SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 VOL.3 NO.38

**READY FOR ACTION**
We're rounding the final bend of our Younger Generation Church series, "Table Talks." At the point where Jesus is leading His Church in the ways of the Father. And it's become clear, that being with Jesus not only transforms our hearts, but it also cultivates the actions in our lives.

To turn our talks into transformation, we invite you to see this as "Mission Month" and jump into the Jesus actions with us. tiny.one/missionmonth

**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

Click above icon for Monday’s message. Find more messages on Auburn Adventist Academy’s YouTube channel.

**BACK FROM THE PANDEMIC**
*”Arlington Seventh-day Adventist Church was one of the last churches to launch* *CHOSEN* *and travel internationally with us before the world shut down in March of 2020. Last weekend, after a crazy couple years and on behalf of the most vulnerable kiddos in Zambia, they hosted their* *Chosen Encore* *event and got even more kids sponsored! Huge thanks to pastors, leaders, and volunteers committed to changing the world together!”* —Rusty Funk
Click the above photo to join us in being #chosen, http://worldvision.com/arlington

**TABLE TALKS: OUR REDEEMER // SAT 10:15AM CST // @YGCHURCH**
Lion and the Lamb, You Make Me Brave, So Will I, God Of Revival #WorshipSet #Sep17 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 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

**foundation // sat 1pm // revive community care center**
*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 next meeting will be in a **new location: Revive Community Care Center**. 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

COMING ATTRACTIONS

**WELCOME PASTOR KYLE BARROW, YG PASTORAL INTERN**
*"My name is* *Kyle Barrow*. I was born and raised in Maryland. I am the oldest of 4 sibilings and I am a current senior theology major at Southwestern Adventist University. I enjoy sports, the gym and and being active. I enjoy sharing about my best friend Jesus and can’t wait to learn and grow as a pastor."
Pastor Kyle is being officially introduced Sabbath, September 24th to our church family; Please make a point to introduce yourselves to him and his girlfriend, Meghan Orvis.

**TABLE TALKS: KING OF KINGS // SEPT 24 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

**CUMBRE HISPANA DE CRECIENDO JUNTOS: GROWING TOGETHER**
On August 29-30, 2022 the Southwestern Union and its five conferences hosted the first Cumbre Hispana de CRECIENDO JUNTOS (Growing Together Hispanic Summit) on the campus of our Southwestern Adventist University. In fact, it is one of the first Hispanic Summits in the North American Division. More on *Growing Together*, is in store as YG’s next series, but for now, enjoy this feature article in the Southwestern Union Record.

**CREATIVE FAM COLLECTIVE // OCT 21-22 // UGYOUTH @ ARLINGTON SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH**
Creative Fam Collective is a creative conference for all artists, innovators, musicians, writers, dancers, enthusiasts, etc to come together as a community and be refreshed in your gifts with other creatives.
Our time together includes Main Sessions with teaching and worship, as well as Breakouts, ranging from creative process, dance, music production, and to other creative themes and topics. Click above icon to register and for more info.

**MAVS FAITH & FAMILY NIGHT // SUN, NOV 20 // AMERICAN AIRLINES CENTER**
Younger Generation Church is going to the Mavericks versus the Nuggets game and wants you to come! Click the above icon to indicate your interest in $15/person tickets for the Faith & Family night coming up in November. tiny.one/MavsGame

**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

YG SPEAKER: RUSTY FUNK
Rusty Funk and Annalisa Munoz Funk [Rusty’s bride/partner] grew up in Arizona, were high school sweethearts, are brand new parents, and currently reside in Chicago. They have a passion for community, advocacy, and for connecting churches in the US to vulnerable children around the world.

Rusty graduated from Olivet Nazarene University with a degree in Pastoral Ministry in 2007. After graduation, Rusty moved to Chicago’s East Garfield Park Neighborhood (one of the city’s most underserved neighborhoods in Chicago) to work alongside men experiencing homelessness with Breakthrough Urban Ministries.

