SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 VOL.2 NO.37

KAYLA GOODMAN RETURNS AS PASTORAL RESIDENT Happy and sad to be in her last year of college, Kayla is super stoked to be back at Arlington Seventh-day Adventist Church as their Pastoral Resident! Finishing up her degree in theology at Southwestern Adventist University, Kayla is looking forward to the little moments that bring joy. You’ll likely find her drinking tea and reading a book somewhere or creating something with her sewing machine or clay. Always down for a new adventure or a conversation she is more than excited to be here, a church she calls home. — **KAYLA GOODMAN RETURNS AS PASTORAL RESIDENT**
Happy and sad to be in her last year of college, Kayla is super stoked to be back at Arlington Seventh-day Adventist Church as their Pastoral Resident! Finishing up her degree in theology at Southwestern Adventist University, Kayla is looking forward to the little moments that bring joy. You’ll likely find her drinking tea and reading a book somewhere or creating something with her sewing machine or clay. Always down for a new adventure or a conversation she is more than excited to be here, a church she calls home.

YG MUSIC & MEDIA DEVOS // SATURDAYS • 9:30AM // ROOM 6 All YG musicians, artists, media, and production team members are invited to a devotional time Sabbath mornings at 9:30AM in Room 6. Especially if you are not “on duty” this is a time to connect with GOD and each other. For all the details contact YG’s associate music director for the weekend. — **YG MUSIC & MEDIA DEVOS // SATURDAYS • 9:30AM // ROOM 6**
All YG musicians, artists, media, and production team members are invited to a devotional time Sabbath mornings at 9:30AM in Room 6. Especially if you are not “on duty” this is a time to connect with GOD and each other. For all the details contact YG’s associate music director for the weekend.

