FEBRUARY 1, 2023 VOL.4 NO.03
VOLUNTEER SIGN UP!
We need awesome people to serve at GODencounters Conference, February 10-11, at @ygchurch!
Families can serve together, friends can serve together, all ages. It’s also a great way to make new friends and get more involved. Sign up today and be sure to share your shirt size. https://tiny.one/GODencounters
WELCOME YG WORSHIP DIRECTOR DANIEL HENRIQUEZ
We’re thrilled to have @hdaniel1196 join @ygchurch as Worship Director! Here’s a word from him:
“Hey everyone! My name is Daniel Henriquez. I’m currently in school studying to become a Physical Therapy Assistant, but in my free time I love to do music. I’m part of the band Contagious Faith and have played for / directed the music for various churches over the last few years. Honored to serve as YG’s worship director, and I’m excited to see what’s the Lord had in store for us in this new season.”
Be sure to congratulate Daniel in this new leadership role! #BeJesus #BeYG
OVERFLOW JESUS // SAT FEB 4, 10:15AM CST // @YGCHURCH
Take You At Your Word, Spirit Move, Give Me Jesus, Jesus, We Love You #WorshipSet #Feb4 10:15AM CST fb.com/ygchurch #YGonPurpose #ygchurch
If you start your flight just a couple of degrees off, you will not end up at your destination. Without purpose, a church will drift. Let’s start 2023 on mission.
At @ygchurch we aim to deepen our devotion to Jesus through [1] pursuing intimacy with GOD, [2] experiencing community with each other, and [3] inspiring those around us with the hope of grace. Our purpose is found in loving GOD and loving people. Join YG as we launch into 2023 on mission. ygchurch.com
foundation // sat 1pm lunch, 2pm discussion // revive community care center
foundation is a young adult Bible study. spending 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.
“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.” —Isaiah 28:16
”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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REVIVE STREET MINISTRY // SAT 2:30PM // MEET AT REVIVE COMMUNITY CENTER
Join us as we endeavor to LOVE the homeless in our community! Meet us at the REVIVE Community Center at 2:30 pm to pack up our food & supplies! We will then travel in caravan fashion to Unity Park in Fort Worth, to distribute food & care packages. If you are interested in joining us, sign up here: HOMELESS MINISTRY — Arlington Adventist Church
BASKETBALL MATCH UP // SAT 7PM // BAA HAYES GYMNASIUM
We are thrilled to invite you to an evening of exciting basketball and delicious food, all in support of the Worthy Student Fund at Burton Adventist Academy.
The Worthy Student Fund is dedicated to making Adventist education accessible to a broader range of families by providing scholarships to those who wish to send their children to Burton but may require financial assistance to do so.
The basketball game will feature a matchup between the Arlington Adventist Church board and the BAA varsity basketball teams. The event will take place on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at 7:00 pm. Please note the festivities are expected to conclude by 9:00 pm to allow the board members time to ice their knees.
Come and enjoy delicious food like chili, brisket baked potatoes, jalapeno cornbread, and hotdogs. For those with a sweet tooth, there will be a baked goods auction during halftime, as well as root beer floats and cotton candy. The admission fee is $10 for adults and $5 for children in 1st grade through 12th grade. Children younger than 1st grade receive free admission.
PRAY FOR OUR GODENCOUNTERS GUESTS
Friday sunset through Saturday sunset, February 10-11, 2023, GODencounters will return to Arlington Seventh-Day Adventist Church main campus, and all are invited as we pursue a wholehearted, 24/7 experience of Christ Jesus.
As we approach this sacred time of spiritual transformation, we invite you to join us as we pray intentionally over our conference guests.
PASTOR SAM LEONOR
Sam Leonor loves finding ways to engage culture deeply for the sake of the Gospel. His professional life has been devoted to helping people bloom into a faith that is growing, missional and full of love.
He currently works with Adventist Health overseeing the work of Mission and Spiritual Care. Previously, he spent over 20 years in university ministry as Chaplain to the students and faculty of La Sierra University.
Sam was raised in Central America where his parents were part of developing church and health care missions. He has degrees from Southern Adventist University and Andrews University. He is married to Shelley Campbell. Together they have two college age children, Alexandra and Micah.
