JANUARY 25, 2022 VOL.3 NO.4

YG CREATIVE & WORSHIP DIRECTORS APPOINTED
Younger Generation Church is delighted to announce Michael and Princess Demiar have been appointed YG’s Creative and Worship Directors respectively. These Christ-following, dynamic siblings have been ministering in the DFW Metroplex with their various gifts for most of their lives, and YG is delighted to have them continue leading in our Church in this expanded capacity.

For nearly a decade Michael Demiar has served as assistant music director working with @ygchurch, @ugyouth, and Mosaic services. Recently appointed Creative Ministry Director for Younger Generation Church, he aims to develop and to enrich all facets of the worship experiences for YG Church from in-house to online. YG is tremendously blessed by his faithful ministry and passion for Jesus.

Over that same decade, Princess Demiar has served as assistant music director working with @ygchurch and mentoring @ugyouth. Recently appointed Worship Director for Younger Generation Church, she will be cultivating every aspect of worship — scheduling musicians, mentoring worship leaders, conducting vocal & band rehearsals, curating music setlists. @princessdemiar desires an authentic worship experience where we encounter a glimpse of heaven at YG. Her hope is for all to emerge from the worship experience wanting to know GOD more, committed to being Jesus beyond our four walls. #Jam4theLamb #BeJesus #BeYG

**WHAT HE’S DONE WATCH PARTY // WEDNESDAY // 10:00AM CST**
The live video for **“What He’s Done (feat. Kristian Stanfill, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, and Anna Golden) [Live From Passion 2022]”** drops TOMORROW, and we’re having a watch party on YouTube at 10AM CST! Join us in the chat as we relive this powerful moment and celebrate all that God is doing in this generation. Our prayer for you is that you would come to fully know and celebrate the victory that has already been won for you by Jesus on the cross. His sacrifice brings freedom, forgiveness, and LIFE! If you’re looking for an anthem of praise for 2022 - this is the song for you!

**SHARING JESUS’ LOVE**
The @burtonadventistacademy 5th Grade Class proposed making blankets for the homeless as their @ygchurch Shark Tank project. Mentored by their teacher, Mrs. Debbie Bernet, they intend to partner with @revivecommunitycare to distribute to those in need. Pastor Allan was delighted to present them with support from YG for their idea! #YGSharkTank #BeJesus #BeYG
In addition to young adults, students and families are all invited to submit ideas for sharing Jesus and His love! Pitch your idea today! tiny.one/SharkTankPitch

**LOVING [v] PEOPLE // YG CHURCH // SAT 10:15AM CST**
Raise A Hallelujah, Yes I Will, Way Maker, Champion #WorshipSet #Jan29 10:15AM CST live.ygchurch.com #LoveGODpeople #ygchurch
Join your worship with ours as we Biblically analyze our mission in light of the Great Commandment and the Great Commission.
*Some, though, held back, not sure about worship, about risking themselves totally.*
Jesus, undeterred, went right ahead and gave his charge: “God authorized and commanded me to commission you: Go out and train everyone you meet, far and near, in this way of life, marking them by baptism in the threefold name: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Then instruct them in the practice of all I have commanded you. I’ll be with you as you do this, day after day after day, right up to the end of the age.” --Matthew 28:17-20 [Message]
Join *Younger Generation Church* in their new year series, “Loving GOD • Loving People,” Saturdays, 10:15AM CST, live.ygchurch.com #LoveGODpeople #ygchurch

**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.

COMING ATTRACTIONS

**FIELD TRIP: LEWISVILLE CAMPUS // FEBRUARY 5**
To support our satellite church, join us in a field trip visit to our Lewisville Campus, 11:30AM, Sabbath, February 5th, 1471 West Corporate Drive, Lewisville, TX 75067. Pastor Allan and other church members plan to enjoy worship, potluck, and a post-potluck ministry shoptalk. Click the above icon to visit their website, and contact Pastor Eugene with any questions you may have.

**LEWISVILLE CAMPUS SELECTED FOR GROWING TOGETHER COHORT**
We are thrilled that our Lewisville Campus is among the churches in the Southwestern Union Conference appointed to participate in the Growing Together Cohort this year!
A transformation/training subsidiary of the *Growing Young Adventists* initiative Dr. Martin is coordinating for the North American Division, the *Growing Together Cohort* journey begins this February with a year-long digital experience alongside other local churches across the division. Together growing and learning six research-based core commitments, cohort churches will innovate relevant practices to implement intentionally in their context. Trained and supported by Adventist coaches, researchers, and practitioners, cohort churches reap the benefit of convenient training and ongoing mentoring throughout the learning journey.
A diverse team of Lewisville campus members, including Pastor Eugene Kitney will connect and engage the church in the cohort process as well as several of our YG young adults and young professionals. Here’s our delegates included in the Lewisville campus team:

Oddie Olazaran has recently been installed as the Campus Pastor for Burton Adventist Academy. Having extensive exprience in youth and young adult ministry, Oddie continues to focus on mentoring the next generation. He is soon finishing his MDiv with Andrews Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary with a concentration in Youth and Young Adult Ministry. Both he and his wife, Madeline, enjoy outdoor adventures such as rock climbing, backpacking, and hiking.