I AM SECOND: SECOND CHAIR For much of my professional life, I’ve been a “first chair” player. If you’ve ever played an instrument in a band or an orchestra, you are no doubt familiar with the term, first chair. The leader of a section of musicians is referred to as the first chair. For a very long time, I have been asked to be the first chair in the ministries I’ve been honored to work in.I’ve accomplished a lot in my career, much more than I had planned or even dreamed. In the beginning, I thought I’d spend my life as a teacher, a wonderfully fulfilling and admirable career. And had I done just that, my life would not have been any less fulfilling or meaningful. But teaching was not the only joy I’ve experienced over the forty-seven years of my ministry.Many of the jobs I’ve held have required me to be the leader of a church or ministry. My titles have included, Head Chaplain, Senior Pastor, and Speaker/Director, a title held by the leader of any media ministry owned by the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists. As such, people have looked to me for leadership and to make final decisions. While often difficult, eventually that sort of responsibility becomes almost addictive. It became a part of my identity and bolstered my self-esteem—I was a "first chair".Until I retired, I hadn’t realized just how much this part of my identity mattered to me. My replacement at Faith for Today was selected and started to work nearly seven months prior to my retirement date. I was asked to stay on in order to assist with the transition. In our first team meeting, I found myself biting my tongue as I waited for someone else to take the lead for the ministry I had dedicated my life to for the previous sixteen years. The new leader did a great job, so my discomfort had nothing to do with the decisions that were being made, but with the fact that I was not the person making the decisions.In retirement, my wife, Pam, and I agreed to assist in planting a new church. The individual who was tasked with planting the church naturally became the Senior Pastor. I found myself as a member of the staff and not as the Lead Pastor. I hadn’t held a position like that in over thirty years! While he often consults with me, he will also make decisions first and inform me of the decisions at a later date. This is not wrong. I did the same thing when I was in his position, but it has been a very long time since I’ve been an Associate Pastor and it has felt, shall I say, unfamiliar. Actually, awkward may be a better word.By my own choice, I have entered a new phase of life. No longer am I a "first chair person". I am now a second chair or third chair, in the ministries with which I am involved. I chose to make this transition but even so, the change has been more significant to my psyche than I had anticipated.I realize, as do you, that every chair is an essential part of the orchestra. Without second and third chair players, the music made by first chair people would sound empty by comparison to what actually happens when all the players in a full orchestra make music together. But for many of us, the responsibilities, and yes, even the respect that accompanies the first chair, have helped form our personal identities and have contributed to our sense of self.The exact emotions I am experiencing are still being sorted out. Do I feel I am less valuable than I was before? Do I fear this represents a diminished state of my skills and abilities? Am I becoming irrelevant? Is there even a reality that this is a transition people make as they engage in the inexorable march toward death? Truthfully, I don’t know. Whatever the reason for my difficulties, the struggle has been obvious to me. I’m afraid it may reveal something unsavory about my pride or has caused me to recognize that I’ve relied on a faulty source of self-worth. Either way, I am determined to use this as a growth experience. “Humility” is the word that most frequently comes to mind as I write this. Am I willing to humbly accept my new reality and my new role as a second chair? Am I willing to play my part in order to support and even enhance the music of the new first chair player? I pray that I am. And I pray that growth occurs as a result of my struggles. I want, by God’s grace, to be the very best Second Chair possible. —Mike Tucker, Faith for Today Speaker Emeritus, and Younger Generation Church Founding Pastor — **I AM SECOND: SECOND CHAIR**
For much of my professional life, I’ve been a “first chair” player. If you’ve ever played an instrument in a band or an orchestra, you are no doubt familiar with the term, first chair. The leader of a section of musicians is referred to as the first chair. For a very long time, I have been asked to be the first chair in the ministries I’ve been honored to work in.
I’ve accomplished a lot in my career, much more than I had planned or even dreamed. In the beginning, I thought I’d spend my life as a teacher, a wonderfully fulfilling and admirable career. And had I done just that, my life would not have been any less fulfilling or meaningful. But teaching was not the only joy I’ve experienced over the forty-seven years of my ministry.
Many of the jobs I’ve held have required me to be the leader of a church or ministry. My titles have included, Head Chaplain, Senior Pastor, and Speaker/Director, a title held by the leader of any media ministry owned by the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists. As such, people have looked to me for leadership and to make final decisions. While often difficult, eventually that sort of responsibility becomes almost addictive. It became a part of my identity and bolstered my self-esteem—I was a "first chair".
Until I retired, I hadn’t realized just how much this part of my identity mattered to me. My replacement at Faith for Today was selected and started to work nearly seven months prior to my retirement date. I was asked to stay on in order to assist with the transition. In our first team meeting, I found myself biting my tongue as I waited for someone else to take the lead for the ministry I had dedicated my life to for the previous sixteen years. The new leader did a great job, so my discomfort had nothing to do with the decisions that were being made, but with the fact that I was not the person making the decisions.
In retirement, my wife, Pam, and I agreed to assist in planting a new church. The individual who was tasked with planting the church naturally became the Senior Pastor. I found myself as a member of the staff and not as the Lead Pastor. I hadn’t held a position like that in over thirty years! While he often consults with me, he will also make decisions first and inform me of the decisions at a later date. This is not wrong. I did the same thing when I was in his position, but it has been a very long time since I’ve been an Associate Pastor and it has felt, shall I say, unfamiliar. Actually, awkward may be a better word.
By my own choice, I have entered a new phase of life. No longer am I a "first chair person". I am now a second chair or third chair, in the ministries with which I am involved. I chose to make this transition but even so, the change has been more significant to my psyche than I had anticipated.
I realize, as do you, that every chair is an essential part of the orchestra. Without second and third chair players, the music made by first chair people would sound empty by comparison to what actually happens when all the players in a full orchestra make music together. But for many of us, the responsibilities, and yes, even the respect that accompanies the first chair, have helped form our personal identities and have contributed to our sense of self.
The exact emotions I am experiencing are still being sorted out. Do I feel I am less valuable than I was before? Do I fear this represents a diminished state of my skills and abilities? Am I becoming irrelevant? Is there even a reality that this is a transition people make as they engage in the inexorable march toward death? Truthfully, I don’t know. Whatever the reason for my difficulties, the struggle has been obvious to me. I’m afraid it may reveal something unsavory about my pride or has caused me to recognize that I’ve relied on a faulty source of self-worth. Either way, I am determined to use this as a growth experience.
“Humility” is the word that most frequently comes to mind as I write this. Am I willing to humbly accept my new reality and my new role as a second chair? Am I willing to play my part in order to support and even enhance the music of the new first chair player?
I pray that I am. And I pray that growth occurs as a result of my struggles. I want, by God’s grace, to be the very best Second Chair possible.
*—Mike Tucker, Faith for Today Speaker Emeritus, and Younger Generation Church Founding Pastor*

