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Pathfinder Ministry in the NAD involves thousands of Pathfinders, TLTs, and staff, along with hundreds of Camporees, thousands of campouts, and community service activities beyond count.
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Pathfindering Loses Leader
Eliezer Meléndez Vázquez, 80, a well-known and influential Adventist youth leader throughout Inter-America, died on January 17 surrounded by his family members at home in Virginia, United States. He had been battling a variety of health problems.
A youth ministries director at the Inter-American Division (IAD) headquarter office in Miami, Florida, from 1998-2001, Pastor Meléndez oversaw thousands of youth leaders, master guides and pathfinders in the territory throughout his life.
A native of Puerto Rico, Pastor Meléndez served as a teacher, youth pastor, dean, district pastor, youth director, education director and health director from the 1950s to the 1990s in Puerto Rico and Mexico. He also served
Central California Pathfinders "Christmas in the Park"
Several Central California Pathfinder clubs participated in a "Christmas in the Park" tradition decorating a town Christmas tree. Christmas in the Park is visited by 500,000 people each year.
According to Alexis Catala, Area 2 Coordinator, "The cardboard Pathfinders, made by San Mateo Pathfinders, is a representation of Pathfinders from around the world.
Read more: Central California Pathfinders "Christmas in the Park"
1 Million Pathfinder Miles Challenge
The NAD has launched Adventists InStep for Life, an initiative to raise awareness about childhood obesity and improve the health of kids and families. One of the goals of this initiative is to reach 1 million miles of physical activity this year. We are uniting our efforts to reach that yearly goal in 1 day. In order to reach that, the NAD has set aside Sunday, September 25, 2011 as Let’s Move Day.
2011 New NAD AY Honors Voted in Lincoln
Several new Pathfinder honors were voted during the YPAC Lincoln Meetings, March 2011. While the requirements and honor patches are still not availabe, we thought you'd like to know what is coming!
Let's Move Day REPORTING
Many of you took part in some "Let's Move" activity or event this past Sunday. We are hearing great reports from different parts of the country. A big THANKS to those who took part and especially to those that have already reported their miles. If you have not done so yet, PLEASE remember to report your miles.... you only have a couple more days until the deadline (Midnight, October 2). To report, go to: http://www.adventistsinstepforlife.org/article.php?id=3
REPORTING FOR THE LET'S MOVE DAY EVENT ends on October 2, 2011! Report Today!
Pathfinder Strong Song Author, Henry T. Bergh, Last Pathfinder Pioneer, Passes Away at 93 in California
On July 15, 2011, Pathfinder pioneer and author of the International Pathfinder theme song "Pathfinder Strong," died in Oakhurst, CA, USA, according to his daughter, Judi.
Pathfinders around the globe have sung this often translated, more often sung song "Oh we are the Pathfinder’s Strong, the servants of God are we, faithful as we march along, in kindness, truth and purity. A message to tell to the world,
