APRIL 9, 2024 VOL.5 NO.13
ALL GRADUATING SENIORS!
Congratulations! Whether from high school, trade school, college, university, etc., we are so proud of you! We at YG want to not only celebrate you, but also honor your accomplishments! Please complete our Class of 2024 connection form as we cheer and support you now and in your next chapter.
AYP LUNCH AND LEARN // APR 11 12:00PM CDT // @YP.SDA
Join AYP this Thursday for a leadership Lunch and Learn. Our Assistant to the President for Programming will host this motivational Instagram LIVE series with a surprise guest who will share insightful leadership lessons relevant to young adults in their personal and professional journey.
GREAT GOD ALMIGHTY: A UNIVERSITY SINGERS CONCERT // APR 12, 7:00PM CDT // KEENE CHURCH
Join The University Singers in a special sacred vespers concert at the Keene Church! The concert will feature music from leading choral composers and will highlight a number of Southwestern Alumni!
FULL LIFE CONFERENCE // APRIL 13 // ARLINGTON ADVENTIST CHURCH
IN THE FLESH: Healthy Bodies, Healthy Spirits
Mark your calendars and plan to join us for a full day of growth and connection with the Full Life Conference 2024. Our presenters include Dr. Erica Sails, Dr. Judy Wilson, and former Arlington Church Associate Pastor Bernie Anderson, currently serving as a Senior Regional Manager for Church Engagement with World Vision!
YG Church service will feature an expert panel prepared to answer your questions. Whether it be healthy aging, dealing with body changes or image issues, or protecting our bodies by protecting our minds, our panel of trainers will be on hand to help cut through the noise around some common issues, along with issues that are too common but not commonly discussed. Submit your questions to hear our experts’ advice.
Lunch will be provided for those who choose to attend the afternoon sessions. While registration is not required, it helps us plan. Click here to register for the lunch next week. Click here for past conferences.
Saturday // 6PM // UG Room // Arlington Adventist Church
A BURTON ACADEMY THEATER DEPARTMENT PRODUCTION
It's the biggest day in the history of Goût de Paris, but all is not well in the kitchen! Someone has sabotaged the sauces, but who is the cluprit?! The jealous sous chef? The resentful wife? Or maybe it was an act of revenge! Join the Burton Academy Theater Department as they present "Everyone's a Critic," a whodunit the size of the Eiffel Tower! Join us Saturday, April 13 at 8pm at the Arlington Adventist Church - admission is free, so join us for this evening of mirth and mystery!
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY NOW: PART 2 WITH DR. STEVEN ARGUE // APRIL 16, 7:00PM EDT // BUILT LIVE PODCAST
Join Pastor Juan Rodriguez for the 7th episode of BUILT Live, featuring Dr. Steven Argue, Associate Professor of Youth, Family, and Culture at Fuller Theological Seminary and Applied Research Strategist at the Fuller Youth Institute (FYI). Registrants get backstage access and a chance to win a free book. Register today!
COMING EVENTS
CALLING ALL CHURCH LEADERS, YOUNG ADULT MENTORS/ADVOCATES, AND YOUNG ADULTS!
The Young Adult LIFE Tour is coming to the North Pacific Union on April 19-20. This transformative, FREE training event will take place at the Pleasant Valley Seventh-day Adventist Church, Happy Valley, Oregon, and will offer expert practical training, exclusive resources, inspirational worship, ministry networking, and amazing food. It’s an opportunity for church leaders, parents, pastors, elders, and young adults to unite and shape a church community where every generation is valued, connected, and empowered. Click the above icon to register and for more information.
CARTER BLOODCARE DRIVE // APR 20, 9:30AM-12:30PM // REVIVE COMMUNITY CARE
Set your calendars to Save Lives with your precious blood donation! Texas hospitals need your help in making sure that there is a supply of life-saving blood for emergencies! Carter BloodCare will be in the REVIVE Community Center on Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm! When you donate in January, you will receive a Carter BloodCare pullover sweater!
Click on the Link Below to Make an Appointment & Save a Life!
Arlington SDA Church Blood Drive
AN EVENING OF WORSHIP: SHANE AND SHANE // APR 21, 7:00PM CDT // KEENE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
Please join us for a night full of praise and worship in our sanctuary with the talented Contemporary Christian music duo Shane and Shane. Admission is FREE, but seating is available on a first come first serve basis. Come early when the doors open at 6:30pm.
