DECEMBER 7, 2022 VOL.3 NO.48

**THE OTHER WISEMEN // DECEMBER 7-11 // GATEWAY CHURCH**
Start the Christmas season with laughter by joining us for *The Other Wisemen*! This comedic musical adventure follows the Farzan sisters as they attempt to track down a new king, narrowly missing him at every turn—for 33 years! This year, come along for a reimagined journey filled with new songs, special effects, and story twists.
After spending their lives preparing to join the highly esteemed magi only to be rejected, Darina, Cyrena, and Essie Farzan set off to find a new king to serve. On their quest, the sisters encounter many colorful characters, some who assist, some who resist, some you already know, and some fabricated for the show. By the end of their journey, the Farzan sisters not only learn valuable lessons about themselves and their places in the world, but they also discover the secret behind what it truly means to be wise.
With a hilarious cast of characters and much, much more, this fun-filled show is sure to create meaningful memories. You won’t want to miss one of the most exciting musical events of the Christmas season! Several of our young adults are involved in this production, and it is sure to delight the whole family. Tickets are free, but must be reserved. Go to https://gatewaypeople.com/christmas/musical

**SING JOY // DECEMBER 10 // 9:00 & 11:30AM // ARLINGTON SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH**
We are excited to host a special holiday program presented by the DFW Fil Am Adventist Church youth chorus and orchestra! Join us Sabbath, December 10, during Legacy and Mosaic services for *Sing Joy: A Christmas Musical*, directed by Dr. Nancy Cabansag! This is sure to be a festive musical celebration of the holidays - you won't want to miss it!
The ***DFW Fil Am Youth Choir*** is comprised of elementary and high school aged singers who have a passion for singing and sharing their music. Not only does their love of music unite them, they are all a part of the pathfinder ministry in the DFW Fil Am Church. They hope to fill hearts and inspire souls with their uplifting and joyous sounds this Christmas season.
*“Where words fail, music speaks.”* —Hans Christian Andersen

**I SURRENDER ALL // SATURDAY 10:15AM CST // @YGCHURCH**
Lion and the Lamb, Love Came Down, Away in a Manger / Worthy Is Your Name, Graves Into Gardens #WorshipSet #Dec10 10:15AM CST fb.com/ygchurch #SpiritOfChristmas #ygchurch

**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.

**foundation // saturday, dec 10 // 1pm lunch @ fellowship hall // 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 is starting a new 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.
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

**ALL IS WELL // DEC 10, 5:00PM // ARLINGTON SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH**
*“So many people look forward to the holidays, but what about those who don’t?”*
Through drama and music, follow a family as they search for peace after a great loss. This free performance is presented by the Burton Academy Theater Department. The public and community are especially invited to attend.

**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.

**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

**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.

COMING ATTRACTIONS

**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!

**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.

**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!

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

**YGERS OVER 25 YEARS OLD!**
Sign up to be a @passion268 Door Holder!
passionconferences.com/door-holders

**DOOR HOLDERS FOR PASSION CONFERENCE**
We use the term "Door Holder" instead of the word "volunteer." The term is borrowed from Psalm 84:10, which speaks of being a doorkeeper in the house of God.
At Passion, all volunteers are considered Door Holders — not just those who literally hold physical doors! From those who are serving in the background to those serving from the stage, we all share the same heartbeat to open the door for others to experience Jesus.
There are numerous ways for you to serve the students at Passion 2023. If you’re over the age of 25 and are willing to serve throughout the entire conference, we invite you click the above icon to submit your Door Holder application today!

**YG HAS LIMITED DISCOUNTED TICKETS TO AYP CONVENTION!**
We are excited to announce that the 2023 AYP Thrive Convention will be in Texas on July 28-30, 2023! Join us for this leadership convention focused on helping young professionals thrive toward the next level of their journey in Christ! YG has acquired tickets and is giving our YGers a great discount. CLICK THE ABOVE ICON to reserve your YG discounted registration. For general convention information, go to AYP.me/Convention for all the deets.

**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

GROWING TOGETHER: FIND YOUR PEOPLE FINALE
GOD created us, so let us now go do something.

“Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” –Matthew 28:20

YG SPEAKER: PASTOR KYLE BARROW
Kyle Barrow is a senior theology major at Southwestern Adventist University. Born and raised in Maryland, he is the oldest of 4 siblings. Kyle enjoys sports, the gym, being active and sharing about his best friend Jesus. We’re delighted to have Kyle serve as YG’s Pastor Intern, before he and his fiance, Megan Orvis, move to Washington Conference where he will serve as a youth and young adult pastor.

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

**@YGCHURCH BOOK RECOMMENDATION: FIND YOUR PEOPLE**
*“We aren’t supposed to be this lonely.”*
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 Find Your People, bestselling author Jennie Allen draws on fascinating insights from science and history, timeless biblical truth, and vulnerable stories from her own life. Click the above icon or here to for more info and see where her book is available.

EXPERIENCE COMMUNITY

**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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**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.

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**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**
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**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**
Best wishes and blessings to Kaylea & Joab Flores-Merrifield!

**THANK YOU SOUTHWESTERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY SINGERS!**
We were so tremendously blessed by the ministry of Director Jonathan E. L. Wall, Donne Cantanti, Dr. Devon Howard, and the SWAU Singers!
The University Singers from Southwestern Adventist University in Keene, Texas, USA, are one of the nations leading international touring choirs. Since 2012, The Singers have presented concert tours in renowned venues throughout Puerto Rico, Austria, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Canada, Italy, Switzerland, South Korea, Germany, France, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Spain, Portugal, Mexico, England and the United States. Their most recent tour was in August 2022 to England, where they were invited to be guest choir at Westminster Abbey, Portsmouth Cathedral & Quarr Abbey on the Isle of Wight.

The Singers are also known for their unique collaborations which provide rich and rewarding experiences for their music scholars. The ensemble was invited by the United States Embassy in Prague and Bratislava to present special cultural performances for dignitaries and government officials.

They recently recorded a Christmas Special for ABC television, Come Adore Him, with Grammy Winner, Jonathan McReynolds and Naomi Raine of Maverick City Music. They were the featured choir on the Spanish Album, El Descanso, with CCM artist Steve Green and presented Live in Concert with Jaci Velasquez. The University Singers were also special guests of Senate Chaplain, Rear Admiral Barry Black, at the Senate Bible Study in Washington D.C.
The University Singers are also recognized for their diverse membership, a vast variety of major fields of study (currently 16 different majors represented) and by the new and cultural music that they authentically prepare. The Singers are dedicated to sharing music of love, hope and comfort throughout the world and in their local communities. Since 2009, The University Singers have been led by American conductor Jonathan E. L. Wall.

**THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!**
Gratitude to the army of volunteers that make our church family so great! You are appreciated!

**YOU ARE THE BEST! THANK YOU.**
Some of you know that Pastor Allan’s wife, Deirdre, is recovering from recent eye surgery. Thank you to all of you who have been praying for her and sharing TLC with her as she takes time to heal. Your thoughtfulness is deeply appreciated.

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