AUGUST 27, 2024 VOL.5 NO.33
MISSION TRIP INFORMATION SESSION // AUG 29, 7PM // BAA CHAPEL
Interested church members, young adults, and High School families, you are invited to join us on Thursday, August 29 @ 7 pm in the BAA chapel for our family info session as we present the 2025 Dominican Republic Mission Trip plan, introduce our leadership team, and of course… answer your questions! This is a family trip in partnership with the Arlington Seventh-day Adventist Church and Maranatha, and parents are invited to join the trip where desired and feasible! So come ready to learn more, and start now by exploring our trip info page by clicking the icon above.
Burton Adventist Academy games listed. For the full schedule, click the above icon.
A DAY TO REMEMBER
As an appetizer for this year's event, click the above icon for the creators' reflections on International Day 2023.
MARK MY WORDS: I WON'T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK ANYMORE // AUG 31, 10:15AM CENTRAL // YOUNGER GENERATION CHURCH
Lion and the Lamb, Who Else, O Praise The Name, Cornerstone #WorshipSet #Aug31 10:15AM CDT https://tinyurl.com/YGlivestream #ygchurch #GospelOfMark
"This is the Good News about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God…" --Mark 1:1
Join Younger Generation Church as we dive into the WORD to discover more about Jesus.
Saturdays, 10:15AM, in person or online.
4409 Pleasantview Dr., Arlington TX
https://tinyurl.com/YGlivestream
YG SPEAKER: ATTORNEY JULIAN HUMPHREY-DAVIS
Jewlz Davis is a dedicated follower of Jesus and active member of @ygchurch. He relocated from Tennessee to Texas in 2018 to work at the University of Texas Arlington. In 2021, driven by a passion for justice and service, Jewlz embarked on a challenging journey by starting law school at the University of Texas School of Law. After three years of rigorous study and commitment, Jewlz proudly graduated from law school in 2024. Outside of academic and professional pursuits, Jewlz continues to be an enthusiastic participant in church activities and community outreach. With a firm foundation in faith and law, Jewlz is poised to make a significant impact in both fields.
Jewlz is married to the love of his life, Mrs. Crystal Humphrey-Davis.
PYG CHAT GROUP // SATURDAYS, 11:30AM // ROOM 5
Right after Younger Generation Church [Post YG], join us in Room 5 for conversations around the sermon, the study into the Gospel of Mark, and related issues to identity/faith life. Enjoy community and open discussion. All are welcome.
INVERSE SABBATH SCHOOL: FOR YOUNG ADULTS // SATURDAYS, 11:30AM // ROOM 8
All young adults are invited to a new Sabbath School, 11:30am-12:30pm Saturday mornings, in Room 8. If you have interest in taking part or helping facilitate this group, contact Elder Brian Jagrup.
INVERSE: STORIES THAT TRANSFORM
inVerse is a Bible study guide for those aged 18–35+ including university students, young adults, working professionals, younger parents, and those young at heart. Two of the four quarters correlate with the same study topics as the Adult Bible Study Guide, while the two remaining topics specifically address other contemporary issues. Click the above icon for this quarter’s study focus.
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY LUNCH // SAT 1:00PM // FELLOWSHIP HALL
Discover more about volunteering for Children's Ministry! Click above icon to RSVP for volunteers' luncheon this Sabbath.
HOPE WORSHIP NIGHTS // AUG 31, 6:45PM // KEENE YOUTH CHAPEL
Join Elevate this weekend, Saturday night; 6:45-8pm in the Keene Chapel behind Upper Room. Our friends in @hisownmusic will be leading us. Come through for free snacks and rest.
THE BRIDGE // AUG 31, 7:00PM // RICHARDSON SDA CHURCH
Join us at The Bridge: All generations, all cultures — this is your chance to form lasting connections and join a dynamic local and global community. The Bridge is a unique experience designed for all of us to connect, grow, and celebrate our shared passions. Bible-based live music, Bible-based message, Bible-based connection - See you at The Bridge!
AYP REFRESH: REDISCOVERING OUR FAITH // SEP 3, 7PM CT // VIRTUAL EVENT
Join us for the next gathering of AYP’s Refresh: Rediscovering Our Faith. We delve into a chapter of David Asscherick’s “God In Pain” each week and dig deeper into understanding our beliefs as Seventh-day Adventist Christians. Be part of a discussion with the goal of a better understanding of the reasons for our faith. Click the above icon to sign up for the next meeting and join our group’s WhatsApp to learn more.
Text “join” to 817-754-4474 to connect with @ygchurch
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.
COMING EVENTS
AYP RELATIONSHIPS: I'M LOOKING FOR SOMETHING REAL // SEP 4 7:00PM CDT // VIRTUAL EVENT
Join us for our next gathering, focusing on Christ-centered relationships, and make new connections with young professionals from across the world.
AYP’s Relationships: I’m Looking for Something Real is a virtual community that helps you learn about the components of a meaningful relationship. We go through the experiences and challenges of Adventist couples of various backgrounds and gain insight on navigating your existing relationship.