ADVENTIST YOUNG PROFESSIONALS MISSION TRIP // APRIL 22-27 // MIAMI, FLORIDA
Join AYP Spring 2024 Mission Trip in Florida from May 22nd to 27th. Whether you're looking to make a difference, meet new friends, or experience the joy of giving back, this is your opportunity.
Registration is required. Learn more and sign up below!
ayp.me/event/mission-trip-miami
@YGCHURCH AGAIN PROVIDING DISCOUNTED REGISTRATION TO AYP CONVENTION
Last year’s convention was incredible and the coming 2024 AYP Convention is sure to be just as inspiring! YG is delighted to offer discounted registration for all our church members who have interest. Contact Dr. Barbara Quaye with any quesitons you may have, but act now, as our discounted tickets are limited. Click the above icon to register for YG’s tickets!
PURSUE GOD
DEEP DIVE FINALE: CALL TO BLESS // APR 6, 10:15AM CDT // YOUNGER GENERATION CHURCH
“The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you. “I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing...and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.” —Genesis 12:1-3
DEEP DIVE: On Being & Growing Disciples
What might we discover beneath the surface if we dive deep into the calling of GOD?
Deep calls to deep
in the roar of your waterfalls;
all your waves and breakers
have swept over me.
By day the Lord directs his love,
at night his song is with me—
a prayer to the God of my life.
–Psalm 42:7-8 [NIV]
Join Younger Generation Church in our GODencounters series, Deep Dive, Saturdays at Arlington Seventh-day Adventist Church. #GODencounters #LovingGOD #LovingPeople
WORSHIP AS A LIFESTYLE
We live in a time in the arc of the Church where the word worship is often used to talk about an industry, a platform, an opportunity, a type of music, or a career path. If we are not careful, the more we use the word this way, the more likely we are to debase and profane, forget, or excuse someone else’s calling that we were created to do.
Click the above icon for the full article from Passion Equip.
FOREVERMORE: EASTER AT YG CHURCH // MARCH 30, 10:15AM CDT
Isaiah 53:3-5, Philippians 2:9-11, Son Of Suffering, Resurrecting, Living Hope, All Hail King Jesus #WorshipSet #Mar30 10:15AM CDT, https://tinyurl.com/YGlivestream #forevermore #ygchurch
Imagine an eternal, immortal GOD electing to go through the portal of death, to submit to earthly burial, relying on faith in a resurrection. Imagine a GOD never separated from GODself, being torn from His Son in order to have a forever relationship with you and me. Your forevermore story is that GOD loves you so much, that He died for you, so we can live a joy-filled, God-filled life that resonates with eternity. The value of Easter is found in your forevermore story and is worthy of telling everyone everywhere. —Michael Demiar, YG Creative Director
You’re invited to YG's celebration of Easter, “Forevermore,” this weekend. Would love to see you in person, 4409 Pleasantview Dr., Arlington, TX 76017-1427.
DEEP DIVE: CALL TO WITNESS // MAR 23, 10:15AM CDT // YOUNGER GENERATION CHURCH
Won’t Stop Now, Bless God, Defender, I Speak Jesus #WorshipSet #Mar23 10:15AM CDT, https://tinyurl.com/YGlivestream #ygchurch #DeepDive #GODencounters #LovingGOD #LovingPeople
DEEP DIVE: On Being & Growing Disciples
What might we discover beneath the surface if we dive deep into the calling of GOD?
Deep calls to deep
in the roar of your waterfalls;
all your waves and breakers
have swept over me.
By day the Lord directs his love,
at night his song is with me—
a prayer to the God of my life.
–Psalm 42:7-8 [NIV]
Join Younger Generation Church in our GODencounters series, Deep Dive, Saturdays at Arlington Seventh-day Adventist Church. #GODencounters #LovingGOD #LovingPeople
YG SPEAKER: PASTOR OLGA FALAKISENI
Pastor Olga Falakiseni is associate director for Texas Conference Youth & Young Adult Ministries. A 2014 graduate of Southwestern Adventist University in Keene, Texas, Falakiseni began her pastoral career as a part-time associate pastor in August 2014 at the Joshua Crossroads Fellowship Seventh-day Adventist Church in Joshua, Texas. There, she assisted with youth and young adult ministries, children’s church, family ministries, club ministries and Bible studies.
