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==3. Compile a file folder of information on the selected community, which could include:==
 
==3. Compile a file folder of information on the selected community, which could include:==
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Most of this information can be gathered from the U.S Census Bureau at http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml
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Just go there and enter a zip code.
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=== a. A map of the area===
 
=== a. A map of the area===
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You can use a printed atlas or an online map service such as
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*http://openstreetmaps.org
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*http://maps.google.com
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*http://mapquest.com
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===b. A demographic profile===
 
===b. A demographic profile===
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A demographic profile is a breakdown of the people in the community based on age, sex, race, income levels, employment status, average household size, etc.
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===c. Public health statistics===
 
===c. Public health statistics===
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===d. Economic indicators===
 
===d. Economic indicators===
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Economic indicators include employment rates, income levels, occupations, number of businesses vs residences, etc. 
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===e. Housing information===
 
===e. Housing information===
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Housing information includes data such as the percentage of houses units that are apartments, single family homes, lot size, and whether the home is rented or owned.  Single-family homes on large lots indicates a higher level of income.
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===f. Environment and transportation===
 
===f. Environment and transportation===
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Environmental data includes such things as the amount of land set aside for conservation or public access.  Transportation includes figures such as the number of people who drive to work alone, carpool, walk, use public transportation, or work from home.  It also includes the availability of public transportation (subway, bus service, etc).
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==4. With an adult sponsor, take an awareness walk of or drive around a specific part of the selected community with the goal in mind of seeing human needs. List all of the needs you see such as yards and public areas that could be cleaned up, litter that could be picked up, lonely or aged people that could be helped, low-income families with children that could be assisted, etc.==
 
==4. With an adult sponsor, take an awareness walk of or drive around a specific part of the selected community with the goal in mind of seeing human needs. List all of the needs you see such as yards and public areas that could be cleaned up, litter that could be picked up, lonely or aged people that could be helped, low-income families with children that could be assisted, etc.==
 
==5. Ask a civic leader or community professional about the needs in the community, the various organizations that provide services in the community, and how a Christian youth group might make a contribution to the community. Take notes during the interview.<br/>Alternate Requirement: Invite a civic leader or community professional to make a presentation to your Pathfinder Club, youth group, or church group to talk about these topics. Takes notes during the presentation.==
 
==5. Ask a civic leader or community professional about the needs in the community, the various organizations that provide services in the community, and how a Christian youth group might make a contribution to the community. Take notes during the interview.<br/>Alternate Requirement: Invite a civic leader or community professional to make a presentation to your Pathfinder Club, youth group, or church group to talk about these topics. Takes notes during the presentation.==

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This honor was developed in cooperation with Adventist Community Services.


1. Jesus understood the needs of his community because he went out and saw their needs. Read Matthew 9:35-38.


Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd. Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.”
Matthew 9:35-38 (NKJV)

2. Select an urban or suburban neighborhood, a small town or a rural region on which to focus in the completion of the requirements for this honor.

Because this is your community, you should have some idea of where the greatest needs are. Match the size of the area on which you focus with the resources you have available, but don't forget that the Lord will provide for His own work.

3. Compile a file folder of information on the selected community, which could include:

Most of this information can be gathered from the U.S Census Bureau at http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml

Just go there and enter a zip code.

a. A map of the area

You can use a printed atlas or an online map service such as

b. A demographic profile

A demographic profile is a breakdown of the people in the community based on age, sex, race, income levels, employment status, average household size, etc.


c. Public health statistics

d. Economic indicators

Economic indicators include employment rates, income levels, occupations, number of businesses vs residences, etc.

e. Housing information

Housing information includes data such as the percentage of houses units that are apartments, single family homes, lot size, and whether the home is rented or owned. Single-family homes on large lots indicates a higher level of income.

f. Environment and transportation

Environmental data includes such things as the amount of land set aside for conservation or public access. Transportation includes figures such as the number of people who drive to work alone, carpool, walk, use public transportation, or work from home. It also includes the availability of public transportation (subway, bus service, etc).

4. With an adult sponsor, take an awareness walk of or drive around a specific part of the selected community with the goal in mind of seeing human needs. List all of the needs you see such as yards and public areas that could be cleaned up, litter that could be picked up, lonely or aged people that could be helped, low-income families with children that could be assisted, etc.

5. Ask a civic leader or community professional about the needs in the community, the various organizations that provide services in the community, and how a Christian youth group might make a contribution to the community. Take notes during the interview.
Alternate Requirement: Invite a civic leader or community professional to make a presentation to your Pathfinder Club, youth group, or church group to talk about these topics. Takes notes during the presentation.

6. Make a presentation of at least 10 minutes to a local church committee, community service organization, your Pathfinder Club or Unit, or a similar group. This presentation should include a report of the information you collected and at least 3 suggested projects that the local Adventist Community Services (in the United States), ADRA Canada (in Canada), Youth Empowered to Serve, or Pathfinder Club might provide which are needed in this community.

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