GUIDE Class Investiture Achievement
I promise to take an active part in the youth ministry of the church
This is the core of the AY Pledge.As the AY Mission notes, youth ministry is the “work of the church that is conducted for, with, and by young people.” It is the youth who lead.You are called to take an active role in reaching out to other youth, guiding them as they grow spiritually, mentally, intellectually and physically.
This is the core of the AY Pledge.As the AY Mission notes, youth ministry is the “work of the church that is conducted for, with, and by young people.” It is the youth who lead.You are called to take an active role in reaching out to other youth, guiding them as they grow spiritually, mentally, intellectually and physically.
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The SAIL Pathfinder GUIDE booklet has been newly updated for the 2024-25 Pathfinder year.
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The official GUIDE Journal from the North America Division is also available to download.
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Some additional resources for the GUIDE class (Updated July 14, 2024)
Personal GrowthSpiritual Discovery
Some Resources for Adventist Pioneers:
Some resources for researching missionaries: * 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 *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 Serving Others
Crisis Intervention Honor requirement
Community Improvement Honor requirements Tutoring Honor requirements Rural Development Honor requirements Making Friends
Language Study Honor requirements
You can find the Pledge and Law in English and Spanish HERE Or try Portuguese, French or German HERE |
Red Alert I Honor requirements
Health and Science Honors Basic Water Safety Honor requirements Beginners Swimming Honor requirements Nature Study
DESIRE OF AGES by Ellen G White
: Chapter 7
How to capture a spider web: https://www.wired.com/2007/03/capturing-a-spi/ http://www.sciencefairadventure.com/ProjectDetail.aspx?ProjectID=122 To Photograph spider webs, dust them gently with cornstarch, or mist with water. Photograph against a dark background, shoot early in the day if possible (for natural dew), and be aware of the effect of even the slightest breeze in moving the web. Some additional Resources for Rocks and Minerals: Texas Rockhounding Location Guide Austin Gem and Mineral Society DOT Texas Rocks poster Bureau of Economic Geology educational resources Outdoor Living
Knot Tying Honor Requirements
Animated Knots by Grog Knots by NetKnots Sailors Knot Board About Making Rope One of many Rope Making Machine instructions |
Guide Pilot (Currently being tested by the SAILs and some other clubs, but not yet the official requirements)
There are five components to the pilot Guide curriculum: Experience God, Experience Nature, Experience Health, Experience Community, Experience Leadership. Through these five areas, Pathfinders engage with their club, church, and community while enhancing their mental, spiritual, and physical skills and wellbeing.
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Experience God
As a group and independently, study and explore the following three Fundamental Beliefs: 1. The Church 2. The Millennium and the End Of Sin 3. The New Earth
Experience Nature
Do requirement 1, and choose either Outdoor Skills OR Environmental Conservation 1. The Natural World: Now and Perfected
2. Outdoor Skills (Complete Requirements 8-12 of Wilderness Living and teach a portion of Red Alert II or Camp Safety). 8. Identify in the wild, prepare, and eat ten varieties of wild plants. 9. Have a personal survival kit of 15 items and know how to use each item. 10. Explain the necessity in wilderness living of adequate sleep, proper diet, personal hygiene, and proper exercise. 11. Have the First Aid honor. In addition to the First Aid honor, know the prevention, symptoms, and the first aid treatment for the following: a. Hypothermia. e. Poison ivy and poison oak b. Venomous snake bite. f. Open wound infection c. Heat and sunstroke. g. Altitude sickness d. Heat exhaustion. h. Dehydration 12. Demonstrate two ways to signal for help. Teach a portion of one of the following: Red Alert II Camp Safety Environmental Conservation (Do ONE of the following): Conservation in Practice:
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Experience Health:
Mental Health (Study on your own and discuss within the club two of the following topics): Abandonment, Adapting to change, Addictive behaviors, Body Image, Bullying, Eating Disorders, Self-assessment, Self Esteem, Sexual Reproduction, Sleeping Disorders, Stress/Anxiety, Self Harming behaviors, Substance Abuse Any other current or pertinent mental health subject Physical Health: Define temperance Do one of the following
Complete a self evaluation of life balance (life balance worksheet) as it applies to temperance in all things. Utilizing the self evaluation
Experience Community
1. Service and Evangelism: As a group, participate in at least one service and evangelism project each year. 2. Community Service: As a group, participate in at least one community service project each year. 3. Church Involvement: As a group, participate in at least one church involvement project each year. Experience Leadership
Participate in the TLT program for the year, OR do one of the following: 1. Pathfinder Leadership
2. Church Leadership:
3. Community Service Leadership
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