March 12, 2025 VOL.6 NO.10

**YG FEATURING BURTON ADVENTIST ACADEMY**
Burton Adventist Academy recently held an inspirational Student Week of Prayer in the wake of our GODencounters Conference. Our new sermon series *The Good Shepherd*, will showcase our exceptional young adults, including BAA students, leaning into the YG pulpit. All are invited and here are some ways to get the most out of this time together:
1. **FREE ACCESS**: Our church has paid for your subscription to *RightNow Media*! Click here to gain access free of charge to you! https://tinyurl.com/rightnowYG
2. GET *THE GOOD SHEPHERD*: Go to *RightNow Media*’s Bible Study, *The Good Shepherd*, to find video teaching from Dr. Heather Thompson Day and downloadable study guides you can use in your personal, family, or group devotionals. https://tinyurl.com/HTDshepherd
3. **COME TO YG CHURCH**: Invite your friends and family to join you at *Younger Generation Church*, Saturdays, 10:15AM, at 4409 Pleasantview Drive, Arlington, TX 76017-1427, to experience worship together.
Our hope is you and yours will find this to be an incredible time of deepening your devotion to Christ Jesus, our Good Shepherd, and building community with each other.

**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.

**THE GOOD SHEPHERD: THE PRAYING SHEPHERD // MAR 15, SAT 10:15AM // @YGCHURCH**
The Father's House, Same God, King of My Heart, Praise #WorshipSet #Mar15 10:15AM [Central], https://tinyurl.com/yglivestream #ygchurch #theGoodShepherd
*The Good Shepherd: Caring for People Even When It’s Difficult*
In John 10, Jesus famously called himself the Good Shepherd, inviting us into a life of flourishing when we follow him. But what makes a shepherd good, and how can we recognize true spiritual leaders in our midst? In the sequel to GODencounters, Younger Generation Church is collaborating with Burton Adventist Academy to present their Spring sermon series, featuring BAA students leaders and young adults from YG. Based on Dr. Heather Thompson Day's Bible study by the same name, all will be encouraged to give deep consideration to the Gospel of John in this 7-part series. https://app.rightnowmedia.org/en/content/details/860447

Join your worship with ours, Saturday mornings 10:15AM at Arlington Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4409 Pleasantview Drive, Arlington, TX 76017-1427.

**YG SPEAKER: LEYAT DANIEL**
My name is Leyat Daniel, and I’m a Senior at Burton Adventist Academy! I am the Student Association President, and I take part in Campus Ministries where I’ve enjoyed not only getting to know more about my Savior, Jesus Christ, but also ministering to the whole school. I love to engage and help plan events; I love to get to know more people everyday and help wherever I can. After I graduate this May, I will be attending Texas Christian University, and, by God’s grace, will receive a degree in biology.

**YG 10-MINUTE PARTY: REBIRTH-DAY RECEPTION // THIS SATURDAY, 11:20AM // LOBBY**
Join us right after Younger Generation Church in the LOBBY as we celebrate Millie and Mason’s baptism! All are welcome to enjoy birthday cake with our celebrants and their families!

**POST YG [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.

**YOUNG WOMEN’S LIFEGROUP: JOHN-BELIEVE I AM // MAR 15, 2PM // SELECT HOMES**
The Young Women’s Lifegroup (ages 18-35) is here! Join us every other Saturday at 2 PM after church for community, Bible study, fun activities, and tasty snacks. We’ll be exploring the Gospel of John and growing together in faith during our sabbath meetings. Contact Taye (tayeoa993@gmail.com) for more details and the location. We hope to see you soon!

**QUESTIONS AND CONVERSATIONS // MAR 15, 4:00PM // UGYOUTH ROOM**
Open all youth and young adults, ages 13-29, join the Underground, every third Sabbath for an open forum to address the questions you have about . . . anything. Contact Pastor Oddie for more details.

