DECEMBER 16, 2025 VOL.6 NO.50
GRATITUDE TO YOU
Deep gratitude to each of you for your support and love for Younger Generation Church. Your faithful contributions helps us deepen the devotion of next generations to Christ Jesus.
As you make your year-end charitable contributions, our hope is you will include YG in your gifts. Thanks again for Being Jesus, Being YG. https://tinyurl.com/YGgive
BELIEVE! CHRISTMAS EVENT // DEC 18, 5-8PM // TEXAS HEALTH HOSPITAL MANSFIELD
All Aboard for Holiday Fun at Texas Health Mansfield! Step into the magic of the season with a festive ride on the Polar Express, meet Santa and his reindeer, and dive into hands-on holiday cheer!
Activities include:
- Making your own reindeer food
- Writing heartfelt letters to Santa
- Bringing your creativity to life on our community coloring wall
Enjoy complimentary cookies and hot cocoa while soaking in the sounds of live Christmas music. Feeling hungry? Grab a delicious bite from Vibe Taco (available for purchase)! Let’s celebrate the joy of Christmas together — fun for the whole family and a great way to kick off the holiday season. We can’t wait to see you there!
Location: Texas Health Hospital Mansfield
Admission: FREE
Date: Wednesday, December 18 | Time: 5–8 p.m.
COFFEE & CONNECTION // SAT DEC 20 // ARLINGTON ADVENTIST CHURCH LOBBY
The reason for the season is Jesus. Join us for Coffee & Connection as we gather in fellowship, enjoy a warm cup, and celebrate the birth of our Savior. #TheReasonForTheSeason #ItsJesus #CoffeeAndConnection #ChristmasProgram #FaithAndFellowship #CelebrateChrist #WarmAndWelcome #Community
THE FACE OF GOD // DEC 20, 9:00 & 11:30AM // ARLINGTON ADVENTIST CHURCH
Come reflect on the miracle of Jesus’ birth through Scripture, beautiful music, and a special Christmas message as we celebrate the God who chose to draw near to us. Invite your friends, neighbors, and loved ones to come and see “The Face of God” together.
Join us at Arlington Adventist Church on Saturday, December 20, 2025 for our Christmas Special Program, “The Face of God.” We look forward to celebrating Christmas with you! 🌟
MY STORY IN HIS STORY: THE HOPE EQUATION // SAT, 10:15AM [Central] // @YGCHURCH
The Joy / Joy to the World, What A Beautiful Name, Holy Forever (Christmas, O Come All Ye Faithful #WorshipSet #Dec20 10:15AM [Central], tinyurl.com/yglivestream #ygchurch #MyStoryHIStory
. . . and every tongue declare that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. –Philippians 2:11 [NLT]
The testimony of each Christ-follower will magnify the name of Jesus and His renown. Join Younger Generation Church in their final 2025 series, My Story in His Story. Saturdays, 10:15AM [Central], tinyurl.com/yglivestream
YG SPEAKER: JULIAN HUMPHREY-DAVIS, ESQ
Jewlz Davis is a dedicated follower of Jesus and remote member of @ygchurch. He is currently a practicing attorney in the nation’s capital. Outside of his professional pursuits, Jewlz continues to be an enthusiastic participant in local church activities and community outreach. With a firm foundation in faith and law, Jewlz is poised to make a significant impact in both fields. He serves among YG’s Pastors in Residence. Jewlz is married to the love of his life, Mrs. Crystal Humphrey-Davis.
COMING 2026: FOCUS ON THE FUTURE
YG’s new series in the new year is based on the newly released book, “Future-Focused Church,” by Fuller Youth Institute. Click the above icon to learn more about the book and obtain the first chapter. If you would like a copy of the book, DM Pastor Allan, Pastors Maxwell or Ruben, or any of our YG Elders.
PASSION CONFERENCE SOLD OUT
All YG’s group tickets have been claimed, and the conference is sold out. However if you still want to go, check out Passion’s IG for their ticket exchange program.
SEEKING OUR COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
YG is looking to connect with all our students in college, university, and trade school. We want to pray for you, cheer you on, and we’re hoping to send you a care package from home next semester. Click the above icon to share with us your contact info.
