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==3b. Assist in the organization and planning of one of the following outreach projects and participate in the project at least ten hours: ==
 
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===(1) Community beautification project, such as landscaping or improv­ing a public area===
 
===(1) Community beautification project, such as landscaping or improv­ing a public area===
If you are to undertake a mjor landscaping project in a public area, it is ''essential'' that you get permission from whatever authority is responsible for the park's operation.  A litter pickup program would also be acceptable, and though it would not require coordination with the responsible government body, it would benefit from it.  Many communities operate "Adopt a Street" or "Adopt a Spot" programs.  Your Pathfinder club could engage in such a program.  In some programs, the governing authority will provide materials (trash bags, plants, tools, etc) if the volunteer organization provides the labor.
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If you are to undertake a mjor landscaping project in a public area, it is ''essential'' that you get permission from whatever authority is responsible for the park's operation.  A litter pickup program would also be acceptable, and though it would not require coordination with the responsible government body, it would benefit from it.  Many communities operate "Adopt a Street" or "Adopt a Spot" programs.  Your Pathfinder club could engage in such a program.  In some programs, the governing authority will provide materials (trash bags, plants, tools, etc) and the volunteer organization provides the labor.
  
 
===(2) Story hour===
 
===(2) Story hour===

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1. Through Bible and the writings of Ellen G. White study how Jesus treated people on a one-to-one basis. Write a 500-word report or give a five-minute oral report of what you learned.

The following passages tell how Jesus interacted with people on a one-to-one basis and are recounted in the Gospel of John and in Ellen White's book The Desire of Ages as follows. You are encouraged to study other examples and use the other gospels as well.

Nicodemus
John 3:1-21, Chapter 17
Samaritan woman at the well
John 4:1-32, Chapter 19
At the pool of Bethesda
John 5:1-9, Chapter 21
Mary and Martha when Lazarus died
John 11:17-44, Chapter 58
Mary at the resurrection
John 20:10-18, Chapter 82
Jesus reinstates Peter
John 21:15-23, Chapter 85

2. Show that you have a personal daily devotional life for at least six months.

One way to show this is by keeping a devotional journal. Summarize what you have read, making sure to record any Bible verses or other reading material studied. Be sure to record the date as well.

If you like, you can record your journal on a blog so that others may read it on the Internet. You may even plant a seed this way without knowing it!

3. Do two of the following:

Choose any two of 3a, 3b, or 3c.

3a. Take part in one of the following:

(1) Evangelistic meetings

(2) Youth Evangelistic meetings

(3) Community service van activities

(4) Cooking school seminars

(5) Stop Smoking seminars

(6) Weight loss seminars

(7) Stress management seminars

In your choice of the above, do the following:
(a) Take part in the organization of the activity.
(b) Take part in the setting up of the meeting place.
(c) Assist in the advertising.
(d) Find out where the finances came from for the outreach project and what expenses were incurred.
(e) Be involved in the operation and running of the outreach project on a regular basis.

3b. Assist in the organization and planning of one of the following outreach projects and participate in the project at least ten hours:

(1) Community beautification project, such as landscaping or improv­ing a public area

If you are to undertake a mjor landscaping project in a public area, it is essential that you get permission from whatever authority is responsible for the park's operation. A litter pickup program would also be acceptable, and though it would not require coordination with the responsible government body, it would benefit from it. Many communities operate "Adopt a Street" or "Adopt a Spot" programs. Your Pathfinder club could engage in such a program. In some programs, the governing authority will provide materials (trash bags, plants, tools, etc) and the volunteer organization provides the labor.

(2) Story hour

(3) Clown ministry

(4) Puppet ministry

The target audience for this ministry is young children. A Puppet ministry program could be all or part of a Vacation Bible School. Talk with your church's VBS leader to explore options. See the Puppetry and Puppetry - Advanced honors for details of setting up a ministry like this.

(5) Prepare Christmas stockings for underprivileged children.

(6) Food and/or clothing distribution to the needy.

(7) Programs and visits to a nursing home, orphanage, or pediatrics ward of a hospital.

(8) Similar project approved by a Master Guide or AY leader.

3c. Do all of the planning and organization and participate at least 15 hours in one of the following outreach projects:

(1) Free yard care or housework for the elderly

(2) Teach in a lower division Sabbath School department.

(3) Temperance talks

(4) Tutoring of younger students

(5) Volunteer work in a hospital or nursing home

(6) Supplying books and games to a hospital

(7) Help with the rehabilitation of a physically handicapped person

(8) Make posters and art projects for a hospital, nursing home, or orphanage.

(9) Adopt a Grandparent Program.

(10) Similar project approved by a Master Guide, AY or Pathfinder leader.

References