Gabrielle Harris is a licensed youth & young adult evangelist, motivational speaker, and an aspiring actress that currently resides in Fort Worth, Texas. Gabbie was born with Cerebral Palsy, however throughout the course of her life, she has faced many obstacles and challenges, but with God’s grace she has beat the odds, and has done almost everything she has set her mind to do.

Gabrielle enjoys being an advocate for people of all ages that have various disabilities. She believes that people with disabilities can conquer anything they put their mind to, she feels that people can be inspired by her story and the miracles that God has performed in her life, and for that she is ever so grateful to God. Gabrielle enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, shopping, she also enjoys meeting people in all walks of life, in her eyes no one is a stranger. She is always excited to tell others of the miracle and blessings God has bestowed upon her. She feels her purpose is to encourage young people and adults to love others, and to not give up, as we are all here for a purpose. Check out more details about Gabrielle at www.gabbieharris.com

Nick Snell is the pastor for everyone considered young at the Chapel Oaks Seventh-day Adventist Church in Shawnee Kansas. He is excited about empowering discipleship, heartfelt worship, creativity, and family. He was born and raised around Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan; He met his wife, Deanne, in August 2008 in his hometown after both of them had finished their student missions experiences. Life changing experiences include: Adventist education, Benton Harbor Street ministries, colporteuring, task-force student missions, church planting, worship leading, working with incredible leaders across the NAD and being married with three children whom he adores. Nick serves in the Kansas-Nebraska Conference right in the middle of the country.

**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

**ANCHORED: 2022 ATLANTIC UNION GODENCOUNTERS // 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*.

**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!

**AYP CANADA BIBLE JEOPARDY // FEBRUARY 25 // 7:00PM CST**
Join our AYP Canada team as we welcome the Sabbath through our Winter 2022 Canada meet up - a virtual and interactive Bible Jeopardy gathering! Meet fellow Adventist from across the AYP network as you learn new fun Bible facts! Visit AYP Canada’s website to reserve your spot and access the link!

**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.

**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 [adj] PEOPLE

“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another. –John 13:34-35

Join Younger Generation Church in their new year series, "Loving GOD • Loving People," Saturdays, 10:15AM [Central], live.ygchurch.com #LoveGODpeople #ygchurch

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!

**SO WHAT NOW? TAKE STEPS IN WEEK FOUR OF 2022**
1. DECIDE WHAT YOU WANT "SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST" TO MEAN TO YOUR COMMUNITY, TO OUR WORLD
Reflecting on Pastor Mike's sermon [https://youtu.be/DJ_vmVH8UAM?t=1053], ask the Holy Spirit to impress upon you how you will represent your faith family, the Adventist Church.
2. SHARE SIMPLE KINDNESS THIS WEEK
Some time this week or daily, find personal ways to express kindness wherever you are [home, school, work, neighborhood...]
3. THANK GOD FOR LOVE SHOWN TO YOU
Pray gratitude to the Lord for loving kindness that you have experienced recently.
4. BONUS: PITCH TO YG SHARK TANK
Submit your idea for sharing Jesus and His love with YG Shark Tank [https://tiny.one/SharkTankPitch]. Get together with your friends/family to bring your idea to life.
***Don’t complicate or hesitate. Keep it simple.***
For context check out @ygchurch on YouTube, https://youtu.be/DJ_vmVH8UAM
#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

**THE GRIEF SESSIONS // TUESDAYS, 6:30PM // FORM ROOM**
Pastor Kevin is 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 Tuesdays in the FORM Room in the Gayle Tucker Youth Annex.

**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

**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

**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.”

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

**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

CONGRATULATIONS ISABELLA!
Impressed and grateful for GPFAA senior Isabella Gueck being named a Semi-Finalist for the US Presidential Scholars in the Arts. Isabella is one of only 60 semi-finalists in the nation. Scholars are selected annually by the White House Commission on Presidential Scholars, based on academic achievement, personal characteristics, leadership and service activities, and artistic ability. Also don’t miss Bella’s studio single, “Lose You,” dropping February 4th! Produced by our very own Jonny Castillo’s Colorful Sound Studio.

**INNOVATIVE NEXT GENERATION EVANGELISM**
So grateful to interact with ministry practitioners from all over the world. The SDATS E.L. Minchin MDiv Colloquium hosted over 150 attendees discussing youth and young adult evangelism innovations. Truly my honor to intersect with Drs. Rogelio Paquini, Jose Cortes Jr, Scott Ward, and Pastor Iki Tolu Taimi on this integral topic. For more about the seminary’s Discipleship & Lifespan Education programs, click the icon above.

**HUNDRETH DAY OF SCHOOL!**
Grateful for the 100th day of school at Burton Adventist Academy. The Elementary teachers are celebrating in extraordinary fashion!

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