LZC PATHFINDER CORNER.

PATHFINDER INDUCTION CEREMONY SAMPLE.

What is an induction ceremony?
It is a time marker, a beginning; a ceremony were children between the age of 10 and 15 years
are admitted into the local church Pathfinder Club and in to the fellowship of the world wide
Pathfinder clubs.
Why induction?
This is time when young ones and staff have the opportunity to publicly show their
commitment to the principles and objectives of Pathfinder and Adventurer clubs, and to God. It
is also an opportunity to showcase the clubs in full uniform to the church.

CEREMONY

DIRECTOR: I hereby declare the induction ceremony of the ............................................. club to

be called to order and declared in session.
DIRECTOR: The room is darkened as the spirit candles are lit. For the light of our program
we turn to the “spirit of pathfindering”. As we turn off the room lights, the candle which I now
light represents this spirit, which is the essence of pathfindering.
It is the spirit of achievement, adventure, awakening, and awareness; the spirit of beauty,
blessing, commitment, comradery, and consecration; the spirit of dedication, duty, energy and
enthusiasm. Above all, it is the spirit of reverence, and the spirit of service to God and man.

This light is not sufficient or complete on its own; to introduce the complimentary lights, I now
call on the Pathfinder deputy director.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR
The Pathfinder:
1. Friend Class (Blue) – Friends learn skills that will help them be better neighbors now and
friends of God throughout eternity.
2. Companion Class (Red) – Companions explore ways to build a more meaningful and
fulfilling companionship with Jesus Christ every hour of the day.
3. Explorer Class (Green) – Explorers adventure into God’s word and His created works.
4. Ranger Class (Gray) – Rangers open up new areas of discovery in the natural and spiritual
world to secure true and genuine happiness.
5. Voyager Class (Burgundy) – Voyagers acquire a wholesome self-concept and Christian life
style by studying their personal physical, mental, cultural and spiritual development.
6. Guide Class (Yellow) – Guides grow in knowledge about the spirit of prophecy as they
discover their place as leaders in society.

DIRECTOR: These candles represent all the good and noble achievements and learning which
are embodied in the Pathfinder program. They symbolize both the high ideals for which
pathfindering stands, and the growth and achievement that each pathfinder will experience as a
member of the pathfinder club. We will now proceed with the solemn ceremony of lighting the
pathfinder pledge candles. Deputy director calls the candidate to come forward according to
what each has.

Pledge
The candidates will now recite according to their given number; numbers 1 up to 7 will say at
the beginning:
“Sir, on behalf of the candidates, I pledge...”
Then call the seven candidates to recite it again.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR:
1. On behalf of ............................................. club, I accept the vow of the candidates and their
representatives to live by the spirit and the principles of the pathfinder pledge.

DIRECTOR: We will now proceed with the solemn ceremony of lighting the candles that
symbolizes the Pathfinder law.
The deputy director calls candidates which represent the law according to what they have, in
order, to recite it.
Candidates, number 1 up to 8, are to say:
“Sir, on behalf of the candidates, I vow to...”
After they finish, call the eight candidates upfront to recite together.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR:
2. On behalf of the...................................... club, I accept the vows of the candidates and their
representatives to live by the spirit and precepts of the pathfinder law. The deputy director tells
the candidates to recite; Aim, Motto, AY Legion of Honor, Allegiance to the Bible,
Allegiance to the Christian flag, and Allegiance to the Zambian flag.

DIRECTOR:
We will now have the solemn privilege of lighting an individual candle to symbolize our
commitment, or rededication, to conduct our lives in accord with the high and noble precepts of
the Pathfinder pledge and law.
Will the new Pathfinder who are candidates for induction, please stand. I now invite all those in
the audience who have pathfinders in the past to stand, and let us sing the Pathfinder song and
after the song ask the administrative elder or pastor to dedicate the new pathfinders in prayer.

Give them the candles to celebrate.

 INDUCTION CEREMONY

Definition of an induction ceremony.

 An induction ceremony is a ceremony where Adventist Youth are admitted into the local
Youth clubs and into the fellowship of the world wide Youth clubs in the Seventh-day
Adventist Church.
 Youths and staff have the opportunity to publicly show their commitment to the principles and
objectives of Youth clubs.
 Promises are made and principles are recited, at the end –Youths, staff and church members,
leave with a sense of commitment and purpose.

After all the Clubs enters the Church and having been done the recitations, anthems and devotion the
induction starts.

