APRIL 08, 2025 VOL.6 NO.14

**worship night details: A night of worship with no agenda but to seek Him!**
All are welcome! No matter what your story is, we want to see you there!
Friday, April 11th.
Doors open at 6:30pm.
Commission Church: 2109 W Parker Rd. Plano, TX
**Worship Without Agenda** is a Dallas-birthed worship movement with a global vision to unite the body of Christ in spirit and in truth.

**CARTER BLOODCARE BLOOD DRIVE // APR 12, 9:00AM // 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 of the Arlington Adventist Church on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 9am to 1pm! Carter BloodCare donors who donate in April will receive a free Beverage Tumbler while supplies last. MAKE AN APPOINTMENT HERE TO SAVE LIVES

**ACTIVATE: THE GREAT COMMANDMENT // SAT, 10:15AM [Central] // @YGCHURCH**
Resurrecting, The Blood, Because Of Jesus #WorshipSet #Apr12 10:15AM [Central], tinyurl.com/yglivestream #ygchurch #BeJesus #BeYG #Activate
But whoever catches a glimpse of the revealed counsel of God—the free life!—even out of the corner of his eye, and sticks with it, is no distracted scatterbrain but a man or woman of action. That person will find delight and affirmation in the action. –James 1:25 [Message]
*What might happen if we put our faith into action? How would we be different? What would change?* Join Younger Generation Church in their series, ***Activate: The Church in Action***, Saturdays, 10:15AM [Central], tinyurl.com/yglivestream

**FOOT WASHING & OPEN COMMUNION**
As we approach Easter weekend, this Sabbath we invite everyone, especially younger generations and families, to participate in the foot washing ceremony and communion during Younger Generation Church. This is an excellent opportunity for parents to introduce their children to this meaning-filled tradition. Our communion service is open to all Christ-followers as we do this in remembrance of Him.

**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 // BIWEEKLY, SAT 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!

**INVITATION FOR COLLEGIANS, TRADE SCHOOL AND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS**
The Adventist Christian Fellowship chapter at University of Texas Arlington is inviting all college/university students to a special outing, April 13, 2025, 6:00PM. Join your student peers for **A Night at the Meyerson**; Know that through @uta.acf you can get a **special student discount and attend for only $5**. To obtain this special discount, collegians, trade school, and university students need to contact and connect with Adrian Tufino by email [adriantufino7@gmail.com] or DM ACF/UTA on their Instagram account [https://www.instagram.com/uta.acf/].

**YOUNG ADULT LIFE FAIR // APR 19, SAT 9:00AM-2:00PM // ARLINGTON SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH LOBBY**
Got a heart for mission and adventure? Looking to serve with your life? Come to the Young Adult LIFE Fair and find all types of missionary, social justice, community service opportunities both long term and short term. Enjoy free food, door prizes, and meet other mission-minded young adults. Hope to see you there!

**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.

COMING EVENTS

**TENEBRAE // APR 18, 7:00PM // ARLINGTON SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH**
We invite you to a special **Tenebrae Service** on **Friday, April 18**, a solemn and reflective time to remember Christ’s sacrifice. Through Scripture, music, and the extinguishing of light, we will walk with Jesus to the cross, embracing the depth of His love for us.
*Let us gather in reverence, allowing the shadows of the cross to deepen our longing for the light of Easter morning.*
*“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” – John 1:5*
We look forward to worshiping with you.

**ARLINGTON EASTER PROGRAM // APR 19, 9:00 & 11:30AM // ARLINGTON ADVENTIST CHURCH**
Come and experience the **power of victory and love!** On **April 19**, we gather to celebrate the greatest gift ever given—**Jesus won it all for YOU!** No matter where you’ve been or what you’ve faced, His victory is **your victory.** This isn’t just another Easter service—it’s a celebration of the **life, hope, and freedom** won just for you!

📅 **Date:** April 19
📍 **Location:** Arlington Church
⏰ **Time:** Legacy Service (9am), Mosaic Service (11:30am)

**QUESTIONS AND CONVERSATIONS // APR 19, 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.

**FRIDAY VESPERS // APR 25, 7:00PM // 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.

**SOCCER TOURNAMENT // APR 27, 9:30AM // BURTON ADVENTIST ACADEMY**
You guys had fun with volleyball but now it’s time for soccer!! Join us for an exciting Soccer Tournament on Sunday, April 27 at 9:30 AM at Burton Adventist Academy, located at 4611 Kelly Elliott Rd, Arlington, TX 76017! Open to players in 8th grade and up, this event promises fun, and competition.
Tournament Details:
    •    Teams must have 7–10 players (no more than 10).
    •    Two girls must be on the field at all times.
    •    All team members must wear the same color.
    •    $100 per team to register, and $3 per person for fan admission.
To register, scan the QR code on the poster and send in your team captain’s name, team name, and number of players.
Don’t miss out—Register Now and support the senior class!

**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 MODEL SHEPHERD // APR 05, SAT 10:15AM // @YGCHURCH
Death Was Arrested, Reckless Love, I Speak Jesus, Thank You Jesus For The Blood #WorshipSet #Apr5 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: ETHAN FRANCIS
Ethan Francis is a freshman at Burton Adventist Academy who loves lots of things: Sports, music, family and friends, but mostly, and ultimately GOD. He was raised at YG and serves there as an Elder in Training. Ethan shares, “I love my relationship with Christ, and I look forward to the good things He’ll do through me in the future.” Click the above icon to find Ethan’s devotionals on Instagram.

MORE THAN GRIT: LIVING ON PURPOSE // MAR 29, SAT 10:15AM // @YGCHURCH
Never Lost, A Thousand Hallelujahs, The Wonderful Blood, Worthy Of It All #WorshipSet #Mar29 10:15AM [Central], https://tinyurl.com/yglivestream #ygchurch #FullLIFEConference2025

Life's constant demands can gradually deplete our inner resources without us even noticing. This year at Full Life, we will explore essential but often overlooked practices of soul care for cultivating a lasting resilience.

Drawing from biblical principles and the example of Jesus, who intentionally withdrew to pray despite numerous responsibilities, our presenters will offer practical wisdom for recognizing spiritual and emotional depletion before it leads to exhaustion. Sessions will help us to identify personal areas in need of attention, understand how trauma and grief act as barriers to resilience, provide practical insights for developing resilience as a daily practice rather than a crisis response, and equip us to face life's challenges with a faith that doesn't just survive but continues to bear fruit even in difficult seasons. Join us as we embrace the beauty of restoration Christ offers as we work together to develop sustainable practices for soul replenishment.

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 DAVID QUILATAN
David Quilatan is the Associate Pastor at Bolingbrook Church, dedicated to teaching and mentoring individuals from infancy through young adulthood (0-35 years old).

His passion for guiding young people was sparked by the intentional and thoughtful mentorship he received from his own youth pastor. During his first five years in ministry, Pastor Dave worked to structure and strengthen existing children’s and youth ministries, creating an environment where they could thrive. Over the past five years, his focus has shifted to developing discipleship programs and fostering relational mentorship for children, youth, and young adults.

Pastor Dave is joyfully married to his wife, Nikki, and together they cherish their son, Dominic (1).

**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!

ACF AT UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS ARLINGTON
Adventist Christian Fellowship - UTA is a student led campus ministry who seeks to meet the diverse needs of the University of Texas at Arlington community. Looking to connect with all UTA students. Please contact Adrian Tufino to learn more.

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

**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!

GRATITUDE

Congratulations Dr. Tom Grove on your recent appointment!

Congratulations Alexandria [Martin] Nye, SRNA, on her White Coat ceremony this week!

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