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== ==
{{/requirement 2a}}
{{:Investiture_Achievement/Weekly_Devotional_Guide}}

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|valign="top"|Week 14: '''HOPE'''
*{{Bible link|Psalms 94:12-19}}
*{{Bible link|Psalms 95}}
*{{Bible link|1 Kings 3}}
*{{Bible link|Psalms 63}}
*{{Bible link|Psalms 59}}

|valign="top"|Week 18: '''CELEBRATION'''
*{{Bible link|Philippians 1}}
*{{Bible link|Psalms 1}}
*{{Bible link|Ezekiel 15}}
*{{Bible link|Malachi 1}}

|valign="top"|Week 22: '''DEVOTION'''
*{{Bible link|Psalms 103}}
*{{Bible link|Lamentations 3}}
*{{Bible link|Job 40-42}}

|-
|valign="top"|Week 15: '''LOVE'''
*{{Bible link|Philippians 2}}
*{{Bible link|Psalms 136}}
*{{Bible link|Psalms 100}}
*{{Bible link|Ephesians 5}}

|valign="top"|Week 19: '''PROMISES'''
*{{Bible link|Psalms 118}}
*{{Bible link|Deuteronomy 31}}
*{{Bible link|Psalms 23}}
*{{Bible link|Daniel 7:9}}
*{{Bible link|Romans 8:38, 39}}

|valign="top"|Week 23: '''DECISIONS'''
*{{Bible link|Matthew 4}}
*{{Bible link|Matthew 16}}
*{{Bible link|Mark 8}}
*{{Bible link|Luke 14}}

|-
|valign="top"|Week 16: '''JOY'''
*{{Bible link|Isaiah 9:2-10:19}}
*{{Bible link|Isaiah 49}}
*{{Bible link|Psalms 28}}
*{{Bible link|Habakkuk 3:17-19}}

|valign="top"|Week 20: '''FAITHFULNESS'''
*{{Bible link|Esther 1-2}}
*{{Bible link|Esther 3-4}}
*{{Bible link|Esther 5}}
*{{Bible link|Esther 6}}
*{{Bible link|Esther 7}}
*{{Bible link|Esther 8}}
*{{Bible link|Esther 9}}

|valign="top"|Week 24: '''EXAMPLE'''
*{{Bible link|Mark 10:32-45}}
*{{Bible link|Acts 10}}
*{{Bible link|Galatians 6:1-8}}
*{{Bible link|Luke 23}}
*{{Bible link|1 John 2}}
*{{Bible link|2 Peter 1-3}}

|-
|valign="top"|Week 17: '''ADVENTURE'''
*{{Bible link|Psalms 37}}
*{{Bible link|1 John 1}}
*{{Bible link|1 Thessalonians 1-3}}
*{{Bible link|Psalms 51}}
*{{Bible link|James 1:22, 23}}
*{{Bible link|Revelation 3:15, 16}}
*{{Bible link|Matthew 14:25-33}}

|valign="top"|Week 21: '''CHRISTIANITY'''
*{{Bible link|Ephesians 4}}
*{{Bible link|Matthew 10}}
*{{Bible link|Proverbs 25}}
*{{Bible link|Micah 6}}
*{{Bible link|Proverbs 14}}

|valign="top"|Week 25: '''LIFE WITH GOD'''
*{{Bible link|Hebrews 13}}
*{{Bible link|John 3}}
*{{Bible link|Revelation 21}}
*{{Bible link|Leviticus 19}}
*{{Bible link|1 Peter 1}}

|-
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|valign="top"|Week 26: '''OBEDIENCE'''
*{{Bible link|Romans 12}}
*{{Bible link|Matthew 6:1-25}}
*{{Bible link|Isaiah 14:14-32}}
*{{Bible link|Jonah 1}}
*{{Bible link|Jonah 2}}
*{{Bible link|Jonah 3}}
*{{Bible link|Jonah 4 }}