**GLOBAL YOUTH DAY: KEENE FORT WORTH // MAR 15, 6:00PM // KEENE SDA CHURCH**
All Keene- Fort Worth Youth and Young Adults are invited!
Details and Schedule:
6:00-7:30 pm Stories/Worship/Message
7:45-10:00 pm AfterGlow/Open Gym– will be sold by Keene English Pathfinders
Location: Keene SDA Church, 114 S Fairview Street Keene, Texas 76059
Come join us for worship, fellowship, and open gym!
#ACT #gyd2024 #txyouth #kfwyouth

**MEAL TRAIN FOR THE REYES FAMILY**
Dear friends and family, As many of you know, my daughter, Kristin, is scheduled for brain surgery on March 12th. We want to support her and her family during her recovery, allowing her to focus entirely on healing. To ease their burden, we've organized a meal train for the next 6 weeks. We will adjust dates as needed.
We would be immensely grateful for any support you can offer. Please consider signing up to provide a meal or contribute in another way. Your kindness during this challenging time is deeply appreciated. If you'd prefer to contribute with grocery delivery or a gift card, that would also be greatly appreciated. *—Rhonda Garner*

https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/qg3en9

COMING EVENTS

**WHAT IF I’M WRONG PODCAST DEBUTS THIS WEEK**
We have some exciting news to share with you! Our brand-new podcast, What If I’m Wrong? launched on March 10th, and we can’t wait for you to listen!

In this first episode, we dive into the theme of relationships. Could we be doing relationships wrong? We will stay in the theme of relationships the entire month of March and explore ideas like, “what if compromise isn’t always the answer?” and “is there only one person for everyone?” Whether you’re on the go or relaxing at home, our podcast is the perfect companion to keep you growing, thinking, and entertained.

Listen now: What If I’m Wrong?

We hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed creating it. Don’t forget to subscribe, so you never miss an episode, leave us a review, and feel free to share it with friends who might love it too!

Thank you for being a part of our community, and we look forward to sharing more exciting content with you in the future. *—Heather*

**PRAISE BREAK // MAR 28-29 // SOUTHWESTERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY**
We are excited to invite you and your 9th–12th grade students to **Praise Break**—the event of the semester at Southwestern Adventist University!
This weekend will be filled with fun, fellowship, and opportunities to grow in faith. Your students will enjoy engaging activities, get to know our beautiful campus and have lodging and all the meals provided. They'll also have the chance to meet other students their age, connect with our faculty, staff, and college students, and participate in inspiring worship. We are eager to welcome you and your students to campus on **March 28–29** for this unforgettable event!
For more details, please refer to the attached link. https://swau.my.salesforce-sites.com/events#/esr?eid=a1EUO000000d7pd2AA

**FRIDAY VESPERS // 7:00PM, FEB 28 // SELECT HOMES**
Open to all ages, Friday Vespers returns end of January and will be held in select family homes. Contact Jasmin Rodriguez for further details. Click the above icon to join the WhatsApp group.

**BURTON ADVENTIST ACADEMY ALUMNI WEEKEND // APR 5**
Join us for alumni weekend 2025 on April 5! We ask that you please register if you plan to attend, and we'll make sure to have a first edition alumni T-shirt ready for you!
**BAA Alumni Weekend 2025 Schedule (Saturday, April 5)**
**10:30 - 11:30 am**: **Register &** **Mingle with Former Staff and Alumni** (Arlington SDA Church Lobby)
**11:30 am**: Aaron Thomas (05) speaks for **Alumni Church Service** (Arlington SDA Church)
Volunteer to participate in the program here
Alumni invited to join the Burton Chorale singing “Precious Lord Take My Hand” (an all time great for the Burton Chorale!)
**1:00 pm**: **Alumni Haystack Lunch** (Arlington SDA Church Fellowship Hall)
**2:30 - 5:30 pm**: **BAA Campus Tours** (Burton Campus)
**7:30 pm**: **Alumni Carnival** (Hayes Gym/Burton Campus)
Must Pre-register Here to Attend (FREE)
Texas-Style BBQ Dinner
Games & Mingling
**Honor Classes**: 2020, 2015, 2010, 2005, 2000, 1995, 1990
**Alumni Speaker**: Aaron Thomas (05)
**Streaming Online At**: https://live.arlingtonadventist.com/

**BEHOLD: AYP CONVENTION // JUL 17-20, 2025 // HOUSTON, TX**
Join us in Houston for our 5th annual leadership convention infused with inspiring stories, rich and practical ideas, and engagement with leadership experts. YG has acquired a significant group discount rate, so feel free to click the above icon for all the event details, but contact Elder Jennifer Robles to acquire our subsidized group discount.

