JANUARY 18, 2022 VOL.3 NO.3
LEGACY RENEWAL PROJECT
We’ve been in the middle of a construction zone at church for months now. Although it’s hard to tell at times, we’ve actually made quite a bit of progress! Thank you so much for your patience, but most of all, thank you for your support as we work our way through the details and the frustrations of the construction world.
Over the next several weeks as we finish out the project our goal is to post periodic updates so that you have a better idea of what has already happened, what you can expect from week to week, and how you can support the project to its completion. We’ll post progress pics and the occasional video walk-through with Mindy. So stay tuned! There’s more to come...and it’s going to be great when it’s all finished!
To read the updates, click here or on the picture above. You can support by giving to “Building Fund.”
GROWING TOGETHER COHORT: INTEREST WEBINAR TONIGHT // 6:00PM CST
Live Interest Webinar for the 2022 Growing Together Cohort. This an incredible opportunity to help your church build a culture where all generations can thrive. All pastors and local leaders are invited to join the live interest webinar:
Thursday January 18 @ 6:00pm (CST)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88947205397
Meeting ID: 889 4720 5397
Also visit the cohort registration website at: growingtogethercohort.com. Once on the site, you can download a detailed the "Facts Sheet" with all the details about the cohort.
Bring your questions to one of the LIVE webinars and consider this amazing opportunity to change the culture of your local church so that all generations can thrive.
Cohort space is limited. Please note that the cohort registration deadline has been extended to January 31st!
THE GRIEF SESSIONS // JANUARY 18, 6:30PM // FORM ROOM
Beginning Tuesday, January 18, Pastors Kevin and Allison will be conducting a 6-week series designed to assist those journeying through the grief process. This curriculum was created by Pastor Mike Tucker (formerly of Faith For Today and 17-year Senior Pastor at Arlington!) and Travis Tyre, a beloved member of our church family who tragically passed away in 2019. If you're looking for peace in the midst of the storm of grief, plan to join us at 6:30p on Tuesday, January 18, in the FORM Room in the Gayle Tucker Youth Annex.
INTERGENERATIONAL WORKPLACE SUCCESS // JANUARY 20 // 7:30PM
For the very first time there are 4 and occasionally 5 generations all working together and doing business together. Each generation comes with their own world view. The clash of expectations or what we view as social norms causes dysfunction and frustration. However, when we understand each other, this clash can become a creative collision that leads to greater innovation and better problem-solving. This presentation will equip you with better understanding of generational differences as well as similarities preparing you to successfully navigate the multi-generational world of work! Click above icon for more info.
SHAWN JOHNSON
Shawn Johnson is the “Strategist for Generational Inclusion”. She is an infectious Speaker and Trainer whose passion is working with leaders to encourage inclusive collaboration between various generations.
Some of her prestigious clients include: Association for Talent Development, Ryder Systems, Inc., Institute for Management Accountants and Capstone Business Resources. She is a member of the John Maxwell Team, a Certified DISC Behavioral Analysis Consultant, Next Gen Facilitator and has completed courses in Positive Psychology.
Shawn has spent several decades as a sales and marketing professional in various industries, including the steel industry, healthcare, wholesale home decor and couture apparel. Growing up in a multi-generational family business has given her the wisdom of valuing older and younger generations working together. She and her husband, Ronnie, live in the Ft Worth area with their two millennial children who challenge her every day to be open minded at all times!
Shawn Johnson is our speaker for How to Succeed in the Multi-generational World of Work! Learn more about her and her upcoming workshop at AYP.me/career.
LOVING GOD • LOVING PEOPLE // YG CHURCH // SAT 10:15AM CST
Join your worship with ours as we Biblically analyze our mission in light of the Great Commandment and the Great Commission.
36 “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?”
37 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” —Matthew 22:36-40 [NIV]
Join Younger Generation Church in their new year series, “Loving GOD • Loving People,” Saturdays, 10:15AM CST, live.ygchurch.com #LoveGODpeople #ygchurch
Mike Tucker
Younger Generation Church Founding Pastor
Pastor Mike Tucker founded Younger Generation Church in 2004. He is also the Speaker Emeritus of Faith for Today Television, and host of the award-winning television program, Lifestyle Magazine. He conducts seminars like Mad About Marriage, Good Grief, and The Choice, and serves as a Teaching Pastor for Canyon Creek Project, a church plant in Richardson, Texas. Mike has served as a Pastor, Counselor, Christian High School Bible Teacher, Youth Pastor, a Pastor’s Pastor for his denomination, and Senior Chaplain for medical and psychiatric facilities.
