DECEMBER 15, 2022 VOL.3 NO.49

**YOUNG PROFESSIONALS YOU ARE WELCOME HERE!**
No doubt work consumes a lot of your focus and energies. Our hope is you will find at @ygchurch meaningful relationships, inspiration, and refreshment for your spirit. Our desire is for you to experience a sense of belonging with us; That you will find your purpose affirmed here; That you will discover more fully your identity in Christ. We think of you as family and hope you will discover in us a place you can call home.
This weekend has an array of events and gatherings we want to especially invite you to, including a Saturday evening holiday party. We hope you, your friends, and colleagues might join us! Click the above icon for all the details!

**CHRISTMAS PROGRAM // DEC 17, 9:00 & 11:30AM // ARLINGTON SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH**
On Sabbath, December 17, join us for *Savior of Light: A Celebration of the Birth of Our Savior*. Through scripture readings and familiar Christmas songs, we celebrate the fulfillment of the prophecy of the Messiah! This program will be presented during both Legacy and Mosaic services, so plan to invite your family, friends, and neighbors to attend with you!

**GROWING TOGETHER: BLUE CHRISTMAS // SATURDAY 10:15AM CDT // @YGCHURCH**
This Is Amazing Grace, Great Are You Lord, What A Beautiful Name, O Praise The Name #WorshipSet #Dec17 10:15AM CST fb.com/ygchurch #findyourpeople #ygchurch
”*You are not alone in feeling alone.”*
In a world that's both more connected and more isolating than ever before, we’re often tempted to do life alone, whether because we’re so busy or because relationships feel risky and hard. In YG’s Winter series, Growing Together, glean fascinating relational insights, timeless Biblical truth, and authentic stories from the lives of our presenters.
Send love and check in on those who may be having a difficult holiday season. Click the below icon for supportive mental health resources.

**foundation // saturday, dec 17 // 1pm lunch // 2:00pm revive community care**
*foundation* is a @ygchurch Bible study. We are so excited to spend time together studying the Word of God on Sabbath afternoons.

Are you looking for something more? I know I am. Since it’s beginning, the church has been a place for believers to gather and grow together. @ygchurch has a Sabbath afternoon Bible study for young adults: *foundation*. The meaning behind the name is simple: we want Christ to be the foundation of our lives. Our mission is to grow spiritually through a deeper understanding of scripture and to fellowship with each other. This is an interactive discussion-based study going over what we believe as Adventist Christians. We will be looking at key verses and asking questions, discussing and learning what it means to be a young adult on fire for Christ. —Dani Quaye
This Sabbath: 1PM lunch and we will start our study at 2PM. For more information please contact Danielle Quaye or check out our Instagram page: @foundation.yg

**VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CANYON CREEK PROJECT’S “HOLIDAY IN WHOVILLE” // DECEMBER 17**
Be part of this fun community event celebrating the Christmas season. Volunteers are needed in all areas, both inside and outside. Over 20,000 people have responded to the Facebook event so a large crowd is expected.

Volunteer hours are 2:45pm-9:00pm. (Event runs from 4-9pm - 2:45pm is tee-shirt pick up and volunteer orientation). If you can only help for part of that time, you’re still needed!! Childcare is provided for kids of volunteers (must pre-register).
For more information on all the activities that will be offered or to volunteer, check out canyoncreekproject.com/grinch
For volunteer questions, contact Pam, volunteer coordinator, at pamtucker@canyoncreekproject.com.
For other questions, contact Hannah, event coordinator, at hannah@canyoncreekproject.com or 214-608-4183.

**ATTENTION DFW YOUNG PROFESSIONALS! // AYP HOLIDAY PARTY // DEC 17, 6:30-9:30PM**
Join Adventist Young Professionals — Dallas for an end of the year holiday party. Feel free to bring food and drinks you would like to share. If you feel like participating in White Elephant please bring a small gift under $15. RSVP is required.
Click icon above for the location, additional information and to RSVP.

IYKYK: christmas eve is ugly sweater sabbath

**CHRISTMAS EVE MORNING WORSHIP // DEC 24, 11:30AM // ARLINGTON SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH**
As a gift to our volunteers, we will be operating on an abbreviated schedule for Christmas Eve Sabbath, December 24. Please note: there will be no Legacy or YG Service, no Sabbath schools, and no UG Talks! Bring your family and plan to join us at 11:30am - we look forward to this special day of worship!

**WHEN YOU GIVE, YG MAKES DISCIPLES**
Your faithful contributions do so much to aid YG in deepening the devotion of next generations to Jesus. From baptismal studies, to LIFEgroups, to Bridge Weekends, to leadership training…Younger Generation Church continues to thrive because of your generosity. If you have yet to consider it, why not automate your giving to provide consistent financial support? And of course we appreciate your thinking of YG as you consider your year-end charitable contributions. Thank you for being the best of YG. waystogive.ygchurch.com

COMING ATTRACTIONS

**YGERS 18-25 YEARS OLD!**
Sign up for Passion, December 28-30!
tiny.one/Passion23

**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

PURSUE GOD

I SURRENDER ALL
“God is faithful, and he will not let you be tested beyond your strength but with your testing he will also provide the way out so that you may be able to endure it.” –1Corinthians 10:13

YG SPEAKER: TYLER CABANSAG
Tyler Cabansag is a senior at Burton Adventist Academy. He enjoys playing soccer and basketball; Tyler also plays violin in the Fort Worth Youth Orchestra. He is a Master Guide with the Tamaraw Pathfinders, serves as Drill Master for the Keene Fort Worth area.

