanks AYP Southwest for a great inaugural Sunset Social! Be sure to check them out for all kinds of networking, fellowship, and inspirational opportunities! adventistyoungprofessionals.org/southwest/

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