AUGUST 23, 2022 VOL.3 NO.36
GREAT VOLUNTEERS WANTED FOR CHOSEN ENCORE!
Click the above icon, sign up to volunteer for CHOSEN Encore coming September 10th! We need a great team to help us partner again with World Vision and our sister village in Zambia! Sign up today! tiny.one/chosen
TABLE TALKS: WAY TO THE FATHER // SAT 10:15AM CST // @YGCHURCH
Won't Stop Now, Never Lost, Goodness Of God, Run To The Father, I Thank God #WorshipSet #Sep3 10:15AM CST http://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 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 IS OUR WAY TO THE FATHER
From author, Louie Giglio:
These next few days are set up to direct our attention to the truth that Jesus is our way to the Father.
In the beginning, God the Father was directly accessible. When sin entered into the picture, it separated people from a holy God. But God gave His people a hope that one day He would grant people the possibility of being in a relationship with Him again. From that point on, God, out of complete grace and a desire to be with His people, allowed a select few to access Him through a temporary dwelling place.
When Jesus arrived on the scene, He revealed that He was the long-awaited hope of the world and the ultimate mediator between people and their heavenly Father. By the blood of Jesus, people once again had access into the Holy of Holies, the presence of God, and relationship with Him.
Jesus is our way to the Father.
So there is no longer a yearly sacrifice.
It is no longer about us doing our very best to try to mitigate all of our failures.
It’s no longer about reliance on a flawed person.
It’s Jesus, Who finished the work, Who gave His life in our place, Who said not just with His words but with His own blood, “I am the way and the truth and life, no one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6)
Jesus is the Way to what we are all looking for–relationship with God our Father. We have access to our Father because Jesus is at the table and He is the Way. Will you join Him?
Take a look at the video above for a deeper look at how Jesus is our way to the Father.
YG SPEAKER: PASTOR JAZZMINE BANKSTON
Jazzmine Bankston is our Chlidren and Family Ministry Pastor. 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.
SABBATH SEND OFF // 11:30AM // REVIVE COMMUNITY CENTER
We are sad to see Valeria, Anthony, and Cecilia move to Florida, but glad for the adventure that awaits and all of GOD’s blessings in the next chapter. Come by the Revive Community Center this Saturday to wish them well. Light refreshments will be served at this come and go farewell affair.
APPRECIATION LUNCHEON FOR UKRAINIAN SUPPORT // SATURDAY, 1:00PM // FELLOWSHIP HALL
In appreciation of our church’s charitable support of our Ukrainian families, they are inviting our whole church to a special luncheon this Sabbath! For more information, contact Tanya Tchounkovskii.
foundation // sat 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
COMMUNION SABBATH
Join us Sabbath, September 3, as we celebrate Communion together as a church family during Legacy, 9:00AM, and Mosaic Services, 11:30AM. Foot washing information will be available via Arlington LIFE Online.
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.
COMING ATTRACTIONS
UTA ACTIVITY FAIR // TUES, SEPT 06 // 10AM-1PM // UC MALL @ UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS ARLINGTON
Come out Tuesday, September 6, 10AM-1PM to the UC Mall on the campus of University of Texas, Arlington, from 10AM-1:00PM! Find out more about Adventist Christian Fellowship offering community, support, and inspiration for Adventist co-eds on public or non-Adventist colleges and universities! Click the above photo or use the below QR code to sign up for updates on all ACF/UTA and @ygchurch events!
COLLEGIATE PIZZA FEED // SEPT 07, 7PM // PALIO’S PIZZA CAFE MANSFIELD
All university and college students! Meet up with us this Wednesday for pizza! Sign up at tiny.one/YGstudent and make your way to Palio’s Pizza Cafe, 2200 FM157 STE232, Mansfield September 7th, 7:00PM! We look forward to seeing you there!
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!
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
JESUS IS LEADING HIS CHURCH
Let us align ourselves to Jesus' leadership, and treat people as belonging to the body of Christ.
17 He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18 And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. –Colossians 1:17-18 [NIV]
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 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.
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.
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.
EXPERIENCE COMMUNITY
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.
This name was inspired by the concept of Christ being our One True Sure Foundation. (Isaiah 28:16 “So this is what the Sovereign Lord says:“See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone for a sure foundation; the one who relies on it will never be stricken with panic.”)
Personally, this concept stands out to me because there are so many things that society tells young people to rely on: appearances, wealth, education, social media, etc. Even within the church, our focus can be on other things, which are important as well, but I believe it’s time we go back to weightier matters. 2 Peter 1:3 says “His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.” There are so many young adults trying to live a Godly life without the right tools! Many of us think we have to invent our own or use what the world tells us. He has given them all to us. One prominent way He does this is through the word. --Dani
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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].
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.
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
VOLUNTEERS WANTED FOR SHINDIG 2022!
Click the above icon, sign up today to volunteer for our annual Texas-size, all-church party! tiny.one/ShindigSignup
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
THANK YOU ARLINGTON LIFE TODAY PRODUCERS
It’s so great to have volunteers who willingly give of their time to make our media ministry great! If you would like to volunteer, click the above photo to sign up.
THANK YOU ARLINGTON PASTORS!
It is so awesome to see our church pastors pouring into next generations, especially at Burton Adventist Academy! Thank you for leaning in with inspiration and wisdom!
THANKS MICHAEL, LONNIE, & KEVIN
Appreciate you guys helping us upgrade our studio space! Now we have a cozy setting for YG worship team devotionals before @ygchurch! If you would like to volunteer at YG, click the above photo.
THANK YOU BIG DADDY’S DONUTS
Gratitude to Big Daddy’s Donuts for being the unofficial sponsor of @ygchurch’s visit to Southwestern Adventist University. The students and staff appreciate the delicious carbs!
THANK YOU WORSHIP LEADERS
Grateful for the tone and spirit you offer in our adoration of Jesus and in the preparation of our hearts to hear a word from GOD.
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