AUGUST 23, 2022 VOL.3 NO.35

**SECRET SISTERS**
Ladies - let's get ready to nurture! Secret Sisters is returning this fall, an opportunity for women to feel supported by and connected with other women in our church family! To sign up, click on the above icon or visit our Secret Sisters page on our website, or pick up a registration form in the foyer. Complete your registration by September 10 - our season kicks off October 1, so sign up today!

**WASHING CARS FOR A CAUSE!**
The Burton Academy Junior Class is hosting a fundraising car wash in the church parking lot on Friday, August 26, from 1:30p-6:30p! Join us for this win-win event - you get a clean car just in time for Sabbath, and the class of 2024 gets to raise some much-needed funds! Thank you for your ongoing support of our students at Burton Academy!

WORLD VISION’S CHOSEN ENCORE // RETURNING SEPTEMBER 10
@YGCHURCH will again support our sister village in Zambia and invite the entire church to be CHOSEN. If you would like to volunteer and help with this mission event, contact Kelsey Guerrero.

**TABLE TALKS: LEADING HIS CHURCH // SAT 10:15AM CST // @YGCHURCH**
In a world filled with noise, Jesus invites you to His table. A table of abundance. Peace. Protection.
Join YG in their Back to School Series, “*Table Talks: At the Table with Jesus*,” Saturdays, 10:15AM Central; In person, 4409 Pleasantview Drive, or online, live.ygchurch.com

JESUS LEADS HIS CHURCH
From author, Louie Giglio:

Welcome to week 8 of our journey through At The Table with Jesus! This week we are coming to one of the most important sections in the book as we understand that Jesus leads His church.

Over the years, there has been a lot of conversation about the Church:

Is it good?
Is it bad?
Is it an organization?
Is it a body or a building?
Do I need it?
Should I get out of it or in it?

I’m praying that as we study this topic together the next few days, your eyes will be opened to see that, because Jesus leads the Church, the Church is important, prized, and still being used to bring glory to God.

It is worth noting that, since the Church is full of people, it is full of flaws. The Church has never been perfect. That is not an excuse, it is a reality. But we also want to see that the Church can be beautifully influential when it surrenders to Jesus and reflects Him in the world.

The invitation we are given is to put our hope in Jesus today. If we put our hope in any leader, teacher, group, or church family, we are going to be disappointed. But if we put our hope in Jesus and trust that He is building and leading the Church, we have the potential to rise up and be what He called us to be–His hands and feet in a broken world.

The Church has never been about walls, buildings, organizations or denominations. The church has always been about people.

People who were dead and raised to life through the power of the gospel. People who were scattered, now united, with a common leader, vision and mission. People from all walks of life, from all races around the globe, from every language, tribe and every tongue, having a new identity as the people of God. The Church has always been about people because Jesus has always been about people—for His glory.

What a joy it is to sit at the table with the One who is head of the Church.

Be sure to watch the video above for a closer look at what it means for us to know that Jesus Leads His Church.

**BAA CAMPUS PASTOR: ODDIE OLAZARAN, MDIV**
Oddie Olazaran serves as the campus pastor for Burton Adventist Academy. He recently graduated with 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.

**APPRECIATION LUNCHEON FOR UKRAINIAN SUPPORT // SEPT 3, 1:00PM // FELLOWSHIP HALL**
In appreciation of our church’s charitable support of our Ukrainian families, they would like to host a meal this September. If you would like to help or get involved, connect with Tanya Tchounkovskii.

**INTERESTED IN CHURCH LEADERSHIP OR BEING MENTORED?**
@YGCHURCH is the leadership laboratory offering younger generations opportunities to learn and grow in servant leadership, ministry formation, and vocational discipleship. We are invested in your success not only in school or career, but also in life. If you have an interest in being mentored, click the above icon to contact Bo Livingston, our YG Elder [center in photo].

COMING ATTRACTIONS

**REVIVE AUGUST HOURS**
Due to our Texas-triple-digit-temperatures, our REVIVE Food Pantry will open its pantry doors from 9am - 12pm on Aug 24. This earlier opening is primarily to keep our volunteers and community members safe while under our HOT state's various heat advisories!

**foundation // sep 03 1pm // fellowship hall**
*foundation* is a brand new @ygchurch Bible study. we are so excited to spend time together studying the Word of God on Sabbath afternoons.

Are you looking for something more? I know I am. Since it’s beginning, the church has been a place for believers to gather and grow together and I’m very excited to tell you about a new opportunity to do that outside of Sabbath morning.