RSVP by clicking the icon above and join our group’s WhatsApp to learn more!
VESPERS FOR WOMEN // FRIDAY, SEP 6, 6:30PM // REVIVE COMMUNITY CARE CENTER
Women of all ages are invited Friday September 6 at 6:30 pm in the REVIVE Community Center as we bring in the Sabbath with food and fellowship. The Arlington Adventist Women's Ministry Team will serve a light dinner and our very own Deirdre Rivera-Martin will lead us in worship and conversations. We hope you plan to attend this awesome event!
RELATIONSHIFT WEBINAR // SEP 12, 12:00PM CENTRAL // RIGHTNOW VIRTUAL TRAINING
Relationships are central to Jesus’s model of discipleship. Yet many church leaders find themselves lonely, exhausted, and lacking the kind of relationships Jesus encouraged. How do we change this?
Church leaders can beat loneliness and burnout by focusing on relational discipleship—not only in their congregations but in their own lives, too.
In this free one-hour webinar, author and senior pastor Jim Putman will discuss how church leaders can cultivate authentic relational discipleship in their lives and ministries. You’ll learn practical steps to help you shift your focus away from discipleship programs and toward authentic discipleship relationships.
While these programs can be useful, discipleship is really about the relationships that come out of programs. When church leaders live connected lives of fellowship, they provide a model for their ministries to follow, resulting in a church that grows effectively. Click the above icon to register.
DIT SABBATH SCHOOL CONFERENCE // SEP 12-14 // VIRTUAL TRAINING EVENT
The 2024 Do It Together - Sabbath School Conference is sponsored by the North American Division Adult, Children's, and Youth & Young Adult Ministries departments focusing on doing Sabbath School together in a unified way. This virtual event, to be held Sept. 12-14, is designed to train leaders for in service and to update teaching techniques and connection with student and teacher. Register at OneTeamPlaybook.org
Click the above icon for all the details for this incredible Sabbath!
HELP YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS LOVE YOUR CHURCH // OCT 1-NOV 12 // VIRTUAL TRAINING
Six Week Digital Workshop for Pastors, Ministry Leaders, and Church Members: October 1 - November 12 (Tuesdays).
"Help Youth and Young Adults Love Your Church"
Join Oregon Conference Young Adult Ministries for a highly-focused intensive workshop on building a thriving and empowering culture to better reach, love, and support the next generation. Leverage new insights in your church’s unique gifting, deepen your understanding of today’s culture, and get unstuck in youth and young adult ministry. It’s time for some ultra-clear, supercharged tools, and some plain talk about what you and your church should be doing next.
Dates: October 1 - November 12 (Six Tuesdays)
Registration and all Details:
https://www.oregonyoungadults.com/workshop
Cost: FREE, but come on time and ready to learn.
Click the above icon to volunteer for this annual church family highlight!
Contact Pastor Allan if you are interested in attending.
FAITH & FAMILY NIGHTS: MAVERICKS VS. GRIZZLIES // DEC 3 // SAVE THE DATE
More details to come. If you want to help lead in these type of outings contact Gary Livingston.
FAITH & FAMILY NIGHTS: MAVERICKS VS. KINGS // FEB 10 // SAVE THE DATE
More details to come. If you want to help lead in these type of outings contact Gary Livingston.
PURSUE GOD
MARK MY WORDS: THE CONTROVERSIES // SATURDAY, 10:15AM CENTRAL // YOUNGER GENERATION CHURCH
Graves Into Gardens, Firm Foundation, O Come to the Altar, I Speak Jesus #WorshipSet #Aug24 10:15AM CDT https://tinyurl.com/YGlivestream #ygchurch #GospelOfMark
"This is the Good News about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God…" --Mark 1:1
Join Younger Generation Church as we dive into the WORD to discover more about Jesus.
Saturdays, 10:15AM, in person or online.
4409 Pleasantview Dr., Arlington TX
https://tinyurl.com/YGlivestream
MARK MY WORDS RECOMMENDED READING: JESUS THE KING
For YG’s current series, as a recommended augment to your study of the Book of Mark, check out Tim Keller’s Jesus the King: Understanding the Life and Death of the Son of God.
MARK MY WORDS: A DISCIPLE’S APPLICATION // SATURDAY, 10:15AM CENTRAL // YOUNGER GENERATION CHURCH
Bless God, Jesus Is My Healer, House Of Miracles, It Is So #WorshipSet #Aug17 10:15AM CDT https://tinyurl.com/YGlivestream #ygchurch #GospelOfMark
"This is the Good News about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God…" --Mark 1:1
Join Younger Generation Church as we dive into the WORD to discover more about Jesus.
Saturdays, 10:15AM, in person or online.
4409 Pleasantview Dr., Arlington TX
https://tinyurl.com/YGlivestream
YG SPEAKER: ELAINE MASENDA
Elaine Masenda was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas. She has been an active member and ministry leader in our church since 2017. Elaine is a recent high school graduate, and has received a full scholarship to Columbia University, where she will be studying Neurosience & Human Behavior this Fall. In her free time she enjoys writing, trying new foods, traveling to new places, and cheering for the Dallas Cowboys.