**PASSION CONFERENCE 2026 // JAN 1-3, 2026 // GLOBE LIFE FIELD, ARLINGTON, TEXAS**
Passion 2026 is the gathering of a generation, united by one desire: the name and renown of Jesus. From across the country and around the world, 18-25 year olds are coming together, lifting one voice, declaring one name—JESUS. And the invitation is open: **Meet Us Here.**
Younger Generation Church intends to obtain group discount tickets for our young adult students and YG leadership. More details to come. If you are over the age of 25, we encourage you to volunteer as a doorholder for the conference, it is an amazing experience.

PURSUE GOD

THE GOOD SHEPHERD: THE CARING SHEPHERD // MAR 8, SAT 10:15AM // @YGCHURCH
Reckless Love, Good Plans, Broken Vessels, Yahweh #WorshipSet #Mar8 10:15AM [Central], https://tinyurl.com/yglivestream #ygchurch #theGoodShepherd

The Good Shepherd: Caring for People Even When It’s Difficult
In John 10, Jesus famously called himself the Good Shepherd, inviting us into a life of flourishing when we follow him. But what makes a shepherd good, and how can we recognize true spiritual leaders in our midst? In the sequel to GODencounters, Younger Generation Church is collaborating with Burton Adventist Academy to present their Spring sermon series, featuring BAA students leaders and young adults from YG. Based on Dr. Heather Thompson Day's Bible study by the same name, all will be encouraged to give deep consideration to the Gospel of John in this 7-part series. https://app.rightnowmedia.org/en/content/details/860447

Join your worship with ours, Saturday mornings 10:15AM at Arlington Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4409 Pleasantview Drive, Arlington, TX 76017-1427.

YG SPEAKER: ISABELLA DEMORAES
Isabella is a senior at Burton Adventist Academy, and she is passionate about music, serving in church, traveling, and loves spending time with her family. She serves a worship leader at YG as well as an Elder in Training. Upon graduating, Isa plans to attend Andrews University to pursue a degree in social work.

THE GOOD SHEPHERD: THE DIVINE SHEPHERD // MAR 1, SAT 10:15AM // @YGCHURCH
Won't Stop Now, Lion and the Lamb, Yahweh, Egypt #WorshipSet #Mar1 10:15AM [Central], https://tinyurl.com/yglivestream #ygchurch #theGoodShepherd

The Good Shepherd: Caring for People Even When It’s Difficult
In John 10, Jesus famously called himself the Good Shepherd, inviting us into a life of flourishing when we follow him. But what makes a shepherd good, and how can we recognize true spiritual leaders in our midst? In the sequel to GODencounters, Younger Generation Church is collaborating with Burton Adventist Academy to present their Spring sermon series, featuring BAA students leaders and young adults from YG. Based on Dr. Heather Thompson Day's Bible study by the same name, all will be encouraged to give deep consideration to the Gospel of John in this 7-part series. https://app.rightnowmedia.org/en/content/details/860447

Join your worship with ours, Saturday mornings 10:15AM at Arlington Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4409 Pleasantview Drive, Arlington, TX 76017-1427.

YG BAPTISM: AVARY SCHERENCEL
Burton Adventist Academy [BAA] Senior, Avary Scherencel, will be baptized at Younger Generation Church this Saturday! She has been at BAA since pre-kindergarten. After graduating, she plans to stay local, enrolling at University of Texas Arlington next Fall.

Avary is thrilled to be baptized, sharing, “I’m super excited to continue my walk with God.”

