October is almost upon us, and the weather is finally changing (even if it waited until the day AFTER the CTX Camporee). We have had a busy start to this 60th anniversary Pathfinder year. There was the bee-autiful hike along Bull Creek (only a few stings), learning WAWWAWI, the Lake Travis Underwater Cleanup, drill practice and the Central Texas Camporee at Inks Lake. The Pathfinders did exceptional at the Camporee, despite the heat and humidity, and the food was top-notch (these Pathfinders are becoming excellent camp cooks). The speaker for the weekend delivered some very thought-provoking messages on leadership and personal choices. The SAIL Pathfinders were called upon to lead opening exercises Sabbath Morning and several song services. | From Bible knowledge to knot tying to compass work and nature study, the SAIL Pathfinders performed extremely well, earning the second highest number of points of the 18 clubs in attendance. An admirable position for a club just now entering its second year in existence. And there is a lot more to come. We will kick off October with another hike, and then prepare for the Pathfinder Sabbath program and our Induction ceremony. Through end of October and heading into November the Pathfinders will take part in an evangelistic series at the Austin South Seventh-day Adventist Church, with several of the youth presenting the message. It is shaping up to be another great Pathfinder Year! |
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The SAIL Pathfinder Club is about to launch into a new year. On August 14, we have been asked to head up to Round Rock to share a bit about Pathfinders and help recruit for a new Central Texas Pathfinder Club. August 25 is registration night. The registration materials are now available on the SAIL Pathfinder website (http://austinsouthpathfinders.com/ - click the 'registration" button). Additional materials and information will be available shortly. Activities start quickly this year - September 4 is our first Sabbath afternoon meeting and hike, September 12 is the Lake Travis Underwater Cleanup, and September 24-26 is the 2010 Central Texas Camporee. Our regular Pathfinder meetings will be September 8 and 22. We are looking forward to another great Pathfinder year! See you soon, -Rodger We are back from the Texas Conference Pathfinder Camporee, which was held at the new Lake Whitney Ranch April 1-4. The theme this year was Fearless In Christ, and the speaker was Pastor Bob Holbrook, the former World Pathfinder Director.
Setting up Thursday was a bit of a challenge in the high winds, but it was also a good test of the SAIL Pathfinder Club's new tents, which held up well in wind, sun and rain. Thursday night, we saw the protective hand of God, as, in answer to prayer, the hail storm that was bearing down on the campsite after midnight split apart and passed around us, leaving us dry (even if a little wind-blown). Christ on the stormy sea asked his disciples why they feared the storm, and he showed us again why we need not fear the storm. Friday the SAILs competed in the various events, including knot tying and lashing, relay races, Morse code, identification of fruits and nuts, a community service briefing, soccer and an obstacle course. There was a little rain on and off in the morning, but the sun came out in the afternoon to dry things. Sabbath began with flag raising and club inspection, followed by a parade of the 3500 Pathfinders in full dress uniform past the reviewing stands. After church, the SAILs had lunch with Knights, before heading back down to the main tent for some Sabbath afternoon activities. Sunday morning was the award ceremony; the SAILs received a second-place ribbon for the Camporee. Over the next few days, we will share some of the Pathfinders' own recollections of the Campore, but until then, a few pictures follow. |
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