 The Inducting Officer shall match smartly to the front and gives the brief introduction of the
program and also declares the induction ceremony in order as he lights the Spirit of Adventist
Youth Ministry.
 The Inducting officer says the following words as he lights the Spirit, “For the light of our
program we turn to the Spirit of Adventist Youth Ministry. It is the Spirit of Fellowship,
Worship, Learning, Discipleship, Togetherness, and above all it is the Spirit of Service for God
and man from which all the four Ministries get their power.
 Therefore, I will now be calling the Directors to come and start conducting the Induction
ceremonies for their Clubs.

ADVENTURER MINISTRY

Preparation •Materials needed:

1.Table

2.Adventurer Emblem

3.Adventurer Burner

4.Adventurer Flag

5.National Flag

6.Candles One

(01) big White Candle

 Six (06) Adventurer Classes Candles colored according to their classes One
  (01) Candle for Pledge Ten
 (10) Candles for the Law

NB: The total number of candles for this club is Eighteen (18)

PROCEDURE

 Place a table in front of the Church. Put a large Adventurer Emblem directly behind the table,
with a Adventurer Pledge banner on the right of the emblem and Adventure Law banner to the
left of the emblem.
 In the center of the table directly in front of the Adventurer emblem place a White big candle to
represent the spirit of Adventurer Club. In front of this candle put six (06) candles that
represent the Classes according to their colors.
 On the right of the Spirit candle place One (01) candle to represent the Adventure Pledge and
Ten (10) candles on the left to represent the Adventurer Law.
 Display the National Flag to the right (as you face the audience) of the table and a Adventurer
Flag to the left of the table.

The Adventurer Director will march smartly and get permission from the Officiating Officer
(Inducting Officer)

THE DIRECTOR.

“The Inducting Officer Sir/Madam, permission to conduct the Induction Ceremony for the
Adventurers Sir. After permission is granted, the Director takes position in front of the table and
declares the ceremony in order; “I declare the Induction ceremony for the Adventurers now in
order” While lighting the Spirit of Adventurer Club candle, the Director says the following words:
“For the light of our program we turn to the Spirit of Adventurer Club. This is the spirit of
reverence, training, adventurer, fun, learning, and above all it is the Spirit of awareness and
awakening to God and man.” This light on its own is not sufficient or complete, therefore, we will
call on the Deputy Adventurer Director to come and light the complementary lights.

The Deputy Director matches smartly and gets permission from the Director. The Deputy

ADVENTURER DIRECTOR;

“The Director Sir/Madam, permission to light the complementary lights sir/madam” After
permission is granted, the Deputy Director takes position in front of the table to the left side of the
Director as he/she faces the audience. The deputy proceeds in lighting the six Adventurer classes
one by one while explaining them; The candle I now light represents;

 Little Lamb Class –This is the class where we learn and discover the joy found in obeying
Jesus. It is the class where you find young people of four (04) years old and the class is
represented by the color light Blue.
 Eager Beaver Class –This is the class where we learn to explore the love that pours forth
from Jesus Christ and the family. This class is for young people of five (05) years old and it
is represented by the color Green.
  Busy Bee Class –This is the class where we learn how to stay “bizzzzy” working for Jesus.
The color represented by this class is Yellow and it’s for young people of six (06) years old.
 Sun Beam Class -This is the class where we learn courtesy and practice how to shine for
Jesus every day. The color represented by this class is Orange and this is where you find
young people of seven (07) years of age.
 Builder Class –This is the class where we focus on how to build a Christian character and
keep our bodies strong for Jesus. The class color is Blue and the age group is eight (08)
years.
 Helping Hand Class –This is the class where we learn how to lend a hand in service to
Jesus at home, school and in the community. This class is represented by the color maroon
and is for young people who are nine (09) years old.

The Adventurer Director After the completion of lighting the candles for the classes, the
Director says the following: “

We will now call on the Adventurer to come and light the Pledge Candle. Adventurer……….
Sir/Madam the candle I now light represent the Adventurers pledge which says, “Because Jesus
loves me, I will always do my best” The Deputy Adventurer Director.. On behalf of the
________Adventurers, I accept the candidate’s vow to live by the Adventurer Pledge.

WILL NOW PROCEED IN LIGHTING THE CANDLES FOR ADVENTURER LAW.

