JUNE 28, 2022 VOL.3 NO.27

Screen Shot 2022-05-30 at 7.56.21 PM.png

YG IS GOING TO AYP CONVENTION! JOIN US!
Younger Generation Church has discounted tickets to the AYP Convention, Brave Hearts: Lead With Your Life, July 29-31, here in the DFW! Email Dr. Barbara Quaye to obtain a discounted registration. Act now, since we only have a limited number of discounted tickets left.

**TABLE TALKS: AT THE TABLE WITH JESUS // SAT 10:15AM CST // @YGCHURCH**
Glorious Day, No Other Name, Another In The Fire, Our God #WorshipSet #Jul2 10:15AM CST fb.com/ygchurch #tableforyou #ygchurch
In a world filled with noise, Jesus invites you to His table. A table of abundance. Peace. Protection.
Join YG in their Summer Series, “*Table Talks: At the Table with Jesus*,” Saturdays, 10:15AM Central; In person, 4409 Pleasantview Drive, or online, live.ygchurch.com

**YG SPEAKER: DEIRDRE RIVERA-MARTIN**
For over 30 years, Deirdre Rivera-Martin, RN, BSN, has practiced as a neonatal intensive care nurse. She has served for over a decade at Cook Children’s Hospital in Fort Worth, one of the largest freestanding pediatric hospitals in the nation, and one of only ten hospitals worldwide to have received Magnet designation four consecutive times for nursing excellence.
Married for nearly three decades, Deirdre and Allan have ministered and toured internationally, speaking about relationships, discipleship, as well as empowering next generations in Christian lifestyle and leadership. They have served the Seventh-day Adventist Church, touring the North American Division with the *From This Day Forward* Marriage Conferences, as well as writing as columnist for the *Adventist Review*.
Deirdre is an avid tri-athlete, having completed several half-Ironmans, half-marathons, a century bike race and an array of other multi-discipline races. Allan has enjoyed serving as her Sherpa. Their daughter, Alexandria, is a registered nurse with Loma Linda University Medical Center.

**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.

**INTRODUCING PASTOR JAZZMINE BANKSTON**
We’re delighted to introduce you to our newly installed Arlington Seventh-day Adventist Church Children’s Ministry Pastor, Jazzmine Bankston. For nearly a decade previously, Jazzmine has been serving as an English and religion educator, vice principal, and spiritual life coordinator. She is passionate about youth and young adult discipleship, as well as developing and empowering the next generation of leaders. Outside of her professional passions, she can be found enjoying a warm cup of coffee, out hiking in nature, or immersed in a good book. Welcome Pastor Jazzmine to our church family!

COMING ATTRACTIONS

**CARTER BLOODCARE // JULY 9 // 10AM-2PM // REVIVE COMMUNITY CARE**
You never know when you or a loved one might need life- saving blood. That's why giving blood and keeping our blood banks full should always be a priority! The Carter BloodCare Bus will be on our campus on Saturday, July 9, 2022, from 10am - 2pm!

To schedule an appointment to give blood and save lives CLICK HERE!

**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.

**SAMARITAN’S HOUSE MEAL PREP & SERVICE // JULY 29, 4PM // MEET AT FELLOWSHIP HALL**
Let’s make a meal together with other REVIVE volunteers to be served at our partner organization, *Samaritan’s House*, or to other area homeless shelters. Click here or the above icon to sign up!

**REVIVE STREET OUTREACH // AUG 6, 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 August 6. Click here or the above icon to sign up!

PURSUE GOD

UNSTOPPABLE PLAN
God, in His goodness, still looks out for us even when we don’t follow His desire.

Oddie Olazaran serves as the campus pastor for Burton Adventist Academy. He is currently finishing his Master of Divinity with a concentration in Youth and Young Adult Ministry at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University. Throughout his time in ministry, Oddie has focused on working with youth and young adults. His wife, Madeline, works as a registered nurse and is finishing her Masters in Nursing. Together, they have two beautiful dogs. Both he and his wife, enjoy outdoor adventures such as rock climbing, backpacking, and hiking.

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]

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.

**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

**SUCCESS CLOSET WARDROBE BOX IN CHURCH LOBBY**
The Pathways to Success department at Southwestern Adventist University has this exciting program for the Fall semester called the *Success Closet*. We want to partner with our community to provide young professionals with professional attire. Many times, students at our university struggle financially and for this reason we created the Success Closet. Through the Success Closet our students will be able to receive professional clothing to rock their first interview or create a great first impression. Your donations to the wardrobe box in your church lobby will undoubtedly help students on their pathway to success.

PITCH IT!
Got an idea for sharing Jesus and His love? @ygchurch wants to hear it and empower you to do it! Pitch it to YG Shark Tank! Click any of the above photos to submit your idea!

**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

**WELCOME CECILIA LUNA**
Congratulations to Anthony and Valeria!
This from Val, “On June 18th, 2022, the Lord blessed us with the arrival of our baby girl. We truly have no words to describe what we have been feeling since her arrival. It’s been pure bliss, love, and gratefulness. All we have to say is ***GOD IS GOOD***.”

CONGRATULATIONS JOSHUA & EMANUEL!
Thrilled with all of heaven as the Torres brothers made decisions for baptism at @nadpastors CALLED Convention last weekend! Grateful to Dr. @itsmyronlive making the invitation, and to both he and Dr. @pastorgrif for doing the honors!

Chaplain Jorge Torres [@armychaplain2001] and his family are now at Fort Hood, but for several years have been part of our @ygchurch family wherever they have been stationed. Given the frequent transitions that military families experience, they have valued and enjoyed the consistency of discipleship and worship through our media ministry.

Congrats Joshua & Emanuel, we celebrate with you and support you in this new chapter! #BeJesus #BeYG

**BE JESUS BE YG: DISCIPLETREK**
Pastor @kaylargoodman is a facilitator at DiscipleTrek Camp in Alaska, just before heading to Seminary.
She shares, “What happens when a group of young people dedicate three weeks of their lives to study, collaborate, learn, and listen to what it means like to be a disciple? DiscipleTrek is committed to journeying alongside of young people, presenting the gospel in a palatable way so we can get to the root of why we believe what we believe. Run and operated by young adults, there are three weeks of presentations, community, and excitement. It is an opportunity to discover Christ anew, and grapple with your faith to make it your own.”
Keep Kayla and the @discipletrek team in your prayers as the culminate this year’s trek. And thanks Pastor Kayla for inspiring those around you with the hope of grace! #BeJesus #BeYG

**THANKS FOR GIVING**
Your generous donations of medical supplies, baby formula and other goods that were donated to help Ukranian refugees, has made it safely to Warsaw and is currently being sorted so that it may be distributed among the refugees who need it. Last week, Tanya Tchounkovskii, one of our very own YG members boarded the same plane that carried our supplies and aid to its first stop at Warsaw. Because of her work with Build & Restore, BeHumanKindness, and your contributions to the “World Relief Fund,” she was also able to take 10 more suitcases full of supplies and aid that will help refugees. The little things that we do for others matter more than we may ever fully see or comprehend here on earth. To those of you who donated, we thank you!

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