General
Recite the pledge and law of the Pathfinder club
What is
Pledge: By the grace of God,
I will be pure and kind and true.
I will keep the Pathfinder Law.
I will be a servant of God
and a friend to man.
Law:
The Pathfinder Law is for me to:
How many parts are the books of the Old Testament divided into? Name them
A. 5
B. 5 Books of Moses, 12 Books of History, 5 Poets, 5 Major Prophets, 12 Minor Prophets
Which of the following do you NOT do when lost?
A. Sit down and think, don't panic
B. Climb a tree
C. Pray
D. Retrace your steps
Retrace your steps. Pathfinders are cautioned to Stay where you are
What date was the great disappointment?
October 22, 1844
Which of the following knots can be used to hitch horses?
A. Square knot
B. Bowline
C. Slip knot
D. Overhand knot
C. Slip knot
Choose any 2 of the following and state its meaning as it is in the Pathfinder pledge
1. By the grace of God
2. I will be pure
3. I will be kind
4. I will be true
5. I will keep the Pathfinders law
6. I will be a servant of God
7. I will be a friend to man
“By the grace of God” means that I will rely on Him, realizing that His strength is made perfect in my weakness. It means that only as I rely on God can I do His will. It means that only through grace are we saved from our sins through the power of Jesus
• “I will be pure” means I will rise above the wicked world in which I live and keep my life clean with words and actions that will make others happy.
• “I will be kind” means that I will be considerate and kind not only to my fellow men, but to all of God’s creation as well.
• “I will be true” means that I will be honest and upright in study, work, and play and can always be counted on to do my very best.
• “I will keep the Pathfinder Law” means that I will seek to understand the meaning of the Pathfinder Law and will strive to live up to its spirit, realizing that obedience to law is essential in any organization.
• “I will be a servant of God” means that I pledge myself to serve God first, last, and best in everything I am called upon to be or do.
• “I will be a friend to man” means that I will live to bless others and do unto them as I would have them do unto me.
How many parts are the books of the New Testament divided into? Name them
A. 4
B. 4 Gospels. 1 History, 21 Letters, 1 Prophecy
Describe one method to properly sterilize water
A. Boiling for 20 minutes
B. Two drops of iodine or iodine tablets and allow to stand for 30 minutes
C. One part chlorine to 100 parts water and allow to stand for 30 minutes
Complete the following Bible text as taken from Matthew 7:20
By their _____ ye shall ____ them
A. Acts.... judge
B. Fruits.... know
C. Faith..... believe in
B. Fruits, know
Which of the meanings for the colours of the Pathfinder flag are incorrect?
A. White- purity
B. Blue- Sea
C. Red- Shed blood of Christ
D. Gold- Faith and love
B. Blue means Loyalty
Who wrote the letters of the New Testament?
Who is "Paul"
State 3 rules when selecting a good campsite
1. Choosing a well-drained level ground
2. Away from mosquito-infested areas
3. Safe drinking water should be easily accessible
4. Select a warm area
5. Never camp under an overhanging ledge or cliff
6. If there is wind, pitch with tent door away from wind
What does the "Midnight cry" referring to
Calling attention to the believed second coming of Christ in 1844
What do the following mean as used in the Pathfinder law:
1. "Keep the Morning watch mean"
2. "Keep a Level eye"
3. "Keep a song in my heart"
Keep the morning watch means: Which means I will have prayer and personal Bible Study each day.
Keep a level eye: Which means I will not lie, cheat or deceive, and I will despise dirty talk or evil thinking.
Keep a song in my heart: Which means I will be cheerful and happy and let the influence of my life be as sunshine to others.
What was reason for the great disappointment?
The misunderstanding/ misinterpreation of the scriptures and signs