Adventurers……

Sir/Madam the candle I now light represents the Adventurer Law which says

 BE OBEDIENT: Which means that I will obey God’s laws and cheerfully do what my parents
and teachers ask me to do.
 BE PURE: Which means I understand that my body is the temple of God, so I will keep it
clean. I will not swear, smoke, drink alcohol, do drugs, or do any other thing God says is
disgusting.
 BE TRUE: Which means that I will always tell the truth and never try to deceive–even if I
may get in trouble for it.
 BE KIND: Which means that I will look for ways to make other people happy. I will never hurt
a person or animal intentionally.
 BE RESPECTFUL: Which means that I will be courteous to those whom God put in
authority over and to those who are younger and weaker than me.
 BE ATTENTIVE: Which means that I will listen when someone is talking to me at home, at
school, and at church. I will especially listen for God to tell me what to do with my life.
 BE HELPFUL: Which means that I will look for ways to help my family at home, teachers and
friends at school, and other people from other places and I will also help God.
 BE CHEERFUL: Which means that I will not grumble or complain when I don’t get my way
or when I have work to do. I will remember that God made me and that makes me happy.
 BE THOUGHTFUL Which means that I will make courtesy a habit, both in words and
actions. I will look for ways to be: nice to people. I will not be rude or irritating.
 BE REVERENT Which means that I will listen carefully to God, His word, and His
messengers and I will never make fun of holy things.
Deputy Adventurer Director On behalf of the ______ Adventurers, I accept the candidates’ vow to live
by the Adventurer Law. The Adventurer Director The Inducting Officer Sir/madam ceremony
completed, permission to carry on sir/madam Then the Director, the Deputy Director and the
Adventurers matches out and take position in the audience as they wait for the final charge.

PATHFINDER MINISTRY

Preparation •Materials needed:

1.Table

2.Pathfinder Emblem

3.Pathfinder Banners

4.Pathfinder Flag

5.National Flag

6.Candles

 One (01) big White;

 Six (06) Pathfinder Classes candles colored according to classes;
 Eight (08) candles for Law;
 Seven (07) candles for Pledge.

NB. The total number of candles is Twenty-Two (22)

PROCEDURE

 Place a table in front of the Church. Put a large Pathfinder Emblem directly behind the table,
with a Pathfinder Pledge banner on the right of the emblem and a Pathfinder Law banner to the
left of the emblem.
 In the center of the table directly in front of the Pathfinder emblem place a White big candle to
represent the spirit of Pathfinder Club. In front of this candle put six (06) candles–blue, red,
green, silver (black), burgundy, and gold, which represent the six Pathfinder Classes.
 On the right of the Spirit candle place Seven (07) candles to represent the Pathfinder Pledge and
Eight (08) candles on the left to represent the Pathfinder Law.
 Display the National Flag to the right (as you face the audience) of the table and a Pathfinder
Flag to the left of the table.
 As the program starts, the Director, the Deputy and the Pathfinders match to the front in two
files smartly. Then halt at least five (05) meters away from the table. The Director will advance
and gets permission to conduct the induction from the Chief Marshal (Inducting Officer).

Note: The Pathfinders for Pledge will be to the right and those for the Law will be to left as they face
the table.

The Director stands to the right of the table and the Deputy Director stands to the left of the table as
they face the Pathfinders.
(The Deputy Director and the Pathfinders get permission from the Director)

The Inducting Officer Sir, permission to conduct the induction ceremony for the Pathfinder Sir! After
permission has be granted, and the director gives a brief on the pathfinder Club, and pronounces the
induction ceremony in order for the club: “I hereby declare the induction ceremony of the
______________ Pathfinder Club now in order.

1. The director lights the “Spirit of Pathfinder Club” candle while saying:
2. “For the light of our program we turn to the Spirit of Pathfinder Club. The candle that I now
light represents this spirit. It is the spirit of Adventure, Fun, Learning, Comradeship
Awareness, and Awakening, and above all, a spirit of Reverence and a Spirit of Service to God
and man. This light is of itself not complete or sufficient. To introduce the complementary
lights we call on our Deputy Director.”(If possible mention his/her name) .
3. While lighting each candle, the Deputy Director defines the six (06) Pathfinder Classes as
follows: (Six (06) Pathfinders may present the following as well.

