FEBRUARY 4, 2022 VOL.3 NO.6
IN-PERSON SERVICES CANCELED // JOIN US ONLINE // FEBRUARY 5, 2022
For the safety of our church family and volunteers, we are canceling all in-person services and programs on Sabbath, February 5! With temperatures hovering at or below freezing during daylight hours, followed by another hard overnight freeze, the roads will be less than safe and the parking lot will be a sheet of ice! In this special edition find all the information about our online services and virtual gathering options.
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!
NEVER CHANGING GOD, EVER CHANGING WORLD
LEGACY, 9:00AM // YGCHURCH, 10:15AM // MOSAIC, 11:30AM [ALL CENTRAL]
Sermon by Burton Academy Campus Pastor, Oddie Olazaran
"Keep on loving each other as brothers and sisters. Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it! Remember those in prison, as if you were there yourself. Remember also those being mistreated, as if you felt their pain in your own bodies.
Give honor to marriage, and remain faithful to one another in marriage. God will surely judge people who are immoral and those who commit adultery.
Don’t love money; be satisfied with what you have. For God has said, 'I will never fail you. I will never abandon you.' So we can say with confidence, 'The Lord is my helper, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me?'
Remember your leaders who taught you the word of God. Think of all the good that has come from their lives, and follow the example of their faith.
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. So do not be attracted by strange, new ideas. Your strength comes from God’s grace, not from rules about food, which don’t help those who follow them." —Hebrews 13:1-9 (NLT)
For more information about Burton Adventist Academy click the above icon.
Oddie Olazaran
Burton Adventist Academy Campus Pastor
BAA CAMPUS PASTOR: ODDIE OLAZARAN
Having extensive experience 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.
YG 10-MINUTE PARTY // RIGHT AFTER ODDIE’S SERMON, 10:52AM CST // ZOOM
Join us in a virtual throw back to when @YGCHURCH had a social time immediately following worship called, “10-Minute Party.” No matter where you are join us right about 10:52ish [CST] after Pastor Olazaran’s sermon for an online fellowship time on Zoom. It will be great to see y’all even if only on screen. Click any one of the above icons or here to join in the party!
FIELD TRIP POSTPONED // LEWISVILLE CAMPUS CLOSED TO IN PERSON SERVICES
Due to inclement weather and an abundance of caution, we will postpone this field trip this weekend. Also note that the Lewisville campus will be closed due to the icy conditions. Click the above icon to visit their website, and contact Pastor Eugene with any questions you may have.
#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
ONLINE RESOURCES
@YGCHURCH VIDEO VAULT
YG Vimeo Vault provides you on demand access to worship services and sermons. Click the above icon for free access.
@YGCHURCH ON YOUTUBE
YG on YouTube has vintage videos, also look for live broadcasting of our Saturday 10:15AM CST worship experience. Click the above icon for access.
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!
CHURCH ONLINE PLATFORM
YG Church Online Platform broadcasts our Saturday 10:15AM CST worship experience.
@YGCHURCH ON FACEBOOK LIVE
YG on FB LIVE broadcasts our Saturday 10:15AM CST worship experience.
COMING ATTRACTIONS
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!
THE LOVE POTLUCK // FEBRUARY 13 // 4:00PM CST
We can all agree that COVID has affected our social lives tremendously. Remember the days when we could meet new people at our church's potluck? Now with the pandemic, you can forget about having haystacks. Before you throw 2022 down the drain, there is something that might change your mind.
The Love Potluck brings virtual speed dating to the Adventist community. On February 13th, you will get the opportunity to meet some awesome people that all share the same beliefs as you.
When you hop on, you will first be welcomed by the host. They will start by breaking the ice and getting everybody comfortable. After the introduction, the actual speed dating begins. You will get to talk 1-on-1 to a different person of the opposite sex. You will be guaranteed to talk to at least 7 people and a maximum of 14 people.
This event is for the ages of 21-45. Click the above icon to learn more.
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 Winter series, "Loving GOD • Loving People," Saturdays, 10:15AM [Central], live.ygchurch.com #LoveGODpeople #ygchurch
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.
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
“LOSE YOU” TO RELEASED YESTERDAY
Check out Bella’s studio single, “Lose You,” just dropped 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.
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