COMPANION Class Investiture Achievement
I Will Keep the Morning Watch
The Pathfinder Law begins with a promise to keep the Morning Watch. Once a yearly Bible reading program, the term Morning Watch now refers more generally to a daily time with God. It is through true companionship with Christ, spending time with him daily, that we, like the disciples, mirror his character.
The Pathfinder Law begins with a promise to keep the Morning Watch. Once a yearly Bible reading program, the term Morning Watch now refers more generally to a daily time with God. It is through true companionship with Christ, spending time with him daily, that we, like the disciples, mirror his character.
| Companion Class Booklet |
Welcome Back, SAIL Pathfinders
What is a Companion? In some translations of the New Testament, the disciples are referred to as companions (Luke 9:32 NIV), and those who travel with Paul on his evangelistic journeys are given a similar epithet.
Companions spend a lot of time together. In fact, the origins of the word companion stem from a phrase that means “to eat bread together.” A companion, then, is more than just someone who is friendly, it is someone who has developed a closer relationship. Companionship requires time and effort. It is about truly knowing one another.
Did you know that you can have Jesus as your companion as well? How is that possible, you may ask. After all, you can’t really invite Jesus over to dinner to eat bread together, can you? Well, if companionship comes from developing a closer relationship with someone, from spending a lot of time together, you just need to dedicate yourself to spending time with Jesus.
First, commit yourself to spending time with him every day. Set aside a special time every day for just you and Jesus. It may mean you need to wake up five minutes earlier, or you make sure your clothes and school supplies are ready the night before so you can get ready faster in the morning, and still have time to spend with Jesus. In this special time, read a verse, or a chapter from the Bible. Listen to the message Jesus has for you. Perhaps start with your weekly Bible reading guide, and read one verse a day.
Once you are in the habit, and have worked through those, begin your reading of Genesis. See how God created each one of us, how he promised salvation despite sin. How he led people on their journey, and how those early Patriarchs placed their trust in him.
But a companion doesn’t only listen, they also share what is on their mind, and in their heart. Pray. Pray about your struggles, about your joys. Share with Jesus what is happening in your life, what you are wondering about, if you are sad, or angry, or happy, or afraid. You are his companion, and he is yours. Just as regular contact with Jesus changed the disciples from rugged fishermen to active evangelists, so too as you build this closer companionship with Jesus, your character will change, and your relations with others will change as well.
As a unit, the companions will work together to understand, appreciate and strengthen our service to others, to explore God’s creation, and to build our confidence outdoors.
Enjoy the Journey!
What is a Companion? In some translations of the New Testament, the disciples are referred to as companions (Luke 9:32 NIV), and those who travel with Paul on his evangelistic journeys are given a similar epithet.
Companions spend a lot of time together. In fact, the origins of the word companion stem from a phrase that means “to eat bread together.” A companion, then, is more than just someone who is friendly, it is someone who has developed a closer relationship. Companionship requires time and effort. It is about truly knowing one another.
Did you know that you can have Jesus as your companion as well? How is that possible, you may ask. After all, you can’t really invite Jesus over to dinner to eat bread together, can you? Well, if companionship comes from developing a closer relationship with someone, from spending a lot of time together, you just need to dedicate yourself to spending time with Jesus.
First, commit yourself to spending time with him every day. Set aside a special time every day for just you and Jesus. It may mean you need to wake up five minutes earlier, or you make sure your clothes and school supplies are ready the night before so you can get ready faster in the morning, and still have time to spend with Jesus. In this special time, read a verse, or a chapter from the Bible. Listen to the message Jesus has for you. Perhaps start with your weekly Bible reading guide, and read one verse a day.
Once you are in the habit, and have worked through those, begin your reading of Genesis. See how God created each one of us, how he promised salvation despite sin. How he led people on their journey, and how those early Patriarchs placed their trust in him.
But a companion doesn’t only listen, they also share what is on their mind, and in their heart. Pray. Pray about your struggles, about your joys. Share with Jesus what is happening in your life, what you are wondering about, if you are sad, or angry, or happy, or afraid. You are his companion, and he is yours. Just as regular contact with Jesus changed the disciples from rugged fishermen to active evangelists, so too as you build this closer companionship with Jesus, your character will change, and your relations with others will change as well.
As a unit, the companions will work together to understand, appreciate and strengthen our service to others, to explore God’s creation, and to build our confidence outdoors.
Enjoy the Journey!
COMPANION Class Investiture Achievement Helps
The COMPANION Class Investiture Achievement requirements are available at the official Pathfinder Investiture Achievement webpage. You can download a PDF record card or journal from the download page.
We have also put together a SAIL COMPANION Class booklet that includes
helps, links and places for notes. Below are some additional links or
helps as you work on the COMPANION Class requirements.
Personal Growth
Weekly Devotional Guide (weeks 14-26)
Introduction to the Book of Genesis Pathfinder Pledge and Law Pathfinder Song Lyrics Pathfinder Song Audio Spiritual Discovery
Memory Verses:
Books:
Playing Our Past, by the Canadian Union College Heritage Players Historical Prologue to Early Writings by Ellen G. White Pioneer Gallery and Biographical Sketches from Adventist Pioneer Library Lest We Forget periodical by Adventist Pioneer Library |
Making Friends
Cultural Diversity Appreciation Honor Requirements 1, 2, and 3
1. Define culture and cultural diversity. 2. Define stereotype and identify how you may have stereotyped people in the past. 3. Study the following Bible texts and answer the questions. 1 Corinthians 9:20 How does this text explain the importance for a Christian to have a cultural diversity awareness? Galatians 3:27 What does this text say about all who are in the family of Christ? Ephesians 2:14 What should be the result of accepting Christ Jesus into our lives? How do you plan to apply this message to your every day life? Health and Fitness
Temperance Pledge: “Realizing the importance of healthy body and mind, I promise, with the help of God, to live a Christian life of true temperance in all good things and total abstinence from the use of tobacco, alcohol, or any other narcotic.”
Basic First Aid Honor requirements Basic Water Safety Honor requirements Beginners Swimming Honor requirements Nature Study
"A Six Day" Creation Week (Available at AdventSource)
A few resources for casting animal tracks: http://aces.nmsu.edu/pubs/_circulars/circ561.html http://bizarrelabs.com/track.htm http://www.ehow.com/how_2166682_cast-animal-tracks.html http://www.bear-tracker.com/plastertracks.html Outdoor Living
Camping Skills II Honor Requirements
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