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FRIEND Class Investiture Achievement

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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 SAIL Pathfinder FRIEND booklet has been newly updated for the 2021-22 Pathfinder year. 
SAIL FRIEND Book 2021
File Size: 811 kb
File Type: pdf
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The official FRIEND Journal from the North America Division is also available to download.
FRIEND Record Journal
File Size: 5398 kb
File Type: pdf
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Some additional resources for the FRIEND class (Updated July 4, 2021)


Personal Growth

An Introduction to the Book of Matthew
SDA Bible Commentary for Matthew
Pathfinder Pledge and Law
Pathfinder Song Lyrics
History of the Pathfinder Song

Spiritual Discovery

Some  resources for the World Wide Advent Awakening
Books available at AdventSource:
* 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

Some Online Resources:
*The Great Second Advent Movement; Its Rise and Progress, by J.N. Loughborough
*Church Heritage Manual (GC Youth Dept. 2002)
* Historical Prologue to Early Writings by Ellen G. White
* Adventist Pioneer E-Books
* Lest We Forget periodical by Adventist Pioneer Library

Making Friends

Christian Citizenship helps:
*Veterans Administration Guidelines for Display of the Flag 
*NFF How to Display the America Flag 
*United States Flag Code

​​Health and Fitness
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The My Vegetarian Plate graphic is from Adventist Health Ministries.

​Additional Information available online at:
*The Proven Health Benefits of the Adventist Lifestyle
*Seventh-Day Adventist Diet: A Complete Guide
*How a Meatless Town in California Made Turning 100 No Big Deal
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Red Alert Honor requirements
Basic Water Safety Honor requirements
Beginners Swimming Honor requirements

Nature Study

Some ideas for backyard bird and animal feeders:
*https://www.housebeautiful.com/design-inspiration/g32292871/homemade-diy-bird-feeders/
*https://thehomeschoolscientist.com/easy-to-make-bird-feeders/
*http://www.diynetwork.com/decorating/how-to-make-a-squirrel-feeder/index.html

Cornell Lab’s All About Birds is a great place to identify and learn about your backyard birds

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
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