In 2019, she transitioned to the Killeen Seventh-day Adventist Church in Killeen, Texas, where she served as an associate pastor. In addition to her pastoral responsibilities, she was actively involved with the audio/visual team and youth and young adult ministries. She also volunteered as a choir instructor and sports coach at Killeen Adventist Junior Academy. Falakiseni was commissioned into the gospel ministry in October 2020.
DEEP DIVE: THE CALL TO SERVE // MAR 16, 10:15AM CDT // @YGCHURCH
Take You At Your Word, Egypt, Who Else, Jesus Is My Healer #WorshipSet #Mar16 10:15AM CDT https://tinyurl.com/YGlivestream #ygchurch #LovingGOD #LovingPeople #DeepDive #GODencounters #GYD24
DEEP DIVE: On Being & Growing Disciples
What might we discover beneath the surface if we dive deep into the calling of GOD?
Deep calls to deep
in the roar of your waterfalls;
all your waves and breakers
have swept over me.
By day the Lord directs his love,
at night his song is with me—
a prayer to the God of my life.
–Psalm 42:7-8 [NIV]
Join Younger Generation Church in our GODencounters series, Deep Dive, Saturdays at Arlington Seventh-day Adventist Church. #GODencounters #LovingGOD #LovingPeople
YG SPEAKER: PASTOR HEIDI JACKSON
Pastor Heidi is the Community Outreach Pastor and Director of REVIVE Community Care at the Arlington Adventist Church in Arlington, Texas. Heidi started ministering to others through music at a very young age. Originally from Puerto Rico, her family relocated to Texas when she was four years old, but she never stopped singing for Jesus and passionately sharing the gospel wherever she was called to do so. Heidi is a Registered Nurse and previously worked as a Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse until one morning, when God called her into pastoral ministry full time. Heidi has a heart the size of Texas and is happiest when she is with her family or serving the community. Together with her husband Jesse, she is a blessed parent of two awesome sons, Jaylen and Jordan. She is also the proud auntie of five girls and one boy: Bella, Liliana, Lía, Lucia Olivia & Emery; as well as an auntie in Christ to many more!
DEEP DIVE: CALL TO REST // MAR 9, 10:15AM CST // YOUNGER GENERATION CHURCH
Graves Into Gardens, Peace Be Still, Trust In God, Defender #WorshipSet #Mar9 10:15AM CST https://tinyurl.com/YGlivestream #ygchurch #LovingGOD #LovingPeople #GODencounters #DeepDive
”Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.” —Matthew 11:28-30 [Message]
DEEP DIVE: On Being & Growing Disciples
What might we discover beneath the surface if we dive deep into the calling of GOD?
Deep calls to deep in the roar of your waterfalls;
all your waves and breakers have swept over me.
By day the Lord directs his love,
at night his song is with me—
a prayer to the God of my life. –Psalm 42:7-8 [NIV]
Join Younger Generation Church in our GODencounters series, Deep Dive, Saturdays at Arlington Seventh-day Adventist Church. #GODencounters #LovingGOD #LovingPeople
DEEP DIVE: CALL TO DEVOTION // MAR 2, 10:15AM CST // YOUNGER GENERATION CHURCH
Love Goes On, Jesus Is My Healer, None But Jesus, Been So Good #WorshipSet #Mar2 10:15AM CST http://tinyurl.com/YGlivestream #LovingGOD #LovingPeople #ygchurch
DEEP DIVE: On Being & Growing Disciples
What might we discover beneath the surface if we dive deep into the calling of GOD?
Deep calls to deep
in the roar of your waterfalls;
all your waves and breakers
have swept over me.
By day the Lord directs his love,
at night his song is with me—
a prayer to the God of my life.
–Psalm 42:7-8 [NIV]
Join Younger Generation Church in our GODencounters series, Deep Dive, Saturdays at Arlington Seventh-day Adventist Church. #GODencounters #LovingGOD #LovingPeople
YG SPEAKER: PASTOR APRIL SNYDER
April Chisholm Snyder Is the Pastor for Community Engagement at the Keene Seventh-day Adventist Church. She’s a seminary student and a recent Master of Public Health graduate from Andrews University. Her and her husband Blake both attended Arlington Church as children, and are passionate about ministry and growing deeper in their relationship with Christ.