HOW I CHANGED // YG CHURCH // SATURDAY // 10:15AM CDT You Make Me Brave, Resurrecting, Build My Life, How I Need You #WorshipSet #Sep18 10:15AM CDT live.ygchurch.com #YGis2nd #ygchurchDiscover a new and different way of living. This is for people yearning to be known. It is for those who are weary from all their many efforts to feel significant. How blessed is God! And what a blessing he is! He’s the Father of our Master, Jesus Christ, and takes us to the high places of blessing in him. Long before he laid down earth’s foundations, he had us in mind, had settled on us as the focus of his love, to be made whole and holy by his love. Long, long ago he decided to adopt us into his family through Jesus Christ. (What pleasure he took in planning this!) He wanted us to enter into the celebration of his lavish gift-giving by the hand of his beloved Son. –Ephesians 1:3-6 [Message]Join Younger Generation Church in their back to school series, “I Am Second,” Saturdays, 10:15AM CDT, live.ygchurch.com #YGis2nd #ygchurch — **HOW I CHANGED // YG CHURCH // SATURDAY // 10:15AM CDT**
You Make Me Brave, Resurrecting, Build My Life, How I Need You #WorshipSet #Sep18 10:15AM CDT live.ygchurch.com #YGis2nd #ygchurch
Discover a new and different way of living. This is for people yearning to be known. It is for those who are weary from all their many efforts to feel significant.
How blessed is God! And what a blessing he is! He’s the Father of our Master, Jesus Christ, and takes us to the high places of blessing in him. Long before he laid down earth’s foundations, he had us in mind, had settled on us as the focus of his love, to be made whole and holy by his love. Long, long ago he decided to adopt us into his family through Jesus Christ. (What pleasure he took in planning this!) He wanted us to enter into the celebration of his lavish gift-giving by the hand of his beloved Son. –Ephesians 1:3-6 [Message]
Join *Younger Generation Church* in their back to school series, “I Am Second,” Saturdays, 10:15AM CDT, live.ygchurch.com #YGis2nd #ygchurch

DOUG VIERE MEMORIAL SERVICE //
SEPTEMBER 18 • 2PM // WEDGEWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH
In loving memory of Doug Viere, August 7, 1958 - September 2, 2021
Since 2004 - before our services were streamed all over the world - Doug Viere has been an integral part of our Media Team as our Broadcast Sound Director. As a professional a/v design engineer for media, Doug was involved in such high-profile projects as Bass Hall in Fort Worth, The Ballpark at Arlington, and TCU's Amon G. Carter Stadium, but he felt that using his talents to help further the Gospel was truly his calling. He was brought on board when Pastor Mike Tucker began recording sermons and content for Faith For Today, and in the 17 years since, Doug has spent more time in this church than many of our members! We are all deeply saddened by his death, and his chair will be incredibly difficult to fill. For those who would like to attend, Doug's memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 18 at 2pm at Wedgewood Baptist Church, 5522 Whitman Avenue in Fort Worth. Services are being handled by Greenwood Funeral Homes, and you may view Doug's obituary and tribute wall by clicking here.

AYP CANADA KAHOOT SOIR”EH” // SEPTEMBER 18 // 7:00PM CDT Mark your calendars for September 18 because AYP Canada is hosting a virtual Kahoot Soir “eh” and you are invited! This will be a great way to meet fellow AYPers from across North America! Tun… — **AYP CANADA KAHOOT SOIR”EH” // SEPTEMBER 18 // 7:00PM CDT**
Mark your calendars for September 18 because AYP Canada is hosting a virtual Kahoot Soir “eh” and you are invited! This will be a great way to meet fellow AYPers from across North America! Tune in through Zoom! Click the above icon or here to receive the Zoom details.

DIGITAL OUTREACH COHORT TRAINING // BEGINS SEPTEMBER 19TH // 7:00PM CDT This cohort series is for young adults who are interested in turning their social media hobby into an effective personal ministry. Become more proficient in their digital outre… — **DIGITAL OUTREACH COHORT TRAINING // BEGINS SEPTEMBER 19TH // 7:00PM CDT**
This cohort series is for young adults who are interested in turning their social media hobby into an effective personal ministry. Become more proficient in their digital outreach practices. Digital strategist and author, Jamie Domm, will guide you in preparing a Personal Digital Outreach Plan based on the cohort presentations. Click the above icon or here for free registration.

