April 5, 2023 VOL.4 NO.11
AN INVITATION TO INVITE
WHO WILL YOU BRING WITH YOU?
We would encourage you to invite your people to any/all of the Easter weekend activities of the Arlington Seventh-day Adventist Church. With classmates, neighbors, co-workers, extended family, and friends there is an openness on their part to your invitation and this is a great opportunity in faith and courage to extend a personal invite. Find following an array of holiday events:
TENEBRAE // FRIDAY, APR 7, 7:30PM // ARLINGTON ADVENTIST CHURCH FOYER
On Friday, April 7 at 7:30pm, we're excited to bring back our much-loved Tenebrae service, once again under the direction of Travis Simpson. Footwashing will begin at 7:00pm in Rooms 1 and 2. Join us for this candlelight communion service that traces Jesus' journey from creation to crucifixion. Enter the darkness with our Savior.
This year, we'll be presenting this program in the Foyer, so we'll ask all who join us to enter through the Fellowship Hall! We'll also be offering child care for children under age 10 - click here to register your children. Registration is not required - it's strictly to help us plan!
We're looking forward to sharing this special event with our church family!
FAITHFUL KING // SATURDAY, APR 8 • 9:00 & 11:30AM // ARLINGTON ADVENTIST CHURCH
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!
FOOT WASHING AND COMMUNION // SATURDAY, APR 8, 10:15AM // ARLINGTON ADVENTIST CHURCH
Christ followers of all ages and all Christian traditions are welcome to participate in foot washing and open communion, Sabbath at 10:15AM, during our Younger Generation Church worship experience. We especially invite young people and their families to participate together, affording mentors to guide and explain the meaning behind the traditions we hold so dear.
FAMILY DISCIPLESHIP KIT PICK UP // APR 8, 10AM-1PM // ARLINGTON ADVENTIST CHURCH
The month of April affords parents the opportunity to deep dive into Holy Week and the celebration of Jesus our Savior with their children utilizing Biblical activities. For parents looking for ways to integrate faith + spirituality in their homes with their children during this season, please swing by our campus to pick up your very own family discipleship kit. First come, first serve!
WHERE: Arlington Seventh-day Adventist Church
PICK UP SCHEDULE: 10AM - 1PM on April 8 (The Annex)
CONTACT INFORMATION: Pastor Jazz @ jazzmine@arlingtonadventist.com
FAMILY CONNECT: SCAVENGER GLOW HUNT // SATURDAY, APR 8, 7-9PM // THE COMMON
Come on out for our exciting Family Connect on April 8! Easter is a time to reflect on Jesus and what He has done for us in our lives. Our Scavenger Glow Hunt is a fun, new twist to the traditional Easter get together. Kids with their families will have to find clues to solve puzzles and go on a scavenger hunt in the dark to figure out WHO (Jesus) or WHAT (Real Love) Easter is all about. So come on out for food, fellowship and fun! All families are invited!
Adventurers Little Wolves Club will be fundraising and are selling tickets for an evening barbecue kind of meal! Find any Adventurer kid to get your tickets! Or for more information please contact wolves.adventurers@gmail.com.
WHERE: Arlington Adventist Church campus, The Commons
WHEN: APR 8 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
FOR WHOM: All families and friends
TO BRING: Your very own lawn chair
REGISTER: https://arlingtonadventist.com/formkids-familyconnect
Registration helps us know how much food and how many scavenger glow hunt packs to prepare.
EASTER SEASON CANNED FOOD DRIVE // ARLINGTON ADVENTIST CHURCH
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!
RIGHTNOW MEDIA LIBRARY OFFERS A WIDE ARRAY OF EASTER DEVOTIONALS, STUDIES & VIDEOS
Take the opportunity to dive deeper into the meaning behind "Jesus Week" and Easter. As part of our family, 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.
Click the above icon to see the array of Easter-related resources and studies. 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!
ALL CHURCH OUTDOOR WORSHIP // APRIL 15, 11:30AM // THE COMMON @ ARLINGTON ADVENTIST CHURCH
Please note, there will be no separate @ygchurch service in that our whole church will be joining together 11:30AM, April 15th for an outdoor worship service. Bring your lawn chairs, bring lunch and refreshments to share! Let’s enjoy a Sabbath outside together with the whole church family.
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
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.
COMING ATTRACTIONS
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.
LET'S ALL HEAD OUTSIDE!
Last year it was by necessity - this year, we're bringing back Outdoor Worship because everyone enjoyed it so much! Join us April 15 for an all-church family Worship Service at 11:30am! Bring your lawn chairs and prepare for a day of worship and fellowship!
CULTURAL NIGHT: JR CLASS FUNDRAISER // APRIL 15, 8:00PM // $10 // BAA HAYES GYMNASIUM
The Junior class is hosting an evening dedicated to each of the of diverse cultures in their class. Bring your family and friends out to enjoy an evening full of traditional food, dances, songs and fun. Come out Saturday at 8:00pm, April 15, to support your BAA Class of 2024!
OPEN HOUSE // SUNDAY, APR 23, 2:00-4:00PM // BURTON ADVENTIST ACADEMY
We hope you are planning to join us for our upcoming Open House event for families interested in exploring what Burton Academy has to offer your family! Click the above icon, complete the form to lock in your spot and receive a free gift during the event! And of course, don't hesitate to reach out with any questions prior to the open house event. burtonacademy.org/open-house
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
BROKEN TO BEAUTIFUL: IN THE WAITING ROOM
For still the vision awaits its appointed time; it hastens to the end—it will not lie. If it seems slow, wait for it; it will surely come; it will not delay. –Habbakuk 2:3 [ESV]
"There is no prayer you can pray that will scare our GOD." — @lisa_brandreth
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
#Broken2Beautiful #ygchurch
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
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.
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
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.
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!
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
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
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?
@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.
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 back home and recovering! And her parents have just arrived!
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
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
YOUR GENEROSITY MAKES OUR YG INTERNSHIP/RESIDENCY PROGRAM POSSIBLE
This academic year we have been able to have three interns serve at Younger Generation Church and they have been such a blessing. Diego Coello, YG Communication/Media Intern, and Kyle Barrow, YG Pastoral Intern, are great additions to our team and are learning so much along the way.
Your faithful contributions to @ygchurch makes this all possible. Thank you so very much for your generosity. If you are considering giving to YG click the above icon or go to, waystogive.ygchurch.com
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