DEEP DIVE: CALL TO PRAYER // FEB 24, 10:15AM CST // YOUNGER GENERATION CHURCH
Battle Belongs, Stand In Your Love, Who Else, Same God #WorshipSet #Feb24 10:15AM CST http://tinyurl.com/YGlivestream #ygchurch #LovingGOD #LovingPeople #DeepDive
14 “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me— 15 just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep. 16 I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd. —John 10:14-16 [NIV]
DEEP DIVE: On Being & Growing Disciples
What might we discover beneath the surface if we dive deep into the calling of GOD?
Deep calls to deep
in the roar of your waterfalls;
all your waves and breakers
have swept over me.
By day the Lord directs his love,
at night his song is with me—
a prayer to the God of my life.
–Psalm 42:7-8 [NIV]
Join Younger Generation Church in our GODencounters series, Deep Dive, Saturdays at Arlington Seventh-day Adventist Church. #GODencounters #LovingGOD #LovingPeople
YG SPEAKER: PASTOR EDEN SAMANIEGO
Eden Samaniego is a triple major in Theology, English, and History at Southwestern Adventist University. He is serving this year as our pastoral intern. He is passionate about explaining how the Bible invites us to join into the story of Jesus. In his free time he enjoys coffee, tennis, and sunsets.
DEEP DIVE: CALL TO HEALING // FEB 17, 10:15AM CST // YOUNGER GENERATION CHURCH
Graves Into Gardens, Believe For It, Jesus Is My Healer, House Of Miracles #WorshipSet #Feb17 10:15AM CST http://tinyurl.com/YGlivestream #ygchurch #lovingGOD #lovingPeople
He personally carried our sins
in his body on the cross
so that we can be dead to sin
and live for what is right.
By his wounds
you are healed. —1Peter 2:24 [NLT]
DEEP DIVE: On Being & Growing Disciples
What might we discover beneath the surface if we dive deep into the calling of GOD?
Deep calls to deep
in the roar of your waterfalls;
all your waves and breakers have swept over me.
By day the Lord directs his love,
at night his song is with me—
a prayer to the God of my life. –Psalm 42:7-8 [NIV]
Join Younger Generation Church in our GODencounters series, Deep Dive, Saturdays at Arlington Seventh-day Adventist Church. #GODencounters #LovingGOD #LovingPeople
YG SPEAKER: CHAPLAIN REBECCA DAVIS
Pastor Rebecca Davis currently serves as a chaplain at Cook Children’s Hospital in Fort Worth. She is a sought after speaker, and has innovated young adult ministry community across the nation for the Seventh-day Adventist Church. However, Rebecca considers her greatest life accomplishments to be her son Justin, 14, and daughter Olivia, 9.
DEEP DIVE: CALL TO COMMUNITY // FEB 10, 10:15AM CST // YOUNGER GENERATION CHURCH
I Thank God, Good Grace, Jesus I Need You, Build My Life #WorshipSet #Feb10 10:15AM CST, http://tinyurl.com/YGlivestream #DeepDive #GODencounters #LovingGOD #LovingPeople #ygchurch
46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved. —Acts 2:46-47 [NIV]
DEEP DIVE: On Being & Growing Disciples
What might we discover beneath the surface if we dive deep into the calling of GOD?
Deep calls to deep
in the roar of your waterfalls;
all your waves and breakers
have swept over me.
By day the Lord directs his love,
at night his song is with me—
a prayer to the God of my life.
–Psalm 42:7-8 [NIV]
Join Younger Generation Church in our GODencounters series, Deep Dive, Saturdays at Arlington Seventh-day Adventist Church. #GODencounters #LovingGOD #LovingPeople
START YOUR JOURNEY
We believe for our faith to flourish, we need to engage with God each and every day through the Truth of His Word. Jesus said, “Remain in Me, and I will remain in you.” Join us at Passionequip.com as we create daily rhythms for walking with Jesus. Click the above icon to sign up or get the app. passionequip.com/
YG MEDIA ARCHIVES: THOUSANDS OF SERMONS & SERVICES ON DEMAND
For inspiration and/or discipleship, on your own or with a group, take advantage of this vast collection of worship experiences and sermons from Younger Generation Church. Click the above icon to gain access to the YG Video Vault.
