Over 350 Pathfinders gathered for the annual Pathfinder Rally day at Gilson College. The Rally Day is a special event to honour, congratulate, and recognise the achievements of Pathfinders, Leaders and Clubs throughout 2024. A huge congratulations to all of our Pathfinders that received special awards and accolades on the day. Including Master Guides, Pathfinder...
This year’s Youth Rally saw 450 young people gather for a Rally combined with the 2024 BOLD Conference. Our speakers, Julian Archer and Terry Johnsson shared stories of their personal experience, how God took them from an impossible place and elevated them. Teaching us that nothing is truly impossible with God. Opal Sibanda writes: “I’m...
On September 21st, we celebrated the 74th anniversary of Pathfinders during the World Pathfinder Day event. Clubs worldwide took this opportunity to honor and promote the Pathfinder ministry within their local churches and communities. They led church services, participated in community events, and expressed their Pathfinder spirit under the theme “Jesus Camps with You.” Mernda...
Winter Recharge is definitely one of my favorite events every year! For those who have never been, it’s a Jesus-filled weekend away at Camp Howqua, offering one of the most relaxing yet rewarding experiences you can imagine. This year, we had the privilege of hearing Pastor Faye speak on “Showing Up—In All Seasons.” Her message...
To round out July, over 100 young adults from across Australia gathered at the Adventist Alpine Village in Jindabyne, NSW. Although there were only a small number of Victorians there, our very own Pr Josh Kross blessed us with messages over the long weekend. He covered topics such as identity, social media and discipleship, which...
On the 29th of June, over 80 people braved the gripping Gippsland cold and made their way to the Tonimbuk equestrian centre for an incredibly unique service. Pastor Brett Townend, the President of the South Queensland Conference presented a Gospel message, straight from the horse’s mouth. Throughout his message, he drew out object lessons from...
Expedition is often the highlight of the Pathfinder year, where Pathfinders from all across Victoria come together for a long weekend to practice and perfect their hiking skills. This year we returned to Fosterville in Victoria. Where the property owner Sheryl was incredibly excited to have the Pathfinders return after 10 years. This event offers...
The theme for the Youth Tent this year was “Heartbeat.” Our wonderful speaker, Avondale University Chaplain Priscilla Mariassouce, spent the weekend reminding us that Jesus is our heartbeat. He is the essential rhythm of our life, and we should get back to the heart of our relationship with Him. Thanks to the brilliant effort of...
Big Camp 2024 was an unforgettable experience for our High School division, filled with inspiration, fellowship, and spiritual growth. Pr Sean Tavai, who currently serves in Cairns, captivated us with his messages on Kingdom Kulture. He reminded us that our very breath is a testament to our inherent purpose and value in God’s eyes. Throughout...
The Juniors Shed was once again an unforgettable experience for our young campers. The theme, The Game Plan, aimed to connect juniors to God’s ultimate game plan for their lives. Guest speaker Simon Hutton, the Chaplaincy Coordinator for Adventist Schools Victoria, shared captivating Bible stories and sports illustrations that held the attention and inspired the...
