SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 VOL.5 NO.37
WANTED: ALL COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY AND TRADE SCHOOL STUDENTS
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INTERNATIONAL DAY 2024: THESE ARE THEY
Saturday, September 21, 2024, Arlington Adventist Church celebrated their 2nd annual International Day! It was a Sabbath filled with multicultural music, exciting exhibits, and delicious international dishes. Our members told their stories through culture, food, and testimony. What a sacred time where deep connections were made.
This testimony features the story of Bo Livingston and her family. Bo serves as the Elder for Younger Generation Church, our vibrant young adult ministry.
BETTER TOGETHER: TOGETHER WITH THE CHURCH // SEP 28, 10:15AM CT // YOUNGER GENERATION CHURCH
Made For More, Egypt, Holy Spirit, Good Plans #WorshipSet #Sep28 10:15AM CT https://tinyurl.com/YGlivestream #ygchurch #BetterTogether #CreatedForCommunity
19 And so you are no longer called outcasts and wanderers but citizens with God’s people, members of God’s holy family, and residents of His household. 20 You are being built on a solid foundation: the message of the prophets and the voices of God’s chosen emissaries with Jesus, the Anointed Himself, the precious cornerstone. 21 The building is joined together stone by stone—all of us chosen and sealed in Him, rising up to become a holy temple in the Lord. 22 In Him you are being built together, creating a sacred dwelling place among you where God can live in the Spirit. —Ephesians 2:19-22 [Voice]
We were created for community. Join Younger Generation Church in their new series, "Better Together: Built For Community," Saturdays, 10:15AM Central. We would love to see you in person at Arlington Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4409 Pleasantview Drive, Arlington, TX 76017-1427.
YG SPEAKER: PASTOR APRIL CHISHOLM SNYDER, MPH
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 Adventist Church as children, and are passionate about ministry and growing deeper in their relationship with Christ.
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 and related issues to community and church life. Enjoy community and open discussion. All are welcome.
ATTENTION YOUNG WOMEN! // BETTER TOGETHER // BEGINS SEPT 28TH
There's a new exciting program Women's Ministries is doing called Better Together. We want to build connections with ladies of all ages. Ladies, if you want to maybe learn something new, have fun while making better connections with each other, pray for each other, click the icon above, or scan the QR code to learn more and sign up.
THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE // BEGINS SEPT 28
Make the holidays bright for a family in need! Pick up the following items and place them in the REVIVE bins located in the church foyer on Sabbath or during church office hours! All donations must be in by November 9, as these items will be distributed during REVIVE’S Thanksgiving Food Pantry! We estimate that we will serve over 400 families so every donation matters! Thank you in advance for partnering with REVIVE to share a bit of joy this season!
Click HERE for a complete Thanksgiving shopping list.
YG ELDERS IN TRAINING
Younger Generation Church likens it's ministry to a "leadership laboratory" where next generations are equipped and empowered for service in the church, the community, and the world. Our Elders In Training [EIT], have been matched with Arlington Adventist Church elders to be mentored and learn the various Biblical responsibilities of this role. Pictured above are [L to R]: Isabella DeMoraes, Nick Llvingston, Dominic Wilson, Ethan Francis, Nyla Francis, and Anaiah Henderson, being dedicated as EITs. Nia Jagrup is also serving YG as an EIT.
SWAU PASTORAL INTERN: LUYANDO CHIFWEPA
"My name is Luyando Chifwepa. I’m currently a junior theology major Southwestern Adventist University. I’m also the current programming student chaplain. I love working with youth and young adult ministries and can’t wait to see where God takes me in this journey of ministry.
SWAU PASTORAL INTERN: KHADIM ALYASIRI
Khadim Alyasiri is a junior theology major at Southwestern Adventist University. He has served in summer camp ministry throughout the North American Division. Prison ministry and reaching out to the Muslim community with the Gospel are among his passions.
ADVENT HEALTH INTERNS EXPERIENCE ARLINGTON SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
As young adults engage in career internships, many are afforded exceptional mentorship and a structured introduction to their workplace organizations. Several of these emerging adults will go on to leadership roles and possibly executive positions. But what would happen if ministry service was also part of the internship experience?
Click the above icon for the full feature story in NAD NewsPoints.
COMING EVENTS
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.
YOUNG WOMEN'S LIFEGROUP RESUMES OCTOBER 5TH // MORE DETAILS TO COME
Young women (ages 18-35) are invited to enjoy fellowship, prayer, and snacks. Starting October 5th, we will have an interactive group discussion (with a video and lesson study) over the Gospel of John. Click the above icon to contact Taye for more details.
JUNIOR CLASS BENEFIT: PARENTS NIGHT OUT // OCT 5, 6:30-9:00PM // BAA HAYES GYM
Hello church family. I’m Hailey and this next Saturday, October 5th, my class is having a parents' night out fundraiser. It is hosted in the Burton Academy Hayes gym and it is open for all kids in pre-k to fifth grade. We hope to see you and your kids there!
