Бог повелел Моисею соорудить скинию. Это была не просто палатка, а ХРАМ.
О нейсказано :«Там Я буду обитать посреди вас».
Но всегда ли Бог обитает среди народа и в их домах ?Не всегда !
Иудеи думают, что раз они-еврейская нация, Бог обитает посреди них. Но
может ли это быть, если они заповеди не соблюдают ?Нет !Поскольку это уже не вера, а атеизм.
То же самое можно сказать о христианских церквях. Бог не обитает там,
где грешат специально и где неправильное вероучение.
Бог не нарушает принцип свободы и нигде не обитает насильно.
Пророк Захария учит, что Бог обитает только там, где Его чтят не на
словах, а на деле. Но из многих домов Он практически изгнан. Это бывает тогда,
когда Его не хотят слушать, а место Бога занимает кто-то другой (включая себя)
или что-то другое.
Как же вернуть Бога обитать в чей-то дом (или в организацию) ?Надо признать свои грехи и покаяться. Только
в этом случае Бог, покинувший дом, вернётся обратно.
Что Он может, вернувшись в обиталище, сделать для нас ?Об этом говорит тот же Захария в описании
видения.Там показан первосвященник Иисус,
сын Иоседеков, стоящий в храме в запятнанных одеждах. Но с него сняли их и
надели другие, белоснежные. Это символизирует наши грехи и освобождение от них.
Человек, связанный с Богом, перестанет грешить и будет чист.
В Новом Завете обитание Бога-это Иисус Христос.Он пришёл на землю в образе человека, жил
среди людей, учил Своим истинам, показал личным примером, как надо жить, стал
жертвой, воскрес, дав умершим надежду, а, возносясь, обещая вернуться, дал
Своего Заместителя-Святого Духа.
Обитание Бога среди нас должно быть непрерывным и верным, это и есть
наше благочестие (жизнь в атмосфере неба), и тогда это обитание и присутствие
приведёт нас в вечное Царство, а прошлые ошибки не имеют значения.
Oh,
we are the Pathfinder Strong, The servants of God are we Faithful as we march along, In kindness, truth, and purity A Message to tell to the world A truth that will set us free! King Jesus the Savior's coming back For you, and me!
Wikipedia
History
The
first step towards the organization of the Pathfinders Club within the
Adventist Church in 1907 when the Department of Youth Missionary Volunteer (
Volunteer Missionary Society ) was established under the leadership of Pastor
M.E. Kern.[9]
In 1909 are the first organized societies Missionary Volunteer Youth
(MVY), and in 1914 developed the first lessons to be MVJ's, that would be the
precursor of the progressive classes Pathfinder.[9]
In
1911 the nascent form of the Pathfinder club was founded in Takoma Park, Maryland.
Three clubs were formed in Takoma Park in 1911, they were: "Scouts
Missions", "Woodland Clan & Pals" and "Takoma
Indians". Were characterized by only accepting registration for boys.[10] In 1919 Arthur Spalding founded the club
"Scouts Missionaries", in Madison County, Tennessee.
Spalding studied the organization, made compatible with the spiritual goals of
the Adventist Church (a feature that was not initially adopted by clubs from
Takoma Park), rules and created the outline of the movement. The "Scouts
Missionaries" developed the fundamental ideals for the current club of
pathfinders.[10]
In
1929 for the first time the name "pathfinder" was used on a schedule
of juvenile SDA activities. The Association of Southern California promotes a
camp for Youth Missionary Volunteers, and entitles the camp
"Pathfinder". The same Association (Southern California) in 1946
unilaterally formalizes and sponsors the program, with its first prototype
recognized club being tested in Riverside, California.[10]
Alongside
the experience in California, the General Conference of Seventh-day
Adventists in 1950,
formalizes a program the club, and adopts a uniform, a hymn (composed in 1947
by Henry Bergh) and a flag (made by Helen Hobbs in 1948) for the official new
department. The name was adopted for the program "Youth Club - Missionary
Volunteer".[10]
Between
9–11 October 1953, the Southern Association of New England promoted the first
Pathfinder Camporee in Ashburnham, Massachusetts.
