May 8, 2024 VOL.5 NO.17

**DOWNLOAD THE DEVOTIONAL**
At YG we recognize that amidst all the transitions and changes that young adulthood brings, there are lots of things to worry about. Our first Summer series will focus on how to win the war against worry. To ramp us towards the weekend, click the above icon to download the devotional, ***“What’s Keeping You Up at Night?”***

**MOTHER’S DAY PHOTOS // MAY 11, 9:00-11:00AM // ARLINGTON ADVENTIST CHURCH LOBBY**
Our gift to moms this year is the chance to take a nice picture with your kids! Moms, just visit the church lobby with your kids, grandkids, great-grandkids, etc., on Sabbath, May 11, from 9:00a - 1:00p and will have a backdrop and photographer there to take a picture or two with you and your children when you’re all dressed up for church. Your printed photos will be available on Sabbath, May 18, and the digital files will be available for download as well. Click the above icon to sign up to let us know during which service to expect you!
*Happy Mothers Day!*

**WORRY IS A LIAR /// MAY 11, 10:15AM CDT // YOUNGER GENERATION CHURCH**
Alive, Highlands, Make Room, Shepherd #WorshipSet #May11 10:15AM CDT, tinyurl.com/YGlivestream #ygchurch #wonderoverworry
I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?...Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. –Matthew 6:25-26, 34
Let’s discover how to live in awe and wonder of GOD, abiding in peace. No doubt loneliness, anxiety, and discouragement will challenge all of us. But there is GOD’s intent for “life to the full” and we want more of it. Join *Younger Generation Church* in their new series, Saturdays, 10:15AM CDT. tinyurl.com/YGlivestream

**YG VISION SESSION // SAT, MAY 11, 11:45AM // GREEN ROOM**
All young adults are especially invited to a 40-minute vision session in the green room where we will discuss Younger Generation Church and what we want it to be like. Join us.

**YOUNG WOMEN’S LIFEGROUP // MAY 11, 12:00PM // ROOM 7**
YG is excited to invite young adult women to join the study of the book of James! Click the above icon to sign up for the free online Bible study. Those who sign up will be provided with the study guide and are especially invited to an **in-person gathering, May 11th,** led by Taye and Precious. More details to come.

**BOBA BUCK NIGHT // MAY 11, SATURDAY NIGHT AFTER JUST KINGDOM // LOCATION TBA**
Bring friends and a dollar for your favorite teas and slushies. Come to Just Kingdom at 7PM and right after we’ll announcement our Boba Buck Night destination.

**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.

**SHARE A MEAL, SHARE STORIES, SHARE LIFE**
So grateful for those of you who open your lives to younger generations. When you invite young adults to share a meal it does so much to connect us together. If you have been thinking about sharing a meal with young adults and/or newcomers, click the above icon for support suggestions to get started.

COMING EVENTS

**YG SUMMER EVENTS**
All young adults are especially invited to come out and enjoy an eclectic array of gatherings this Summer. More information to come.

**LIFE’S BIG QUESTIONS // MAY 19, 2:00PM CDT // AYP VIRTUAL GROUP**
Join us for our next gathering of AYP’s Life’s Big Questions group. During our bi-weekly gatherings, we focus on helping young professionals create connections on life topics through a spiritual lens. Together, we discuss real and relevant topics that you face as a young adult. Click the above icon to sign up for an upcoming gathering and join our group’s WhatsApp to learn more and suggest upcoming discussion topics.

**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

**COMING JUNE 2024: ADVENTHEALTH LEADERSHIP INTERNS**
Last Summer @ygchurch collaborated with Texas Health Huguley to provide their interns a discipleship/ministry focus to their AdventHealth leadership internship. It was a great experience and this Summer we anticipate having 12 interns/residents joining us. Be ready to welcome them and share our church family with these exceptional young adults.

**@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

JUST KEEP SWIMMING // MAY 4, 10:15AM CDT // YOUNGER GENERATION CHURCH
Take You At Your Word, Christ Is Enough, Here Again, From The Inside Out #WorshipSet #May4 10:15AM CDT, https://tinyurl.com/YGlivestream #ygchurch #EloraWilson

I have fought the good fight, I have stayed on course and finished the race, and through it all, I have kept believing. I look forward to what’s in store for me: a crown of righteousness that the Lord—the always right and just judge—will give me that day (but it is not only for me, but for all those who love and long for His appearing). —2Timothy 4:7-8 [Voice]

Join Younger Generation Church, Saturdays, 10:15AM [Central]. In person or online, ygchurch.com.

*Click the above icon for Elora’s baptism on YouTube.*

THE DISCIPLE’S VOCATION // APR 27, 10:15AM CDT // YOUNGER GENERATION CHURCH
Praise, Hosanna, More Than Able, Gratitude #WorshipSet #Apr27 10:15AM CDT, https://tinyurl.com/YGlivestream #ygchurch #baptisms #internfarewell

“Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work. . .”
—Exodus 20:8-9 [NIV]

Join Younger Generation Church, Saturdays, 10:15AM [Central]. In person or online, https://tinyurl.com/YGlivestream

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.

**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/

**PASTOR MARK’S SERMONS FOR “I SEE YOU” SABBATH**
Available on demand from Arlington Adventist Church’s Vimeo channel.

FULL LIFE CONFERENCE 2024: BERNIE ANDERSON
Bernie Anderson is the Sr. Regional Director of Church Engagement for the Eastern and Southeastern United States for World Vision-US. Prior to World Vision he was a pastor for 23 yrs. leading churches in Texas, Utah, and Florida. He currently lives in Orlando, FL with his wife Christina, and their three young adult daughters. Bernie is an avid runner and adventure seeker having summited Mount Kilimanjaro.

BAPTISM CELEBRATION: BEFORE YOU WERE BORN // APR 20, 10:15AM CDT // @YGCHURCH
Jehovah, Bless God, Way Maker, Great Are You Lord #WorshipSet #Apr20 10:15AM CDT, https://tinyurl.com/YGlivestream #ygchurch #EliDechavez #NoelCarterFleming

“Before I shaped you in the womb,
I knew all about you.
Before you saw the light of day,
I had holy plans for you:
A prophet to the nations—
that’s what I had in mind for you.”
—Jeremiah 1:5 [Message]

Join Younger Generation Church, Saturdays, 10:15AM [Central]. In person or online

**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

**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!
Dallas/Fort Worth
Houston
San Antonio
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

**RESPONSES, REFLECTIONS, AND RESOURCES FROM “I SEE YOU” SABBATH**
Responding to the need for proactive mental health awareness and community support for suicide prevention, Arlington Seventh-day Adventist Church continues to offer resources, referrals, and training to its members and surrounding faith communities. *Click the above icon for an overview of the recent* *“I See You” Sabbath.*

**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

**SHARE A MEAL, SHARE STORIES, SHARE LIFE**
So grateful for those of you who open up your homes and your lives to younger generations. When you invite young adults into your home to share a meal it does so much to connect us together. If you have been thinking about sharing a meal with young adults and/or newcomers to @ygchurch, click the above icon for support suggestions to get started.

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