|}

===Genesis===

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|{{Bible link|Genesis 1}}
|{{Bible link|Genesis 11}}
|{{Bible link|Genesis 21}}
|{{Bible link|Genesis 31}}
|{{Bible link|Genesis 41}}
|-
|{{Bible link|Genesis 2}}
|{{Bible link|Genesis 12}}
|{{Bible link|Genesis 22}}
|{{Bible link|Genesis 32}}
|{{Bible link|Genesis 42}}
|-
|{{Bible link|Genesis 3}}
|{{Bible link|Genesis 13}}
|{{Bible link|Genesis 23}}
|{{Bible link|Genesis 33}}
|{{Bible link|Genesis 43}}
|-
|{{Bible link|Genesis 4}}
|{{Bible link|Genesis 14}}
|{{Bible link|Genesis 24}}
|{{Bible link|Genesis 34}}
|{{Bible link|Genesis 44}}
|-
|{{Bible link|Genesis 5}}
|{{Bible link|Genesis 15}}
|{{Bible link|Genesis 25}}
|{{Bible link|Genesis 35}}
|{{Bible link|Genesis 45}}
|-
|{{Bible link|Genesis 6}}
|{{Bible link|Genesis 16}}
|{{Bible link|Genesis 26}}
|{{Bible link|Genesis 36}}
|{{Bible link|Genesis 46}}
|-
|{{Bible link|Genesis 7}}
|{{Bible link|Genesis 17}}
|{{Bible link|Genesis 27}}
|{{Bible link|Genesis 37}}
|{{Bible link|Genesis 47}}
|-
|{{Bible link|Genesis 8}}
|{{Bible link|Genesis 18}}
|{{Bible link|Genesis 28}}
|{{Bible link|Genesis 38}}
|{{Bible link|Genesis 48}}
|-
|{{Bible link|Genesis 9}}
|{{Bible link|Genesis 19}}
|{{Bible link|Genesis 29}}
|{{Bible link|Genesis 39}}
|{{Bible link|Genesis 49}}
|-
|{{Bible link|Genesis 10}}
|{{Bible link|Genesis 20}}
|{{Bible link|Genesis 30}}
|{{Bible link|Genesis 40}}
|{{Bible link|Genesis 50}}

|}

== ==
{{/requirement 2b}}

{{:Investiture Achievement/Journalling}}

== ==
{{/requirement 3a}}

{{:Investiture Achievement/Pledge and Law}}

== ==
{{/requirement 3b}}
===Pledge===
A good time to address this requirement is just before the Induction Ceremony. At this time, the Companion class should re-study the pledge and law, and dive deeper into its meaning. Then during the Induction, those Companions who were inducted during the previous year can be assigned to explain a point of the pledge and law to the new inductees.

As counselor, it may fall to you to assign a point of the Pledge and Law for explanation by one of the Companions. This can be an opportunity to really reach your Companions if you make these assignments thoughtfully. If possible, assign a point of the Pledge or Law to a child you feel exemplifies that point, and let the child know why he or she was chosen to explain that point. This will make the child feel that he or she has an important part to play in the Induction service, and the delivery of that explanation will be more heartfelt and effective. This offers the greatest chance for affecting both the Inductee as well as the Pathfinders who explain the Pledge and Law.

;By the grace of God: This means that the Pathfinder will rely on God for the strength, courage, and determination to keep the Pathfinder Pledge.

;I will be pure: The Pathfinder will avoid those things which lead into temptation, and seek to fill himself with heavenly thoughts rather than worldly pleasures (see {{Bible link|Philippians 4:8}}). This means the Pathfinder will avoid such things as dirty jokes, pornography, lewd or crude entertainment, and gossip. Being pure is the same thing as being holy - set aside for a special purpose. The Sabbath is holy because it has been set aside as a special day for us to spend with our Creator. We do not pollute the Sabbath with thoughts of work and toil. Samuel was set aside as pure from before his birth. As a Nazarite, he did not pollute his life with wine (or any grape products). A Pathfinder will set himself aside for the Lord and not pollute his life with impure things.

;I will be kind: The Pathfinder will place the needs of others above the needs of the self. This means holding doors open for others, allowing others to go first in line, taking the smallest cookie, etc. It means relieving the suffering of others, including not only people, but animals as well. It means making friends with new kids and making them feel welcome and part of the group.

;I will be true: Being true means "practicing what you preach." That means that our actions are not in contradictions with our professed ideals. We do what we say. This was the charge Jesus laid against the Pharisees. They would say one thing, but do something else.
::''"For you are like whitewashed tombs which indeed appear beautiful outwardly, but inside are full of dead men’s bones and all uncleanness."'' ({{Bible link|Matthew 23:27}} NKJV)

;I will keep the Pathfinder Law: The Pathfinder will adopt the Pathfinder Law as a way of life. It will be observed and respected at all times, not just during Pathfinder meetings and events.