THE CANDLE I NOW LIGHT REPRESENTS:

1. Friend Class is a course of study in learning, skills, and physical fitness that will help one
to be a better neighbor now and a friend of God throughout eternity.
2. Companion Class is a course of study in learning, skills, and physical fitness that will give
more meaning to life and a companionship with Jesus Christ every hour of the day.
3. Explorer Class is a course of study that will help one to find new adventure in exploring
God’s world to secure true and genuine happiness.
4. Ranger Class is a course of study that will open up new areas of discovery in the natural
and spiritual world to secure true and genuine happiness.
5. Voyager Class is a course of study in physical, mental, cultural, and spiritual development
that challenges the teen to develop a wholesome self-concept and Christian life-style.
6. Guide Class is a course of study that emphasizes personal growth and spiritual discoveries
and prepares the Pathfinder for development of new skills in leadership and survival
techniques.

When the six Pathfinder Class candles have been lit, the director then explains to the candidate that the
large candle is symbolic of the Pathfinder program, emphasizing the high ideals for which the club
stands and the growth that the Pathfinder will make as a club member.

 He then calls upon the Eight (08) Pathfinders one by one to proceed with the ceremony of
lighting the Pathfinder Law candles.
 In turn, each of the eight Pathfinders marches smartly to the front, salutes the director with a
hand salute, and lights one of the Pathfinder Law candles.

After the Pathfinder lights the candle he again salutes the director and repeats, “Sir, I represent the
candidate who hereby vows to: (repeats one of the following definitions according to the candle he has
lit.”

 “Keep the Morning Watch,” meaning I will have prayer and personal Bible study each day.
  “Do my honest part,” meaning by the power of God I will help others, and do my duty and my
honest share, wherever I may be.
 “Care for my body,” meaning I will be temperate in all things and strive to reach a high
standard of physical fitness.
 “Keep a level eye,” meaning I will not lie, cheat or deceive, and will despise dirty talk or evil
thinking.
 “Be courteous and obedient,” meaning I will be kind and thoughtful of others, reflecting the
love of Jesus in all my association with others.
 “Walk softly in the sanctuary,” meaning in any devotional exercise I will be quiet, careful, and
reverent.
 “Keep a song in my heart,” meaning I will be cheerful and happy and let the influence of my life
be as sunshine to others.
 “Go on God’s errands,” meaning I will always be ready to share my faith and go about doing
good as did Jesus.

•When the Pathfinder Law candles have all been lit, the Deputy Director declares, “On behalf of the
worldwide Pathfinder Club I accept the candidate’s vow to observe the Pathfinder Law.”

•The same procedure as used in the lighting of the Pathfinder Law candles is followed by seven Best
Pathfinders to light the candles for Pledge.

•After each candle is lit, the Pathfinder repeats to the director, “Sir, I represent the candidate, who
pledges (repeats one of the following points according to the candle he has lit).”

1. “By the grace of God,” meaning that only as I rely on God to help me, can I do His will.
2. “I will be pure,” meaning I will not only be considerate and kind to my fellow men but also to all
of God’s creation.
3. “I will be kind” meaning that 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.
4. “I will be true,” meaning I will be honest and upright in study, work and play and can always be
counted upon to do my very best.
5. “I will keep the Pathfinder Law,” meaning 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.
6. “I will be a servant of God,” meaning I will pledge myself to serve God first, last and best in
everything I am called upon to be or do.
7. “I will be a friend to man,” meaning I will live to bless others and do unto them as I would have
them do unto me.

•At the completion of the lighting of the Pathfinder Pledge candles, the Deputy Director declares, “On
behalf of the worldwide Pathfinder Club I accept the candidate’s vow to live by the Pathfinder Pledge.”

•The Director then asks the candidates to stand at attention and gets permission from the Inducting
Officer to go and take position in the audience as they wait for the final charge.
 THE AMBASSADOR MINISTRY

•Preparations Materials needed:

1.Table

2.Ambassador Emblem

3.Ambassador Banners

4.Ambassador Flag

5.National Flag

6.Candles

 One (01) big White;

 Four (04) candles for module elements.
 Seven (07) candles for Ambassador Program Foundations;
 And One (01) candles for Senior Youth Pledge.

NB. The total number of candles is Thirteen (13)

PROCEDURE

 Place a table in front of the Church. Put a large Ambassador Emblem directly behind the table,
with an ambassador Pledge banner on the right of the emblem to the left of the Ambassador
emblem.
 In the center of the table directly in front of the Ambassador emblem place a White big candle
to represent the spirit of Ambassador Club. In front of this candle put four (04) candles–which
represent the four elements of Ambassador Classes modules.
 On the right of the Spirit candle place Five (05) candles to represent the Ambassador Pledge
and Seven (07) candles on the left to represent the foundations of the Ambassador program..
 Display the National Flag to the right (as you face the audience) of the table and an Ambassador
Flag to the left of the table.

