Investiture Achievement/Guide/Personal Growth

	Guide/Personal Growth

Requirement 1

Be in Grade 10 or its equivalent.

The Guide level has been designed to be within reach of a person in the tenth grade or higher. It should be challenging, yet achievable for a child at this point in his or her formal education.

Requirement 2a

Develop your daily devotional life by studying the Senior Weekly Devotional Guide (weeks 27 – 52) and the book of Revelation utilizing printed or electronic resources.

Weekly Devotional Guide

The purpose of this requirement is to have the Pathfinder connect with God each day and help establish lifelong personal devotions. It is not to be done in a marathon sit down and read-as-much-as-you-can event. By reading the weekly devotional guide (thirteen weeks for Friend, Companion, Explorer, and Ranger, and 26 weeks for Voyager and Guide), the Pathfinder should gain a broader view of the Bible. They can use their Bibles, computers, or other electronic or audio devices to complete this requirement. The best way to approach the reading is by establishing a habit of reading the Bible every day (i.e., keep the morning watch!)

In addition to the topical studies: Friends are introduced to our friend Jesus through the stories of Matthew. Companions learn about the origins of the world through Genesis. Explorers explore the early church in Acts. Rangers return to the story of Jesus in John. Voyagers experience salvation as explained by Paul in Romans. Guides cover prophecy and end time events in Revelation.

Week 27: My Attitudes Mark 9:33-35 1 Thess. 5:12-18 Psalms 34 Ephesians 3:14-19 James 2:8-17	Week 36: Abundant Life Romans 5:6-11 John 15:4-11 Luke 19:1-27 Jeremiah 4:1-8 Ephesians 1-3	Week 45: Am I Saved? Genesis 3:15-19 Exodus 15:1-18 Isaiah 50:1-4 Psalms 98 Hebrews 1 Galatians 3:1-11 Romans 4
Week 28: Go For It Isaiah 40:31 Genesis 17:1 Proverbs 4:18 Luke 9:23 Philippians 3:12-14 2 Kings 22:1-13 Exodus 32:1-26	Week 37: Death Hebrews 9:27,28 John 16:20-33 Revelation 7:14-17 Ecclesiastes 12 Isaiah 60:19-22 2 Corinthians 1:8-11 Psalms 121:3	Week 46: New Starts John 11:25 John 3:1-16 Isaiah 40:27-31 Philemon 1 1 Kings 10,11 Psalms 137
Week 29: Growing Up 1 Corinthians 13 1 Corinthians 6:18-19 Psalms 53 Psalms 90 Ruth 1-4 Hebrews 5:12-14	Week 38: Baptism Romans 6:1-11 Matthew 3:1-17 Luke 3:21 Matthew 28:1-20 1 Peter 3:13-22 Acts 22:16 Matthew 21	Week 47: Sabbath Exodus 12-20 Matthew 12:1-8 Hebrews 3:7-11 Genesis 1,2 Isaiah 56 Deuteronomy 5:12-15 Mark 1:21-28 Mark 2:23-27
Week 30: Faith Jude 1 Romans 14:13 Matthew 9:1-18 Luke 17:5-19 Lamentations 3:22,23 Psalms 31:21-24 Hebrews 3:17-19	Week 39: Second Coming 1 Corinthians 15:17 Isaiah 64:1 Titus 2:13 Isaiah 25:9 James 5:7-11 Mark 13	Week 48: Feeling Good Psalms 27:1-6 Psalms 32:1-5 Psalms 25:1-10 Hosea 6:1-3 Psalms 117 Deuteronomy 5:12-15 Matthew 11:1-15
Week 31: Praise Psalms 108:1-6 Psalms 27:1-4 Psalms 56:1-13 1 Peter 5:6-11 Isaiah 63 Isaiah 26:3-7	Week 40: Judgement Revelation 6-8 1 Peter 4:12-19 1 Peter 5:1-11 Romans 13:11-14 Job 14:1-7 Zephaniah 1-3	Week 49: My Future Revelation 20:11 Psalms 46:1-3 Psalms 84:1-4 Psalms 90:1-4 Revelation 18:1-15
Week 32: Prayer Psalms 116:1,2 Matthew 6-7 Luke 18:1-8 Psalms 100:4,5 Proverbs 15:8 Colossians 4:2-6	Week 41: Heaven Revelation 21:1-4 Matthew 12 1 Peter 3:3-7 Hebrews 4:15-16 Isaiah 21:11, 12 Philemon 1:19-26 Revelation 22:20, 21	Week 50: Peer Pressure 1 John 4:7-21 Isaiah 56:4-11 Luke 15:11-32 Genesis 37-39 Genesis 40-44 Genesis 45-48
Week 33: Trust Proverbs 3:4,5 Psalms 62:8 Isaiah 30:19-26 Jeremiah 10:23 Exodus 33:15 Isaiah 38:14 Colossians 3:12-17	Week 42: Bible Study Psalms 5:1-3 Psalms 32:3 2 Timothy 2:16 Isaiah 35:8 Acts 17:10-15 John 16:1-5	Week 51: Working for God 2 Corinthians 4:7-12 Mark 9 Matthew 25:31-36 1 Corinthians 14:26 Matthew 9:35-38 Ephesians 5:1-14 Hebrews 13:1-6
Week 34: Salvation John 1:14 Acts 2:36 Psalms 60:4 Haggai 2:4,5 Romans 3 Mark 1:9-15 1 Timothy 6:11-12	Week 43: Challenges Matthew 22:37-40 Luke 14:26 2 Corinthians 7:1 Exodus 4 Matthew 24 Luke 24	Week 52: Discipleship John 21:1-17 Isaiah 53:4-16 James 2:8-17 Revelation 22:12-17 Mark 3:34-36 John 21:1-17
Week 35: Forgiveness Isaiah 38:16-19 Psalms 30:1-15 Psalms 40:1-5 Isaiah 1:18-20 Deuteronomy 31:8 1 Corinthians 6:7-11 Titus 3:1-8	Week 44: What Am I Going to Do? Isaiah 61:8 Matthew 4:12-25 Acts 15:1-29 1 Corinthians 3 Acts 1 Acts 15:1-29