DBU CHAPEL WORSHIP
DBU Chapel Worship is a vibrant and diverse community of students from Dallas Baptist University that exists to glorify God through authentic worship, songwriting, musical training, and developing disciples of Jesus. Members of Chapel Worship come together from various cultural and musical backgrounds to make known the Gospel both on campus and abroad.
Their latest album release, “Oh, Jesus [Live],” is available on Spotify and other music platforms.
GODENCOUNTERS COMING THIS FEBRUARY
More details to come. Click icon for a hint…
NORTH AMERICAN PREMIER OF ENCOUNTERS // FEB 10, 8PM // ARLINGTON ADVENTIST CHURCH
Encounters tells the story of two extraordinary but very different university chaplains and their struggle to make a difference in the lives of students, who often have to face the worst life has to offer. On a larger scale, it is about finding a place in this world, making sense of one’s existence and discovering one’s own spirituality.
The series is situated at a present day university in Frankfurt, Germany. Each episode will focus on the possibilities and limitations, the beauty and the horrors of being alive in the western world of the 21st century. However, woven through the dramas, hopes and failures, is a red thread about what it means to be truly human.
Come enjoy the debut and discuss the drama unfolding in “Encounters.”
COMING ATTRACTIONS
CAREER EXPO // FEB 7 // TEXAS HEALTH MANSFIELD
We want YOU to come and join our team! Tuesday, February 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Texas Health Hospital Mansfield will be hosting a career expo for any of our current clinical positions.
To learn more, please click the link below. We look forward to meeting you soon! Join Our Team - Texas Health Hospital Mansfield https://www.applytracking.com/tp/rj6_zReUw_e_K
ANDREWS UNIVERSITY ALUMNI REGIONAL EVENT - DFW // FEB 8 // BLUE MESA GRILL FORT WORTH
Join us for an Andrews University regional event in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area! Mark your calendars for 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 8 at the Blue Mesa Grill Fort Worth. Network with alums, hear updates about Andrews, and enjoy a delicious dinner on us. Click the above icon to learn more and to RSVP! alumni.andrews.edu/events/dfw-2023/
DINNER AND A SHOW!
The Burton Academy Class of 2026 Presents: "A Night of Mystery". Join the freshman class for a night of mystery, food, and fun as they try to solve the Mystery of the Stolen Inheritance. This event is a Dinner Theater Experience that allows the audience to become detectives and help solve the case. It will be taking place on Saturday Night, February 11, from 8:00-10:00 pm. Tickets are required and can be purchased at the BAA front desk or from any member of the freshman class for $15. Dinner is provided. All proceeds will go towards helping the class fund raise for their senior trip. We hope to see you there!
FREE MAMMOGRAMS & CERVICAL SCREENINGS (PAP Test)
REVIVE is partnering with UT Southwestern to host a mobile clinic that will offer FREE Mammograms and Cervical Screenings on February 15, 2023, from 8:30am to 3:00pm. The mobile unit will be stationed in the Arlington Church parking lot. If you are older than 40, uninsured, and have not been screened in the last 12 months, you qualify to receive a FREE Mammogram &/or Cervical Screening. If you would like to be screened for breast or cervical cancer, please call the following number to make an appointment! Spots are limited, so make an appointment today!
UT Southwestern Appointment Line: 817-288-9970
INSPIRE: ADVENTIST CREATIVES CONFERENCE // FEB 17-19 // PHOENIX, AZ
Whether you are an artist, film maker, graphic designer, musician, photographer, poet, songwriter, writer, or just enjoy the arts, we want you to know about an upcoming arts weekend to be held in Phoenix, Arizona in February 2023.
This event, Here by Design, is a wonderful opportunity for Adventist creatives to collaborate and celebrate their God-given gifts with live presentations, music, and more!
inSpire 2023, February 17-19, 2023, Phoenix, Arizona is sponsored by the Arizona Conference and the Pacific Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.
GET OUT THE BIG POTS!
Chili CookOff is back! Save the date for February 18 AT 6:30pm to come on out and enjoy a night of chili, bonfires, games, and fun with family and friends.