Mike has authored several books, including Meeting Jesus in the Book of Revelation; Journal of a Lonely God; Jesus, Your Heart’s Desire; Every Good Thing; Ten Keys to a Happy Marriage, Mad About Marriage and more. His most recent book, Tears to Joy, shares his own journey of grief after losing his wife and ministry partner of 40 years.
Mike has remarried and lives with his wife, Pam, in the Dallas, Texas area. He enjoys spending time with his daughters, sons-in-law, and grandchildren. Mike describes himself as the happiest bad golfer you’ll ever meet!
E.L. MINCHIN VIRTUAL COLLOQUIUM // JANUARY 22 // 1:00PM CST
Innovative: Youth and Young Adult Evangelism is the focus of the 2022 E.L. Minchin MDiv Colloquium being held via Zoom, Saturday, January 22, from 2:00-6:30PM EST. Sponsored by the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary, Discipleship & Lifespan Education Department, the virtual discussion will feature presentations from Pastor Iki Taimi, Drs. Jose Cortes, Jr. and A Allan Martin. For MDiv academic credit contact Dr. Rogelio Paquini-Ledesma; For professional development credit or CEUs, go to Adventist Learning Community.
INVITATIONAL VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT // SAT 7PM-12MIDNIGHT // BAA GYMNASIUM
Come out for a night of competition and fun, and show your support to our Burton Adventist Academy Juniors, Class of 2023. Our juniors continue to work hard to make up for lost time in their fundraising! Please come and join us! If you have any questions or are ready to reserve your spot, email Tyler & don't forget your team name.
COMING ATTRACTIONS
AYP IN THE VALLEY!
We are days away from our rescheduled AYP Sunset Social in McAllen, Texas. We are looking forward to a Christ-centered evening filled with delicious food, inspirational worship, and interactive fellowship! Invite your friends from across the Valley and head to our AYP Southwest page to learn more and register today! https://ayp.me/southwest
BEST PRACTICES BOOK CLUB: DEEP CALLING // FEBRUARY 1 // 12:00PM CST
Our next book club webinar scheduled for Tuesday, February 1, 2022, will be with author Tara J. VinCross and her book DEEP CALLING. Tara’s new book DEEP CALLING (AdventSource 2020) focuses on being and growing disciples. It shares the discipleship journey built on the foundational principles of three overlapping and interrelated areas, which are “deeper devotion to God, richer life in community, and greater purpose in mission.” Tara explores the intentionality of intimacy with God and purposeful growth in the discipleship journey in this book. It is a book that will transform the way you think about being a follower of Jesus and the community for which He died. Click the above icon or here for free registration and zoom details.
AYP IN BOSTON!
AYP is coming to Boston, Massachusetts and we would love to meet you! Join us for lunch, meet our leadership, and connect with other young professionals from across the Boston metro area! Space is limited so reserve your spot today at members.adventistyoungprofessionals.org/northeast
IT'S CHILI TIME!
Everyone is invited to our 3rd Sort of Annual Chili Cook Off!
Come out to enjoy a night of chili, bonfires, games, and fun with your Arlington church family on February 12 at 6:30pm! Enter your chili in the contest to see if yours is the spiciest, the most original, the best overall…or maybe you just take home the prize for the best looking booth! Be sure to bring a full pot so that everyone has a chance to get a taste. Whether you enter a chili or not, be sure to come with a couple extra dollars in your pocket to buy drinks and baked goods from the Pathfinders as they raise money for their club needs. To enter your chili, click on the image above or visit arlingtonadventist.com/chili - we look forward to seeing all y'all there!
NIGHT AT THE MEYERSON // FEBRUARY 27, 6PM
Southwestern Adventist University’s (SWAU) 29th annual A Night at the Meyerson concert will be hosted on February 27, 2022, at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center in downtown Dallas, Texas. The concert is the finale of Southwestern Adventist University’s Music Festival which brings talented high school musicians from across the United States together each spring for vigorous music education and performance. The music festival features a mass choir, symphony orchestra, and guest artists.