EXPERIENCE COMMUNITY
MEN'S MINISTRY BREAKFAST // APR 27, 8:30AM // ARLINGTON FELLOWSHIP HALL
Gentlemen, join us for a come-and-go Men's Ministry Breakfast Saturday, April 20 in the Fellowship Hall! Come introduce yourself and get more information about the exciting things we have planned for Men's Ministries!
SMALL GROUP TRAINING TO LAUNCH DEEP CALLING
Many of you picked up a Deep Calling Kit so you can facilitate and/or host a small group. Super excited about your interest and initaitive. Below is the tutorial video as you prepare to launch.
AYP CHAPTERS IN TEXAS!
We’re excited to share that AYP now has chapters in Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio, 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!
WANTED: ALL COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY AND TRADE SCHOOL STUDENTS
We want to connect with you, please click the above icon and register your contact info with @ygchurch.
Looking to put some spring in your step and your conversations? When you join an AYP Group, you can connect with other young professionals and have meaningful discussions that are sure to encourage you. Check out AYP.me/Groups to learn more and join a group today!
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
VOLUNTEERS WANTED!
A great way to get more involved with @ygchurch is to serve on one of our volunteer teams. Click the above icon or here to sign up.
YG VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR: EMILIA ORTIZ
Emilia is a recent college grad with a passion for helping others and sharing God’s love through acts of kindness. She is serving @ygchurch as our volunteer coordinator, empowering our YGers in getting involved in ministry and finding sweet spots of service. Click here to sign up as a YG volunteer!
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
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY IDEAS? // PITCH IT TO YG SHARK TANK
@YGCHURCH is all about supporting your ideas to disciple and deepen the devotion of next generations to Jesus Christ. Propose your ideas via our Shark Tank proposal link, and we would love to help fund/promote your innovation! Got an idea for a social? An outreach? A LIFEgroup? Whatever it is, pitch it today! tiny.one/SharkTankPitch
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 JOINING YOUR WORSHIP WITH OURS!
We had ten guests with us this past Sabbath from the Decatur First United Methodist Church. Pastor Nichols brought her youth group and their parents to visit our church as part of confirmation field trip she was organizing. Pastor Eden and Allan gave them a tour of our church and thanks to Pastor Allison they got nice Form Kids bags filled with YG swag.
“Thank you so much for sharing! Everyone had a great time, and learned so much. I want to thank you for being so open and so caring to teach us.” —Taylor Nichols, Youth Director, First United Methodist Church of Decatur
THANK YOU FOR YOUR MINISTRY LEADERSHIP
Thank you to all who participated in our Deep Dive Series finale last Sabbath! Especially to our worship leaders and church elders who made the anointing service so beautiful and poignant. Here’s some of the responses from our church elders who took part:
“It was a high Sabbath! God drew near and listened to every prayer and blessing placed on every person present, may we continue to live in the light of His blessing and truly know we are His beloved.”
“Like the sermon was saying, it was a blessing being a blessing to others. I was a bit apprehensive at first, but when you pray for people and hug them with tears in their eyes it feels like the Lord is working through you.”
“It was a blessing. . .This is an amazing ministry and we felt God's presence.”
“The experience was so beautiful and I felt so humbled & blessed by their willingness, hugs & smiles. Praying we can offer more similar moments to our church.”
“It was a incredible experience. We could feel the Holy Spirit working among all of us. It was a truly blessed day.”
EHUDDLE 2024 INSPIRES CREATIVE EVANGELISM
From Feb. 26 to 28, nearly 200 pastors and other leaders gathered at Camp Kulaqua in High Springs, Fla., for the 2024 eHuddle, an annual evangelism and leadership think tank hosted by the NAD Ministerial Association. Thousands more tuned in via Facebook and YouTube.
A Allan Martin, pastor of Younger Generation Church in Texas, recalled that serving as a teen camp counselor at the very site of eHuddle inspired his call to ministry. He introduced the Young Adult LIFE acronym for identifying young leaders — Leadership impact, Intergenerational relationships, Faith development, and Everyday compassion. Then, he led attendees to recognize and pray for potential leaders, aiming to create a “spiritual spark that will spread across the division.”
Click the above icon to find the full article on NAD NewsPoints.
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