If you are a parent, grandparent or relative of a student, we could use your help to connect with your collegian, trade school or grad student. tinyurl.com/YG2025students
ARLINGTON ADVENTIST CHURCH CHRISTMAS OFFERING APPEAL
During this season, we warmly invite you to make a special gift to support our REVIVE Ministry and our Church Building needs.
One key project right now is repairing our drainage system, so that our church home remains safe, welcoming, and functional for everyone who comes through our doors. In addition, our Church Budget helps fund many “behind-the-scenes” blessings that allow our church family to worship, grow, and serve together each week.
As you prayerfully consider your year-end giving, please consider contributing to this special Christmas Offering.
Thank you for all the ways you already love, give, and support our church family. We are truly grateful for you. Click the above icon to give.
COMING EVENTS
YOUNG ADULT SKI TRIP // DEC 28-JAN 1 // WINTER PARK, CO
Join Dallas First Young Adults for this exceptional snow ski vacation. Click the above icon for more information.
YOUNG ADULT LIFE EXPEREINCE // JAN 23-25 // GALT HOUSE, LEXINGTON, KY
Calling all Adventist leaders and their most talented young adults to convene in 2026 to bring about a new thing. Scan the QR code for all the details.
YOUR MISSION STARTS HERE!
He said GO! and we’re answering the call. Join us March 12–14, 2026, at Southwestern Adventist University for a weekend full of connection, growth and impact. Click the above icon to register.
QUIET HOUR MISSION TRIP // JUN 15-29 // MAUN, BOTSWANA
You are invited to join a mission to Botswana and see how God can work through you and other young adults to share His saving grace. Day assignments include helping at health clinics and visiting in the various neighborhoods along with the gospel workers who have started Bible studies in advance of our meetings. In the evenings, we will present a sermon series and a children's program. It is always rewarding to see the people we first meet at a clinic come to the nightly meetings and perhaps make a life-altering decision for Christ.
Located along the Thamalakane River, Maun has grown rapidly from a rural cattle ranching town into the second-largest village in Botswana. Among the modern stores and safari operations, you will see local entrepreneurs selling from carts along with wild donkeys and goats that roam freely on the streets. Visit the QHM website for more information: qhministries.org
ADVENTIST YOUNG PROFESSIONALS CONVENTION // AUG 20-23 // AUSTIN, TEXAS
Next year’s AYP Convention promises to be great, so don’t delay to get your best price on the convention registration. Click the icon above!
PURSUE GOD
MY STORY IN HIS STORY: GRATITUDE IN EVERY SEASON // SAT, 10:15AM [Central] // @YGCHURCH
The First Noel, He Shall Reign Forevermore, King of Kings / Angels We Have Heard on High, Great Are You Lord #WorshipSet #Dec13 10:15AM [Central], tinyurl.com/yglivestream #ygchurch #MyStoryHIStory
. . . and every tongue declare that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. –Philippians 2:11 [NLT]
The testimony of each Christ-follower will magnify the name of Jesus and His renown. Join Younger Generation Church in their final 2025 series, My Story in His Story. Saturdays, 10:15AM [Central], tinyurl.com/yglivestream
YG SPEAKER: ETHAN FRANCIS
“I am Ethan Francis, a sophomore at Burton Adventist Academy and I love participating in extracurricular activities such as basketball and soccer there. Majority of my time is spent playing those sports, but in my spare moments, I enjoy playing musical instruments. I am a YG Elder at Arlington Seventh-day Adventist Church where I have opportunities to share my musical and ministry talents.”
ADVENT MEDITATIONS: PREPARING FOR THE KING
In this season of anticipation, we prepare for our coming King by waiting with settled, tenacious trust. We let waiting form us into people of love, and we sustain hope by listening to the Spirit. You are invited to download the full Advent Guide, print it off, and reflect with your community over the coming weeks. Click the above icon to download the complete guide.