;I will be a servant of God: The Pathfinder will make Jesus the Master of his life. A servant does not do what he himself wishes, but rather does as his master commands. To be a servant of God means setting aside one's own will and seeking the will of God. When people think they are serving themselves, they are really serving Satan.

;I will be a friend to man: The Pathfinder will seek to help others. A properly-functioning Pathfinder Club will engage in community service on a regular basis. The purpose of this community service is to help our fellow men. The service is not limited to the members of the Pathfinder Club or even to the members of the church. It is to serve the community outside the church.

===Law===
;Keep the Morning Watch: This means that the Pathfinder will devote time to studying the Bible every day. Taking time for devotional study as the first thing in the morning sets the course and tone for the day. However, more important than the time of the study is the study itself.

;Do my honest part: The Pathfinder will perform every task to the best of his or her ability. The Pathfinder will follow the spirit of the law rather than just the letter of the law. This is especially true as it applies to IA or Honor requirements.

;Care for my body: Because the body is the temple of the Holy Spirit ({{Bible link|1 Cor 6:19}}), the Pathfinder will always strive to take the best care of it. This means that the Pathfinder will get plenty of exercise, maintain a healthy diet, and avoid drugs, tobacco, and alcohol.

;Keep a level eye: The Pathfinder will always tell the truth so that he may look others straight in the eye without a downcast face. If a Pathfinder makes a mistake, he admits it and seeks to correct it rather than trying to hide it from others.

;Be courteous: The Pathfinder will treat others courteously. This includes people of all ages, young and old, as well as animals.

;Be obedient: The Pathfinder will obey those who are placed in authority over him. This includes parents, Pathfinder leaders, and teachers. However, the Pathfinder must always obey God first.

;Walk softly in the sanctuary: The Pathfinder will treat the church sanctuary as a holy place, because that is what it is. A Pathfinder knows that the sanctuary is not a place for horseplay, joking around, or running. It is a place where people come to worship the Lord.

;Keep a song in my heart: The Pathfinder will remain cheerful even when circumstances dictate otherwise. A useful model of this behavior is that of Paul and Silas in {{Bible link|Acts 16:25-34}}. The result of their cheerfulness was the salvation of an entire household.

;Go on God's errands: The Pathfinder will seek to do the Lord's will. If he is called to cut grass for an elderly person, he will rush to do this. If he is asked to read the scriptures during the worship service, he will answer "yes." The Pathfinder will remember the words of Isaiah when he said, "Here I am, send me!" ({{Bible link|Isaiah 6:8}})

== ==
{{/requirement 4a}}
{{:Investiture Achievement/Learn the Pathfinder Song}}

== ==
{{/requirement 4b}}
===Meaning===
Before the meaning of the Pathfinder Song can be illustrated, it must be understood.

;Oh we are the Pathfinders Strong: The Pathfinders are not the General Conference, Division, Union, or local Conference leadership. Yes, those people are Pathfinders, and they contribute greatly to the program, but without the ''children'' in the local clubs, there would ''be'' no Pathfinders. ''We'' are the Pathfinders. And we are strong. As Pathfinders, we make an impact in our church and community. Pathfinders is one of the more visible arms of our church, and without them, many people would not know that a Seventh-day Adventist Church met in their communities.

;The servants of God are we: Pathfinders seek to do the will of the Creator. We look to Him for guidance and direction by reading His written word in the Bible. When we understand His will, we then seek to do it to the best of our ability.

;Faithful as we march along: Pathfinders serve God and show growing faith.

;In kindness, truth, and purity: The astute Pathfinder will immediately recognize that this phrase comes directly from the Pathfinder Pledge. Kindness, truth, and purity are central to the Pathfinder mission. Pathfinders look for opportunities to help others. They put the needs of others ahead of their own, and they do this in every aspect of their lives (not just at Pathfinder meetings)

;A message to tell to the world: Once Pathfinders have the attention of their community, and once that attention is ''positive'', the community will more readily receive from them the good news of the gospel. While the message goes out to the entire world, it does so one community at a time.

;A truth that will set us free: When the community accepts the message, they will be set free from the bondage of sin.

;King Jesus the Savior's coming back for you and me: The "good news" is that we can have eternal life in Jesus. When an end is made of sin, those who have placed their faith in Jesus will be freed not only from sin, but from death which is caused by sin. Eternal life!