During the festival, the students learn a variety filled repertoire featuring musical masterworks in addition to new compositions. This marks the fifth year that the festival has partnered with a composer to write a commissioned piece to be premiered during the concert at the Meyerson. Following Ēriks Ešenvalds, Kim André Arnesen, Craig Courtney, and Dr. Brandon A. Boyd, this year’s festival will feature British composer, Philip Stopford, world renowned for his beautiful choral music. Stopford has an impressive musical background and a reputation as a fun, engaging and meticulous choir trainer.
The goal of this annual concert is to promote musical achievement among young musicians and provide scholarships that will enable students to thrive as they engage in music while pursuing their college degrees. This wonderful tradition continues because of the many sponsors that support this event; we are grateful for their generosity. This year, the university seeks to raise $100,000!
IF:GATHERING 2022 WOMEN'S CONFERENCE // MARCH 4-5, 2022
Ladies, we would like to invite you to join us for IF:Gathering 2022 Women's Conference! IF:Gathering 2022 is a two-day event where women all over the world can gather together and discover the next step in their calling! Sessions begin March 4 from 6:15 pm - 9:30 pm & Saturday, March 5 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. All sessions will be virtually broadcast at the REVIVE Community Center.
This event is funded as a YG Shark Tank initiative and further sponsored by YG Church and the Women's Ministry Team. Register by February 19 for a free ticket! Free spots are limited so register soon!
Register for IF:2022 Women's Conference Here
Click Here to Contact Your Local Host: Kelsey Guerrero
GET DISCOUNTED TICKETS WHILE THEY LAST!
Just a few more weeks remain for you to reserve your discounted 2022 AYP Convention tickets! Visit the link below to learn more and DM Jazzmine Bankston or email Jazzmine.bankston@ayp.me with questions!
"Besides the amazing icebreakers, breakout sessions, dynamic speaker, and praise music, one of my favorite moments during the convention was dissecting a passage from Scripture Sabbath morning and allowing God to speak to me in a new way. There were several memorable moments as we got a chance to get our portraits taken professionally, sing karaoke, have an opportunity to network professionally, and make new friends! I am forever grateful for the opportunity to reconnect with God and others and look forward to seeing what God has in store for AYP." --Janina Irving
SAVE THE DATE // PASSION CONFERENCE DFW // DECEMBER 28-30, 2022
If you have interest in going as part of Younger Generation Church, let Pastor Allan know! amartin@ygchurch.com
PURSUE GOD
LOVING GOD • LOVING PEOPLE: LOVING [v] GOD
5 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. –Deuteronomy 6:5 [NIV]
"'With all your heart' means intensely. 'With all your soul' means sincerely, most lovingly. 'And with all your strength' means with all our energy, with every faculty, with every possibility of our nature." –Spurgeon Study Bible
Join Younger Generation Church in their new year series, "Loving GOD • Loving People," Saturdays, 10:15AM [Central], live.ygchurch.com #LoveGODpeople #ygchurch
WATCH PASSION 2022 ON DEMAND
We never want to forget what God has done. You can rewatch #Passion2022 and experience the unforgettable moments at passion2022.com.
SWN: SO WHAT NOW?
If you are inspired by a song, a scripture, or a sermon in YG, we want to encourage you to take it to the next step.
James 1:22 shares, “Put the word into action. If you think hearing is what matters most, you are going to find you have been deceived.”
The Voice paraphrase includes this commentary about this passage in James:
”God the Father is the giver of all things and is looking for every opportunity to bless us. But many people have difficulty trusting and receiving good things, even when those things come from God. The problem is that we not only have trouble trusting God’s work in our lives, but we also don’t always respond to God’s voice. People often hear the Scriptures but don’t really listen. People store truths in their brains but never put them to use. For James, the only good religion is religion lived out every day.”
To support your next steps in acting on the Word of GOD, YG’s linktree features an array of take home and take action resources. Click the above icon or here to access YG’s linktree.
PASSION 2022 PLAYLIST
The Passion 2022 playlist is available now on Spotify! This playlist is full of songs being sung together at Passion 2022. We hope that it will help prepare your heart for all that God will do in 2022.
Whether you are joining Passion Conference in the Benz or online from around the world, this playlist is a great way to worship and lift the name of Jesus! To listen, search "Passion 2022: To the Ends of the Earth" on Spotify or click the above icon.
