April 28, 2023 VOL.4 NO.14
EDSON DEMIAR MEMORIAL // FRI 10:00AM // KEENE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
Edison Lisona Demiar, 65, of Keene passed away Monday, April 24, 2023 in Dallas. He was born February 14, 1958 in Sindangan, Philippines to Eddie Lopez and Nasing Lanzaderas Lisona Demiar.
Edison married Merrilyn Salapan in 1991 in Manila, Philippines. He was a nurse and a member of Seventh-day Adventist Church in Keene.
Edison is survived by his wife, Merrilyn Demiar; son, Michael Jed S. Demiar; daughter, Rhonadiel (Princess) Demiar; twin brother, Edwin Demiar; sister-in-law, Eleanor Demiar; nephew, Rexley Dean Demiar; sister, Edna Demiar; brother-in-law, Marlon Lorena; brother, Eddie Demiar, Jr.; sister-in-law, Mira Demiar; nieces, Imari, Sammer, Joy; cousins, Renerson Demiar, Tessie Demiar, Daniel, Dave, Joy, Ovi, Moni; nephew, Earl, Jonathan and niece, Kayla.
Memorial service for Edison will be at 10:00 A.M., Friday, April 28, 2023 at the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Keene.
WAY TO GO CLASS OF 2023!
Congratulations! Whether your are graduating from high school, college, trade school, or graduate school, we celebrate your great accomplishments! Please sign our senior registry so we can stay connected with you and share with you a graduation gift!
BROKEN TO BEAUTIFUL: STRANGELY DIM // SAT, APR 29, 10;15AM CDT // @YGCHURCH
My Testimony, See A Victory, Worthy, God Of Revival #WorshipSet #Apr29 10:15AM CDT fb.com/ygchurch #Broken2Beautiful #ygchurch
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.
YG CHURCH IS PG-13 THIS SABBATH
As youth and young adult issues will be shared in the sermon presentation, we would like to alert parents with pre-teen children to be prepared to offer guidance and context. Topics of pornography and addiction recovery will be mentioned as part of testimonials shared during the sermon. Click above icon for a useful parent guide.
YG SPEAKER: PASTOR KYLE BARROW
Kyle Barrow is a soon graduating 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 have 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.
JOIN OUR MEAL PREP & DELIVERY TEAM // APR 29, 2:30PM // FELLOWSHIP HALL
Let’s make a meal together that will be delivered to our partner organization, Samaritan’s House! On Saturday, April 29 we will begin our Meal Service Prep at 2:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall! Then caravan with us at 4:30 pm to serve the meal to the residents of the Samaritan House in Fort Worth! Click the above icon to volunteer.
FOUNDATION GAME NIGHT // SAT 7:-00PM // @FOUNDATION.YG
Direct message @foundation.yg for details and address.
COMING ATTRACTIONS
COACH MURRAY MEMORIAL // MAY 14, 10:00AM // ARLINGTON SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
Richard Dale Murray, 68, of Mansfield, Texas, peacefully passed away in his home on April 17, 2023. Rick was adopted from a German orphanage as a toddler by Billie J. Murray and LoLeita (Murray) Case. He was raised near multiple army bases across the country, but called the Seattle area home.
Rick graduated from Auburn Adventist Academy in 1973, and then from Walla Walla University with a BA in both Theology and Education.
He married Jane Taylor in 1982, and the young couple moved from Kansas to Takoma Park, Maryland in 1983. They lived in Maryland until 2004, when they moved their family to Mansfield, Texas.
Rick was Dean of Men at both Enterprise Academy, Enterprise, Kansas and Columbia Union College, Takoma Park, Maryland. He remembered every young man who was in his dorm, and enjoyed recounting stories of their shenanigans. While at Columbia Union College, he also became the Athletic Director, and was instrumental in developing a competitive athletic department. His passion for making sure Adventist youth had opportunities to play competitive sports continued throughout his life.
Rick’s basketball coaching spanned 40+ years. He coached at Enterprise Academy, Columbia Union College, Spencerville Adventist Academy, Burton Adventist Academy and Southwestern Adventist University. He ran summer basketball camps at Columbia Union College and coached at Morgan Wootten basketball camps.
He believed that many life lessons could be learned through basketball, and was dedicated to guiding his players toward a life where God remained #1.
Rick was devoted to Jane and their three nearly-perfect children. He told hilarious and touching stories about the birth of each child (declaring he was the one who was suffering during labor) and actually got to ‘catch’ their daughter when she was born. Rick had fun taking his family to Rehobeth Beach and Ocean City during long summer weekends, being a tour guide in DC for relatives, cheering at their children’s events (baseball, lacrosse, basketball, gymnastics) and singing along during whatever musical production each of them were in. He was so proud to watch each of his children get married, immediately loved the new son and daughters-in-law, and welcomed them as his own children.