JOSH WILSON IN CONCERT // OCT 5, 7:00PM // KEENE CHURCH
Join us on Saturday, October 5, at 7 pm for an unforgettable evening featuring the talented Josh Wilson, live in concert at the Keene Seventh-day Adventist Church. This concert is absolutely free of charge. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to his music, Josh Wilson’s show will be a night of great music. Doors open at 6:30 pm, so come early to secure your preferred seating. Feel free to bring your friends, family, and neighbors—everyone’s welcome! Spread the word, and get ready for an evening filled with community spirit.
OUTDOOR CHURCH // OCTOBER 12TH, 10:15AM // THE COMMON
Join us for Outdoor Church October 12th, held at the Common, just outside of the Fellowship Hall. Sabbath School starts at 10:15am following with worship at 11:30am. Bring your lawn chair, blankets, and picnic food to share following the service. We can't wait to see you and worship together!
*Note there will be no separate YG Church service that day as we enjoy and all-church worship service outdoors.
Click the above icon to volunteer for this annual church family highlight!
Contact Pastor Allan if you are interested in attending.
SAVE THE DATE: FOOT WASHING & COMMUNION // NOV 9, 10:15AM CT // YOUNGER GENERATION CHURCH
All Christ-followers are invited and welcome to our open communion service as we remember the redeeming sacrifice of our Lord and Savior.
FAITH & FAMILY NIGHTS: MAVERICKS VS. GRIZZLIES // DEC 3, 7:30PM, $20 // AMERICAN AIRLINES CENTER
Join YG for a fun evening of NBA Basketball. To reserve a discounted $20 ticket click the icon above, the QR code, or go to https://tiny.one/MavsGame
For more information or should you want to help organize these fun 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
BETTER TOGETHER: INTERNATIONAL DAY 2024
Believe For It, So Will I, Worthy, How Great is Our God/How Great Thou Art #WorshipSet #Sep21 10:15AM CT https://tinyurl.com/YGlivestream #ygchurch #BetterTogether #CreatedForCommunity #TheseAreThey #InternationalDay2024
19 And so you are no longer called outcasts and wanderers but citizens with God’s people, members of God’s holy family, and residents of His household. 20 You are being built on a solid foundation: the message of the prophets and the voices of God’s chosen emissaries with Jesus, the Anointed Himself, the precious cornerstone. 21 The building is joined together stone by stone—all of us chosen and sealed in Him, rising up to become a holy temple in the Lord. 22 In Him you are being built together, creating a sacred dwelling place among you where God can live in the Spirit. —Ephesians 2:19-22 [Voice]
We were created for community. Join Younger Generation Church in their new series, "Better Together: Built For Community," Saturdays, 10:15AM Central. We would love to see you in person at Arlington Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4409 Pleasantview Drive, Arlington, TX 76017-1427.
DEAR CHURCH: VOICES OF ADVENTIST YOUNG ADULTS
Every day, young adults are deciding whether or not to leave the Church. Rather than simply asking, "Why?" we wanted to ask another question: "Can you tell us your story?" Dear Church is a ten-part series that narratively tells the stories of young adults in the Seventh-day Adventist community. Each episode concludes with the guest sharing a personal letter they’ve written to the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
"If you could say anything to the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, what would you say?" This is the question Pastor Aren Rennacker had for young adults in the Seventh-day Adventist community. The answers he began to receive led him to a deeper journey than he expected.
In this first episode of ten, listen as Pastor Aren speaks with various young adults, as well as one of the leading voices for young adult involvement in the Adventist Church. Click the above icon or here to listen to episode one on Spotify.
BETTER TOGETHER: TOGETHER WITH CHRIST // SEP 14, 10:15AM CT // YOUNGER GENERATION CHURCH
Take You At Your Word, Firm Foundation, Trust In God #WorshipSet #Sep14 10:15AM CT https://tinyurl.com/YGlivestream #ygchurch #BetterTogether #CreatedForCommunity
19 And so you are no longer called outcasts and wanderers but citizens with God’s people, members of God’s holy family, and residents of His household. 20 You are being built on a solid foundation: the message of the prophets and the voices of God’s chosen emissaries with Jesus, the Anointed Himself, the precious cornerstone. 21 The building is joined together stone by stone—all of us chosen and sealed in Him, rising up to become a holy temple in the Lord. 22 In Him you are being built together, creating a sacred dwelling place among you where God can live in the Spirit. —Ephesians 2:19-22 [Voice]
We were created for community. Join Younger Generation Church in their new series, "Better Together: Built For Community," Saturdays, 10:15AM Central. We would love to see you in person at Arlington Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4409 Pleasantview Drive, Arlington, TX 76017-1427.