EXPERIENCE COMMUNITY
ARE YOU A YOUNG PROFESSIONAL? ARE YOU AN ADVENTIST?
If the answer is yes and yes, we would love for you to join Adventist Young Professionals! Membership is free.
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY // THURSDAYS 6:30PM // FELLOWSHIP HALL
Arlington Women's Ministries is excited to present a new bilingual Bible study group for women, beginning January 6! Join us as Gloria Henggeler leads a study through Priscilla Shirer's book, The Armor of God! This group will meet Thursdays at 6:30pm in the Fellowship Hall - for more information, contact Pastor Heidi!
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
YG SHARK TANK!
ACCEPTING YOUR IDEA SUBMISSIONS NOW!
What’s your idea for sharing Jesus and His love? tiny.one/ygsharktank
YG Shark Tank is a creative evangelism project where students and young adults create, pitch, and execute innovative outreach ideas for sharing Jesus Christ and His love.
GUIDELINES
1. EVANGELISM ACTION:
The shark tank proposal needs to clearly address one or more of the Six Actions of Evangelism: Love, Serve, Baptize, Equip, Plant, and Revitalize. https://tiny.one/evangelism
2. MISSION & VALUES:
The shark tank proposal needs to clearly express the mission and values of Younger Generation Church: Intimacy, Community, Grace. https://tiny.one/YGmission
3. CREATED BY YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS:
The shark tank proposal can involve all ages, but needs to be created or collaboratively imagineered by a student or young adult. It is preferred that the proposal be led by a young person.
4. CONNECTED TO THE LOCAL CHURCH:
The shark tank proposal needs to clearly connect people with Younger Generation Church [http://ygchurch.com] and/or Arlington Seventh-day Adventist Church [http://arlingtonadventist.com] and/or Burton Adventist Academy [https://BurtonAcademy.org].
5. RESULTS REVIEWED:
The shark tank proposal needs to have a clearly defined timeframe. At the end of the project, a review/report of results needs to be presented, including what was learned through the experience.
6. GRANTS AWARDED:
The shark tank proposal doesn’t need to involve money. However, if money is needed, a clearly itemized budget needs to be developed to which @YGchurch will determine awarding grants up to $200/proposal. At the conclusion of the project, an expenditure report will need to be provided if grant monies are awarded.
7. CHRIST CENTERED:
The shark tank proposal needs to above all be modeled after Christ Jesus with a genuine heart of love, compassion, and empathy for people. “If we say we are his, we must follow the example of Christ.” —1John 2:6 CEV
ACCEPTING YOUR IDEA SUBMISSIONS NOW! tiny.one/ygsharktank
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
ANCHORED: 2022 ATLANTIC UNION GOD ENCOUNTERS // FEBRUARY 11-13, 2022
The Atlantic Union GODencounters is a young adult life-changing experience. Young Adults (age 18-35) across Atlantic Union, and beyond, as well as, those who support Young Adult Ministries are invited to join us for an intimate experience with God. Join the fellowship under the theme, 'ANCHORED'.
Click the above icon or here to make your registration and lodging arrangements.
AWAKEN CONFERENCE // FEBRUARY 25-27 // NOSOCA PINES RANCH
AWAKEN is a 3-day conference at Nosoca Pines Ranch, designed to equip young adults for the next step in their journey to spiritual revival. Click the above icon to register.
TEXAS YOUNG ADULTS
Click the above icon or here for all the latest updates from Texas Young Adult Ministry!
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 FOR LEAN IN LUNCHEON!
“Hearing Mrs. Johnson’s story about how she wanted to be the best immediately, but knowing that her plans took time to get where she is today still gives many young people hope,” shared Amanda Davis, SWAU Biology major, and recent graduate from Burton Adventist Academy, “Even though we have big dreams and want to be there now, there are little things that you gain working your way slowly to the top and it will impact your life in a lot better way than we think it will.”
VOCATIONAL DISCIPLESHIP
When it comes to empowering the next generation, how do you value the difference between occupation and vocation? David Kinnaman and Roxanne Stone from the Barna Research Group, discuss with us the importance of discipling the generations in their vocation.
THANK YOU FUSE CONFERENCE!
That one moment in time when students on BOTH Adventist & Public University Campuses along with Alumni and Adventist Young Professionals are connecting, sharing, mentoring and worshiping together! Gratitude for #FUSEConference
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