He is the older brother of Lauren, Mallory and Bryce, all who attend Burton, where Tyler serves as senior class president. Tyler is excited to share his love for Jesus and testify to what Christ has done in his life.

In a world that's both more connected and more isolating than ever before, we’re often tempted to do life alone, whether because we’re so busy or because relationships feel risky and hard. In YG’s Winter series, Growing Together, glean fascinating relational insights, timeless Biblical truth, and authentic stories from the lives of our presenters.

Join your worship with ours. Saturdays, 10:15AM [Central]. live.ygchurch.com

**RIGHTNOW MEDIA: FIND YOUR PEOPLE VIDEO BIBLE STUDY**
A great resource for your group study is available to you free on RightNow Media. The ***Find Your People*** video study offers insights from the author Jennie Allen that coincide with the sections of the bible study guide. Click the above icon to access the video series.

**DEVOTIONAL: DIVINE APPOINTMENTS**
A few weeks ago, I was taking public transportation to the airport when a young professional sitting beside me saw the AYP sticker on my luggage and asked me “are you Adventist”? Apparently, this individual’s parents had wanted their kids to have a Christian education, and living near an Adventist academy, he had attended one of our schools during high-school despite not being an Adventist.
Over the following hour, riding the metro subway, we engaged in conversation, speaking about life, career, and faith. We discussed things that interested us, we talked about our church communities and how our church families shaped who we are, we learned about each other’s perspectives on religion and God. I was blessed with the opportunity to listen to his story and to have the chance to share my faith.
When we eventually reached our destinations, we went our separate ways. However, we departed with new insight and perspective - one that I hope sparks seeds for the Kingdom.
As I reflect on this conversation, I am reminded that it was initiated simply by an AYP sticker on my luggage that spelled out my faith. Furthermore, I realized that each of us interact with dozens of people each day, and if we allow God to use us as His disciple, the opportunities to share His love are beyond our imagination.
In the next few weeks, as you are shopping for Christmas gifts or traveling to see loved ones, I urge you to to pray that God might open door for divine appointments so you might help plant seed for the Kingdom! Furthermore, I urge you to ensure that in every interaction, you portray yourself in a manner that represents Jesus. *—Tim Kosaka*

EXPERIENCE COMMUNITY

**ATTENTION ALL COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY STUDENTS**
We’re looking to connect with all our college and university students! Click the above icon to submit your contact information so that we might include you in care package projects and other efforts to minister to you no matter where you are going to school. Go to tiny.one/YGstudent to submit your info.

**foundation // saturdays 1pm // revive community care center**
*foundation* is a brand new @ygchurch Bible study. we are so excited to spend time together studying the Word of God on Sabbath afternoons.

”This name was inspired by the concept of Christ being our One True Sure Foundation. (Isaiah 28:16 “So this is what the Sovereign Lord says:“See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone for a sure foundation; the one who relies on it will never be stricken with panic.”)

Personally, this concept stands out to me because there are so many things that society tells young people to rely on: appearances, wealth, education, social media, etc. Even within the church, our focus can be on other things, which are important as well, but I believe it’s time we go back to weightier matters. 2 Peter 1:3 says “His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.” There are so many young adults trying to live a Godly life without the right tools! Many of us think we have to invent our own or use what the world tells us. He has given them all to us. One prominent way He does this is through the word.” —Dani

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**YOU ARE NOT ALONE IN FEELING ALONE**
National research reveals *“more than three of five Americans are lonely, with more and more people reporting feeling like they are left out, poorly understood and lacking companionship.”*

At Younger Generation Church, we are needing the help of awesome adults and fantastic families to address this significant issue and how impacts our young adults. Click the above icon or here to learn more. DM Pastor Allan if you would like to help YG combat loneliness.

Get real help for your mental health today from the OneTeam.
You can visit us at oneteammentalhealth.org

**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.

**RIGHTNOW MEDIA VIRTUAL LIBRARY**
As a YGer you have access to *RightNow Media*—the world’s largest streaming library of video Bible study resources. 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.
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. Click the above icon or click here to gain access to our digital library!

INSPIRE HOPE // SHARE GRACE

**SARA’S SHARK TANK**
Click the photo above for a sad story with a potential happy ending.

**TEXAS YOUNG ADULTS**
Young Texas Adventists provides great ministry support to young adults including young professionals. Pastor Justin Yang is available to speak, train, and resource you and your peers. He also publishes a regular newsletter filled with coming events and relevant resources.
Click the above icon for the Texas Young Adult website. Click the below icon for the newsletter link.

**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

**APPRECIATION FOR PRESIDENT TYLER, DFW FIL-AM SINGERS & ORCHESTRA**
Thank you so much for leaning into YG with your talents and testimony. What blessing you all are to all of us. Thanks for the inspiration!

**CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR RE-BIRTHDAY!**
So thrilled for Rose, Todd, Ethan and Jacob! Thank you for sharing your baptism celebration with us all! If there are others who wish to be baptized, contact Pastor Kyle Barrow to start preparing!

**CONGRATULATIONS MADELINE OLAZARAN, RN, FNP!**
What an achievement! Congratulations Maddy!

**THANK YOU FOR A GREAT FILIPINO THEMED POTLUCK!**
Deep gratitude to the Arlington Adventist International Sabbath School, DFW Fil Am Youth Choir & Orchestra parents, and all who join in our potluck last weekend! Such a delicious time of fellowship! Thank you!

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