Elaine’s favorite Bible verse comes from 1 Peter 5:7, ”Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.”
Click the above icon for the online version of the quarterly.
MARK MY WORDS: THE DISCIPLES // AUG 10, 10:15AM CENTRAL // YOUNGER GENERATION CHURCH
Rest On Us, Christ is Enough, Jesus We Love You, Give Me Jesus #WorshipSet #Aug10 10:15AM CDT https://tinyurl.com/YGlivestream #ygchurch #GospelOfMark
"This is the Good News about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God…" --Mark 1:1
Join Younger Generation Church as we dive into the WORD to discover more about Jesus.
Saturdays, 10:15AM, in person or online.
4409 Pleasantview Dr., Arlington TX
https://tinyurl.com/YGlivestream
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
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
SUPPORT FOR DAVIS FAMILY
August 29 update from Kathy:
"Rylie update: she is improving every day! Thanks for your continued prayers! If you look at her she looks exactly like the Rylie everyone knows. She still needs some healing on the inside. Her kidney function has improved some which is a miracle! We have been praying and fighting for her to be seen by doctors this week. I am just praying that her numbers are still going the right way! She decided it would not be good for her to just hang out all day thinking about all this so she is enrolled at SWAU. She’s tired but says she wants to try and do this. I went back to teaching at SWAU on Monday. I love all my people everywhere thank you for all the love and prayers and you all fill our cup! Thank you for all the hugs this week! I needed them so much! Thank you to all the people that I know have been holding us close from afar! Your kindness and love is VALUED! Rylie continues to be inspired by all the prayers and love sent her way. Sometimes overwhelmed by all that has happened in such a short time but she is always grateful!"
August 23 update from Kathy:
"Rylie update : She’s home, I was thinking about all of this, it’s a bit overwhelming even for this nurse and mom! If you have seen Rylie pitch in softball she’s good! but sometimes when she gets frustrated or is feeling tired she slumps a little, she hears me screaming “Stand Tall” and then she always looks to Alexandria for confirmation she adjusts her stance and throws a strike. She is going to have to adjust her stance and pivot differently for a long time but she knows that she shouldn’t be here and she has felt the prayers of everyone. We are home, but please continue to lift her up when you think about it! Her and I have made a pact that we won’t ever forget the miracle and the continued miracles that are happening and we will continue to feel covered in love and prayers by our community and all around the world! Thank you for praying and sending love when all I could do was cry! She’s focused and ready to adjust her stance and do whatever to continue to improve!"
As a church family, one of the most practical ways to immediately support the Davis family during this critical time is through financial contributions - We've set up a GoFundMe to raise funds to help cover various expenses. Please consider making any size of donation you're able to - the strength of our community is in our numbers! Thank you for continuing to pray for the Davis family, and thank you for considering a contribution to help them make it through this difficult time!
Click the above icon or here to contribute to their GoFundMe campaign organized by Natalie Belz.
JOIN THE YG WORSHIP TEAM
We’re always looking to expand our ministry, and it’s our joy to serve with so many wonderful volunteers in this ministry! Sign up here TODAY!
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
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
Thank you Dr. James Dechavez for speaking at Southwestern Adventist University!
FREEDOM TO PRAISE THE LORD
“I praise GOD for the honor of greeting, because I connected with so many faces, new to me, but intertwined with me through YG. Throughout the day and especially at Night of Worship, I deeply felt the presence of the Lord flow through my spirit as I worshiped. YG’s 20th anniversary was definitely an unforgettable experience.” —Nyla Francis, YG Elder in Training
"Worship for me is about giving God the honor and glory. YG’s 20th anniversary was amazing! Having an opportunity to participate in the worship experience was very rewarding. Also seeing our children participate and enjoy serving and singing for Jesus meant the world to me. The entire day was filled with love, joy, good food, and such great memories.” —Eunice Francis, YG Member
“YG’s 20th Anniversary helped me realize that at the young age of 14, how blessed I am to be put into a safe community where I can praise the name of the Lord with no shame.” —Ethan Francis, YG Elder in Training
TELL US ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE OF YG20
We so enjoyed celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Younger Generation Church with you! Please click the above icon to share with us your feedback and input. Thank you for sharing this weekend with us and we’re eager to hear about your experience.
BE BORN AGAIN, BE YG
Our girls enjoy the pictures and videos from our time serving in Arlington, and love hearing their birth and early childhood stories. They're familiar with the names and faces and consider the YG Church family, their family.
Even though we moved away from Texas years ago, they faithfully watch YG worship online and love to repeat in unison, ‘BE JESUS, BE YG!’ at the end of every service.
When they decided to be born again, we considered different options together. Without hesitation, they expressed their desire to do it with the same church family where they were dedicated to the Lord as babies.
Dania and I prayed for an unforgettable baptismal experience. We are eternally grateful to the Arlington Church family for exceeding our expectations and deeply humbled by the love you have poured into our children's lives. —Pastor Josue & Dania Murillo
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