JANUARY 1, 2024 VOL.5 NO.01
HAPPY 2024!
Step into what God has for you. He will renew you and sustain you. Know that the best is yet to come every morning, every season, and every year.
“The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning.” —Lamentations 3:22-23 [NLT]
START RIGHT
@YGCHURCH invites you to line up 2024 right by beginning daily devotional readings today focused on your mission. Click the above icon for a digital copy of Purpose Driven Life and start Day 1 today. Let’s spend the next 40-days discovering why on earth are we here for.
PASSION 2024 IS SOLD OUT!
Mercedes-Benz Stadium is going to be FULL of 18-25-year-olds lifting up the name of Jesus and Calling On Heaven together. Our expectation is high and we’re believing for God to move in our midst.
Still looking for a ticket to Passion 2024 or trying to sell your ticket? Comment on this Instagram post to help each other get to the Benz!
If you can’t be in the room, the Passion 2024 Livestream will be available for you to join us from around the world! Visit passion2024.com to sign up.
AYP RELATIONSHIPS: I’M LOOKING FOR SOMETHING REAL // JAN 03, 7:00PM CST // AYP VIRTUAL GROUP
Join us for our next gathering about Christ-centered relationships and make new connections with young professionals from across the world.
AYP’s Relationships: I’m Looking for Something Real group is a virtual community that helps you learn about components of a meaningful relationship or gain insight navigating your existing relationship. The group will help you gain deeper insight into the components of a meaningful relationship through experiences and challenges from Adventist couples of various backgrounds.
RSVP and join our group’s WhatsApp to learn more!
TRAJECTORY: NO MORE TANTRUMS // JAN 06, 10:15AM CST // @YGCHURCH
Famous For, Worthy Of It All, Bless God, Names #WorshipSet #Jan6 10:15AM CST http://tinyurl.com/YGlivestream #ygchurch #trajectory
Begin the new year with the end in mind. Let’s align with GOD’s purposes from the onset, and set a trajectory that is all about Jesus. Join Younger Generation Church in our new year series, Trajectory, Saturdays, 10:15AM CST, in person or online, ygchurch.com
YG SPEAKER: JULIAN HUMPHREY-DAVIS
Jewlz Davis is a new husband, a law student, and a YG regular. He loves the outdoors, spending time with people, and live music. He’s a passionate communicator, avid listener, and a ball of energy. He’s currently entering into his final semester of law school at UT Austin, and will graduate in May. After that he’ll be studying for the bar (pray for him!!) and then moving to D.C. to start his career. When you see him, say hey! He’s more than excited to meet you!
REMEMBRANCE SERVICE // JAN 6, 5:00PM // ARLINGTON ADVENTIST CHURCH
Grief can be a lonely experience. Our church has begun a practice of coming together at the start of each new year to share in the burden of each other's grief, and to remember and honor those we have laid to rest. Whether your loss is recent or if you are grieving a loss from another period of life, it is our hope that this service is a meaningful way for you to reflect on the significance your loved one had to you and find support within our community. Join us on January 6, at 5pm for this reflective service.
Part of our service will include a “reading of the names." If you would like for the name(s) of your loved one(s) to be included in the public reading, we invite you to submit their name and a picture if you so desire. Click the above icon to send names and pictures.
FREE* CHILD CARE?!
Parents, the Burton Academy Senior Class has a new year's gift for you - a night out with FREE* child care!! Go ahead and make those dinner reservations, then sign the littles up to go hang out with the seniors at the Hayes Gymnasium! January 6 from 6-9:30pm - support the senior class and give yourself a much-needed break!
*I mean, technically it's free, but if you're feeling generous, or exceedingly grateful, feel free to make a donation to help the senior class raise money for their class trip!
VOLUNTEERS WANTED!
A great way to get more involved with @ygchurch is to serve on one of our volunteer teams. Click the above icon or here to sign up.
YG VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR: EMILIA ORTIZ
Emilia is a recent college grad with a passion for helping others and sharing God’s love through acts of kindness. She is serving @ygchurch as our volunteer coordinator, empowering our YGers in getting involved in ministry and finding sweet spots of service. Click here to sign up as a YG volunteer!
COMING EVENTS
CARTER BLOOD CARE // JAN 13, 9:30AM-12:30PM // 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 on Saturday, January 13, 2024, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm! When you donate in January, you will receive a Carter BloodCare pullover sweater!
