Oxford Seventh-day Adventist Church

Pathfinders in Oxford SDA church

The Pathfinders in Oxford meet on Sabbath afternoons, Sunday’s and other days during the week. Currently we have three clubs: Eager Beaver (3 - 6), Adventures (6 - 10) and Pathfinders (10 - 15).

Club meeting dates for 2012

Club meetings & special days–

Key to abbreviations:

EB - Eager Beavers

PT - Pathfinders

AD - Adventurers

Feb 4th, EB & PT only

Feb 14th - All Pathfinder classes (Friends, Rangers and Voyagers)

Feb 18th AD only

Feb 25th PT and AD

March 3rd EB

March 10th PT & AD

March 24th PT & AD

April 15th – ADRA CYCLE

Further April dates TBC

May 5th EB

May 12th PT & AD

May 25th, 26th, 27th  PT Camp

June 2nd EB

June 9th PT & AD

June 23rd AD

July 7th EB & PT

July 21st AD & PT

28th July AD only

28th July Investiture

AUGUST – Holiday

September 1st EB

September 16th PT & AD

September 23rd  PT & AD

October – 6th EB & PT

October 20th AD only

November – 3rd,

November -17th,

November -25th

December – 1st  EB & PT

December 8th PT & AD

December  - 15th  Outreach all members

The club in Oxford is led by Sophia Nicholls (Director / Pathfinder councillor) and supported by teachers Yolande Hudson (Adventurer councillor), Vivien Alexander (AdvenSpecial days - these events are organised by the South Englans Conference of the Seventh day Adventist Church and are listed here for information.

Jan 28th Teen day of fellowship, London organised by the SEC of the SDA church

Feb 13th – 17 Prayer and Bible Conference, Watford organised by the SEC of the SDA church

turer teacher) Mugove Mucheuki (Pathfinder teacher and Camping Leader), Elma Trisian (Adventurer councillor) Nachilala Mukombwe (Adventurer councillor) and Johnathan Lapuz (Pathfinder councillor).

PATHFINDERS

For those who know, “Pathfindering” conjures up images of marching, camping, curious hobbies, bugs and bats. Enlarging their windows on the world and building a relationship with God are the dual objectives of this club designed for children ages 10-15. Currently with nearly 2 million members around the world, this Seventh-day Adventist Church-sponsored club accepts any youth who promise to abide by the Pathfinder Pledge and Law regardless of their church affiliation.

Aim:

The advent message to all the world in my generation

Pathfinder Pledge :

By the grace of God I will be pure, kind and true. I will keep the Pathfinder Law, I will be a servant of God and a friend to man

Pathfinder Law:

Keep the morning watch

Do my honest part

Care for my body

Keep a level eye

Be courteous and obedient

Walk softly in the sanctuary

Keep a song in my heart

Go on Gods errands

Leadership  -

The volunteer leadership, skilled in a myriad of unusual abilities and interests are first and foremost, strong believers in Jesus Christ and are sure of the road they are taking towards eternal life. They consider the Pathfinder club an experimental laboratory where growth and learning are synonymous with fun, failure is not expected but rather all activity becomes a tool for learning.

Activities

The imagination of its leadership and members are the primary limiting factors. Activities encouraged range from community/civic service projects both in their home community and across the globe to nature and environmental conservation studies to camping and high adventure trips. Pathfindering challenges the unique talents of each member. Pathfindering is built on an age-specific curriculum of six levels along with approximately 350 specialized skill development topics covering arts and crafts, aquatics, nature, household arts, recreation, spiritual development, health, and vocational training. These often serve as a launching point for lifetime careers or hobbies.

ADVENTURERS / EAGER BEAVERS

Pledge:

Because Jesus loves me I can always do my best

Law:

Be obedient, be pure, be true, be kind, be respectful, be attentive, be helpful, be cheerful, be thoughtful, be reverent.

The "Oxford Club" provides fun and creative ways for children,

1. to develop a Christ-like character;
2. to experience the joy and satisfaction of doing things well;
3. to express their love for Jesus in a natural way;
4. to learn good sportsmanship and strengthen their ability to get along with others;
5. to discover their God-given abilities and to learn how to use them to benefit self and serve others;
6. to discover God's world;
7. to improve their understanding of what makes families strong;
8. to develop parental support for the training of children.

There are currently 3 classess running in the Oxford Adventurer club Busy Bee, Sunbeam and Helping Hand. We welcome chidlern aged 6-10 years old in the Adventurer club. There is also an Eager Beaver club (3 - 6 years) running from 11.30 - 12.30pm every first Sabbath in the month except August and December.

Admittance Policy

It is the policy of the Seventh-day Adventist Church to admit children to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities made available by the church, regardless of race, gender, disability, or religion.

For further information about the worldwide Pathfinder program visit the GC website: http://gcy.bigfoottech.com/ministries/pathfinders/tabid/54/default.aspx