FRIEND Class Investiture Achievement
I will be a servant of God and a friend to man.
The Pathfinder Pledge concludes with the commitment of each Pathfinder that mirrors the two great commandments found in Matthew 22: ‘You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind’ and ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’
The Pathfinder Pledge concludes with the commitment of each Pathfinder that mirrors the two great commandments found in Matthew 22: ‘You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind’ and ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’
Greetings new SAIL Pathfinders,
What does it mean to be a Friend? Christ focused on this throughout his ministry on earth. In Luke 6:31(NKJV)Christ sums up what being a friend means: “And just as you want men to do to you, you also do to them likewise.” This is the Golden Rule, often written as “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” A friend, then, first and foremost treats others as he would like to be treated. A friend will not exclude others, a friend will not criticize just to make himself appear smarter, stronger or more skilled. A friend will consider the needs and feelings of others.
It is not a simple thing to be a friend, but it is the beginning of a journey, one that is full of rich experiences, strong relationships, and ultimately a spirit of service. In the story of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37), Christ breaks down the barriers of stereotype, of prejudice, and of selfishness. He lays bare the false excuses of those who recognize but fail to address the needs of their neighbors. All are created in the image of God, and Christ dies for all.
If Christ has chosen to give up his life for each person we encounter, what does that tell us about the value of those people in God’s eye? And if God found such value in each person, who are we to make our own judgement on others? As we work on the Friend class, we will learn together not only what friendship means, but also how we can put it into practice.
The first step is to expand our walk with God. We will study the book of Matthew, following the life of Christ, our great example, and explore the scripture further for strength and guidance. Taking on Christ’s example, we will find ways to put our Friendship into practice through group and individual service projects.
We will also work on skills to help us remain healthy, to prepare for emergencies, and to expand our physical capabilities and intellectual curiosity. We will write and take part in skits, go camping and learn skills useful in the outdoors, study nature for our own knowledge and enjoyment as well as to better understand God’s character, and learn about the history of Adventism and the pioneers of the Church.
As part of the Friend class work, we will complete at least three Pathfinder honors: Red Alert, Basic Water Safety, and Camping Skills I. In addition, we will work on at least parts of several other honors, which may include Christian Citizenship, Nutrition, Knots, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles, Amphibians, and Seeds.
Welcome Aboard!
What does it mean to be a Friend? Christ focused on this throughout his ministry on earth. In Luke 6:31(NKJV)Christ sums up what being a friend means: “And just as you want men to do to you, you also do to them likewise.” This is the Golden Rule, often written as “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” A friend, then, first and foremost treats others as he would like to be treated. A friend will not exclude others, a friend will not criticize just to make himself appear smarter, stronger or more skilled. A friend will consider the needs and feelings of others.
It is not a simple thing to be a friend, but it is the beginning of a journey, one that is full of rich experiences, strong relationships, and ultimately a spirit of service. In the story of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37), Christ breaks down the barriers of stereotype, of prejudice, and of selfishness. He lays bare the false excuses of those who recognize but fail to address the needs of their neighbors. All are created in the image of God, and Christ dies for all.
If Christ has chosen to give up his life for each person we encounter, what does that tell us about the value of those people in God’s eye? And if God found such value in each person, who are we to make our own judgement on others? As we work on the Friend class, we will learn together not only what friendship means, but also how we can put it into practice.
The first step is to expand our walk with God. We will study the book of Matthew, following the life of Christ, our great example, and explore the scripture further for strength and guidance. Taking on Christ’s example, we will find ways to put our Friendship into practice through group and individual service projects.
We will also work on skills to help us remain healthy, to prepare for emergencies, and to expand our physical capabilities and intellectual curiosity. We will write and take part in skits, go camping and learn skills useful in the outdoors, study nature for our own knowledge and enjoyment as well as to better understand God’s character, and learn about the history of Adventism and the pioneers of the Church.
As part of the Friend class work, we will complete at least three Pathfinder honors: Red Alert, Basic Water Safety, and Camping Skills I. In addition, we will work on at least parts of several other honors, which may include Christian Citizenship, Nutrition, Knots, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles, Amphibians, and Seeds.
Welcome Aboard!
The FRIEND 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 FRIEND Class booklet that includes
helps, links and places for notes. Below are some additional links or
helps as you work on the FRIEND Class requirements.
Personal Growth
Weekly Devotional Guide (Weeks 1-13)
An Introduction to the Book of Matthew Pathfinder Pledge and Law Pathfinder Song Lyrics Pathfinder Song Audio Memory Verses
Spiritual Discovery
Some resources for the World Wide Advent Awakening
Books - A Brief History of Seventh-day Adventists, by George R Knight Tell it to the World; The Story of Seventh-day Adventists, by C. Mervyn Maxwell The Great Second Advent Movement; Its Rise and Progress, by J.N. Loughborough Online Resources - 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 Origins of Seventh-day Adventists, by Visionary for Kids Making Friends
Christian Citizenship #1: Describe the national, state or provincial, AY, Pathfinder, and Christian flags
Christian Citizenship #2: Know how to display the national flag with two other flags under the following situations: a. Camp out/Camporee b. Fair c. Pathfinder Day program d. Parade Christian Citizenship #3: Demonstrate how to fold and salute your national flag. (With instructor) Describe when and how it should be displayed. United States Flag Code |
Health and Fitness
Vegetarian Food Guide (PDF, from Loma Linda University)
Additional Information available online at: http://www.llu.edu/public-health/news/news-usda-myplate.page http://www.vegetariannutrition.org/resources.html http://www.choosemyplate.gov/ http://www.choosemyplate.gov/tipsresources/vegetarian_diets.html Red Alert Honor requirements Basic Water Safety Honor requirements Beginners Swimming Honor requirements Nature Study
Some simple bird feeder plans:
http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/backyard-bird-feeder-672532/ http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/tray-bird-feeder-674071/ http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/make-recycled-bird-feeder-710474/ http://www.runnerduck.com/kc_plastic_birdhouse.htm A simple squirrel Feeder http://www.diynetwork.com/decorating/how-to-make-a-squirrel-feeder/index.html Outdoor Living
The Pathfinder Camping Code:
I will camp only where camping is allowed. I will keep my campsite clean at all times, and I will leave it cleaner than when I found it. I will never leave my campfire unattended, and when I leave I will be sure that it is entirely out. I will never use my knife or ax to cut, mar or scar live trees. I will never pick wild flowers without permission. I will never cut trails while hiking. I will never pollute a lake or stream. I will always respect the privacy of other campers. I will always be polite and courteous. I will respect all signs, authority, rules and private property. I will always conduct myself as a Pathfinder and a Christian. I will always leave a campsite knowing that I am welcome to return. Camping Skills I Honor requirements |