Revelation

Revelation 1	Revelation 11	Revelation 21
Revelation 2	Revelation 12	Revelation 22
Revelation 3	Revelation 13
Revelation 4	Revelation 14
Revelation 5	Revelation 15
Revelation 6	Revelation 16
Revelation 7	Revelation 17
Revelation 8	Revelation 18
Revelation 9	Revelation 19
Revelation 10	Revelation 20

Requirement 2b

Journal your thoughts by asking questions such as: “What did I learn about God?” “What did I learn about myself?” “How can I apply this to my life today?” "What in this text is meaningful to me?" "What is the theme in these verses?" You may journal through writing, drawing, or electronic process.

The questions are to be asked in relation to the Bible texts read in Requirement 2a. The point of having the Pathfinder answer these questions is to encourage him think about the text in a way that he may not have before. It is easier than we like to admit to read a long passage and not even think about it. Journaling should help prevent this.

How the journaling is done should be left to the Pathfinder.

Writing

Some people are more comfortable writing things down. This can be done with a pencil (or pen) and paper in a notebook, in a diary, on a word processor, or even on a blog or social network posting.

Drawing

Some children do not like to write and will resist it mightily. For such children, the thought of not being invested in not likely to be an effective motivator. They may prefer to illustrate the concepts instead, and that is a valid way for them to journal their thoughts.

Electronic Process

The Pathfinder may choose to write his journal entries in a word processor, a blog, or a social network. While these may be considered either writing or an "electronic process," there are other options available. For instance, Pathfinders may wish to make an audio or video recording of their thoughts. If they have the equipment, this should be encouraged. If they are not comfortable sharing the material with the club, do not force them to.

Requirement 3

Memorize the AY Motto.

The AY Motto is simple:

The Love of Christ Compels Me

The motto itself is taken from 2 Corinthians 5:14.

This motto explains the reasons we serve the Lord. It is not because in doing so we ensure our salvation, as we cannot be saved by our own works. It is rather because we love Christ because of what He has done for us. We want others to experience the same love and enter into a saving relationship with Him as we have.

Many people in the secular world experience a similar phenomenon when they fall in love with a musician or a video game - it's all they want to talk about. They share the music or recount their exploits on the video game with anyone who will listen. Similarly, we share the love of Jesus with anyone who will listen, because our hearts are so full with what He has done for us.

Requirement 4

Illustrate the meaning of the AY Motto in an interesting way.

An illustration is something that clarifies or proves a point. Its literal meaning is "to cast light upon." Jesus illustrated many truths through His parables - stories which helped people to understand His message. The requirement to illustrate the meaning of AY Motto is an opportunity for the Pathfinders to use their imaginations. There are many approaches to illustration, including:

• Art projects
  • Drawing
  • Painting
  • Diorama
  • Sculpture
  • Comic book
  • Collage
  • Poster
• Drama
  • Skit
  • Movie
  • Puppet show
  • Mime play (silent acting with narration or music)
• Other
  • Photography slide show
  • Sign Language
  • PowerPoint or compatible multimedia presention
  • Blog post with text and pictures

Frontier Guide

There are no additional requirements in this section for the Advanced Ribbon.