ADVENT NEXT: GROWING YOUNG NEXT GENERATION CHURCH
[Premiered April 30, 2020] Advent Next is a theological podcast curated for curious faith discussions. Our guest is Dr. A. Allan Martin, the teaching pastor at Younger Generation Church. In our current era of quarantine and isolation, I’m sure the question on many minds is how will the church create community in the days ahead? One thing I’m sure we’ve learned, by being deprived of it, is that community IS deeply important. Community is vitally connected to what it means to be human. So this episdoe, we have Dr. Martin, a former professor at Andrews University and research facilitator for one of Barna Group’s studies called Adventist Millennial Research exploring what are the key components for growing vibrant communities of faith.
BETTER TOGETHER: BELONG TOGETHER // SEP 7, 10:15AM CT // YOUNGER GENERATION CHURCH
The Father's House, Who You Say I Am, Good Grace, Build My Life #WorshipSet #Sep7 10:15AM CT https://tinyurl.com/YGlivestream #ygchurch #BetterTogether #CreatedForCommunity
19 And so you are no longer called outcasts and wanderers but citizens with God’s people, members of God’s holy family, and residents of His household. 20 You are being built on a solid foundation: the message of the prophets and the voices of God’s chosen emissaries with Jesus, the Anointed Himself, the precious cornerstone. 21 The building is joined together stone by stone—all of us chosen and sealed in Him, rising up to become a holy temple in the Lord. 22 In Him you are being built together, creating a sacred dwelling place among you where God can live in the Spirit. —Ephesians 2:19-22 [Voice]
We were created for community. Join Younger Generation Church in their new series, "Better Together: Built For Community," Saturdays, 10:15AM Central. We would love to see you in person at Arlington Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4409 Pleasantview Drive, Arlington, TX 76017-1427.
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
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GROWING TOGETHER: WARM COMMUNITY
In the Spring of 2020, Pastor Martin presented in Australia as part of the Growing Together initiative being held down under. This presentation gives focus to the Growing Young commitment of Warm Community. Click the above icon or here to watch the presentation on YouTube.
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
UNDERSTANDING & PREVENTING YOUTH SUICIDE // SOUTHWESTERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY
Southwestern Adventist University hosted, Understanding & Preventing Youth Suicide: A Community Discussion, at Wharton Auditorium: Mabee Center.
Click the above icon for the crucial conversation about youth suicide prevention. This informative session was intended to equip parents, educators, and community members with the tools to recognize the warning signs and create a safer environment for our young people.
The panel included four panelists who shared their expertise on recognizing and addressing the warning signs of suicide in young people. Together, we can make a difference.
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
INTERNATIONAL DAY 2024: THESE ARE THEY
Thank you to everyone who came out to this year's International Day at Arlington Seventh-day Adventist Church. Special gratitude to Hayley, Barbara, and their team for their vision, dream, and hard work to bring it all to fruition.
And they sang a new song with these words: “You are worthy to take the scroll and break its seals and open it. For you were slaughtered, and your blood has ransomed people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation.” —Revelation 5:9 NLT
After this I saw a vast crowd, too great to count, from every nation and tribe and people and language, standing in front of the throne and before the Lamb. They were clothed in white robes and held palm branches in their hands. And they were shouting with a great roar, “Salvation comes from our God who sits on the throne and from the Lamb!” —Revelation 7:9-10 NLT
TEXAS CONFERENCE TEAM SERVES AT REVIVE COMMUNITY CARE
This week in the office, we are celebrating Home Week! We have implemented a travel moratorium to ensure that all our staff can come together and participate in team-building activities. Today, we had the incredible privilege of partnering with the Arlington Seventh-day Adventist Church community service ministry, Revive Community Care, under the leadership of Pastor Heidi Jackson.
It was a truly humbling experience to serve hundreds of families in need today. The opportunity to make a positive impact and bring relief to the community was a blessing.
I am immensely grateful for our amazing team who came together with compassion, dedication, and a shared goal of giving back to those who need it most. Thank you to each and every one of you for your hard work, commitment, and willingness to make a difference.
Let's continue to spread love, kindness, and support as we work together to uplift our community. Together As One, we can achieve great things! -- Dr. Elton DeMoraes, President, Texas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
MENTORS MAKE A DIFFERENCE
So grateful for the many church leaders who make time to pour into the younger generations of our church. Here, YG Creative Director, Michael Demiar, is leading morning devotions held just before the YG worship experience. Our worship leaders, elders in training, parents, and young adult members benefit from these time of prayer and community.
STUDENT INTERNS, RESIDENTS, AND ELDERS IN TRAINING
What a blessing to have all kinds of young people learning about leadership, ministry, volunteer service. Keep an eye out as we will soon have Pastoral Interns, Khadim Alyasiri and Luyando Chifwepa, from Southwestern Adventist University. Be sure to welcome them.
The above photo features YG student interns, Eli Dechavez and Nathan Masenda, serving goldfish to all the famished church members following Mosaic worship service.
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