As the program starts, the Director, the Deputy and the Ambassadors match to the front in two files
smartly. Then halt at least five (05) meters away from the table. The Director will advance and gets
permission to conduct the induction from the Chief Marshal (Inducting Officer).

Note: The Ambassadors for Pledge will be to the right and those for the program foundations will be to
left as they face the table.

 The Director stands to the right of the table and the Deputy Director stands to the left of the
table as they face the Ambassadors.
 (The Deputy Director and the Ambassadors get permission from the Director)

I hereby declare the Induction Ceremony of the _________Ambassador Club now in order.
For the light of our program, we turn to the Spirit of Adventist Youth. The candle which I now light
represents this Spirit. It is the Spirit of adventure, fun, learning, comradely, awareness, and awakening,
and above all, a spirit of reverence and a spirit of service to God and man. This light is of itself not
complete or sufficient. To introduce the complimentary lights, we call on our the Ambassador Deputy
Leader.

The Deputy Ambassador Director will march smartly and gets permission from the Ambassador
Director and thereafter takes position in from to the left side of the Director. The Ambassador Deputy
Director says the following:

The Ambassador Club is an organization of the Seventh-day Adventist Church dedicated to meeting the
Spiritual, Social and lifestyle needs of the youths between the age of 16 and 21. The name ambassador
itself suggests that they are representative of the Heavenly Kingdom. Therefore, the Ambassador
program gives the Youths opportunity to learn, experience and share the relationship they have with
Jesus to the world. To accomplish the Club’s objectives, the Ambassador program is based on Seven (07)
foundations each presented into modules whose focus is based on Four (04) Elements The candles I will
now light represents these Elements.

The candle I now light represents the first elements which focuses on

 The concept of Spiritual Companion

This is the element whose concept encourages Ambassadors to have a friend who is a Spiritual
Companion for the duration of the module. This is in order for the two to encourage and
support each other in their role and growth as an Ambassador This also builds the concept of
interdependence and accountability into the ambassador experience.

The candle I now light represents the second element which focuses on.

 The Individual Discipleship Plan (IDP) .

This is the element which encourages each Ambassador as a participant to make a plan on how
they would want to grow spiritually and acquire practical competence in the area of the
upcoming module. Their Spiritual Companions will be there to help them accomplish these
plans.

The candle I know light represents the third element which focuses on.

 The Project
This is the element which helps participants to integrate the core concept of the module into the
serving learning activity focusing on helping others. This also gives opportunity for the
Ambassadors to work together as a whole The candle I now light represents the fourth element
which focuses on.
 The Social Activities
This is the element which focuses on social activities at least once a month. It provides
participants with opportunities for good and wholesome fun for their age group.

The Deputy Ambassador Director We will now call on the Ambassadors to come and
light the candles that represent the foundations of the Ambassador Program Sir/Madam
the candle I now light represent the foundations which says:
1. A Christ-Centered Discipleship Plan .
This is the course of study where Ambassadors learn that the power of an Ambassador is
only found in the character of Jesus Christ being reflected in them as they become a living
sacrifice and be baptized by the Holy Spirit It also helps them understand that the role of an
Ambassador is to represent the Kingdom of God on earth.
2. Christian Leadership .
This is the course of study where we learn the Biblical view of leadership which gives
opportunities to experience Servant Leadership and also to lead. This is where we also learn
that everyone is a leader

3. A Personal, Small Group Based and Public Evangelistic Mission Lifestyle .

This is the course of study where we learn how to grow spiritual and evangelize and also
use this opportunity to share about Jesus and His plan of salvation. This is where we learn
and understand the essence of the Seventh-day Adventist message and its contribution to
the world. This course helps us understand that this message must be take now to the world
through our lifestyle and public evangelism.
4. Character and Personality Development.
This is the course of study where we learn how to develop a Christian Character and
personality and also engage in activities that build them. This is where we also learn skills
to process life experience for holistic growth

5. Lifestyle Vocational/Career Development.

. This is the course of study where we learn how to expand our skills to serve and become
proficient enough to teach them to other people
6. Friendship and Relationship skill Development.
. This is the course of study where we learn how to develop communication skills and be
able to maintain friendship and relationships and also how to lead our friends into a saving
relationship with Christ. This is where we also learn how to understand and reconcile
Biblical views
7. Community Outreach Development .
This is the course where we learn how to actively serve the community as Ambassadors for
Christ in variety ways. After lighting the candles, Deputy Ambassador Director declares,
“On behalf of the worldwide Youth Club I accept the candidates to live by the foundations of
the Ambassador Program.”