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

COMING ATTRACTIONS

DON’T GIVE THE ENEMY A SEAT AT YOUR TABLE // ONLINE BIBLE STUDY // SEPT 21 Join us on a six-session journey with bestselling author, Louie Giglio to discover how we can break free from the chains of negative thinking and experience true freedom fro… — **DON’T GIVE THE ENEMY A SEAT AT YOUR TABLE // ONLINE BIBLE STUDY // SEPT 21**
Join us on a six-session journey with bestselling author, Louie Giglio to discover how we can break free from the chains of negative thinking and experience true freedom from unhealthy thoughts and emotions.
In the study, pastor Louie Giglio explains the Enemy is always on the prowl, seeking to fill our minds with destructive and harmful thoughts – fear, worry, insecurity, anxiety, and temptation to name a few.
Using Psalm 23 as a guide, Giglio shares practical ways we can overcome the Enemy’s lies and instead find peace and security through God in any challenging circumstance or situation.
Click the above icon or here to participate!

MOVING FROM ISOLATION TO CONNECTION WEBINAR // SEPTEMBER 28 • 3PM CDT We are the most "connected" people ever in history, but why do we feel more isolated than ever? Depression is at an all-time high across all ages. Dr. Mark Mayfield will discuss the symptoms of loneliness, how you can be lonely even when surround by others, and how you can improve your mental and emotional health. Click the above icon or here to register. — **MOVING FROM ISOLATION TO CONNECTION WEBINAR // SEPTEMBER 28 • 3PM CDT**
We are the most "connected" people ever in history, but why do we feel more isolated than ever? Depression is at an all-time high across all ages. Dr. Mark Mayfield will discuss the symptoms of loneliness, how you can be lonely even when surround by others, and how you can improve your mental and emotional health.
Click the above icon or here to register.

DISTINGUISHED LECTURE SERIES: DR. TOD BOLSINGER // OCTOBER 2 • 6PM // KEENE CHURCH On October 2, the Hal Wright Science and Religion Lecture Series will continue, featuring Dr. Tod Bolsinger, of the Fuller Theological Seminary. His topic is the titl… — **DISTINGUISHED LECTURE SERIES: DR. TOD BOLSINGER // OCTOBER 2 • 6PM // KEENE CHURCH**
On October 2, the Hal Wright Science and Religion Lecture Series will continue, featuring Dr. Tod Bolsinger, of the Fuller Theological Seminary. His topic is the title of his new book “Canoeing the Mountains – Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory.” You are invited to join us for this thought-provoking lecture at 6:00 pm in Keene SDA Church Sanctuary.

REVIVE OPEN HOUSE // OCTOBER 9 // 9AM-2PM You're Invited to tour our new REVIVE Community Center on Sabbath, October 9, 2021. REVIVE has made so many exciting changes and we want you to have the opportunity to see them for yourself! Tours will be av… — **REVIVE OPEN HOUSE // OCTOBER 9 // 9AM-2PM**
You're Invited to tour our new REVIVE Community Center on Sabbath, October 9, 2021. REVIVE has made so many exciting changes and we want you to have the opportunity to see them for yourself! Tours will be available throughout the morning from 9am to 2pm. Light refreshments will be served! Come and see what the Lord has been doing through His rich blessings and your faithful offerings and donations!

CARTER BLOOD DRIVE // OCTOBER 9 // 10AM-2PM The Carter Blood Care Bus will be on our church campus on Saturday, October 9, 2021 from 10a-2p! This is a wonderful opportunity to help those who are sick in our community and to save lives. This month, as an incentive, anyone who donates blood will receive a Mystery Prize Grab Bag. Click Here to Make An Appointment! — **CARTER BLOOD DRIVE // OCTOBER 9 // 10AM-2PM**
The Carter Blood Care Bus will be on our church campus on Saturday, October 9, 2021 from 10a-2p! This is a wonderful opportunity to help those who are sick in our community and to save lives. This month, as an incentive, anyone who donates blood will receive a Mystery Prize Grab Bag. Click Here to Make An Appointment!

Discover more about the Southwestern chapter of Adventist Young Professionals by clicking the icon above or enjoying Lisa’s interview with Paulino Santos, the AYP region director.

