Objectives of Pathfindering:
The Pathfinder Club will encourage its members to belong to the church, confess their Christian faith, and take an active part in fellowship, worship, outreach, and service.
The Pathfinder Club will involve its members as full partners in all aspects of the church's ministry to its members, to the community, and to the world.
The Pathfinder Club will challenge its members in the mission and ministry of Christ through the church so that God's Word becomes meaningful and fruitful in their lives.
Purpose of Pathfindering:
- Lead its members into a growing, redemptive relationship with God.
- Build its members into responsible, mature individuals.
- Involve its members in active, selfless service.
Meaning of the Pathfinder Club Emblem
Red (Sacrifice)
Reminds us of Christ. "For God so loved the world that He gave HIs only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." (John 3:16)
"Present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God" (Romans 12:1)
White (Purity)
We desire to have the purity and righteousness of Christ's life in our lives.
"He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment." (Revelations 3:5)
Blue (Loyalty)
It is the purpose of the Pathfinder Club to help teach us to be loyal to:
Our God in heaven; our parents, our church.
Gold (Excellence)
Standard of measurement. The Pathfinder Club has high standards to help build strong character for the kingdom of heaven.
"I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich." (Revelations 3:18)
Three sides (Completeness)
Completeness of the Godhead - Father, Son, Holy Ghost.
Tripod of education:
Mental
- Crafts and honors.
Physical - Campouts, work bees.
Spiritual - Missionary activities, witnessing
Shield (Protection)
In the Scripture, God is often called the shield of His people. "Fear not . . . I am thy shield." (Genesis 15:1)
Sword (Bible)
The sword is used in warfare. A battle is always won by offense. We are in a battle against sin, and our weapon is the Word of God.
The sword of the Spirit is the Word of God. (Ephesians 6:17)