===Illustration===
{{Investiture Achievement/Illustrate Meaning|the Pathfinder Song}}

=Trail Companion [[File:Companion Ribbon.jpeg|150px]]=
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 {{/requirement 3b}}
 ===Pledge===
-A good time to address this requirement is just before the Induction Ceremony.  At this time, the Companion class should re-study the pledge and law, and dive deeper into its meaning.  Then during the Induction, those Companions who were inducted during the previous year can be assigned to explain a point of the pledge and law to the new inductees.
+A good time to address this requirement is just before the Induction Ceremony. At this time, the Companion class should re-study the pledge and law, and dive deeper into its meaning. Then during the Induction, those Companions who were inducted during the previous year can be assigned to explain a point of the pledge and law to the new inductees.
-As counselor, it may fall to you to assign a point of the Pledge and Law for explanation by one of the Companions.  This can be an opportunity to really reach your Companions if you make these assignments thoughtfully.  If possible, assign a point of the Pledge or Law to a child you feel exemplifies that point, and let the child know why he or she was chosen to explain that point.  This will make the child feel that he or she has an important part to play in the Induction service, and the delivery of that explanation will be more heartfelt and effective.  This offers the greatest chance for affecting both the Inductee as well as the Pathfinders who explain the Pledge and Law.
+As counselor, it may fall to you to assign a point of the Pledge and Law for explanation by one of the Companions. This can be an opportunity to really reach your Companions if you make these assignments thoughtfully. If possible, assign a point of the Pledge or Law to a child you feel exemplifies that point, and let the child know why he or she was chosen to explain that point. This will make the child feel that he or she has an important part to play in the Induction service, and the delivery of that explanation will be more heartfelt and effective. This offers the greatest chance for affecting both the Inductee as well as the Pathfinders who explain the Pledge and Law.
 ;By the grace of God: This means that the Pathfinder will rely on God for the strength, courage, and determination to keep the Pathfinder Pledge.
-;I will be pure: The Pathfinder will avoid those things which lead into temptation, and seek to fill himself with heavenly thoughts rather than worldly pleasures (see  {{Bible link|Philippians 4:8}}).  This means the Pathfinder will avoid such things as dirty jokes, pornography, lewd or crude entertainment, and gossip.  Being pure is the same thing as being holy - set aside for a special purpose.  The Sabbath is holy because it has been set aside as a special day for us to spend with our Creator.  We do not pollute the Sabbath with thoughts of work and toil.  Samuel was set aside as pure from before his birth.  As a Nazarite, he did not pollute his life with wine (or any grape products).  A Pathfinder will set himself aside for the Lord and not pollute his life with impure things.
+;I will be pure: The Pathfinder will avoid those things which lead into temptation, and seek to fill himself with heavenly thoughts rather than worldly pleasures (see {{Bible link|Philippians 4:8}}). This means the Pathfinder will avoid such things as dirty jokes, pornography, lewd or crude entertainment, and gossip. Being pure is the same thing as being holy - set aside for a special purpose. The Sabbath is holy because it has been set aside as a special day for us to spend with our Creator. We do not pollute the Sabbath with thoughts of work and toil. Samuel was set aside as pure from before his birth. As a Nazarite, he did not pollute his life with wine (or any grape products). A Pathfinder will set himself aside for the Lord and not pollute his life with impure things.
-;I will be kind: The Pathfinder will place the needs of others above the needs of the self.  This means holding doors open for others, allowing others to go first in line, taking the smallest cookie, etc.  It means relieving the suffering of others, including not only people, but animals as well.  It means making friends with new kids and making them feel welcome and part of the group.
+;I will be kind: The Pathfinder will place the needs of others above the needs of the self. This means holding doors open for others, allowing others to go first in line, taking the smallest cookie, etc. It means relieving the suffering of others, including not only people, but animals as well. It means making friends with new kids and making them feel welcome and part of the group.
-;I will be true: Being true means "practicing what you preach."  That means that our actions are not in contradictions with our professed ideals.  We do what we say.  This was the charge Jesus laid against the Pharisees.  They would say one thing, but do something else.
+;I will be true: Being true means "practicing what you preach." That means that our actions are not in contradictions with our professed ideals. We do what we say. This was the charge Jesus laid against the Pharisees. They would say one thing, but do something else.
