MARCH 28, 2023 VOL.4 NO.10
ATTENTION ALL HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS & COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
We’re looking to connect with all our students: high school seniors, trade school, collegians and graduate 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.
STORY ENCOUNTERS: THE CHOSEN // HOPE CHANNEL INTERNATIONAL
Hope Channel International, an Adventist global media network, has launched the premiere of its new interactive Bible discussion series, "Story Encounters: The Chosen." Hosted by Adventist Pastors Ty Gibson and David Asscherick, the series explores the Biblical themes and stories depicted in the hit series, "The Chosen." Click the above icon for more information.
BE PART OF THE EASTER CHOIR
Easter weekend is just around the corner and we're looking forward to a special celebration of the death and resurrection of Christ.
You are invited to join our church choir to participate in both our Friday night Tenebrae program and our Sabbath morning Easter worship services. Tenebrae will take place on Friday evening, April 7, 2023, at 7:00pm and our Easter Sabbath services will take place on April 8, 2023, at 9:00am & 11:30am.
Travis Simpson will be directing the choir for both Tenebrae (which will be held in the church foyer this year) and our Sabbath morning program. Jameson Francis will be leading the Sabbath morning program. We would love for as many of our musicians as possible to participate in our Easter celebration.
Rehearsals will be held on Friday evenings leading up to the programs.
• Friday, March 31, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.
• Dress rehearsal - April 6 at 6:30 p.m.
Come out to as many rehearsals as you can make and be a part of this special musical weekend as we reflect on Christ's sacrifice for us.
EASTER SEASON CANNED FOOD DRIVE
We invite you to fill Revive’s Easter baskets with canned foods! Due to an increase in need, our Food Pantry is completely bare and could really use your donations! Items such as canned vegetables, fruit, soups, and stews would be greatly appreciated! You can leave your donations in the church foyer. Even one can makes all the difference! Thank you for your support!
BURTON ADVENTIST ACADEMY ALUMNI WEEKEND // APRIL 1 // ARLINGTON SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
Welcome BAA Alumni, we hope to see you this weekend! Click the above icon as various class celebrations are being finalized.
BAA Alumni Weekend 2023 Schedule, April 1st:
10:15 am: Younger Generation Church
10:30 - 11:30 am: Mingle with Former Staff and Alumni (Arlington Adventist Church Lobby)
11:30 am: Alumni Church Service (Arlington Adventist Church)
1:00 pm: Alumni Lunch (Arlington Adventist Church Fellowship Hall)
2:30 - 5:30 pm: BAA Campus Tours (Burton Campus)
8:00 pm: Pickle Ball-Open Play (Hayes Gym/Burton Campus)
Honor Classes: 2018, 2013, 2008, 2003, 1998, 1993, 1988
Guest Speaker: Wesley McNorton (Class of 2013)
Streaming Online At: https://live.arlingtonadventist.com/
BROKEN TO BEAUTIFUL YOU // SAT 10:15AM CDT // @YGCHURCH
Graves Into Gardens, Who You Say I Am, Resurrecting, Champion #WorshipSet #Apr1 10:15AM CDT fb.com/ygchurch #Broken2Beautiful #ygchurch
BROKEN TO BEAUTIFUL // PASSION SEASON 2023 // @YGCHURCH
8 We are cracked and chipped from our afflictions on all sides, but we are not crushed by them. We are bewildered at times, but we do not give in to despair. 9 We are persecuted, but we have not been abandoned. We have been knocked down, but we are not destroyed. 10 We always carry around in our bodies the reality of the brutal death and suffering of Jesus. As a result, His resurrection life rises and reveals its wondrous power in our bodies as well. —2Corinthians 4:8-10 [Voice]
But he was hurt because of us; he suffered so.
Our wrongdoing wounded and crushed him.
He endured the breaking that made us whole.
