N O R TH N S W CO N FE R E N CE N E WS
July
2012 Near Demon Fault
Pathfinders mark 30 years of expeditions On the Queen’s Birthday long weekend in June, more than 500 Pathfinders, directors and others took part in the 30th year of Pathfinder expeditions organised by the North New South Wales (NNSW) Conference. Gilbert Evans from Bray Park Adventist Church was given a framed plaque from the Youth Ministries Department to recognise his participation in all 30 expeditions — one as a club leader and the other 29 helping out with the expeditions run in that time. This year’s expedition had the theme of Joseph, with both northern and southern groups of Pathfinders learning about Joseph’s life and relationship with God. Pathfinders from the northern part of NNSW — with the addition of a group of Year 10 students from Kempsey Adventist School and one Pathfinder group from Nambour, Queensland — held their expedition at Demon Fault. Daryl and Ros Camps were the coordinators for the northern expedition. Rick Hergenhan, Assistant Director of Youth Ministries for the NNSW Conference, took part in the northern region’s expedition and says there were around 12 clubs and 215 people there in total. “The northern expedition was a safe weekend,” says Rick. “We were really blessed with the mild weather.” Rick was the speaker for the Sabbath morning and reminded attendees that no matter what’s going on in life, God is there for us. He got the children to dress up and act out the story as he told it. After the Sabbath talk, the four grades — A, B, C and D — separated for their hikes. These all went well, and the group met back at the main camp on the Monday before going home. Pathfinders in the south of the conference had their expedition at Yengo National Park, with eight clubs and 365 people attending. Although there were some cold nights, the group was blessed with fine weather until the final day of expedition, when there was some light drizzle. Pastor Jeff Parker, Director of Youth Ministries for the NNSW Conference, says, “The unique thing about this was that all around us — Gosford, Sydney and Newcastle — had pouring rain on that weekend, but we didn’t. But when we got into the cars at the end of expedition, it bucketed down.” Alan Bates gave the Sabbath morning talk at the top of Big Yengo, which all of the Pathfinders hiked to the top of. Following the talk, grades A through to D split up to undertake their hikes. Bob and Helen Stubberfield coordinated the southern expedition weekend, together (Continued on page 2)
In this issue:
Page 2: From the President: In all your ways, acknowledge Him Page 5: Safe Places Training continues around NNSW Page 6: ARISE answers the big questions at Kingscliff Page 8: Eighteen+ Camp leads to baptism decision
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