 ::''"For you are like whitewashed tombs which indeed appear beautiful outwardly, but inside are full of dead men’s bones and all uncleanness."'' ({{Bible link|Matthew 23:27}} NKJV)
-;I will keep the Pathfinder Law: The Pathfinder will adopt the Pathfinder Law as a way of life.  It will be observed and respected at all times, not just during Pathfinder meetings and events.
+;I will keep the Pathfinder Law: The Pathfinder will adopt the Pathfinder Law as a way of life. It will be observed and respected at all times, not just during Pathfinder meetings and events.
-;I will be a servant of God: The Pathfinder will make Jesus the Master of his life.  A servant does not do what he himself wishes, but rather does as his master commands.  To be a servant of God means setting aside one's own will and seeking the will of God.  When people think they are serving themselves, they are really serving Satan.
+;I will be a servant of God: The Pathfinder will make Jesus the Master of his life. A servant does not do what he himself wishes, but rather does as his master commands. To be a servant of God means setting aside one's own will and seeking the will of God. When people think they are serving themselves, they are really serving Satan.
-;I will be a friend to man: The Pathfinder will seek to help others.  A properly-functioning Pathfinder Club will engage in community service on a regular basis.  The purpose of this community service is to help our fellow men.  The service is not limited to the members of the Pathfinder Club or even to the members of the church.  It is to serve the community outside the church.
+;I will be a friend to man: The Pathfinder will seek to help others. A properly-functioning Pathfinder Club will engage in community service on a regular basis. The purpose of this community service is to help our fellow men. The service is not limited to the members of the Pathfinder Club or even to the members of the church. It is to serve the community outside the church.
 ===Law===
-;Keep the Morning Watch: This means that the Pathfinder will devote time to studying the Bible every day.  Taking time for devotional study as the first thing in the morning sets the course and tone for the day.  However, more important than the time of the study is the study itself.
+;Keep the Morning Watch: This means that the Pathfinder will devote time to studying the Bible every day. Taking time for devotional study as the first thing in the morning sets the course and tone for the day. However, more important than the time of the study is the study itself.
-;Do my honest part: The Pathfinder will perform every task to the best of his or her ability.  The Pathfinder will follow the spirit of the law rather than just the letter of the law.  This is especially true as it applies to IA or Honor requirements.
+;Do my honest part: The Pathfinder will perform every task to the best of his or her ability. The Pathfinder will follow the spirit of the law rather than just the letter of the law. This is especially true as it applies to IA or Honor requirements.
-;Care for my body: Because the body is the temple of the Holy Spirit ({{Bible link|1 Cor 6:19}}), the Pathfinder will always strive to take the best care of it.  This means that the Pathfinder will get plenty of exercise, maintain a healthy diet, and avoid drugs, tobacco, and alcohol.
+;Care for my body: Because the body is the temple of the Holy Spirit ({{Bible link|1 Cor 6:19}}), the Pathfinder will always strive to take the best care of it. This means that the Pathfinder will get plenty of exercise, maintain a healthy diet, and avoid drugs, tobacco, and alcohol.
-;Keep a level eye: The Pathfinder will always tell the truth so that he may look others straight in the eye without a downcast face.  If a Pathfinder makes a mistake, he admits it and seeks to correct it rather than trying to hide it from others.
+;Keep a level eye: The Pathfinder will always tell the truth so that he may look others straight in the eye without a downcast face. If a Pathfinder makes a mistake, he admits it and seeks to correct it rather than trying to hide it from others.
-;Be courteous: The Pathfinder will treat others courteously.  This includes people of all ages, young and old, as well as animals.
+;Be courteous: The Pathfinder will treat others courteously. This includes people of all ages, young and old, as well as animals.
-;Be obedient: The Pathfinder will obey those who are placed in authority over him.  This includes parents, Pathfinder leaders, and teachers.  However, the Pathfinder must always obey God first.
+;Be obedient: The Pathfinder will obey those who are placed in authority over him. This includes parents, Pathfinder leaders, and teachers. However, the Pathfinder must always obey God first.
-;Walk softly in the sanctuary: The Pathfinder will treat the church sanctuary as a holy place, because that is what it is.  A Pathfinder knows that the sanctuary is not a place for horseplay, joking around, or running.  It is a place where people come to worship the Lord.
+;Walk softly in the sanctuary: The Pathfinder will treat the church sanctuary as a holy place, because that is what it is. A Pathfinder knows that the sanctuary is not a place for horseplay, joking around, or running. It is a place where people come to worship the Lord.
