Pathfinder Week of Prayer/Pathfinder Day
Dear Fellow Counselors,
It is that time of the year again. The Pathfinder Week and Day are already close. Our office has consulted with the ZBUC Youth office concerning the Pathfinder Day (14th September 2013). We have been encouraged to hold the Pathfinder Day as a full-fledged programmed activity. Those intending to run the week of prayer (8-14th September 2013) may proceed to do so under the theme, “Remember” and the Hymn “Trust and Obey” (40 Local Hymn; 590 SDAH). The Sabbath sermon for the Pathfinder Day is herewith attached. So, let me ask a fundamental question: Why Do We Need the Pathfinder Day?
The Pathfinder Administrative Manual discusses this question in length. On page 199 you will find a summary of the six objectives of Pathfinder Day:
1. Give official recognition and encouragement to the Pathfinder Club in the local church.
2. Acquaint the congregation with the scope of possibilities offered by the Pathfinder Club in the development of our junior youth.
3. Encourage greater cooperation and support of the local Pathfinder Club by the congregation.
4. Recruit additional Pathfinder staff members.
5. Give the Pathfinder Club members a greater sense of belonging to the church by their active participation in the worship hour.
6. Give an opportunity for the church to provide more financial assistance for the club by giving a special Pathfinder Club offering during the worship hour. By vote of the local church board, the church offering on this day may be appropriated to the local Pathfinder Club.
This is the day to present to the church the objectives of the Pathfinder Club and appeal for dedicated church members to volunteer as staff members. They could work as instructors, counselors, junior counselors, deputy directors, chaplains, directors, etc.
May the Lord bless you as lead the church to an appreciation of the Pathfinder Work.
Highten Hamweene
Youth Director, LC