Since then camporees has been the main camp and form of interaction between
Pathfinder clubs worldwide.[11]
Since
the formalization of the movement as the SDA program, it has undergone some
upgrades, the most significant being:
·(1958) Development of progressive
classes;
·(1959)
Development of physical classes (gold and silver medals);
·(1976)
Addition of honor "Master Awards" to the curriculum of the club;
·(1982)
The global emblem Missionary Volunteer is replaced by the Pathfinder world
emblem, and the name Missionary Volunteer falls into disuse;
·(1988)
a major overhaul of the Pathfinder curriculum to modernize the teaching
methods.
In 2001 it was recorded that
there were over 2 million pathfinders in the world, and 90.000 clubs in over
150 countries.[12]
Philosophy and objectives
The
Pathfinder Club is centered in the "physical-mental-spiritual
tripod",[13] which develops activities to meet the needs and
interests of children and adolescents between 10 and 15 years old, with a
specific focus on this age group religious program.[14]
Much
of the Pathfinder Club program is built around physical activities. According
to the Pathfinder club manual, the focus on it is explained because "young
people between 10 and 15 years old are at a stage of growth and very rapid
physical development.".[15] According to the philosophy of the club
activities involving action, adventure, challenge and group activities
"provide opportunities for the development of new attitudes and skills
that produce personal growth, team and community spirit," which yet
according to philosophy of the program, part of the tripod of "citizenship
and loyalty" that preaches respect for "God, His creation, and His
church."[16]
While
the Pathfinder Club exists primarily for the youth, one of its primary purposes
is to also meet parents and church members through an active involvement with
the club.[17] The purpose of this involvement is correct (or
suppress) the gap between generations approaching youth and adults to work and
have fun together in a bond of common experience.[15]
The
whole philosophy Pathfinder is built on the premise that "juveniles and
children learn best by example, instead of the precepts."[18] The way they see the leaders and parental values
is used as a spiritual and social role model.[15] With this is expected to develop high moral
principles, attitudes of love, care and determination, these startling in all
the activities. The educational philosophy of the club, also emphasized that
youth learn more effectively in a positive, happy and secure atmosphere.
According to the General Conference of SDA, "the attitude of the leaders
of the club is therefore vital to ensure the success and effectiveness of this
ministry for youth ingredient, because it will be one of the main models to be
followed by juveniles."[19]
Leadership role
The leadership role is to "help young people understand and love
God and to watch over the church and the next."[19] According
to the Manual of the Pathfinder club, the goals and duties of the leadership of
the club are:[15][20]
·"Encourage
Pathfinders to discover their God-given potential and use their gifts and
skills to meet the expectations of the plan of salvation";
·"Inspire
them to give personal expression of their love for God, uniting with other
youth in various extension activities";
·"Becoming
number one priority club program the personal salvation of every
Pathfinder";
·"Building
on the groundbreaking appreciation for a healthy life (enjoy outdoor
activities) and cultivate in them a love for God's creation";
·"Teach
the groundbreaking immersive and interactive skills in order to make the time
and talents of the most significant youth";
·He
should "encourage the Pathfinder to keep physically fit, and teaches them
to take care of your body and establish habits that will give your health
benefits";[21]
·"Provide
opportunities for development of leadership by encouraging club members working
together and sharing the responsibilities of leadership.";
·"And
aim to promote the harmonious development of pathfinder, taking care of all
necessary aspects, be they physical, social, intellectual and spiritual."
Organization
Each
Pathfinder club is run by a director of the club, deputy directors, counselors,
instructors, chaplain, secretary and treasurer. The administrative offices of
the club require that trained people are occupying the function. The General
Conference Youth Department instructs that preferably leaders be invested - 18
years old, who have completed the "Class Leader" - or at least they
are fulfilling the requirements of the Class Leader.[22]
The
club is divided into separate units, classified by sex and age. Each unit has
an average of six or eight pathfinders, accompanied by a counselor, who is
their leader.[23] The unit functions as a cell of the club, or
"micro-club" because it also develops an administrative organization
chart with a captain and a secretary, and develops practical and theoretical
activities through interaction among its members.[23]
Clubs
are also organized into "regions", which act as groups of
geographically close local clubs.[24] Regions usually have the authority to develop
longer term activities (e.g. camporees), demanding more effort and planning,
also supporting the clubs through the "regional team". The region is
coordinated by a regional coordinator, usually an invested leader.[24]
On
a broader scope is the local coordination of Pathfinder fields (missions,
associations, unions and divisions), which, as well as regional, has the
mandate to coordinate activities that require more planning,[24] besides answering to the General Conference for
all activities and work done in a geographic region.[22]
Activities developed
Various activities are carried out in the club program, and subdivided
according to the educational tripod club, focusing on the physical, mental and
spiritual.[25]
Physical health
As
part of the official program, physical activity is valued, per the philosophy
of the club stating that "juveniles (between 10 and 15 years) are at a
stage of growth and very rapid physical development." Various activities
such as hiking, jungle trails, cycling, mountaineering, among others, have
highlighted the activities of the department.[25]
Activities
inside and outside of the regular meeting of the club focus on the physical.
