MARCH 9, 2023 VOL.4 NO.07
GOT AN IDEA FOR SHARING JESUS AND HIS LOVE?
@ygchurch want 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.
EVERY MEMBER ON MISSION // SAT MAR 11, 10:15AM CST // @YGCHURCH
My Testimony, Firm Foundation, King Of Kings, Great Are You Lord #WorshipSet #Mar11 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 // mar 11, 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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YOU ARE THE BEST CONNECTION WE HAVE!
The greatest, most effective discipling tool the church possesses is connection with you.
All the research and testimonials bear this out, and we want to equip every church member, leader, and volunteer to be effective as a disciple-maker, especially when it comes to mentoring next generations. Please consider this invitation to a quality training event we hope all of you will attend.
Friday, March 17th, 6:00PM, join us for supper in the Fellowship Hall, then all day Sabbath for the Young Adult LIFE Tour where we have lined up exceptional trainers including Dr. Steven Argue to be with us.
Find the whole schedule, event details, and free registration at https://youngadultlife.com
Elders, volunteers, Master Guides, adults, deacons, young adults, musicians, teens, pastors, leaders, members: ALL are invited to learn and grow through this all-church training weekend. And if you have people who would like to become more involved with our church, this is the weekend to invite them and bring them along for training and orientation.
RSVP today https://tinyurl.com/DFWTourRSVP
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 17, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.
• Friday, March 24, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.
• 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.
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 and SWAG bag. Join YG in Loving GOD and Loving People. tinyurl.com/YGvolunteer
COMING ATTRACTIONS
GLOBAL YOUTH DAY PROJECT // SAT MAR 18, 2:00PM // REVIVE COMMUNITY CARE CENTER
Join @foundation.yg in their compassion project, assembling homeless care packages on Global Youth Day, March 18. Join them at the Revive Community Care Center, 1:00PM for lunch then enjoy the service activity together. For all the details check out @foundation.yg on Instagram.
HEALTHY FAMILIES = HEALTHY CHURCHES!
Mark your calendars for March 25, 2023, and plan to join us for the Full Life Conference — a one day event designed to provide support and inspiration around issues of mental health, emotional wellness, and relational resilience. This year, Dr. Willie & Elaine Oliver will serve as our keynote speakers and principal trainers. Further information regarding presentation topics and breakout sessions will be provided soon.
ABOUT OUR SPEAKERS:
Willie and Elaine Oliver are directors of the Department of Family Ministries for the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventist Church World Headquarters since June 2010.
Willie Oliver is an ordained minister and holds a PhD in Family Sociology; a master’s degree in Pastoral Counseling; a master’s degree in Sociology; and a bachelor’s degree in Theology. Elaine Oliver holds a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health. She is a licensed clinical professional counselor.
Having been married for more than 30 years to date, the Olivers have conducted marriage conferences, retreats, and relationship seminars around the world. They produce and host a weekly marriage, family, and relationship program on Hope Channel called Real Family Talk with Willie and Elaine Oliver.
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: FINDING HOME
When you are in the presence of Jesus, He makes sure you are seen.
YG SPEAKER: ANGEL CASTILLO
Hi my name’s Angel. I’m a community engagement coordinator for ADRA International studying my masters in social work at Loma Linda University with the plan get my Masters in Chaplaincy afterwards. I graduated with a bachelors in communications marketing at Pacific Union College. My biggest passions in life are community and artistic expression. My current obsessions are Montreal style bagels, pickle ball and thrifting.
YG GUEST ARTIST: AFFINITY WORSHIP
Affinity Worship is an open collective creating loving worship. Previously a Pacific Union College alumni band called REconnect, now based in Southern California, they’re a traveling worship group at your service! They have now grown to a group of over 50 musicians, supported by ADRA International, expanding their reach across the United States.
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
SPEAKERS FOR YOUNG ADULT LIFE TOUR: DFW
PASTOR STEVEN ARGUE, PHD
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.