In 2008, while still working at Breakthrough, Rusty ran his first marathon for Team World Vision [TWV]. For context…Rusty was not a runner, in fact he was out of shape, overweight and hated even the thought of running. To this day he has now idea WHY he signed up for that first marathon, but training for the race with his church team and fundraising for vulnerable children around the changed his life forever.

In 2011 Rusty officially joined the staff of Team World Vision and since then, he and the TWV staff team, have partnered with over 500 churches and schools around the country who together have empowered over 100,000 individuals to move their feet for the poor and accomplish something they never thought possible all the while raising almost $100million for World Vision’s water projects which has built sustainable lasting clean water solutions for nearly 1,600,000 women and children in East Africa.

God’s use of the ministry of TWV helped spark a movement within World Vision where they started asking themselves how else do they continue to seek God’s innovative spirit and continue to dream His big dreams and come up with new ministries that, like TWV, serve the local church while connecting them to the global poor. Out of that heart God has continued to build even more transformational ministries along the way through World Vision. Ministries like the Global 6K, Matthew 25, and now Chosen to name a few.

Flash forward to today where Rusty’s gets to serve as the Associate Vice President of Church and Ministry Partnerships at World Vision. He describes this role as one of the top joys of his life as he gets to lead and serve alongside 100 staff who (in his words) are the most incredibly talented and incredibly passionate group of people in the world. A staff team who is spread out around the country but who is united through the holy spirit in their common desire is to serve the local church while connecting them to communities in need around the world.

Click the link to join YG in being #chosen: worldvision.com/arlington

JESUS IS THE WAY TO THE FATHER
Get to know Jesus, and you get to know the Father.

Jesus said, “I am the Road, also the Truth, also the Life. No one gets to the Father apart from me. If you really knew me, you would know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him. You’ve even seen him!” —John 14:6-7 [Message]

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.

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

**MEET JESUS 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 // saturdays 1pm // revive community care center**
*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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**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.

**LEADING WITH BRAVE HEARTS**
Adventist Young Professionals Convention equips young adults from across North America. Read the feature article from this Summer’s convention, Brave Hearts.

**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

**PLANT A SEED TO SERVE LOVE**
Revive Community Care featured in this issue of Southwestern Union Record.

**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

**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 FOR DECIDING TO BE CHOSEN**
Your enormous heart for others is making a tremendous difference in the lives of children and our sister community in Hamaundu, Zambia! Thank you so much.
There is still opportunity to join us in being #chosen, click worldvision.com/arlington

**THANKS PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS & SWAU SA!**
We appreciated the invite to hang out with y’all for the club and job fair at Southwestern Adventist University! So awesome to meet up with collegians and to be included in this great event!

**COLLEGIANS UNITE FOR PIZZA!**
Had such a great time with students from UTA, TCC, Hill College, and SWAU! Thanks for coming out. Stay tuned for more collegiate events with Adventist Christian Fellowship!

**ADVENTIST YOUNG PROFESSIONALS FEATURED ON ADVENTIST MEDIA**
Adventist Young Professionals’ (AYP) founder and president, Tim Kosaka, was recently interviewed on Mission 360˚ TV, a production of Adventist Mission, that takes viewers inside the mission stories to explore the lives of missionaries and people serving God all over the world.
During his conversation, Kosaka discussed how AYP started and how it's grown to a global community. He explored the burden God placed on his heart to start this organization, how AYP grew from a social media page to a global community, and the vision and plans for AYP’s future.
As a ministry that fosters Christ-centered community through faith development, authentic connections, and ministry engagement. AYP actively impacts a community of over 6,000 young adults through its online community, local chapters, and virtual groups. Kosaka’s interview, which is part of the “Church Plants and Professionals” episode, airs September 9, 2022 at 9:30 PM CT on Hope Channel, and September 9, 2022 at 10:00 PM CT on 3ABN.

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