Develop up games, recreational activities and games that encourage exercise.[23] Even traditional activities of the regular
meeting, as the united order, cherish the physical aspect, combined with the
mental development.
Physical
activities are in essence (within the official philosophy), entertain and
attract children and adolescents, and allow it to jointly develop their mental
and spiritual aspect.[23]
Mental framework
As
part of mental development is encouraged youth to study and develop classes and
specialties, which are analogous to series and school subjects.
Although
also understand the physical and spiritual aspects, classes and specialties
bring a greater benefit to the mental explorer context, providing a larger
learning about various subjects.[22]
Spiritual realm
Although
the physical part requires considerable time within the activities, spiritual
development is the main focus of the club. The main objective is to bring the
youth to have a "constant daily experience with God", making him
reflect on "His creation and His care for him."[25][26]
In
spiritual matters, it carries out various activities to engage youth. Stand out
missionary work, Bible studies and volunteer work.[25][27]
One
example activity that strengthens both the spiritual and mental realms is known
as the Pathfinder Bible Experience. This is a friendly competition that
encourages youth to study and memorize entire books of the Bible.[28]
Christian citizenship
Within
the spiritual realm there is the notion of Christian citizenship in Pathfinder
club. This is an integral part of working with youth, and establishes the
concepts (or second tripod) of "citizenship and loyalty" which are
three: to serve God, the homeland, and others. The social work of the entire
department is guided by this concept.[27]
Classes and specialties
Regular
classes are activities that cover various topics, always considering the
educational philosophy of the club. Classes resemble academic degrees, as is
recommended to be developed within one year in accordance with the correct age
for each class.[25] Jointly develop the advanced classes, which
contains more elaborate requirements, and usually with some degree of
difficulty with regular classes. There are twelve existing
classes for youth:[24]
Standard
classes
Advanced
classes
Minimum
grade/age
Class
color
Friend
Trail Friend
5th grade/Age 10/11
Blue
Companion
Trail Companion
6th Grade/Age 11/12
Red
Explorer
Wilderness Explorer
7th Grade/Age 12/13
Green
Ranger
Wilderness Ranger
8th Grade/Age 13/14
Silver
Voyager
Frontier Voyager
9th Grade/Age 14/15
Burgundy
Guide
Frontier Guide
10th Grade/Age 15/16
Gold
Teen Leadership Training
No Advanced Class
Teenage Years 13+
No Color
Master Guide
Frontier Guide
After 4 Years of TLT
Gold
Classes leader and
physical merits
Upon
completing 16 years the Pathfinder has the possibility to choose to stay at the
club and compose the picture of leadership. If this is the choice of young,
he/she will answer the leading classes, which are three: Leader, Master Guide
and Master Guide Senior.[15] These classes have the task of preparing and
empowering the youth who will compose the frames of leadership, giving all
necessary instructions in this regard.[20][25]
There
are still classes of physical substance, which are as follows: Silver Medal,
and Gold Medal. They are characterized by strongly encouraging the physical and
athletic development of adolescents and youth who are in the leadership cadres
of the Pathfinder club, the Adventurers Club and Youth Club.[20]
Specialties and masters
The
specials are theoretical and practical activities focused on certain specific
theme, like intensive courses. Your goal is to take the Pathfinder assimilate
new knowledge from areas related to nutrition and health, to recreational areas
so that empower and train to handle many different situations.[27] In his philosophy, the specials are also thought
to help in the spiritual and moral development.[24]
The
masters are groupings of related specialties that developed, give the explorer,
through the merits of the club system, the possibility of this being awarded
the merit of knowing a particular area of knowledge.[25]