You have the opportunity to enter your chili in the contest to see if yours is the spiciest, the most original, the best overall… or maybe you just take home the prize for the best looking booth. Be sure to bring a full pot so that everyone has a chance to get a taste.
Our Wolves Pathfinder Club will be raising funds in preparation of upcoming events and gatherings, so bring extra cash to help support.
We look forward to seeing all ya’ll there!
STAY TUNED FOR MORE DETAILS TO COME.
WHERE // Fellowship Hall and The Common
WHEN // February 18, 6:30p-9p
FOR WHOM // All families and friends!
AWAKEN YOUNG ADULT CONFERENCE // FEB 24-26 // NOCOCA PINES RANCH, NC
This year, the Awaken Young Adult Conference is in Liberty Hill, SC. The conference will be February 24-26 and will equip and empower young adult Christians to be active in their local church and change the momentum. If you are a young adult in the area (Or a long way away), we hope that you'll join us for this incredible event.
To register, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/awaken-young-adult-conference-tickets-493844641617
Tickets are all-inclusive and include admission, food , and lodging.
This year our theme will be "Becoming Unlocked." based off of the book Growing Young by the Fuller Institute. Which explores ways to empower and equip Young Adults to be actively involved in our local churches and ministries. We believe that young adults are the way the church moves forward so we want to see your potential unlocked.
For more info check out our website: www.awakennc.com
YG TO SEE MAVERICKS VERSUS GRIZZLIES // MARCH 13 // AMERICAN AIRLINES CENTER
Don’t miss out on this great Mavs Faith & Family Night and the great discount through YG! Sign up for a spot and all the information, tiny.one/MavsGame
A NIGHT AT THE MEYERSON // MARCH 26TH
Join us on March 26th for an unforgettable evening promoting musical achievement and benefiting scholarships for young musicians.
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
ON A MISSION: BUILD REAL RELATIONSHIPS
Authentic relationships require transparency and accountability.
If you start your flight just a couple of degrees off, you will not end up at your destination. Without purpose, a church will drift. Let’s start 2023 on mission.
At @ygchurch we aim to deepen our devotion to Jesus through [1] pursuing intimacy with GOD, [2] experiencing community with each other, and [3] inspiring those around us with the hope of grace. Our purpose is found in loving GOD and loving people. Join YG as we launch into 2023 on mission. ygchurch.com
YG SPEAKER: PASTOR KYLE BARROW
Kyle Barrow is a senior theology major at Southwestern Adventist University. Born and raised in Maryland, he is the oldest of four siblings. Kyle enjoys sports, the gym, being active and sharing about his best friend Jesus. We’re delighted to have Kyle serve as YG’s Pastor Intern, before he and his fiance, Megan Orvis, move to Washington Conference where he will serve as a youth and young adult pastor.
ON A MISSION: PURSUE GOD
With GOD, there is always something worthwhile to pursue.
If you start your flight just a couple of degrees off, you will not end up at your destination. Without purpose, a church will drift. Let’s start 2023 on mission.
At @ygchurch we aim to deepen our devotion to Jesus through [1] pursuing intimacy with GOD, [2] experiencing community with each other, and [3] inspiring those around us with the hope of grace. Our purpose is found in loving GOD and loving people. Join YG as we launch into 2023 on mission. ygchurch.com
YG SPEAKER: PASTOR JAZZMINE BANKSTON
Jazzmine Bankston is the Arlington Seventh-day Adventist Church Family and Children’s 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. Her fiancé is Mark Antonio, a multidisciplinary surgical nurse at Baylor Surgicare in Fort Worth; He is also actively serving at @ygchurch and our larger church family.
ON A MISSION: THE JOURNEY
If you start your flight just a couple of degrees off, you will not end up at your destination. Without purpose, a church will drift. Let’s start 2023 on mission.