Click on the Link Below to Make an Appointment & Save a Life!
Arlington Adventist Church Blood Drive
GODENCOUNTERS: THE DEEP CALLING // SAVE THE DATE: FEB 2-3, 2023 // @YGCHURCH
Journey with God in trust…
Discover more of who you are…
Imagine what is not-yet for @ygchurch…
The Deep Calling is about making space for God in the every day, bearing witness to transformation in the ordinary. It’s about knowing truth and experiencing Truth. It’s about learning to listen to the voice of God. It’s about satisfying your longing with the only One who can satisfy your soul. All are invited. All are welcome to answer the deep call of God. Coming February 2024.
@YGCHURCH AGAIN PROVIDING DISCOUNTED REGISTRATION TO AYP CONVENTION
This year’s convention was incredible and the coming 2024 AYP Convention is sure to be just as inspiring! YG is delighted to offer discounted registration for all our church members who have interest. Contact Dr. Barbara Quaye with any quesitons you may have, but act now, as our discounted tickets are limited. Click the above icon to register for YG’s tickets!
PURSUE GOD
BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND
Click the icon above and join us beginning today on a 40-day journey towards refining the trajectory of your life. Do you know why on earth you are here for? What is the purpose of your life? Ramping into 2024, start today with a daily devotional reading and in the next forty days discover or rediscover your mission.
GOD IS WAITING ON YOU // DEC 30, 10:15AM CST // @YGCHURCH
Echo, Desert Song, Where You Are, Trust In God #WorshipSet #Dec30 10:15AM CST, http://tinyurl.com/YGlivestream #ygchurch
For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” –Luke 19:10 [NIV]
As we celebrate the holiday season, let us remember that GOD is sovereign over all. All of time, including the seasons of our lives, are orchestrated by His good and perfect will.
Join @ygchurch Saturdays, 10:15AM [Central], for our Christmas sermon series.
Worship Jesus with us.
Saturdays // 10:15AM // @ygchurch
in person // 4409 Pleasantview Dr // Arlington, TX 76017-1427
online // tinyurl.com/YGlivestream
PASSION 2024 LIVESTREAM // JAN 3-5 // FREE ONLINE ACCESS
If you can’t be in the room, the Passion 2024 Livestream will be available for you to join us from around the world! Visit passion2024.com to sign up.
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!
COLLEGIANS ON PUBLIC CAMPUSES
If you are attending a non-Adventist college or university in the Greater DFW area, we invite you to join an Adventist Christian Fellowship [ACF] chapter affiliated with your school. For more information on ACF contact Bosco Rusine, ACF/UTA President.
AYP CHAPTERS IN TEXAS!
We’re excited to share that AYP now has chapters in Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio, making a local AYP presence accessible to many young professional Texans!
I invite you to join the WhatsApp chat for the chapter nearest you and ask that you help us spread the word with your friends across Texas!
If you are interested in volunteering with one of these chapters by either planning events/gatherings, helping with communications, or supporting in another way, please email Mechee.Cherine@AYP.me or visit AYP.me/apply!
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
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY IDEAS? // PITCH IT TO YG SHARK TANK
@YGCHURCH is all about supporting your ideas to disciple and deepen the devotion of next generations to Jesus Christ. Propose your ideas via our Shark Tank proposal link, and we would love to help fund/promote your innovation! Got an idea for a social? An outreach? A LIFEgroup? Whatever it is, pitch it today! tiny.one/SharkTankPitch
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
@YGCHURCH YEAR IN REVIEW
From my [selfie] vantage point, this has been an incredible year of rebuilding and relationship for Younger Generation Church. 2023 was filled with so many pivotal experiences and highlights thanks to our ministry leaders and passionate young adults.
May the new year bring us to a deeper devotion to Christ Jesus as continue loving GOD and loving people. #LovingGOD #LovingPeople #WeAreYG
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE MARTINS
Deirdre and I want to express our deepest gratitude to Christ Jesus and to each of you for the love and support you have so generously shown us and our Younger Generation Church family. You are a treasure. Our hearts are full and our hopes are high for the new year; Know our prayers are for your success and every blessing. You are loved by us and we trust GOD to care tenderly for you and those you love. —Pastor Allan
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