The injuries he suffered became our healing. —Isaiah 53:5 [Voice]
Join Younger Generation Church, Saturdays, 10:15AM CDT, as we discover the beauty in sacrifice, and the power of Love that can arise from suffering and pain. live.ygchurch.com
YG SPEAKER: LISA BRANDRETH
Being the founder of the blog, Broken to Beautiful You, Lisa Brandreth aspires to — through her own hardships — show others there is beauty that can be found in their brokenness. She believes we are all worthy of living whole lives, if we so choose. In her day to day, she works in the clean energy industry as a renewable credit analyst, and in the evenings you’ll find her catching those gainz in the gym. On her weekends, Lisa enjoys spending time with her people, leading @ygchurch worship, and speaking from to time. Find her on IG, @lisa_brandreth
HOMELESS MINISTRY TEAM // SAT, APRIL 1, 2:30PM // UNITY PARK
Join the Homeless Ministry Team on Sabbath, April 1 from 2:30pm to 5pm as we caravan to Unity Park to provide lunch, clothing and other goods for those in need. If you are interested, sign up at: arlingtonadventist.com/revivehomelessministry
HOLY WEEK DEVOTIONALS // BEGINNING SUNDAY, APRIL 2
Holy Week is coming! Some call it Passion Week — the week between Palm Sunday and Resurrection Sunday. This week is packed with historical events rich in meaning and power. Each day we will read about what happened on that day in Jesus’ life and in the lives of His followers.
All four Gospels – Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John – stress the importance of Jesus’ final week in Jerusalem. Use this timeline and reading plan to lead you through the Scriptures from the four Gospels in chronological order.
If you’d like to try a more seamless reading experience, we invite you to read the events as they took place in The Chronological Study Bible! Click the above icon to download a Palm Sunday sampler (both NIV and NKJV translations) so you can see for yourself how The Chronological Study Bible is different from a standard Bible!
Rearranging the order of the Bible’s books may appear to some readers to be a violation of the integrity of the Bile. The goal of The Chronological Study Bible is not to replace the time-honored canonical arrangement, but instead to honor time as the setting in which the biblical record appeared. Readers who study this Bible will return to their traditional Bibles better equipped to read them. No longer will its words be disconnected holy pronouncements out of the blue. They will be seen for what they really are: words, “rightly given... like apples of gold in settings of silver” (Pr. 25:11). To acquire a sense of the flow of the Bible’s story will put flesh and blood on its message.
As we follow His journey to the Cross, may our souls be set ablaze for Him. May we see our Savior in a new light and fall more in love with Him and be more awed at the gift of His love and His salvation! —FaithGateway
BUILD COMMUNITY BY ENJOYING MEALS TOGETHER
Anytime is a great time to share meals with new acquaintances, family, and friends. Put what you’ve learned from our Young Adult LIFE Tour into practice, by launching an “Open Table,” this new quarter. Click the above icon for a “how to host guide booklet.” Pray and plan, and begin this Spring meeting with old friends and making new ones.
GOT AN IDEA FOR SHARING JESUS AND HIS LOVE?
@ygchurch wants to support 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.
COMING ATTRACTIONS
ENTER THE DARKNESS WITH OUR SAVIOR
On Friday, April 7 at 7pm, we're excited to bring back our much-loved Tenebrae service, once again under the direction of Travis Simpson. Join us for this candlelight communion service that traces Jesus' journey from creation to crucifixion. Footwashing will begin at 6:30pm in Rooms 1 and 2.
EASTER SABBATH CELEBRATION
Plan to join us Sabbath morning, April 8 as we celebrate our Faithful King! Through worship and song, join us as we reflect on the sacrifice of our savior, which was followed by the resurrection, assurance, and hope that we've been promised! Sabbath morning, April 8 for both Legacy and Mosaic services - invite your family, friends, and neighbors for this special worship service!
CARTER BLOODCARE // SAT APR 15, 9:30AM - 12:30PM // REVIVE COMMUNITY CARE
Support the need for blood donations, and as a thank you donors will receive an insulated water bottle [while supplies last]. Schedule your appointment by clicking on the icon or have a good breakfast and show up to make a difference.
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.
KEYCHAIN LEADERSHIP
Regardless of your age or level of experience - remember that there is always someone you can learn from as well as someone who God is calling you to disciple and give the keys of ministry to. Experience provides context of the “why” but does not make us experts on the “how”. Working together in mission ensures that our focus remains grounded in Jesus and that our methods effectively engage those we seek to minister to in a relevant and organic way. Read More
PURSUE GOD
PALM SUNDAY DEVOTIONAL: WHO IS THIS?
To launch Passion Week, enjoy this devotional by Os Hawkins.