MY STORY IN HIS STORY: SPIRIT EMPOWERED, SPIRIT LED // SAT, 10:15AM [Central] // @YGCHURCH
The Joy / Joy to the World, King of My Heart, Firm Foundation, Jesus We Love You #WorshipSet #Dec6 10:15AM [Central], tinyurl.com/yglivestream #ygchurch #MyStoryHIStory
. . . and every tongue declare that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. –Philippians 2:11 [NLT]
The testimony of each Christ-follower will magnify the name of Jesus and His renown. Join Younger Generation Church in their final 2025 series, My Story in His Story. Saturdays, 10:15AM [Central], tinyurl.com/yglivestream
YG SPEAKER: LAURYN SINCLAIR
Lauryn Sinclair Is sophomore undergraduate student at UT Dallas, currently studying neuroscience in hopes of perusing neuro optometry. She has enjoyed playing volleyball, spending time with friends, and leading a Bible study group through her campus ministry, FOCUS (Fellowship of Christian University Students).
HALAL HIGHLIGHTS FEATURED WEEKLY ON YOUTUBE
Thanks to Daniel Henriquez, David Vigil, Gabriel Hernandez, and their team, you can enjoy worship anthems featured at Halal on YG’s YouTube channel. Click the above icon to enjoy the recent releases.
MY STORY IN HIS STORY: THE WAITING // SAT, 10:15AM [Central] // @YGCHURCH
You Are Good, I Know A Name, Do It Again, Goodness Of God #WorshipSet #Nov29 10:15AM [Central], tinyurl.com/yglivestream #ygchurch #MyStoryHIStory
. . . and every tongue declare that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. –Philippians 2:11 [NLT]
The testimony of each Christ-follower will magnify the name of Jesus and His renown. Join Younger Generation Church in their final 2025 series, My Story in His Story. Saturdays, 10:15AM [Central], tinyurl.com/yglivestream
YG SPEAKER: PASTOR MAXWELL GUCAKE
Pastor Maxwell Gucake is from the Fiji Islands. He is California born, but raised in the beautiful islands of Fiji. He is happily married to his lovely wife Dianne and they have two children: Jericho his son and Zamora his daughter. He served in the United States Army for close to 10 years. Now he is currently a student at Southwestern University studying Theology to join the Army of the Lord. God has been consistently working in their lives as he and his family have been involved within ministry. We’re delighted to have Pastor Gucake as our YG Pastoral Intern this year.
MY STORY IN HIS STORY: REMEMBERING HIM // SAT, 10:15AM [Central] // @YGCHURCH
New Name Written Down In Glory, Raise A Hallelujah, I Speak Jesus, Great Are You Lord #WorshipSet #Nov22 10:15AM [Central], tinyurl.com/yglivestream #ygchurch #MyStoryHIStory
. . . and every tongue declare that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. –Philippians 2:11 [NLT]
The testimony of each Christ-follower will magnify the name of Jesus and His renown. Join Younger Generation Church in their final 2025 series, My Story in His Story. Saturdays, 10:15AM [Central], tinyurl.com/yglivestream
YOUNGER GENERATION CHURCH ON YOUTUBE
Click the above icon for Younger Generation Church on YouTube
MY STORY IN HIS STORY: YOU ARE NOT ALONE // SAT, 10:15AM [Central] // @YGCHURCH
See A Victory, God I'm Just Grateful, Who Else, Reckless Love #WorshipSet #Nov15 10:15AM [Central], tinyurl.com/yglivestream #ygchurch #MyStoryHIStory
. . . and every tongue declare that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. –Philippians 2:11 [NLT]
The testimony of each Christ-follower will magnify the name of Jesus and His renown. Join Younger Generation Church in their final 2025 series, My Story in His Story. Saturdays, 10:15AM [Central], 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.
MY STORY IN HIS STORY: WELCOME HOME // SAT, 10:15AM [Central] // @YGCHURCH
Yes I Will, Christ is Enough, I Know A Name, Tremble #WorshipSet #Nov8 10:15AM [Central], tinyurl.com/yglivestream #ygchurch #MyStoryHIStory
. . . and every tongue declare that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. –Philippians 2:11 [NLT]
The testimony of each Christ-follower will magnify the name of Jesus and His renown. Join Younger Generation Church in their final 2025 series, My Story in His Story. Saturdays, 10:15AM [Central], tinyurl.com/yglivestream
YG SPEAKER: RUBEN NAJERA
“My name is Ruben Najera, I was raised in California but came to Texas as fast as I could. I am happily married and have 4 wonderful kids. I have a huge passion for ministry, especially working with the youth. I am a student at Southwestern University currently working on my last year of theological studies. My goal in ministry is to show the love of Jesus with everyone I encounter.”
