MAY 26, 2022 VOL.3 NO.22
PROCESSING THE TRAGEDY OF SCHOOL SHOOTINGS
School shootings or other community violence can stir up a wide range of emotions in all of us. In the wake of such a tragedy, you and the young people around you might be feeling any of these emotions, or all of them at once.
In a culture desensitized toward violence, it can become too easy to look the other way. Words sometimes ring hollow, unable to fill the void left in the aftermath of tragedy after tragedy. But in the days and weeks following community violence, the young people in your home and church may want—or need—to process what happened with you.
We know this is not easy, so we’ve put together a few next-step resources you can utilize. —Dr. Kara Powell
Click the above icon for empathic suggestions and resources from Fuller Youth Institute.
GRADUATES & YOUNG PROFESSIONALS: GET YOUR DISCOUNTED TICKET NOW!
Click the icon above to DM Dr. Barbara Quaye to obtain a discounted registration to AYP’s Summer Convention! We only have a limited number of discounted tickets. Act now.
ATTENTION BAA SENIOR FAMILIES: GRADUATION WEEKEND HACKS
This weekend will be an exciting time for you and your family, congratulations on this incredible weekend! Here’s a couple of suggestions to optimize your time together.
• Arrive Early, Take Family Photos: On Sabbath, when everyone is dressed up, arrive early to church with your family to take photos with all the relatives.
• Attend YG for Prime Baccalaureate Seating: Be blessed by our 10:15AM YG worship experience to insure you have your preferred seating for Baccalaureate. The transition between services is very tight, so you are best served to arrive for the earlier service should you have a seating preference.
• Help YG Stay Connected with Your Graduate: Complete our Class of 2022 registry form for your student completing grade school, college, university, grad school or trade school! https://tiny.one/2022Grad
On Sabbath, May 28, Mosaic service will be dedicated to the Burton Academy Class of 2022 for their Baccalaureate program! While all are welcome to celebrate this event with these young people, if you'd prefer a smaller crowd or a more typical worship service, you may want to plan to join us for Legacy, Outdoor, or YG services that day!
QUESTIONS WITH KELLY // NIGHT CHURCH // PRAXIS
Last weekend Pastor Allan had the honor of joining with @praxisministry to be interviewed for “Questions with Kelly.” Click the above icon or here for the Night Church session.
COMMENCE: MIRACLE POWER // SAT 10:15AM CST // @YGCHURCH
Honey In The Rock, Tremble, Way Maker, What A Beautiful Name #WorshipSet #May28 10:15AM CST fb.com/ygchurch #ClassOf2022 #ygchurch
Join us as we begin a new season for our young adults and Younger Generation Church!
Be alert, be present. I’m about to do something brand-new.
It’s bursting out! Don’t you see it?
There it is! I’m making a road through the desert,
rivers in the badlands. --Isaiah 43:19 [Message]
Join Younger Generation Church in their graduation season series, “COMMENCE: The Start Of Something New,” Saturdays, 10:15AM CST, fb.com/ygchurch #ClassOf2022 #ygchurch
REVIVE STREET OUTREACH // JUNE 4, 8:30AM // MEET AT REVIVE COMMUNITY CARE
The REVIVE Street Outreach is a team that provides for the needs of those who are struggling with homelessness or are at risk of being homeless. Volunteers will participate in assembling and handing out lunches and other needed items to the homeless community at Unity Park on June 4 and August 6. Click here or the above icon to sign up!
SUMMER IS HERE!
Spark the season with us, joining @ygchurch for a “Summer of Acts!” In addition to diving into the Book of Acts, keep posted for gatherings and get-aways all Summer long! Click the above icon to get started!
COMING ATTRACTIONS
TOGETHER WE SING // JUNE 15 7:30PM CST // MEYERSON SYMPHONY CENTER
Project Unity, a Dallas-based nonprofit working to break down racial divides in our community, is proud to announce the 2022 return of its signature fundraiser, Together We Sing with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 pm Wednesday, June 15, at the Meyerson Symphony Center.
An incredible night of inspiration, Together We Sing will feature a tribute to international music icon, Richard Smallwood, with a 200-voice unity choir along with National Gospel Recording Artists. This one-of-a-kind celebration majestically blends gospel and classical to promote unity by bringing performers and audience members of all backgrounds together.