2023 FULL LIFE CONFERENCE // ARLINGTON SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
The Full Life Conference is a special one day event designed to provide support and inspiration around issues of mental health, emotional wellness, and relational resilience. Dr. Willie & Elaine Oliver served as the 2023 keynote speakers and principal trainers.
@ygchurch featured an expert panel discussion about navigating and repairing all types of conflict in family systems. Unique content was presented in all three services with afternoon breakout sessions after a free lunch.
SCHEDULE
> 9:00 AM - Dr. Willie and Elaine Oliver (Habits of the Heart and Mind)
> 10:15 AM - Panel Discussion (Navigating Conflict in Family Systems)
> 11:30 AM - Dr Willie and Elaine Oliver (The Illusion of Love)
> 2:15 PM - Break Out #1
> 3:30 PM - Break Out #2
BREAKOUT TOPICS & PRESENTERS
> Communicating with Grace - Dr. Willie Oliver, Ph. D. and Elaine Oliver, M.A., LPC
> Mental Health Awareness and the Church - Dr. Caroline Tomlinson, MPH/PMHNP-BC
> The Theology of Addiction - Pastor Kevin Wells, MDiv
> Removing Stigma from Mental Health - Jameson Francis, M.Ed., LPC-S
> Trauma and Healing - Michal Anne Whitcomb, M.A. LPC
Click above icon for sessions and panels, https://vimeo.com/showcase/9753333
PRESENTATIONS FROM YOUNG ADULT LIFE TOUR: DFW
THE CALL TO #GROWTOGETHER // PASTOR JUSTIN YANG // LEGACY
https://vimeo.com/809372953
Texas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Young Adult Ministry Director, Pastor Justin Yang has served children, youth, campus, young adult, senior and inter-generational ministries in various parts of the world for over 20 years. He is a proud graduate of both Sahmyook University, South Korea, and the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Michigan; He is the beaming dad to Enoch and Stella and a grateful husband to Iris who said “Yes!” Together, they have a dream to see all of our local Seventh-day Adventist churches becoming the best place for all generations to grow together.
LOVE IS A VERB // DANIELLE QUAYE // @YGCHURCH
https://www.youtube.com/live/QYotCyipf44?feature=share
Creator of @foundation.yg, a young adult LIFEgroup at @ygchurch, Danielle Quaye’s sole purpose in life is to glorify God in all things and point others to Him. Dani is a daughter, sister, aunt, student, and online content creator. After receiving her bachelors in linguistics, she taught English abroad at the Seventh-day Adventist English language school in Seoul, South Korea. She is currently pursuing her PhD in linguistics at the University of Texas Arlington. Danielle has a passion for teaching languages, but more importantly, for spreading the word of God, and for personal Bible study and evangelism.
A GOSPEL THAT IS GOOD NEWS FOR EVERYBODY // DR. STEVEN ARGUE // MOSAIC
https://www.youtube.com/live/2ZNSr-OmWVo?feature=share&t=2361
Author of Young Adult Ministry NOW, Pastor Steven Argue, PhD (Michigan State University), is Associate Professor of Youth, Family, and Culture at Fuller Theological Seminary and the Applied Research Strategist at the Fuller Youth Institute (FYI). He has worked in multiple ministry contexts as a youth pastor, parachurch leader, pastoral team leader at Mars Hill Bible Church (Grand Rapids, MI), and has served on the board for the Association of Youth Ministry Educators. He researches, speaks, consults, and writes regularly on topics surrounding adolescence, emerging adulthood, faith, and spiritual struggle.
ALL OF 2023 GODENCOUNTERS ON YGLIFE’S LINKTREE
If you enjoyed this year’s conference, find all the sessions, sermons, and additional spiritual resources on our linktree, linktr.ee/yglife
EXPERIENCE COMMUNITY
SUPPORTING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
When she was in high school, youth leader and FYI apprentice Laura Atwood remembers adults talking often about how tough adolescence was. But no one seemed to say much about the challenges that would come in young adulthood.
Let’s offer high school seniors support that can help them navigate the instability that lies ahead.
This week on the blog, read more from Laura and discover two ways to serve high school seniors in the transition to young adulthood.