**GODENCOUNTERS SEQUEL: THE GOOD SHEPHERD**
In wake of our conference, you’re invited start or join a LIFEgroup giving study to Dr. Heather Thompson Day’s, *The Good Shepherd: Caring for People Even When It’s Difficult*
In John 10, Jesus famously called himself the Good Shepherd, inviting us into a life of flourishing when we follow him. But what makes a shepherd good, and how can we recognize true spiritual leaders in our midst? Join speaker and author Heather Thompson Day as she explores the way Jesus modeled the qualities of a good shepherd, showing us what it means to shepherd others in grace and truth.
*Click the above icon to preview the series. If you don’t yet have access to RightNow Media, scroll down further to sign up for free access via our church.*

THE GOOD SHEPHERD: THE PROTECTIVE SHEPHERD // FEB 22, SAT 10:15AM // @YGCHURCH
I Thank God, Firm Foundation, Who Else, Build My Life #WorshipSet #Feb22 10:15AM [Central], https://tinyurl.com/yglivestream #ygchurch #theGoodShepherd

The Good Shepherd: Caring for People Even When It’s Difficult
In John 10, Jesus famously called himself the Good Shepherd, inviting us into a life of flourishing when we follow him. But what makes a shepherd good, and how can we recognize true spiritual leaders in our midst? In the sequel to GODencounters, Younger Generation Church is collaborating with Burton Adventist Academy to present their Spring sermon series, featuring BAA students leaders and young adults from YG. Based on Dr. Heather Thompson Day's Bible study by the same name, all will be encouraged to give deep consideration to the Gospel of John in this 7-part series. https://app.rightnowmedia.org/en/content/details/860447

Join your worship with ours, Saturday mornings 10:15AM at Arlington Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4409 Pleasantview Drive, Arlington, TX 76017-1427.

YG SPEAKER: PASTOR CHRISTOPHER FINDLEY
Christopher Findley is a passionate Campus Pastor & Bible Teacher at Burton Adventist Academy, dedicated to sharing the Gospel and equipping leaders, with a heart to preach Jesus and inspire transformational sermons. Married to wife Karen and new born baby Christopher Raymond He loves making smoothies, eating His wife’s tacos and playing with His dog Lucas.

**AFTER GODENCOUNTERS: WHAT’S NEXT?**
Click the above icon to receive your free subscription to *RightNow Media’s* digital library. As YG begins their new sermon series, *The Good Shepherd*, all are invited to enjoy Dr. Heather Thompson Day’s Bible study by the same name. The study can be done on your own, but we’re encouraging you to start a LIFEgroup, join study group, or even use it for your family worship. *Click the above icon* *and gain access to the* *online bible study* *today.*

THE GOOD SHEPHERD: THE SACRIFICIAL SHEPHERD // FEB 15, SAT 10:15AM // @YGCHURCH
Famous For, What A Miracle, Psalm 23, Cornerstone #WorshipSet #Feb15 10:15AM [Central], https://tinyurl.com/yglivestream #ygchurch #theGoodShepherd

The Good Shepherd: Caring for People Even When It’s Difficult
In John 10, Jesus famously called himself the Good Shepherd, inviting us into a life of flourishing when we follow him. But what makes a shepherd good, and how can we recognize true spiritual leaders in our midst? In the sequel to GODencounters, Younger Generation Church is collaborating with Burton Adventist Academy to present their Spring sermon series, featuring BAA students leaders and young adults from YG. Based on Dr. Heather Thompson Day's Bible study by the same name, all will be encouraged to give deep consideration to the Gospel of John in this 7-part series. https://app.rightnowmedia.org/en/content/details/860447

Join your worship with ours, Saturday mornings 10:15AM at Arlington Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4409 Pleasantview Drive, Arlington, TX 76017-1427.

**GODENCOUNTERS 2025 SESSIONS ON DEMAND**
Click the above icon to find all things *GODencounters*, including videos of sermons, sessions, participant bios, and much much more.

