APRIL 20, 2022 VOL.3 NO.17
HUNTING FOR THE BEST CHURCH FOR YOU?
NEXT STEP VESPERS // FRI 6:30PM CST // SOUTHERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY
Looking for the right fit? Join us Friday, April 22nd, 7:30PM, at the Collegedale Seventh-day Adventist Church on the campus of Southern Adventist University. Dr. A Allan Martin will be speaking on "Stop Going to Church!" Click the below icon to watch SAU Vespers online, 6:30PM CST.
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I AM ON THE WAY
Study Jesus’ ways, learn His way of life, and remember He is on the way back for us.
The beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God, as it is written in Isaiah the prophet: “I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way”— “a voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’” —Mark 1:1-3 [NIV]
Join Younger Generation Church in their Spring series, “I Am On The Way,” Saturdays, 10:15AM CDT, fb.com/ygchurch #TheGospelOfMark #ygchurch
Southwestern Adventist University is partnering with the Adventist Development and Relief Agency for a benefit concert, and we're extending an invitation to join us for an afternoon of uplifting music and support the relief efforts in Ukraine. It will feature performances by The University Singers, Donne Cantanti, Chisholm Trail Academy Honors Choir, Burton Adventist Academy Choral, and the Southwestern Chamber Orchestra.
It will take place this Saturday, April 23, at 6:30 P.M. at the Arlington ISD Center for Visual and Performing Arts located at 900 E. Sanford St. Arlington, TX.
ADMISSION IS FREE, but would like to invite you to pray for those suffering in Ukraine, and also invite you to donate at adra.org/SWAUforUkraine
JIMMY NEEDHAM IN CONCERT // SAT 7:30PM // KEENE CHURCH
Elevate Ministries will be hosting Jimmy Needham in concert, this Saturday evening, April 23 at 7:30 pm at 114 S. Fairview St, Keene, TX 76059. This concert is free and open to the public.
Jimmy Needham is a singer/songwriter and speaker with more than seven studio albums. He serves as a worship and teaching pastor at Stonegate Church in Midlothian, Texas. Jimmy and his wife Kelly have two daughters and two sons. You can read more at jimmyneedham.com and find him on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook as well.
COMING ATTRACTIONS
BROKEN // APRIL 29 // 7:00PM // ARLINGTON ADVENTIST CHURCH
The Burton Adventist Academy Theater Department is presenting “Broken” – an original work that examines God’s desire to heal in the midst of our human brokenness. The performances are Friday evening, April 29 at 7 o’clock at the Arlington Adventist Church, and Saturday afternoon, April 30 at 5 o’clock at the Richardson Seventh-day Adventist Church. Due to some sensitive subjects, this production is recommended for ages 13 and up. The Burton Academy Theater Department thanks you for your continued support of these performances.
BIBLE JEOPARDY! // APRIL 29 // 7:00PM CST
AYP Canada's Bible Jeopardy is happening Friday, April 29 @ 8 PM ET and we want to see you there!
Join our AYP Canada team as we welcome the Sabbath through our April 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 us at ayp.me/canada to reserve your spot and access the link!
AYP NORTHEAST POTLUCK & GAME NIGHT // APRIL 30 6PM // ROCKVILLE, MD
Join young professionals from across the DC Metro for a home-based gathering as we enjoy an evening of food, fellowship and fun. The evening will begin with a potluck meal followed by a sunset worship thought. We’ll then enjoy an evening of board games and fun together! We’ll be gathering in Rockville, MD. Click the above icon to sign up for the address and be sure to bring your favorite dish and board game.
SOUTHWEST AYP MEET & GREET // MAY 15 11:30AM // FORT WORTH
AYP is coming to Fort Worth, Texas, and we would love to meet you! Join us for dinner, meet our leadership, and connect with other young professionals from across the Fort Worth metro area! Click the above icon to sign up. Space is limited so reserve your spot today.
ACF INSTITUTE // JULY 28-30, 2022
The ACF Institute (Adventist Christian Fellowship Institute) & PCM Conference (Public Campus Ministers Conference) will happen simultaneously at the same location from July 26-30, 2022. This is a virtual gathering for Adventist Christian Fellowship Student Leaders and Public Campus Ministers for networking and leader-training from an on-campus student perspective. All ACF student-leaders, campus chaplains and pastors, conference and union youth & young adult ministries directors, and any leaders desiring to learn about ministry with and for college students on public campuses. Click above icon for more information.
DISCOUNTED AYP CONVENTION TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE TO YG
AYP CONVENTION: BRAVE HEARTS // JULY 29-31 // DFW METROPLEX
The Bible shows us countless examples of people who praised God through their highs and their lows. Moses had been through a lot from his childhood raised in royalty to following God’s calling as a messenger to Pharaoh, to the leader of God’s people. No matter what we face in life – through our good days and our not-so-great ones, God is our strength, song, and salvation. May we be faithful and brave in Him!
Brave Hearts: Lead with Your Life is a 3-day leadership convention infused with inspiring stories, rich and practical ideas, and engagement with leadership experts covering topics such as: Leading Yourself, Leading with Others, Leading with Each Other, and How to Lead. Join hundreds of young professionals in gaining a meaningful experience that will help you integrate Biblical leadership principles and philosophy into your personal lives and leadership spaces within their work and church community.
ATTENTION: YG HAS DISCOUNTED TICKETS AVAILABLE!
Click the icon above to DM Dr. Barbara Quaye to obtain a discounted registration to the coming Summer convention.