-;Keep a song in my heart: The Pathfinder will remain cheerful even when circumstances dictate otherwise. A useful model of this behavior is that of Paul and Silas in {{Bible link|Acts 16:25-34}}.  The result of their cheerfulness was the salvation of an entire household.
+;Keep a song in my heart: The Pathfinder will remain cheerful even when circumstances dictate otherwise. A useful model of this behavior is that of Paul and Silas in {{Bible link|Acts 16:25-34}}. The result of their cheerfulness was the salvation of an entire household.
-;Go on God's errands: The Pathfinder will seek to do the Lord's will.  If he is called to cut grass for an elderly person, he will rush to do this.  If he is asked to read the scriptures during the worship service, he will answer "yes."  The Pathfinder will remember the words of Isaiah when he said, "Here I am, send me!" ({{Bible link|Isaiah 6:8}})
+;Go on God's errands: The Pathfinder will seek to do the Lord's will. If he is called to cut grass for an elderly person, he will rush to do this. If he is asked to read the scriptures during the worship service, he will answer "yes." The Pathfinder will remember the words of Isaiah when he said, "Here I am, send me!" ({{Bible link|Isaiah 6:8}})
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 Before the meaning of the Pathfinder Song can be illustrated, it must be understood.
-;Oh we are the Pathfinders Strong: The Pathfinders are not the General Conference, Division, Union, or local Conference leadership.  Yes, those people are Pathfinders, and they contribute greatly to the program, but without the ''children'' in the local clubs, there would ''be'' no Pathfinders.  ''We'' are the Pathfinders.  And we are strong.  As Pathfinders, we make an impact in our church and community.  Pathfinders is one of the more visible arms of our church, and without them, many people would not know that a Seventh-day Adventist Church met in their communities.
+;Oh we are the Pathfinders Strong: The Pathfinders are not the General Conference, Division, Union, or local Conference leadership. Yes, those people are Pathfinders, and they contribute greatly to the program, but without the ''children'' in the local clubs, there would ''be'' no Pathfinders. ''We'' are the Pathfinders. And we are strong. As Pathfinders, we make an impact in our church and community. Pathfinders is one of the more visible arms of our church, and without them, many people would not know that a Seventh-day Adventist Church met in their communities.
-;The servants of God are we: Pathfinders seek to do the will of the Creator.  We look to Him for guidance and direction by reading His written word in the Bible.  When we understand His will, we then seek to do it to the best of our ability.
+;The servants of God are we: Pathfinders seek to do the will of the Creator. We look to Him for guidance and direction by reading His written word in the Bible. When we understand His will, we then seek to do it to the best of our ability.
 ;Faithful as we march along: Pathfinders serve God and show growing faith.
-;In kindness, truth, and purity: The astute Pathfinder will immediately recognize that this phrase comes directly from the Pathfinder Pledge.  Kindness, truth, and purity are central to the Pathfinder mission.  Pathfinders look for opportunities to help others.  They put the needs of others ahead of their own, and they do this in every aspect of their lives (not just at Pathfinder meetings)
+;In kindness, truth, and purity: The astute Pathfinder will immediately recognize that this phrase comes directly from the Pathfinder Pledge. Kindness, truth, and purity are central to the Pathfinder mission. Pathfinders look for opportunities to help others. They put the needs of others ahead of their own, and they do this in every aspect of their lives (not just at Pathfinder meetings)
-;A message to tell to the world: Once Pathfinders have the attention of their community, and once that attention is ''positive'', the community will more readily receive from them the good news of the gospel.  While the message goes out to the entire world, it does so one community at a time.
+;A message to tell to the world: Once Pathfinders have the attention of their community, and once that attention is ''positive'', the community will more readily receive from them the good news of the gospel. While the message goes out to the entire world, it does so one community at a time.
 ;A truth that will set us free: When the community accepts the message, they will be set free from the bondage of sin.
-;King Jesus the Savior's coming back for you and me: The "good news" is that we can have eternal life in Jesus.  When an end is made of sin, those who have placed their faith in Jesus will be freed not only from sin, but from death which is caused by sin.  Eternal life!
+;King Jesus the Savior's coming back for you and me: The "good news" is that we can have eternal life in Jesus. When an end is made of sin, those who have placed their faith in Jesus will be freed not only from sin, but from death which is caused by sin. Eternal life!
 ===Illustration===