**PRE-ORDER “WHAT IF I’M WRONG?”**
Are you tired of living life scared or following the status quo? Heather Thompson Day challenges readers to remember what it felt like to believe in themselves before the world told them who they should be and what they should do.
*What If I’m Wrong?* explores the chasm between our dreams we once had and the reality in which we are now living. Writing from personal experience, Heather Thompson Day dives deep into what makes us feel overwhelmed or defeated by the hopes we once had, the disappointments we should have overcome, the goals we expected to accomplish, and the person we wanted to be.
Somehow and somewhere along the way, we stopped following our heart and started listening to the lies in our head: It’s time you gave up on that childish dream. What makes you think you could accomplish that? Others see who you really are, so stop trying to be someone else. So we decided to play it safe and just accept our lot in life. And instead of feeling alive every day, we walk through our days numb and uninspired. But this book will help readers see how:
• Pursuing a painless passion means you have an insignificant dream
• Living a “normal” life is scarier than taking risks and embracing the unknown
• Being vulnerable and admitting mistakes can lead to success quicker
• Embracing failure might be the best thing that ever happens to you
• Staying motivated and confident when things go wrong gets easier with practice
• The person God made you to be is waiting to live life to the fullest
Have you ever considered that the hardest things in life might be our greatest areas of passion, through which we find fulfillment in everything we do, from work to play to relationships to our faith? Fears and failures come upon us like relentless waves, pulling us to deeper water. Panicked, we believe we are going to drown. But what if we’re wrong? Maybe God is teaching us how to swim stronger, to pursue greater adventures, to learn how to really live!
*Click the above icon to pre-order Dr. Thompson Day’s book releasing this Spring!*

**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

**VIRTUAL GATHERINGS, REAL CONNECTIONS**
A Bible verse from James sparked Deirdre Rivera-Martin to step out of her comfort zone and form a virtual life group that grew into a transformative community, changing lives and leading to the formation of new groups.
*Click the above icon for the full feature cover story in the latest edition of the* ***Southwestern Union Record***.

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

**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

**ZUZU’S LATEST MISSION UPDATE**
“In just one month a group of 43 young adults (pictured below) that are in love with Jesus and on fire for God will be going to the nations to preach the gospel! Today I’m sharing about an exciting opportunity to partner with what God is going to do through us.” —Zuzu Masina
Click the above icon for his latest YWAM Newsletter.

**BE A DOORHOLDER AT PASSION 2026**
The Door Holder application for Passion 2026 is now open, and if you are 25 years or over we invite you to join us at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on January 1-3, 2026! Invite your friends, family, neighbors, and church community to apply with you; there's no better way to start a new year than serving together and lifting up the name of Jesus. We don’t want you to miss out on these special days, so we encourage you to submit your Door Holder application today!

**SUPPORT LAURYN IN CAMPUS MINISTRY**
This May, a select group of students from our campus FOCUS (UTD) community will have the incredible opportunity to attend the *Student Institute of Campus Ministry (SICM)*—a nine-day, hands-on training experience designed to equip students for campus ministry.
At SICM, participants will be challenged, encouraged, and trained in small group leadership, evangelism, prayer, worship, and Bible study. Led by experienced campus pastors from *FOCUS and Campus Christian Fellowship (CCF) at Western Washington University*, this intensive program will provide both personal and practical growth, preparing students to return to their campuses with a deeper understanding of God’s purpose and valuable ministry skills.
Obviously, this trip comes with costs, including airfare, travel expenses, and registration fees (~$1000). Thankfully, we will be staying with host families for the week, but to help fund my trip, I’ve started an *Etsy shop* where I design *God-centered apparel and goods*. I would love to get the word out so I can cover the costs and continue sharing the gospel across my campus. My ETSY Shop: “All4TheKingdom”
I would love it if you could help support by spreading the word about my shop and fundraiser—*donations are also very welcome and greatly appreciated!*
Thank you for your support, and I can’t wait to see how God moves through this opportunity and me! *—Lauryn Sinclair, Freshmen, UTD*

GRATITUDE

**A NEW CREATION**
February 8th, 2025, McKenna & Carlos Moreno had their son Benicio dedicated at Younger Generation Church. I was overjoyed to have been witness to many spiritual milestones for this couple, but especially McKenna's life transformed as she has journeyed into marriage, baptism, and motherhood.

@megajelic found hope, healing, and a new life in Christ through the love of her husband, the support of a women’s life group and the transforming power of God.

Find the full feature story in the @southwesternadventist Record, https://www.swurecord.org/article/baptism-story

**WE GIVE AS THE WAY WE LIVE**
In community, our generosity is based on GOD’s abundance. He gave in love to us, so we have more than we could ever ask for. This new year, you are invited to live above and beyond the fray. In your generosity, we appreciate your consideration of Younger Generation Church. Discover convenient means to give, including automated contributing, at 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