ADVENTIST YOUNG PROFESSIONALS CONVENTION // JULY 29-31, 2022 // DFW METROPLEX
The 2022 AYP Convention is coming to the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex July 29 – 31, 2022. Reserve your spot today! @YGCHURCH has obtained a group bundle of tickets and it providing them to YGers at a significantly disounted rate, contact Barbara Quaye for more information.
PURSUE GOD
THE GOSPEL OF MARK: PASSION WEEK
As we celebrate Passion Week and ramp towards Easter, we invite you to participate in personal devotionals and/or group study of the Gospel of Mark. For many of you, you rely on your study bible or your electronic device for the study of Scripture, and we encourage you to use what is familiar or convenient for you.
This week we’re diving into Mark chapters 14 through 16. Here’s a suggested way to go through the chapters:
ENTER
As you read this passage of Scripture for the first time you are simply "entering in" or familiarizing yourself with what God is saying here. Notice the circumstances, people, places, context, culture, etc. “GOD introduce me to Your Word.”
IMPRESSIONS
As you read the same passage of Scripture for the second time, notice what word, phrase, sentence or verse makes an "impression" upon you. What catches your attention? Draws further curiosity. “GOD, where do You want my specific attention to go in this passage?”
PRAY/MEDITATE
As you read this passage of Scripture for the third time through, begin by spending a few moments in prayer thanking and praising God for His Holy Word. As you read, be prayerfully interacting with God about the text. “GOD, what are You communicating to me through this passage?”
LIVE IT OUT
In this final reading of the passage ask God to show you how He wants you to live based on this Scripture. Is there something He would have you start doing, stop doing or continue doing? “GOD, let me live in a way that reflects Your Word.”
I AM ON THE WAY: I AM THE WAY
The Master, Jesus, on the night of his betrayal, took bread. Having given thanks, he broke it and said, This is my body, broken for you. Do this to remember me. After supper, he did the same thing with the cup: This cup is my blood, my new covenant with you. Each time you drink this cup, remember me. What you must solemnly realize is that every time you eat this bread and every time you drink this cup, you reenact in your words and actions the death of the Master. You will be drawn back to this meal again and again until the Master returns. --1Corinthians 11:23b-26 [Message]
I AM ON THE WAY
Study Jesus’ ways, learn His way of life, and remember He is on the way back for us.
The beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God, as it is written in Isaiah the prophet: “I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way”— “a voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’” —Mark 1:1-3 [NIV]
Join Younger Generation Church in their Spring series, “I Am On The Way,” Saturdays, 10:15AM CDT, fb.com/ygchurch #TheGospelOfMark #ygchurch
THRU THE BIBLE: THE GOSPEL OF MARK
What makes Mark’s Gospel unique from the others? The difference is in the details. Mark, telling the disciple Peter’s story, gives a private glimpse of how Jesus served. He’s constantly acting on others’ behalf. He lays aside a king’s royal robes (like we saw in Matthew) and girds Himself with the towel of service. These 9 lessons from Dr. J. Vernon McGee will stir your heart to serve like Jesus. Click the above icon or here to begin this online study plan.
PASSION 2022 ON DEMAND
We are still in awe of all that God did at Passion 2022. The Benz was filled with thousands of 18-25 year olds all lifting the name of Jesus together and proclaiming that he is King.
We are excited to announce that select talks from Passion 2022 are now available on YouTube. These talks point a generation towards Jesus and challenge us to leverage our lives to live for what matters most—the name and renown of Jesus. We're praying that they will do the same for you wherever you're watching these talks. Watch these talks on the Passion Conferences YouTube Channel today!
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.
BEYOND VEGAN // TUESDAYS // 6:00PM CST
Adventist Young Professionals is pleased to launch Beyond Vegan, a virtual group focused on the importance of living a healthy and simple lifestyle in these present times. Hosted by Melitus Hubert, the group meets every Tuesday in April at 7pm Eastern USA. To register, visit us at ayp.me/groups
AYP GROUP: COME, LET US REASON // BEGINS MAR 30 // 7:00PM CST
Come, Let Us Reason, a virtual group focused on discussing and evaluating faith-based concepts within books. Hosted by Alondra and Clarissa, the group meets weekly on Wednesdays, at 7 P.M. CT USA, 8pm Eastern USA, starting on March 30, 2022. Click the above icon or here to join.
AYP RELATIONSHIPS // THURS // 6:30PM CST
Relationships: I’m Looking for Something Real is for young professionals who are interested in getting into a meaningful relationship or navigating an existing relationship. The group will feature with the goal to discuss some tips for a successful relationship. We will share our own experience/challenge that led us to each other. To register for Relationships: I’m Looking for Something Real and meet others in the group, AYP.me/groups
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
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
SANCTUARY 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.”
NOW HIRING FOR SUMMER CAMP!
As part of our Lake Whitney Ranch staff, you are not just an employee. You are much more! This is a ministry, and each one of our staff members is a minister of God’s grace and His principles to the kids who visit our camp! Consider spending part of your summer with us! For more information and job descriptions, click here.
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!
Congratulations to Bella, Jadon, and their families for their recent baptism at the Texas Conference Pathfinder Camporee this past weekend! We are so proud of you!
THANK YOU YOUNG ADULT LEADERS & VOLUNTEERS
For making Easter weekend so meaningful! Your passion for Jesus shines through!
Congratulations to our @hdlrodriguez on yet another @bostonmarathon and a new PR!
THANK YOU WORSHIP LEADERS!
We just completed our first season of Bridge Weekends and want to give a huge shout out to all our YG friends from across the continent who joined their worship with ours!
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