@ygchurch is starting a new Sabbath afternoon Bible study for young adults: *foundation*. The meaning behind the name is simple: we want Christ to be the foundation of our lives. Our mission is to grow spiritually through a deeper understanding of scripture and to fellowship with each other. This is an interactive discussion-based study going over what we believe as Adventist Christians. We will be looking at key verses and asking questions, discussing and learning what it means to be a young adult on fire for Christ.

Our first three meetings will be in the fellowship hall. Lunch provided at 1 and we will start our study at 2.

For more information please contact Danielle Quaye or check out our Instagram page: @foundation.yg

**YG SABBATH SCHOOLS COMING SOON**
This Fall we are excited to see small group discussions and gatherings happen right after the @ygchurch worship experience. If you want to participate in a YG Sabbath School, contact Dr. Lakicia Foster.

**WORLD VISION’S CHOSEN ENCORE // RETURNING SEPTEMBER 10**
@YGCHURCH will again support our sister village in Zambia and invite the entire church to be CHOSEN. If you would like to volunteer and help with this mission event, contact Kelsey Guerrero.

**GARY & ASHLEY ARE CALLING UP ALL SHINDIG VOLUNTEERS!**
Are you ready for some two-stepping, boot scootin, good food, and good times? Do you want to help with the biggest outdoor of the year? Sign-up now for Shindig 2022! tiny.one/ShindigSignup

**PASSION CONFERENCE RETURNS TO THE DFW // DEC 28-30, 2022**
It’s going to be incredible! Don’t delay, let us know if you want to join us as we close out the year with Passion. Contact the Castillo family for all the deets.

**YG HAS LIMITED DISCOUNTED TICKETS TO AYP CONVENTION!**
We are excited to announce that the 2023 AYP Thrive Convention will be in Texas on July 28-30, 2023! Join us for this leadership convention focused on helping young professionals thrive toward the next level of their journey in Christ! YG has acquired tickets and is giving our YGers a great discount. CLICK THE ABOVE ICON to reserve your YG discounted registration. For general convention information, go to AYP.me/Convention for all the deets.

PURSUE GOD

**A GREAT SUPPLEMENT TO OUR CURRENT SERIES: THE CHOSEN**
Come and see what they saw. *The Chosen* is the first-ever multi-season series about the life of Christ. Click the above icon to see the free show tens of millions of people won't stop talking about.

JESUS IS OUR FRIEND
What changes in your relationship if you see yourself as GOD’s friend?

I’m no longer calling you servants because servants don’t understand what their master is thinking and planning. No, I’ve named you friends because I’ve let you in on everything I’ve heard from the Father.
–John 15:15 [Message]

TABLE TALKS: AT THE TABLE WITH JESUS // SAT 10:15AM CST // @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, Arlington, TX 76017-1427; or
Online: fb.com/ygchurch
live.ygchurch.com
https://www.youtube.com/c/YoungerGenerationChurchTv

JESUS IS OUR FRIEND
From author, Louie Giglio:

It’s hard to believe that we are over halfway through our 66 day journey through At The Table with Jesus. I hope your eyes are being opened in a new and profound way as you deepen your understanding of Jesus and accept the invitation to sit at the table with Him.

This week I am excited to dig into the staggering reality that Jesus is our friend.

I want you to think for a moment about your closest friendship and the things you do together. You might do fun things like get coffee, take trips or go eat at fun restaurants. But I guarantee that, if it’s a close friend, you also enjoy the more ‘normal’ things of life with them, like riding in the car, talking on FaceTime, or sitting together in each other's company.

I want to let you in on something important: Jesus wants to be a friend like this.

Yes, have a quiet time.
Yes, carve out space to read out a devotional.
Yes, open God's word.
Yes, meet with Him

But these things take only a fraction of your time.

God never intended for us to spend 20-minutes in a quiet time and 23-hours-and-40-minutes doing life alone. He wants our every waking moment.

Our friends are in the seams of life with us, even the mundane, and that’s exactly the relationship Jesus offers each of us. Jesus wants to be our friend.

There doesn't always have to be a profound revelation from the word of God.
There doesn't always have to be some great theological concept getting broken down.

Our relationship with God can be as simple as inviting God into the everyday moments of life we experience.

Over these next few days I challenge you to invite Him into your every hour. He wants you to sit with Him at the table in order to get up with Him from the table, in order to go with Him through life and every waking moment.

Come sit at the table with your friend, Jesus.