Rick never knew a stranger, and could talk to anyone about anything. His loud booming coach voice and his tall 6’5” frame could be heard and seen from far away. He loved singing (loudly), reading, traveling, Rottweilers, blackberry pie, and the Seattle Seahawks. He was a fan of all music from the 60’s and 70’s (especially The Beach Boys), and could sing every word to most songs from that era. He loved Christmas, and spent many years dressing up as Santa for his kids, nieces and nephews. He insisted on watching all the classic and corny Christmas movies every year. Most of all, he adored his family and being “Papa” to his precious grandchildren.
Rick is preceded in death by his parents, Billie J. Murray and LoLeita Case, his step-father Wayne Case, his brother Joe Murray and sister Gladys Murray.
Rick is survived by his wife Jane, children Matthew and Taylor Murray, Megan and Jared Nichols, Zachary and Grace Murray, two grandchildren Jaxon and Isabella, step-mother Nancy Murray, brother Brian Murray, several nephews and nieces, great nephews and great nieces.
A memorial service is planned for Sunday May 14 at 10:00 am at the Arlington Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the Rick Murray Athletic Scholarship Fund at Burton Adventist Academy.
WORSHIP & SPORTS WEEKEND // JULY 20-23 // KEENE, TEXAS
Worship and Sports Weekend is taking place in Keene, Texas, on July 20-23, 2023. You are invited to worship and play sports with us. We are excited to provide youth and young adults the opportunity to meet and compete in a Godly fashion. We know that many young people don’t have the opportunity to participate in sports due to honoring the Sabbath as part of their commitment to God. Leaders, parents, and pastors-- please invest your time and plan to bring your young people for a dynamic extended weekend of worship and sports. Click the above icon to register.
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.
HOTEL DISCOUNT FOR AYP CONVENTION
Hilton Garden Inn is pleased to offer special 33% discounts for attendees to the 2023 Adventist Young Professionals Thrive Convention!
When you use Group Code THRIVE, you will receive 33% off your room (while supplies last). Book your room at https://bit.ly/3L62Pxs and reserve your discounted convention tickets through Younger Generation Church.
PURSUE GOD
BROKEN TO BEAUTIFUL: THE WAITER
Seventh-day Adventists are waiters.
1-5 “God’s kingdom is like ten young virgins who took oil lamps and went out to greet the bridegroom. Five were silly and five were smart. The silly virgins took lamps, but no extra oil. The smart virgins took jars of oil to feed their lamps. The bridegroom didn’t show up when they expected him, and they all fell asleep.
6 “In the middle of the night someone yelled out, ‘He’s here! The bridegroom’s here! Go out and greet him!’
7-8 “The ten virgins got up and got their lamps ready. The silly virgins said to the smart ones, ‘Our lamps are going out; lend us some of your oil.’
9 “They answered, ‘There might not be enough to go around; go buy your own.’
10 “They did, but while they were out buying oil, the bridegroom arrived. When everyone who was there to greet him had gone into the wedding feast, the door was locked.
11 “Much later, the other virgins, the silly ones, showed up and knocked on the door, saying, ‘Master, we’re here. Let us in.’
12 “He answered, ‘Do I know you? I don’t think I know you.’
13 “So stay alert. You have no idea when he might arrive. –Matthew 25:1-13 [Message]
BROKEN TO BEAUTIFUL // PASSION SEASON 2023 // @YGCHURCH
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. We are persecuted, but we have not been abandoned. We have been knocked down, but we are not destroyed. 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. https://www.youtube.com/@YoungerGenerationChurchTv/streams
LIVING WITH INTEGRITY // DEVOTIONAL BLOG WITH TIM KOSAKA
Values are not about what you want to get or achieve; they are about how you want to behave or act on an ongoing basis; how you want to treat yourself, others, the world around you.
At Adventist Young Professionals we value discipleship grounded on growing in faith, living in integrity, and serving in love. The words discipleship, faith and service are likely familiar to us as Christians. However, what does it truly mean to live in Integrity and how can we put this into practice each and every day?
Click the above video or here to read the devotional by Tim Kosaka.
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.
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.
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
BUILD COMMUNITY WITH EACH OTHER BY SERVING
REVIVE Homeless Ministry is a growing ministry that is committed to making an impact in our world, through various acts of kindness and compassion. REVIVE has partnered with local homeless shelters in the community to assist and serve the homeless population of Tarrant County. It is our hope be the hands and feet of Jesus by demonstrating His love and service. Click the above icon to volunteer.
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.
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. https://www.facebook.com/ygchurch/videos
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
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.
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!
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
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
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.
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
THANKS FOR WEARING YG INSIDE AND OUT!
Thanks everyone for participating in our wear YG weekend. If you want to get your YG shirt, fill out our volunteer form and then let Pastor Allan know what size you need [they run big].
YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT COMMITTEE
Pastors Allan Martin and Kayla Goodman had the honor of participating in the North American Division Youth and Young Adult Ministries Committee, setting discipleship trajectory for Adventist next generations in Bermuda, Canada, Guam, Micronesia, and the United States. Thanks to all the great leaders leaning into young adults!
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