PURSUE GOD

Last week’s worship led by Eugene Kitney, I Am Second 2021: Who I Used to Be.

I AM SECOND 2021: WHO I USED TO BE
Pastor Eugene Kitney, Michele and their "favorite daughter” Lauren, recently had the honor to accept the call to serve in North Central Texas by becoming the campus pastor for Arlington’s Lewisville-campus (site). They are very excited to get involved and expand God’s kingdom in the DFW Metroplex, as Pastor Kitney partners with the rest of our pastoral team and church staff. Michele is currently transitioning from working in the medical field to the mental health field, as a counselor. Lauren an aspiring “Youtuber,” has a soft and caring heart, undoubtedly inherited from her parents <G>. Pastor Eugene is personally excited about preaching for YG this weekend, and getting to connect with YGers as result. Some of their favorites are a good movie, background coffee-house jazz, and a good cuppa.

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I AM SECOND [circa 2021]
Discover a new and different way of living. This is for people yearning to be known. It is for those who are weary from all their many efforts to feel significant.

How blessed is God! And what a blessing he is! He’s the Father of our Master, Jesus Christ, and takes us to the high places of blessing in him. Long before he laid down earth’s foundations, he had us in mind, had settled on us as the focus of his love, to be made whole and holy by his love. Long, long ago he decided to adopt us into his family through Jesus Christ. (What pleasure he took in planning this!) He wanted us to enter into the celebration of his lavish gift-giving by the hand of his beloved Son. –Ephesians 1:3-6 [Message]

Join Younger Generation Church in their back to school series, “I Am Second,” Saturdays, 10:15AM CDT, fb.com/ygchurch #YGis2nd #ygchurch

I AM SECOND DEVOTIONAL & LIFEGROUP GUIDE Pick up your "I Am Second" daily reader at any one of the lobby high bar tables. Click the above icon or tiny.one/second to download it free. Great for personal devotions, family worship, and LIFEgroup discussion. Start "Second" this September! — **I AM SECOND DEVOTIONAL & LIFEGROUP GUIDE**
Pick up your *"I Am Second"* daily reader at any one of the lobby high bar tables. Click the above icon or tiny.one/second to download it free. Great for personal devotions, family worship, and LIFEgroup discussion. Start "Second" this September!

EXPERIENCE COMMUNITY

THIS SEPTEMBER, START SECOND This month we want to encourage all YGers to be part of an “I Am Second” group. Click the above icon or here to download the group discussion guide. Your group can be as simple as your inviting one person to touch base w… — **THIS SEPTEMBER, START SECOND**
This month we want to encourage all YGers to be part of an “I Am Second” group. Click the above icon or here to download the group discussion guide. Your group can be as simple as your inviting one person to touch base with you each week to chat about the questions in the daily reader. You might decide to use it for your daily or weekly family worship. Possibly consider using the guide with your current LIFEgroup. Whatever works for you to start “Second” in community is great.

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]

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… — **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

TEXAS YOUNG ADULTS Click the above icon or here for all the latest updates from Texas Young Adult Ministry! — **TEXAS YOUNG ADULTS**
Click the above icon or here for all the latest updates from Texas Young Adult Ministry!

Click the above icon or here to listen to Pastor Allan's podcast conversation with Elder Jose Cortes, Jr.

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

AYP RECONNECT CONFERENCE September 3-5, 120+ Adventist Young Professionals gathered in Austin, Texas to ReConnect with God, each other. Young adults from across the nation as well as Texas-ACF officers were able to join this gathering to build personal, professional, and spiritual relationships. Given the success of the Reconnect Conference, it is set to be an annual gathering that's designed to gather, empower and connect our Adventist Young Professionals here in Texas and beyond! Stay tuned for 2022! Thanks to Southwest AYP Officers and sponsors for organizing such an exceptional gathering! — **AYP RECONNECT CONFERENCE**
September 3-5, 120+ Adventist Young Professionals gathered in Austin, Texas to ReConnect with God, each other. Young adults from across the nation as well as Texas-ACF officers were able to join this gathering to build personal, professional, and spiritual relationships. Given the success of the Reconnect Conference, it is set to be an annual gathering that's designed to gather, empower and connect our Adventist Young Professionals here in Texas and beyond! Stay tuned for 2022! Thanks to Southwest AYP Officers and sponsors for organizing such an exceptional gathering!

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