Take a look at the video above for more on how Jesus, among many other incredible things, is our Friend. I encourage you to join me on the journey to know more about Jesus and fortify your faith.

**MEET HIM AT THE TABLE**
*Younger Generation Church* wants to support your faith habits and spiritual growth as you strive to #BeJesus #BeYG. To this end, we invite you to join us in the coming days journeying through the devotional, "At the Table with Jesus."
Maybe your journey with Christ has been sporadic, filled with momentary bursts and desert times. It's said it takes about 66 days to form a new habit, so this might be just the time to return to the table Jesus has set to meet up with you.
Our desire and mission is for you to experience a deeper devotion with Christ Jesus, through intimacy, community, and grace. May you take a seat at the table and enjoy some time with Jesus.
Click the above icon for resources to help you spend quality time with him.

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.

**COMMONS AREA SURVEY**
The Commons Committee is conducting a survey to get the congregation’s opinion on how to plan the outdoor space on the south side of the church property. Please click the above icon to participate in the survey.

**YOU’RE INVITED!**
Registration is now open for the Online Bible Study of Louie Giglio’s *Don’t Give The Enemy A Seat At Your Table*, in partnership with FaithGateway. Whether you’re stuck in an endless cycle of destructive thinking or desire to embrace your true purpose, you have the opportunity to cancel the lies of the Enemy and restore peace and rest in your life.
Over the course of six weeks, Louie will help guide you with foundational truths rooted in Psalm 23, and provide you with practical tools and discussion points. These weeks in community together have the opportunity to not only be life-giving but also life-shifting as God wants to move in a mighty way. The study begins on September 12th and when you register today, you’ll receive exclusive access to bonus content!
Click the above icon to sign up.

**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

**FULL LIFE CONFERENCES SHOWCASE**
Jesus came in order that we may have life to the full. Sometimes, though, the challenges of life and the pressures of family and relationships make that difficult to experience. The Full LIFE Conference is designed to assist Christians in realizing how full life can be for followers of Christ.

“The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life, and have it in abundance [to the full, till it overflows].” —John‬ ‭10:10‬ ‭AMP‬‬
Click the above icon for our video vault of all our Full LIFE Conference episodes.

2022 FULL LIFE CONFERENCE: PANEL DISCUSSION
Flourishing in a Broken World is the theme of the 2022 Full LIFE Conference, Saturday, August 13, beginning at 9:00AM, CST, at Arlington Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4409 Pleasantview Drive, Arlington, Texas. The community is invited to this free event featuring multiple general sessions, panel discussion with mental health professionals, and topical seminars all intended to equip families, especially parents and guardians, for mental wellness and emotional resilience during high-stress seasons of life. A complimentary lunch will be provided just before 1:00PM, prior to the beginning of the afternoon seminars.

**DOOR HOLDERS FOR PASSION CONFERENCE**
We use the term "Door Holder" instead of the word "volunteer." The term is borrowed from Psalm 84:10, which speaks of being a doorkeeper in the house of God.
At Passion, all volunteers are considered Door Holders — not just those who literally hold physical doors! From those who are serving in the background to those serving from the stage, we all share the same heartbeat to open the door for others to experience Jesus.
There are numerous ways for you to serve the students at Passion 2023. If you’re over the age of 25 and are willing to serve throughout the entire conference, we invite you click the above icon to submit your Door Holder application today!

**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.

**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

**YG REPRESENTS AT YOUNG ADULT WEEKEND**
Thanks to Jasmin, Ashley, and Gary for organizing our young adults for this awesome getaway! Appreciate your leadership. #BeJesus #BeYG

**BURTON ADVENTIST ACADEMY OFF TO A GREAT START!**
Thoroughly enjoyed the volleyball exhibition last night, and overall, it feels like a great school year is in store for all our BAA families. There’s is still time to register, click the above icon for more information. burtonacademy.org

**foundation has launched!**
Grateful to Dani Quaye for her leadership and all those who came out for the young adult afternoon Bible study last weekend. Next launch date in September 3, 1PM, in the fellowship hall. Don’t miss out!

**THANK YOU DON & AMMISHADDAI**
For leaning in with wisdom, inspiration, and friendship at the Young Adult Weekend!

**MAD PROPS TO JIMMY, KEVIN AND TIFFANY**
Thanks for leaning in with your gifts to lead worship at the Young Adult Weekend. #BeJesus #BeYG

Thanks Big Daddy’s Donuts for being the unofficial sponsor of YG’s farewell sugar rush at Young Adult weekend!

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