We’re delighted to have Pastor Ruben joining us this year as a YG Pastoral Intern from SWAU.
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!
MY STORY IN HIS STORY: INTRODUCTION // SAT, 10:15AM [Central] // @YGCHURCH
My Testimony, Good Plans, Broken Vessels, Same God #WorshipSet #Nov1 10:15AM [Central], tinyurl.com/yglivestream #ygchurch #MyStoryHIStory
. . . and every tongue declare that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. –Philippians 2:11 [NLT]
The testimony of each Christ-follower will magnify the name of Jesus and His renown. Join Younger Generation Church in their final 2025 series, My Story in His Story. Saturdays, 10:15AM [Central], tinyurl.com/yglivestream
Advent Meditations is also available on YouVersion. Click the above icon to access.
EXPERIENCE COMMUNITY
ADVENTIST CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP AT UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS ARLINGTON
Click the above icon to find out more about your ACF Chapter at UTA!
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!
UG STUDIES // SAT, 10:15AM // REVIVE COMMUNITY CENTER
If you’re a high schooler looking for a small student led Bible-study group, we invite you to join us as we dive into Gods Word every Sabbath. Through deep discussions, engaging questions, and Scripture readings, we aim to not only make connections with one another, but to learn about the Bible and apply its teaching in our lives!
Click the above icon for your free subscription.
INSPIRE HOPE // SHARE GRACE
Serving as a volunteer is a great way to get involved and meet new people. We encourage every YGer to find some way to participate in our church. Volunteering is a great way to #BeJesus #BeYG
Here are a several service opportunities to consider:
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
GOT YOUR OWN IDEAS? PITCH IT TO YG SHARK TANK!
At YG we love to support your ideas to #BeJesus #BeYG! Click the above icon to find out more about YG’s Shark Tank and complete a proposal online!
ADVENTHEALTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS
AdventHealth is pleased to announce that applications to our Leadership Internship and Leadership Residency Programs are now open!
The AdventHealth Leadership Internship is an 11-week internship experience that will help interns learn about the exciting careers available in healthcare. The program allows interns to collaborate with various departments and teams, giving them a clearer understanding of their career interests post-graduation. Through our program, interns can gain meaningful insight into AdventHealth’s leadership operations as they work side-by-side with our leaders, observe organizational dynamics, participate in meetings and complete project assignments. The AdventHealth Leadership Internship is designed for college Juniors and Seniors who are interested in a dynamic career in healthcare.
Click the above icon to learn more.
GRATITUDE
GRATITUDE TO YOU
Deep gratitude to each of you for your support and love for Younger Generation Church. Your faithful contributions helps us deepen the devotion of next generations to Christ Jesus.
As you make your year-end charitable contributions, our hope is you will include YG in your gifts. Thanks again for Being Jesus, Being YG. https://tinyurl.com/YGgive
CONGRATULATIONS TO DANIEL AND LIZBETH
Praying for marriage bliss and every blessing for them as they start this new chapter together.
CONGRATULATIONS DEBORAH
Congratulations to Deborah Estrada who graduated from University Texas Arlington last week! Best wishes to all our December graduates!
CRUNCH TIME B4 CHRISTMAS
Most weeks I stop in at @southwesternau to offer carb loading via 🍩 just to support our students. Was nice to see Santa’s elves spreading cheer too. Also @smoothieking was on campus rolling out pineapple mango smoothies like Christmas 🎄 morning in Cabo! Pray up all our collegians everywhere in the thick of finals. #FinishStrong
DISCIPLING EMERGING ADULTS: A MENTORING MANIFESTO
This Summer, Pastor Allan published a peer-reviewed article in Ministry: International Journal for Pastors. Click above to read the article.
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