Azure Hills Pathfinder Club

Induction Service 2010 Click on picture for Photo Album Dear Pathfinders and Parents, I enjoyed your song during the Induction services (1st and 2nd). I was blessed by our pastors' prayers and by the song. I hope you were, too. I'd like to thank Kim Knowlton who took the time to choose the song and practice the children (both Adventurers and Pathfinders), Alva who assisted Kim with notating the orchestral parts, and Holly Elias who directed the children as they sang. Thank you also to the Adventurer Club and their leaders for including the Pathfinders in the potluck after church. A special thanks to all of you who brought food and to those of you who helped set up and clean up. We also thank Pastor Marlene and Pastor Dante for your prayers and your support. Here is a Youtube link to the performance of the music "Children of the World" by Adventurers and Pathfinders. ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXLTo-znEVI )

15-mile hike - Dollar Lake Click on picture for Photo Album Wow! That was amazing! Almost 30 Pathfinders and 20 adults completed the 15-mile hike last Sunday (09/12) to Dollar Lake. For some hikers and their parents it was the first time they were hiking that far and for others it was the first time they were hiking ever. It was tiring but all made back from hiking safe and sound. Check out the pictures by clicking on the image above. Here is a message from director Mike: Dear Pathfinders and Parents, I want to let you know how proud I am of each Pathfinder who came on the hike. It always puts a smile on my face to see you accomplish things that some of you thought might be too difficult (parents included). For the older and faster Pathfinders toward to front, you guys are awesome. To all the parents who came to lend your support, expertise, & vehicles, I am always grateful, without you there this club would not be functioning. I especially want to thank Mark, Paulo, & Barry fo...

Hi Pathfinders and Parents, Just a reminder for those coming on the hike to Dollar Lake. Good idea to wear sunscreen, a good pair of comfortable shoes or hiking boots, and layers for your clothing. It will be cool in the morning and gradually get warmer but you may need your layers back on toward the end of the day if you get cold. Bring a day pack to carry any unwanted clothing and maybe some trail snacks to keep your energy up. The leaders will be carrying a small trowel/shovel and wipes if you need those items during the hike or you can bring your own. The following are a MUST haves: Signed permission slip Water for all day ~ 3 Liters Lunch $3.00 per person (help pay for the parking passes for the vehicles and extra water for the hikers once they return from the hike.) By everyone meeting at the church on Sunday we may be able to carpool up to the trailhead and not need to drive too many cars up. I would like to encourage each of you to get to know some of the other Pathfinders duri...

Sept 2010 Meeting Click on the picture for the photo album The Pathfinders' first meeting for the year 2010-2011 had full attendance. A total of 50 Pathfinders were present to learn all about cycling. Instructor Dinger taught them how to properly use a helmet, how to fix a flat tire and much more. Our next meeting will take place on October 6th at the same place and time. Remember that the activities will start at 6pm with games. The game we will learn is called "Hillbilly Golf". Between today and the next meeting we will have a couple of activities that you don't want to miss. Please see below for announcements and details of these activities. For all of you who joined the Club during this first meeting, welcome. If you still didn't filled out the registration form please contact the directors Mike or Ellen Sanbangan as soon as possible. You will need to be officially registered to be able to continue attending the Club activities. Please see the information at p...

We had a nice registration evening last Tuesday (8/17). Almost 40 Pathfinders registered for the 2010-2011 year. Some of these Pathfinders are being promoted from Adventurers, others have been with the club for some time and there is a special group of new kids joining the club for the first time. We would like to welcome all to the club and we are looking forward to know you better. If you would like to join the club and didn't have a chance to come during the registration evening please contact the directors Mike and Ellen as soon as possible. Please email them at mesabangan@sbcglobal.net to learn what you need to do. Our first meeting is September 1st at 6 pm at Azure Hills Church. Instructor Ed Dinger will be teaching the Cycling Honor. He is asking that every Pathfinder bring their own bike helmet to the meeting. Please take time to read the information packet you have received during registration. You may find a copy of the information at this page (right side column under ...

Dear Pathfinders, How is your summer vacation going? Are you ready for another year of fun activities? The Azure Hills Pathfinder Club invites you and your parents to come to the registration evening on August 17, 2010 at 6:30 pm in the fellowship hall and tell us all about your adventures during the summer while you register for our new upcoming Pathfinder year. Please notice that this date is the only time for registering. If for some reason you are not able to attend the registration evening on August 17th please contact the directors Mike or Ellen Sabangan at mesabangan@sbcglobal.net as soon as possible to make arrangements. Registration Information Contact directors Mike or Ellen. They will let you know what you need to do in order to register. Fees: $25 for first child, $20 for additional child $7.50 per child for conference insurance Total fees including insurance: $32.50 for first child and $27.50 for each additional child Please make checks payable to Azure Hills Seventh-d...

Pathfinder's Investiture Click on picture to see the photo album Pathfinders, their family and friends came together to celebrate their accomplishments during the year 2009-2010.

El Capitan 2010 Click on picture to see the photo album Dear Pathfinders, Parents, and Pastors: The big weekend has come and gone and what a weekend it was! When we first arrived there the wind was blowing. It was hard to pitch our tents because the wind was so strong it was blowing our tents and the Pathfinders (and even the parents helping) away!Many of us were praying that the wind would calm down for the rest of the week. And our God, who is the God of the wind and the waves, answered our prayers. Sabbath morning dawned cool and calm. I'm glad we serve Him, the God who is so powerful that even the winds obey Him; and even in all His power and might, He stoops down to hear our simple prayers. So, our first praise and thanks always go to Him. Pathfinders, it was a joy to see all of you there. I missed the rest of you who couldn't make it for whatever reason. Maybe next year you will be able to join us. I'd like to thank all the Pathfinder groups for meals well cooked and ...

Presidential Fitness Click on picture to see photo album Run, run, run... push, push, push... go, go, go... Curl-ups, shuttle run, pull-ups, 1 mile run... What a fun evening! The Pathfinders had lots of fun participating on the Presidential Physical Fitness Challenge. Congratulations to all Pathfinders who completed the challenge.

Click on picture for a Photo Album of pictures taken by the Pathfinders March's meeting went really well. Teacher Ernie Medina Jr. finished the second part of the Digital Photography Honor and presented all the pictures taken and submitted by the Pathfinders. All Pathfinders did an excellent job and the pictures look great. Take a look at their pictures by clicking on the image above.