1. Pathfinder Sabbath & Induction Ceremonies
Tina Bralley
Northern California Conference
September , 2016

2. What is Induction?
Description in manual: Use of candles and ceremony to enforce the pledge and law. To welcome each new candidate to the club.
Point is to make kids feel special and part of a club.
Make it a special evening, not part of a church service.
Certificate, pin, or special keepsake.

3. Order of Service
March In Pledges & Songs to Flags Pledge & Song to Bible Opening Prayer Welcome Scripture Worship Story Presentation of Staff Presentation of Pathfinders Parents Challenge Prayer of Dedication Closing Remarks Closing Prayer

4. What is Pathfinder Sabbath?
Description in manual.
The point is to share the joy of kids with the church, and keep them connected, and to keep the church members aware of youth activities.
Be Creative.

5. WHEN is Pathfinder Sabbath?
Can you do something monthly? Quarterly? More than once a year?
Pickup offering.
Greeters at the door.
One special things on the stage.
Investiture.
Display what has been done for the year.
Kids lead out.

6. Order of Service
Song Service March In Pathfinder Life (lead by kids) Opening Hymn Praise & Prayer Offering Children’s Story Special Music Investiture Bible Reading Sermon Closing Hymn Benediction March Out

7. Examples & Questions: Example notebooks.
Online download site: BralleysBargains.com/Pathfinders