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August 11, 2015

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Calendar at a Glance

Aug 16 South Zone D Directors/Staff Meeting, TBD

Aug 21-22 North Area Youth Back-to-School Rally, Camp Kulaqua

Sep 4-6 Varsity White Water Rafting Campout, Nantahala River, NC

Sep 11-13 Young Adult Unquenchable Love Couples' Retreat, Camp Kulaqua

Sep 12 South Area One Day Mission Trip, Key West SDA Church

Oct 2-4 North Area Adventurer Family Campout, Camp Kulaqua

Oct 3 Basketball and Dodgeball Leagues Season Begins

Oct 8-11 High School Bible Retreat, Camp Kulaqua

Oct 16-18 South Area Pathfinder Camporee, Fisheating Creek

Oct 29-Nov 1 North & Central Area Camporee, Camp Kulaqua

Nov 15 Adventurers Super Fun Day, Space Coast Stadium

Nov 20-22 Blaze Ministry Convention, Pine Lake Retreat

Dec 4-6 North Area Survival Camp, Camp Kulaqua

Dec 6-13 Young Adult Caribbean Mission Cruise (registration closes August 14)

Dec 11-13 Central Varsity Reveille, Pine Lake Retreat

Dec 11-13 Drum Corp Training, Pine Lake Retreat

Jan 29-31, 2016 VERB Young Adult Arts Retreat, Camp Kulaqua

LIFE ON FIRE Videos

A weekly resource to challenge, encourage and inspire you to live a Life on Fire.

BITTERSWEET

Some messages aren't easy to deliver.

Life on Fire 30: Bittersweet

LIFE ON FIRE Spotlight

Hannah Moraga

Get to know Hannah:

- My name is Hannah Moraga, and I am 15 years old.
- I attend Miami Springs Seventh Day Adventist Church. For most of my life I have been blessed enough to be in a Christian environment, but that all changed my freshman year in high school. I attended Doctors Charter School, which is a small public school. The school was as good as any other, but it was difficult to pray by myself before lunch, and before a test. But now, God has blessed me in such an amazing way, by allowing me to attend Greater Miami Adventist Academy. It's such an unbelievable experience to be in school with other Adventists and Pathfinders.
- Pathfinders has always been something I enjoy. I adore pin trading, drill, bible bowl and everything that comes with it. Pathfinders has also allowed me to meet new people and share Christ's unfailing love with the community. I always feel closest to God while at Pathfinders.
- Other than Pathfinders, I love playing soccer and participating in all sports. I love watching and listening to musicals, and if I told you all of them, it would probably take up the entire page. I love watching cartoons and movies, and I relish in new books to read.

Hannah Moraga

- So as you can see, I'm a pretty normal teenager. But there's something special that I believe differentiates me from others. And that particular characteristic is that I am a Pathfinder. When you join a Pathfinder Club, it becomes increasingly easier to live a Life on Fire. To have a Life on Fire is a blessing. There are hundreds of thousands of Christians questioning God, having trust issues, and having obstacles in their relationships. It is a blessing to know firmly that you love God, and He loves you too.
- I think having a Life on Fire means you're WILLING to get a little dirty for the Lord. Whether it be cleaning up a local park, or going into the world and sharing His love with others who might be spiritually dirty. To have a Life on Fire is when you have no fear of living for Him. You have to be courageous and stand up, even if you're the only one standing, like the three Hebrew boys. Having that life starts with the foundation that God gave us thousands of years ago, the Bible. Once you start actually wanting to dive into His word without it being a drag, you're on your way! When you have a Life on Fire, you have a burning desire to be with Him. (Ba dum tsss) It's challenging for many people to attain and withhold a Life on Fire, and not let the fire burn out.
- What I'm trying to say is - once you got it, flame on!

News & Updates

Varsity White-Water Rafting Campout

Join other Varsity Pathfinders in a weekend of camping, hiking, and white-water rafting! This event will happen in North Carolina, on the Nantahala River, from Friday, September 4, through Sunday, September 6.

Cost is $110/person, which includes transportation. Payment is due Aug. 21.

The first 40 paid registrants can participate. No Refunds.

For white-water rafting, register HERE.

North and Central Area Pathfinder Camporee

Your Pathfinders will enjoy four worship services beginning Thursday night, October 29. Each service will include local talented Pathfinders, a guest speaker, drama, and inspirational praise and worship. Also, they will enjoy Camp Kulaqua activities, honors, drill team and drum corps exhibitions, pin trading, outreach activities and more.

This is a great opportunity to meet and make new friends within a Christian and safe environment. You do not want to miss this great North/Central Camporee Weekend!

For more information and details about this upcoming Camporee, see:

Florida Conference North & Central Pathfinder Area Camporee Bulletin #1

High School Bible Retreat

Join us for four days of unforgettable experiences like: Amazing Race, Worships, Praise Team, Small Groups, Solo Time, Seminars, Serving, Meeting New People, and Making Memories with Friends.

Every year hundreds of high school teens join us for the Bible Retreat. This year the theme is "The Struggle is REAL." Your high-schooler will leave camp better prepared to handle 'the struggle' (life).

Register by September 24 to get the best rate, which is $99 per person. The retreat will be a lot of fun, and could make a lifelong difference in your high-schoolers life. Register for High School Bible Retreat HERE.

2015-2016 Florida Conference Sports Program

The 2015-2016 Basketball Season is quickly approaching, beginning on October 3, 2015, after sunset. The registration fee is $230 until Sept. 14. After Sept. 14th, the registration fee will be $260. The cost for a team is $23 per player ($26/player after Sept. 14th), with a minimum of 10 players. This covers the players insurance, ID card, and administrative costs. The division are as follow: Youth, age 6-13; Varsity, age 14-18; Adult, age 19 and older. Register for Basketball HERE.

This year, we are adding Dodgeball. Registration is $75 for a team of 7 people. The cost is $15 per extra player, with a maximum of 15 players. Five players can play at a time. Entry to the finals is included, along with players insurance. There is no t-shirt. Register for Dodgeball HERE.

Also, a Soccer Tournament will be held on MLK weekend in Orlando. There will be a maximum of 15 players on a team, with 5 players playing at one time. More information to be announced ...

We hope you will be able to prepare for the upcoming season. Remember, the purpose of this sports program is to provide a safe Christian environment that promotes healthy living, for both the youth of the church, and the community. If you have any questions, please email Jonathan Swan at floridasports2012@yahoo.com.