For the first time, in addition to the amazing sounds of music, Project Unity will introduce an awards component to this special evening. The “Together We Awards” will recognize individuals, corporations and organizations who have shown outstanding commitment to supporting and implementing racial unity, inclusion and social justice efforts in the community and workplace that align with our activism on such meaningful matters as we advocate for Unity to leave an impactful legacy behind.
We would love for you to support our work by attending the event, donating or sponsoring tickets for youth in the community who aspire to work in the area of music and the arts. If you are interested please contact Dr. Glyne A. Griffith II at Glyne.Griffith@siriusxm.com
CALLED CONVENTION // JUNE 19-22 // LEXINGTON, KY
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.
PURSUE GOD
COMMENCE: SERVE & SCATTER
Abbi Minett is a rising junior theology major at Southwestern Adventist University. She has a passion for bringing others into a clear understanding of God’s heart through the presentation of the Gospel. Abbi is enthusiastic about learning languages, and is currently completing her minor in Biblical languages (Greek and Hebrew) and later plans to pursue fluency in Spanish. In her future pastoral ministry, Abbi plans to incorporate pastoral counseling into her career, as she recognizes the need for mental health to be emphasized within ministry. Above all, her primary goal is to know God and to make Him known in her interactions with others around her.
COMMENCE: The Start of Something New // Saturdays 10:15AM CST // @YGCHURCH
Join us as we begin a new season for our young adults and Younger Generation Church!
Be alert, be present. I’m about to do something brand-new.
It’s bursting out! Don’t you see it?
There it is! I’m making a road through the desert,
rivers in the badlands. --Isaiah 43:19 [Message]
YG SUMMER STUDY: THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES
In a world that is unsure of where to find truth or purpose, the book of Acts stands apart. It reveals God’s plan for global redemption, his purpose for our lives, and the power he has given us to accomplish his mission.
Join pastor Louie Giglio in this eight-session series as he walks through the story of the early church. Acts may have been written two thousand years ago, but God is calling us to be a part of that story today.
Study guide and videos here: app.rightnowmedia.org/en/content/details/499781
All @ygchurch family have free access to RightNow Media. Sign up here: app.rightnowmedia.org/en/join/arlingtonadventist
THRU THE BIBLE: ACTS OF THE APOSTLES
The book of Acts, sometimes called the fifth Gospel, picks up where the Gospels leave off. “Take this good news to the world” was Jesus’ last words as He returned to heaven. Travel alongside the early Christians in these beginning days of a great adventure that continues even today. Favorite teacher Dr. J. Vernon McGee leads this expedition Thru the Bible. Click the above icon to sign up for this Bible reading plan.
RETURN TO PALAU AVAILABLE ON DEMAND
After much anticipation, Return to Palau is now available to stream around the world at returntopalau.com. Simply head to the website and click the WATCH NOW button. Follow the steps to rent the film and you'll have access to this incredible story of survival, faith, and forgiveness.
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.
THIS SUMMER, SEEK OUT A MENTOR
A profound way to build community in your life is to seek out a mentor. Click the above icon or here to gain some practical tips on engaging a mentor in your life.
THIS SUMMER, BECOME A MENTOR
In her article, “Overcoming Our Fear of Mentoring,” Meryl Herr begins to share some of her findings from her research on mentoring. She addresses some common fears of mentoring and encourages older adults to take a step of faith and become a mentor. Click the above icon or here for the full article.
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
WANT TO HELP OUT AT AYP CONVENTION?
Our Southwest team is growing and we are looking for a few passionate young professionals to join us as we work hard to prepare for the Brave Hearts AYP Convention, We have spots for an array of talents and I wanted to ask if you might be interested in learning more about potentially getting involved?
I know that life is busy which is why we are looking to have a larger team where we can share responsibilities amongst more of us. Would you be interested in learning more? Click the above icon to share your interest with AYP Southwest Director, Jazzmine Bankston.
SUPPORT SWAU NURSING MISSION TRIP
This invitation is from Dr. Lakicia Foster: This summer, I am going on a mission trip with three SWAU Nursing students to Cali, Columbia. We will be joining Adventist World Radio on a medical clinic mission there. I am fundraising to help cover the cost. Thank you for your consideration towards any financial support of the trip. All donations are tax-deductible and can be made at the link below: https://app.mobilecause.com/form/Cx4esg?vid=s0jx2
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
THANK YOU MIND BLOWING MAGAZINE!
Our Gabrielle Harris shares her testimony in Mind Blowing Magazine. Click the above icon for the full article.
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