FEBRUARY 1, 2022 VOL.3 NO.5
BEST PRACTICES BOOK CLUB: DEEP CALLING // TUESDAY // 12:00PM CST
Best Practices for Adventist Ministry book club webinar scheduled for Tuesday, February 1, 2022, will be with author Dr. Tara J. VinCross and her book DEEP CALLING. https://www.nadministerial.com/stories/join-us-for-our-next-best-practices-book-club
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. https://taravincross.com/deepcalling/
For free registration to the webinar and zoom details, click the following link: https://nadadventist.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OZ5yWRjkTc2OSK1cnz2j_Q
Speaker Emeritus for Faith For Today, Pastor Mike Tucker provides a peer-reviewed book review of "Deep Calling: On Being and Growing Disciples." Click above banner for the full review.
“LOSE YOU” TO RELEASE FEBRUARY 4TH!
Don’t miss Bella’s studio single, “Lose You,” dropping February 4th! Produced by our very own Jonny Castillo’s Colorful Sound Studio.
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.
HOW TO KNOW GOD’S WILL FOR MY LIFE // AYP ZOOM VESPERS // FRIDAY 7:30PM CST
This Friday, we'll be hosting our February AYP Vespers and I hope you will join us! We are excited to welcome Phil and Neila - our new global director and assistant director of programming for AYP - who will be exploring “How to Know God’s Will for My Life?”
If you haven't already registered for our February vespers, please click here to sign up and access the vespers Zoom link! Also, please help us spread the word by sharing this video on your social media feeds!
FIELD TRIP: LEWISVILLE CAMPUS // FEBRUARY 5
To support our satellite church campus, 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.
CHANGED IN AN INSTANT // YG CHURCH // SAT 10:15AM CST
My Testimony, How I Need You, I Surrender, King Of Kings #WorshipSet #Feb5 10:15AM CST fb.com/ygchurch #ygchurch #BAAshowcase
By looking at the challenging moments in our lives we can radically change our perspective of certain events because we will always find good moments in the bad times and learn to appreciate even the times that we think are the worst.
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” --Romans 8:28 [NIV]
Join Younger Generation Church Saturdays, 10:15AM CST, live.ygchurch.com #ygchurch
Seth Wallack
Burton Adventist Academy Senior Class President
Seth Wallack is a senior at Burton Adventist Academy. He’s a veteran volunteer with the Arlington Media Ministry team and a guitarist with YG Worship. Seth has served as a missionary both at home and abroad, as well as devoted Summers to camp ministry. Seth loves playing basketball, baseball and soccer and also loves watching football. He plans to attend Andrews University next Fall to study aviation. Seth loves serving the church with media ministries and the music team. He is excited to see how God will continue to lead, especially in this next chapter of changes.
LEGACY AND MOSAIC SERVICES FEATURE BURTON ADVENTIST ACADEMY
This Sabbath be sure to join us for the 9:00AM and 11:30AM worship services where Burton students, faculty, families, and alumni will be leading out. Our newly installed BAA Campus Pastor, Oddie Olazaran will be speaking for both services. Know that BAA will also be leading YG Church with senior class president, Seth Wallack, speaking. For more information about Burton Adventist Academy click the above icon.
#TELLYOURSTORY: ACTIVE DIGITAL DISCIPLESHIP // SAT 4:00PM CST
This Sabbath, February 5, 2022, during the #TellYourStory Evangelism virtual training event, Jamie Domm, author of "Digital Discipleship and Evangelism" will share "Moving Churches from Viewership to Active Digital Discipleship."
She shares, "Digital Discipleship and Evangelism is a means by which individuals and churches can become reach vehicles for souls by using technology to share the gospel message and practically improve the lives of others. Each and every one of us is uniquely positioned to reach someone. Each church can become a center for positive influence online and in the community. If you are online, you have influence, and what you do with that influence matters. Jesus met people where they were with the felt needs or challenges they were facing. Then He bid them come and follow. Digital Discipleship not only empowers individuals to follow the model Jesus set, but also enables churches to scale up friendship evangelism efforts through strategic use of digital tools and technologies."
Join us for #TellYourStory beginning at 4:00 pm Central time on Facebook and YouTube "TexasAdventist."
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
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.
COMING ATTRACTIONS
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.
LEWISVILLE CAMPUS UPDATES
Click the above icon for this week’s devotional and newsletter from our Lewisville campus. To subscribe, contact Pastor Eugene.
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!
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
When it comes to Jesus, do you want to be "crowd" or "confidant?"
The second is like it, ‘YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF [that is, unselfishly seek the best or higher good for others].’ –Matthew 22:39 [AMP]
Join Younger Generation Church in their new year series, "Loving GOD • Loving People," Saturdays, 10:15AM [Central], live.ygchurch.com #LoveGODpeople #ygchurch
SO WHAT NOW? TAKE STEPS IN WEEK FIVE OF 2022
1. Be honest as to what status you want with Jesus, crowd or confidant? Remove one obstacle that keeps you from being closer to Him.
2. Who might you “love on” as an expression of worship. Do an act of kindness for one of GOD's children.
3. Pray that you might love as He loves. Study more carefully GOD's love in 1Corinthians 13.
Don’t complicate or hesitate. Keep it simple. For context check out @ygchurch on YouTube, https://youtu.be/fOrMpq1tYUI #LoveGODpeople #ygchurch
WALKING ALONG SIDE YOUNG MEN // A RUGGED JOURNEY
Erica Jones is very excited to announce that the “partner site” for gorgeous2god—a mentoring platform for young men—has been launched! Much time and prayer and input from many wise colleagues has gone into this project. We were receiving so many questions from young men via gorgeous2god that it became readily apparent we needed the same outlet for guys. Young men can ask us anything (and they do!), and they are answered by a mentor with compassionate advice. Click the above icon to check out www.aruggedjourney.org
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.
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
SERVE WITH OTHER YOUNG PROFESSIONALS PASSIONATE ABOUT JESUS!
Adventist Young Professionals wants to reach out and let you know that we have a few roles on the AYP team that we are prayerfully looking to fill! We’re wanted to ask if you might be interested in joining the team or if you might be able to suggestion someone whom I could reach out to regarding one of these roles? Click the above icon or here to check out all the opportunities to serve!
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.”
WHAT’S YOUR IDEA?
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
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 BURTON BLUE ANGELS!
BAA Women’s Basketball Team played in the championship final for the 2022 SWAU Hoops Classic Tournament. So very proud of them! Thank you Burton Adventist Academy for giving our students opportunities to build character and enjoy team building skills in sports!
CONGRATULATIONS BELLA!
Last weekend Isabella Gueck performed one of her original songs for the Young Arts Week+ showcase! Click the above icon to catch her performance.
THANK YOU MICHAEL & PRINCESS!
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
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