He has authored Young Adult Ministry Now (2022, Fuller Youth Institute) and co-authored three other books: Sticky Faith Innovation: How Your Compassion, Creativity, and Courage Can Support Teenagers’ Lasting Faith (2021, Fuller Youth Institute); Growing With: Every Parent’s Guide to Helping Teenagers and Young Adults Thrive in Their Faith, Family, and Future (2019, Baker); and 18 Plus: Parenting Your Emerging Adults (2018, Orange, The reThink Group, Inc.). He is a contributor to The Rowman & Littlefield Handbook of Contemporary Christianity in the United States (Rowman & Littlefield, 2022), Joy: A Guide for Youth Ministry (Wesley’s Foundery Books, 2020), and Adoptive Youth Ministry: Integrating Emerging Generations into the Family of Faith (Baker Academic, 2016).
Steve lives in Southern California, eats vegetarian, and runs marathons. He’s @stevenargue on social media platforms.
DANIELLE QUAYE
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. Danielle has a passion for teaching languages, but more importantly, for spreading the word of God, and for personal Bible study and evangelism.
During her missionary service in South Korea, Dani was active with Kainos English Church, a church plant at SDA Sahmyook Language School. As an undergrad, Dani served as an officer for Adventist Christian Fellowship-University of Texas Arlington. Active in her local church, she created @foundation.yg a young adult LIFEgroup, served as media director, and was mentored in the @yghchurch lead team.
PASTOR JUSTIN YANG
Pastor Justin Yang is the Young Adult Ministries Director for the Texas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.
Born in Seoul, Korea, and raised on United States soil, 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 started preaching at three years old, got baptized at seven and received the call the ministry at the age of 16.
Yang’s first international mission trip was to San Paulo, Venezuela, with Maranatha Volunteers. He was the youngest student missionary to be sent to India through the 1000 Missionary Movement.
He also served as a chaplain (also a cook and transportation admin) in the Korean army while conscientiously objecting to bearing arms like Desmond Doss.
Yang 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.
LEADERS & LOVERS OF THE CHURCH INVITED TO YOUNG ADULT LIFE TOUR
Many church leaders, parents, and adult members are eager to discover ways to engage and empower young adults in ministry and create meaningful bonds with local church life. But so often, they are at a loss as to where to start or how to begin building relationship. The Young Adult LIFE Tour intends to bring insights and relevant, doable steps to building young adult ministry now.
All leaders and lovers of the Church are invited to the Young Adult LIFE Tour stop at Arlington Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4409 Pleasantview Drive, Arlington, TX 76017, March 17-18, 2023, featuring Pastor Justin Yang, Danielle Quaye, and Dr. Steven Argue. The weekend begins with supper, 6:00PM, Friday evening with Dr. Argue, author of the book, “Young Adult Ministry NOW.” The weekend events are free and open to the community. For more information and free registration go to youngadultlife.com
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
NEW AYP CHAPTERS IN TEXAS!
We’re excited to share that AYP now has chapters in Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, and Austin - making Texas the first state with four AYP chapters and making a local AYP presence accessible to the majority of 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!
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
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
WEEK OF MISSION AT BURTON ADVENTIST ACADEMY
Partnering with ADRA International, Burton Adventist Academy spent this week ramping towards their short term mission trip giving special Biblical focus to compassion, missions, and community service. This included underclassmen serving at Revive Community Care, and upperclassmen providing community service at Samaritan’s House in Arlington. Thank you so much to our students, ADRA and BAA for being intentional about inspiring those around us with the hope of grace.
THANKS FOR THE BOBA!
Thanks to ADRA for sponsoring the AYP Boba Meet up last weekend at Royal Tea Arlington! So great to enjoy some fellowship and fun specialty drinks with all the Adventist Young Professionals from across the DFW.
THANKS ADRA INTERNATIONAL!
What a great bridge weekend with Affinity Worship, Angel and Kenzie from ADRA giving special emphasis to justice, compassion, and love. Love what the Adventist Development and Relief Agency is doing around the world to be the hands and feet of Jesus.
WHEREVER GOD PLANTS YOU BE JESUS, BE YG
Attended the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists’ Youth & Young Adult Ministry Advisories this past week. What a delight to see many @ygchurch members making a difference wherever they are now. Pastor Chelsy Tyler is now at New Hope Church in Fulton, MD doing great things in youth, young adult, and volunteer ministries. Tim Kosaka had the honor of presenting Adventist Young Professionals for the young adult ministry advisory. Got to visit with Pastor Kayla Goodman, coming over from her graduate studies at the SDA Theological Seminary to represent her peers at the advisory. Praise GOD that He continues His mission in our lives beyond the four walls of our church building!
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