At @ygchurch we aim to deepen our devotion to Jesus through [1] pursuing intimacy with GOD, [2] experiencing community with each other, and [3] inspiring those around us with the hope of grace. Our purpose is found in loving GOD and loving people. Join YG as we launch into 2023 on mission. ygchurch.com
YG SPEAKER: PASTOR CHRISTIAN TARBOX
Christian Tarbox is a senior theology major at Southwestern Adventist University. He is from Albuquerque, New Mexico, and enjoys reading, gymnastics, music, sports. This year he is serving as SWAU Student Association President. Christian shares, “I love serving the Lord and telling others about Him!”
ON A MISSION: INTRODUCTION
Our mission comes from Jesus and is comprised of the Great Commandment and the Great Commission.
"Get the word out. Teach all these things. And don’t let anyone put you down because you’re young. Teach believers with your life: by word, by demeanor, by love, by faith, by integrity. Stay at your post reading Scripture, giving counsel, teaching. And that special gift of ministry you were given when the leaders of the church laid hands on you and prayed—keep that dusted off and in use." —1Timothy 4:11-14 [Message]
If you start your flight just a couple of degrees off, you will not end up at your destination. Without purpose, a church will drift. Let’s start 2023 on mission.
At @ygchurch we aim to deepen our devotion to Jesus through [1] pursuing intimacy with GOD, [2] experiencing community with each other, and [3] inspiring those around us with the hope of grace. Our purpose is found in loving GOD and loving people. Join YG as we launch into 2023 on mission. ygchurch.com
EXPERIENCE COMMUNITY
AYP VIRTUAL PRAYER ROOM
Adventist Young Professionals recently launched a virtual group called Prayer Room to foster daily growth and restoration with God through Christ-centered friendships.
The Prayer Room group is led by Josue Hernandez, an aspiring architect, who looks forward to growing this space of growth for fellow Adventist professionals.
To join and stay up to date on the group's gatherings, visit AYP.me/groups
FIND YOUR PEOPLE: LAUNCH AN OPEN TABLE
The new year is a great time to share meals with new acquaintances, family, and friends. Put what you’ve learned from our “Growing Together” series into practice, by launching an “Open Table,” this new season. Click the above icon for a “how to host guide booklet.” Pray and plan, and begin this year meeting with old friends and making new ones.
ATTENTION ALL COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
We’re looking to connect with all our college and university students! Click the above icon to submit your contact information so that we might include you in care package projects and other efforts to minister to you no matter where you are going to school. Go to tiny.one/YGstudent to submit your info.
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS YOU ARE WELCOME HERE!
No doubt work consumes a lot of your focus and energies. Our hope is you will find at @ygchurch meaningful relationships, inspiration, and refreshment for your spirit. Our desire is for you to experience a sense of belonging with us; That you will find your purpose affirmed here; That you will discover more fully your identity in Christ. We think of you as family and hope you will discover in us a place you can call home.
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
GOT AN IDEA FOR SHARING JESUS AND HIS LOVE?
We are stoked for 2023 and all the creative ways you may have in mind for outreach, evangelism, and sharing GOD’s love. Click the above icon and submit your idea to YG Shark Tank.
TEXAS YOUNG ADULTS
Young Texas Adventists provides great ministry support to young adults including young professionals. Pastor Justin Yang is available to speak, train, and resource you and your peers. He also publishes a regular newsletter filled with coming events and relevant resources.
Click the above icon for the Texas Young Adult website. Click the below icon for the newsletter link.
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 YOUR SUPPORTIVE PRAYERS
On behalf of Deirdre and our entire family, thank you so very much for your warm support and faithful prayers in the passing of her father. Your kindness is deeply appreciated. Although the memorial had moments of grief, there was joy and hope that also emerged as we spent time with family and Taly’s friends. Thanks again for being there for us. You are loved.
ADVENTIST MINISTRIES CONVENTION
Such an honor to represent YG at the North American Division’s Adventist Ministries Convention. So many great people passionate about Jesus and next generations!
YG MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS INTERN: DIEGO COELLO
We are delighted to have Diego Conello serving as @ygchurch media and communications intern. Here’s a word from him:
Hi there! My name is Diego, I go to Southwestern Adventist University and am studying Communications with a minor in Marketing. Some of you might know me since my step-dad, Pastor Josh Murillo, used to minister here. Some things I love are a good book or enjoying a good movie.
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