JANUARY 07, 2026 VOL.07 NO.01

**A THANK YOU FOR THOSE WHO AUTOMATE THEIR YG GIVING!**
When someone automates their giving to *Younger Generation Church*, it provides steady, consistent financial support to our young adult ministry. To all those who automate their giving, we want to say **THANK YOU**! As a small token of appreciation, please click the above icon and provide us your information so we can give you first access to YG’s 2026 hoodie!

**EXPERIENCE PASSION 2026!**
**Passion Conference 2026 is available online through January 31st!** Experience it for the first time or rewatch the talks, the sessions, the conversations, and the music! *Click the above icon to login.*

**PRAYER MEETING // WEDS, 6:30PM // ARLINGTON ADVENTIST CHURCH**
*FORMED BY THE WORD, SHAPED THROUGH PRAYER* Join us for a midweek gathering where we return to the Sabbath sermon, reflect on Scripture together, and respond in guided prayer. This is a pastor-led space for teaching, listening, and praying as a community—no prior experience required.
**Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm, in the sanctuary, beginning January 07, 2026.**

*“Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you..." —Colossians 3:16*

**FOUNDATIONS // BEINGS JAN 17, 10:15AM // ROOM 6**
Beginning January 17, 2026, join us **Sabbath mornings at 10:15 a.m. in Room 6** for a new pastor-led Sabbath School class centered on Scripture, spiritual growth, and meaningful community. *Foundations* is a welcoming space for visitors, new members, and anyone seeking to deepen their faith, ask questions, and grow together as disciples of Jesus.

**FOCUS ON THE FUTURE: ARROWS // SAT, 10:15AM [Central] // @YGCHURCH**
My Testimony, A Thousand Hallelujahs, Run To The Father, WASHED #WorshipSet #Jan10 10:15AM [Central], tinyurl.com/yglivestream #ygchurch #futureYG
And the one sitting on the throne said, “Look, I am making everything new!” And then he said to me, “Write this down, for what I tell you is trustworthy and true.” —Revelation 21:5 *[NLT]*
We are compelled by the Great Commandment and the Great Commission to build a future with Jesus beginning with this moment right now. Join *Younger Generation Church* in their first 2026 series, ***Focus On the Future: The Best is Set to Come***. Saturdays, 10:15AM [Central], tinyurl.com/yglivestream

**REMEMBRANCE SERVICE // JAN 10, 5:00PM // ARLINGTON ADVENTIST CHURCH**
The Arlington Adventist Church invites you to join us for a Remembrance Service to honor the memory and legacy of our loved ones. Whether your loss is recent or if you are grieving a loss from another period of life, this service is a meaningful way for you to reflect on the significance your loved one had to you.
*“What we have once enjoyed deeply we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” —Helen Keller*
Part of our service will include a “reading of the names." If you would like for your loved one’s or loved ones’ name(s) to be included in the public reading, we would invite you to submit their name and a picture if you so desire. *Click the above icon to submit the name and photo.*

**THE FUTURE IS HERE**
YG’s new series in 2026 is based on the recently 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.

**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!

**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*

COMING EVENTS

**SAVE THE DATE: YG POTLUCK RETURNS // JAN 17, 1:00PM // REVIVE COMMUNITY CARE**
*Potluck is a Sabbath lunch where everyone brings an entree with enough to share.* YG Potluck is making a comeback and the theme is **ITALIAN**. Join us as we share a meal and look to what 2026 holds in store for our young adult ministry!

**YOUNG ADULT LIFE EXPEREINCE // JAN 23-25 // GALT HOUSE, LEXINGTON, KY**
*Young Adult LIFE Experience* [YALX] is gathering at the Galt House, 140 North Fourth Street, Louisville, KY, January 23-25 in Louisville, Kentucky, inviting Adventist leaders and their young adults together to envision mission and experience discipleship. Sponsored by North American Division Youth & Young Adult Ministries, registration is free for Adventist leaders [i.e. pastors, teachers, elders, directors, administrators] and young adults who sense the calling of leadership. Registration and information available at youngadultlife.com

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! HESAIDGOXP // MAR 12-14 // SWAU**
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 or below icon to* *register*.
HeSaidGoXP is a high-energy, three-day experience crafted to spark passion, purpose, and a heart for service in the next generation of leaders—especially college students and young adults from across North America. Through hands-on XP Labs, compelling speakers, and interactive sessions, participants will discover how their unique gifts and passions connect with both global and local mission opportunities. But this isn’t just about volunteer recruitment—HeSaidGoXP is about cultivating a missional identity. It’s a space where stories, skills, and spiritual callings collide to shape bold, faith-driven leaders ready to impact the world with compassion and conviction.
**Who Should Attend**
College-aged mission/service minded young people, returned student missionaries or taskforce volunteers, University mission coordinators, chaplains and Spiritual Life VPs, University Presidents, NAD Conference and Union Administrators, NAD Conference and Union Youth and Young Adult Directors, International Division AVS Leaders, leaders of mission minded SDA institutional organizations and departments that are providing service opportunities or resources for volunteers.

**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

FOCUS ON THE FUTURE: THE INTERRUPTION, THE INVITATION, & THE INCONCEIVABLE // SAT, 10:15AM [Central] // @YGCHURCH
I Know A Name, All Hail King Jesus, Jesus Is My Healer, Who Else #WorshipSet #Jan3 10:15AM [Central], tinyurl.com/yglivestream #ygchurch #MyStoryHIStory

And the one sitting on the throne said, “Look, I am making everything new!” And then he said to me, “Write this down, for what I tell you is trustworthy and true.” —Revelation 21:5 [NLT]

We are compelled by the Great Commandment and the Great Commission to build a future with Jesus beginning with this moment right now. Join Younger Generation Church in their first 2026 series, Focus On the Future: The Best is Set to Come. 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.

**YOUNGER GENERATION CHURCH ON YOUTUBE**
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**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.

**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!

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!

*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:

**LAKE WHITNEY RANCH SUMMER CAMP STAFF // YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY TOUR // YOUNG ADULT RETREAT**
Click the above icon to get registration information for all these young adult focused opportunities with Texas Conference Young Adult Ministries.

**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

GRATITUDE

**DISCIPLING EMERGING ADULTS: A MENTORING MANIFESTO**
Last 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