JANUARY 9, 2024 VOL.5 NO.02

**AYP REFRESH: REDISCOVERING OUR FAITH // JAN 9, 7:00PM CST // AYP VIRTUAL GROUP**
Join us for the next gathering of AYP’s Refresh: Rediscovering Our Faith. We delve into a chapter of Ty Gibson’s, Refresh!, each week and dig deeper into understanding why we are who we are as Seventh-day Adventist Christians. Get ready to explore questions like “Is it really the truth? Do we have a defense to give for the hope that is in us?” Be part of a discussion with the goal of a better understanding of the reasons for our faith. Click the above icon, sign up for the next meeting, and join our group’s WhatsApp to learn more.

**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

**TRAJECTORY: GOD LIKES YOU // SAT, 10:15AM CST // @YGCHURCH**
Take You At Your Word, You Deserve It All, Here Again, Came To My Rescue #WorshipSet #Jan13 10:15AM CST, http://tinyurl.com/YGlivestream #ygchurch
*God said to Moses: “All right. Just as you say; this also I will do, for I know you well and you are special to me. I know you by name.” —Exodus 33:17 [Message]*
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

**ELEVATE TEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY // JAN 13 // KEENE ADVENTIST CHURCH**
Elevate has come a long way in 10 years, and is super excited to celebrate their birthday on January 13, 2024! Here's what you can expect that day:
ELEVATE WORSHIP SERVICE // 10AM
- Mass praise worship experience featuring a wide selection of music spanning genres
- A discussion panel with Elevate's founders, pastors, and other leaders
- A message by Pastor Albert Handal, Chaplain at Walla Walla University and former Elevate pastor!
BLOCK PARTY // 6-9PM
- Free food, food trucks, s'mores, hot chocolate and more
- Photo booth and games
- A dunk tank victimizing Elevate pastors

**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

**AYP REFRESH: REDISCOVERING OUR FAITH // JAN 16, 7:00PM CST // AYP VIRTUAL GROUP**
Join us for the next gathering of AYP’s Refresh: Rediscovering Our Faith. We delve into a chapter of Ty Gibson’s, Refresh!, each week and dig deeper into understanding why we are who we are as Seventh-day Adventist Christians. Get ready to explore questions like “Is it really the truth? Do we have a defense to give for the hope that is in us?” Be part of a discussion with the goal of a better understanding of the reasons for our faith. Click the above icon, sign up for the next meeting, and join our group’s WhatsApp to learn more.

**MOBILIZE CONFERENCE 2024: FAITHING NOW // JAN 20, 9:30AM-4:30PM // GA-CUMB CONFERENCE OFFICE**
Author Steven Argue, in his book “Young Adult Ministry NOW” writes, “It’s also important to consider that in any relationship, it takes two to tango. Often there is an overemphasis on young adults leaving church without church leaders reflecting on their own behaviors. If churches fail to reflect on their assumptions, attitudes, or actions, they may be creating barriers for young adults to connect with them.”
Our **Mobilize Conference** this year will be taking a deep dive into what that faith journey looks like now, how the church can challenge its own assumptions about young adults and actually turn the corner on hemorrhaging youth and young adults through the use of empathic listening, curiosity and an engaged, compassionate response.
A one-day seminar to be held at the Georgia-Cumberland Conference office. We often hear parents of young adults or pastors lamenting that their young adults have “left the faith” or “walked away from God,” but current research would suggest that neither are totally true. In fact, current research shows that young adults today are keenly interested in spirituality. And while they may be attending church less, their reasons are rarely theological and doesn’t necessarily mean they have “lost their faith.”
Faithing Now, is our theme for this year’s Mobilize Conference, and is open to any who want to understand, as well as help attract, engage and mobilize young adults for the sake of the kingdom.
**Quick Look Info**
• Registration: Required
• Provided to registrants: The book Young Adult Ministry Now by Steven Argue (a $15 value),
• Mobilize Conference materials, snacks and lunch.
• Cost: Free
• Place: Georgia-Cumberland Conference Office 255 Conference Road, Calhoun, GA 30701
Click above icon or here to register.

**YOUNG ADULT LIFE TOUR COMING TO MID-AMERICA**
The Young Adult LIFE Tour is coming to Mid-America Union on January 26-27. This transformative, FREE training event will take place at the College View Church, Lincoln, Nebraska, and will offer expert practical training, exclusive resources, inspirational worship, ministry networking, and meals, with the first 50 registrants receiving a premier copy of 'Young Adult Ministry Now'. It's an opportunity for church leaders, parents, pastors, elders, and young adults to unite and shape a church community where every generation is valued, connected, and empowered.
Free registration at youngadultlife.com and reserve your spot today.

**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.

**AWAKEN CONFERENCE // MAR 1-3 // NOSOCA PINES RANCH**
Awaken is a 3-day conference in Liberty Hill SC at NOSOCA Pines Ranch, designed to equip young adults for the next step in their journey to spiritual revival. Through a connection with a community of others searching for more. At Awaken you can expect to leave with the tools to be fully devoted, fully connected, and alive in Christ. Awaken is an enriching learning, and worship experience with speakers that will challenge and lead you to live to your full potential.
Our theme, "The Power of Love," draws inspiration from John 15:13, emphasizing the extraordinary depth of love that led to the ultimate sacrifice.
Awaken is more than just a conference; it's a journey toward spiritual revival. Through dynamic speakers, engaging breakout sessions in both Spanish and English, and uplifting worship experiences, Awaken seeks to equip young adults for the next step in their spiritual walk. Our goal is to amplify what God can awaken within each participant.
Click the above icon for all the details and to register. www.awakennc.com

**UNIVERSITY SINGERS TO TOUR COSTA RICA**
The Adventures continue in 2024! We are excited to share that we will be visiting our 19th country this coming May, Costa Rica! As guests of ACDA Costa Rica and the Universidad Nacional Costa Rica (UNA), we will be engaging in educational, cultural and performance exchanges throughout the country! Stay turned for weekly updates and discover how you can partner with us along our journey this semester! Soli Dei Gloria

**@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

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!

**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.

**PASSION 2024 LIVESTREAM // JAN 3-5 // FREE ONLINE ACCESS // AVAILABLE THROUGH JAN 31**
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!
Dallas/Fort Worth
Houston
San Antonio
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

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