We’re with you as you help young people find Jesus-centered answers to their questions of identity, belonging, and purpose. —Fuller Youth Institute
SIGNING UP GREAT PEOPLE WITH A HEART FOR SERVICE
Younger Generation Church thrives on the passion and service of volunteers of all ages. Our young adult ministry has all kinds of roles where you can play an important part whether you are 9 or 90! Click the above icon to complete our volunteer form and stop by the welcome booth this Sabbath to pick up your YG volunteer team shirt. Join YG in Loving GOD and Loving People. tinyurl.com/YGvolunteer
WHERE DO I BELONG?
On Jan. 25, an engaged group of 27 undergraduate and graduate student leaders, union-level youth directors, and NAD leaders met via Zoom to discuss what young people need to feel part of church life and leadership and how the NAD can better support them. This meeting had an open agenda, which was intentional. Click the above icon for the full article.
NEW AYP CHAPTERS IN TEXAS!
We’re excited to share that AYP now has chapters in Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio, and Austin - making a local AYP presence accessible to many young professional Texans!
I invite you to join the WhatsApp chat for the chapter nearest you and ask that you help us spread the word with your friends across Texas!
If you are interested in volunteering with one of these chapters by either planning events/gatherings, helping with communications, or supporting in another way, please email Mechee.Cherine@AYP.me or visit AYP.me/apply!
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!
WHEREVER YOU ARE, GATHER TO WORSHIP TOGETHER
If you can’t be with YG in person, why not gather with friends and family to join your worship with ours. Anytime. Anywhere. Be blessed or blessed again by last weekend's Younger Generation Church worship experience. https://www.youtube.com/live/QYotCyipf44?feature=share
Bingeworthy? Check out our YG Video Vault for events, worships, and media from the past 13 years. https://vimeo.com/channels/ygchurch
YG can also be found on YouTube,
https://www.youtube.com/@YoungerGenerationChurchTv
#BeJesus #BeYG
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
SUPPORTING OUR PRIMROSE
On February 27th, our head deaconess Primrose Bimha, suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage which resulted in her having to undergo emergency surgery.
She is currently recovering in the Neuro-ICU. Although she continues to be in a lot of pain, she is in good spirits and has made significant progess as her condition continues to improve.
Recognizing that her full recovery may take some time, we continue to pray for continued healing of her body and strength and comfort for her and her family.
Many of you have asked about ways that you might be able to help her. What we realize is that when she leaves the hospital, she will have a mountain of hospital bills waiting for her.
We have decided to start a fund for those of you who would like to help her in this way. In the hopes that this will be one less thing that she will have to worry about. Thank you for your support and continued prayers. We love our church family. Click the above icon or here to support, https://gofund.me/4a34359c
PRAYING FOR MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH
If you’re praying for the mental and emotional health of your children, you are not alone. Don’t let it be a secret. There are safe and trustworthy Christian resources who can help you navigate the healing and restoration of your child and support you! Remember that the Lord is right with you and He loves you and your family. Prayer changes things. Pray! —jodie berndt
Click the above icon or here for a devotional blog by Jodie Berndt, author of Praying the Scriptures for Your Adult Children.
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
CONGRATULATIONS!
Praying for every blessing and bliss for Alex and Jason!
THANK YOU!
Appreciation to all who participated in the 2023 Full LIFE Conference! What an enriching time for our whole church family. Thank you to Dr. Willie and Elaine Oliver, all the presenters and participants! Click the icons for the Full LIFE Conference showcase on Vimeo.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF @YGCHURCH
Your generous and faithful support of Younger Generation Church is so appreciated by our students! For example the six dozen Big Daddy donuts they devoured at Southwestern Adventist University were graciously provided thanks to your contributions. You prevented a hangry epidemic at Music Festival! waystogive.ygchurch.com
THANKS FOR MAKING THE TOUR TERRIFIC!
Appreciation to everyone who came out for Young Adult LIFE Tour: DFW! We had ten churches from across the Metroplex represented! And special gratitude to Danielle Quaye, Pastor Justin Yang, and Dr. Steven Argue for their inspiration and insights!
WELCOME HOME!
Gratitude to GOD that all our missionaries to Dominican Republic have arrived back home safe! Looking foward to the stories they have to tell. We appreciate their being Jesus, being YG on their short term mission adventure.
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