The Deputy Ambassador Leader •

We will now call on the Candidates to come and light the candles that represent Senior
Youth Pledge.

 The Senior Youth Pledge Says, “Loving the Lord Jesus, I promise to take an active
part in the work of the Adventist Youth Society, doing what I can to help others
and to finish the work of the gospel in all the world.”
 This introductory thought directs our minds toward the motto of Adventist youth.
It is the impelling force of the pledge and the movement of Adventist youth.
 The value of service for the Master is measured by the love and dedication with
which Adventist youth serve Him.

Sir/Madam, on behalf of the candidates, I dedicate myself to the commitments of

the AY Pledge.

1. Loving the Lord Jesus.

This introductory thought directs our minds toward the motto of Adventist youth.
It is the impelling force of the pledge and the movement of Adventist youth. The
value of service for the Master is measured by the love and dedication with which
Adventist youth serve him. Does the Lord Jesus completely direct the life?
2. I promise.
Promise means that I will not be dominated by someone else, but rather I am ready
and willing to follow the Lord’s leading. I understand that I have a purpose to
which I must commit myself. This means that
I will be available for action, and will decide for the best in my life.
I will follow the proposed path with determination and will keep my eyes fixed on
the goal.
I know that our Master Guide Jesus counts on me to fulfill my promises completely.

Sir/Madam, on behalf of the candidates, I dedicate myself to the

commitments of the AY Pledge.
3. To take an active part in the Adventist Youth Ministry Society.
This means to be involved in the activities of the AY Society, including the
meetings and witnessing outreach. I will always be ready to help someone, and will
support the AY Society and church in various activities.

Sir/Madam, on behalf of the candidates, I dedicate myself to the

commitments of the AY Pledge.
4. Doing what I can to help others.
This is a commitment that denotes readiness and dedication on behalf of others. It
means to do one’s best for a cause, and represents the greatest effort to help in every
phase of activity within the organization of the Adventist Youth Society and in the
church. The true Adventist youth is always ready to take advantage of every
opportunity to serve.
Sir/Madam, on behalf of the candidates, I dedicate myself to the
commitments of the AY Pledge.
5. And to finish the work of the gospel in all the world.
This is part of the Adventist Youth pledge that urges the youths to think of the
AYS aim. It represents the extension of the divine mandate of our Lord Jesus in a
universal scope. It is a challenge to the youth to understand the divine command.
Adventist youth can help in four different ways to finish the ask: Living consecrated
lives, making themselves available for every opportunity to serve, praying for the
Lord’s work both locally and worldwide, and giving sacrificially of their own
financial means to spread the gospel and finish the Lord’s work. Thus they enter
into true stewardship, giving their time, their talents, their means, and themselves.
  At the completion of the lighting of the Ambassador Pledge candles,
the Deputy Ambassador Director declares, “On behalf of the
worldwide Youth Club I accept the candidate’s vow to live by the
Ambassador Pledge.”

 The Director then asks the candidates to stand at attention and gets
permission from the Inducting Officer to go and take position in the
audience as they wait for the final charge.

SENOIR YOUTH MINISTRY

Preparation •Materials needed:

1. Table

2. Senior Youth Emblem

3. Senior Youth Banners

4. Senior Youth Flag

5. National Flag

6. Candles One

 big White;
 One (01) candle for Aim
 One (01) candle for Motto
 Eight (08) candles for Adventist Youth Modules;
 And One (01) candles for Senior Youth Pledge.

NB. The total number of candles is Twelve (12)

PROCEDURE

 Place a table in front of the Church. Put a Senior Youth Emblem directly behind the table, with
a Senior Youth Pledge banner on the right of the emblem to the left of the emblem.
 In the center of the table directly in front of the emblem place a White big candle to represent
the spirit of Senior Youth Club. In front of this candle put two (02) candles–which represent the
Adventist Youth Aim and Motto.
 On the right of the Spirit candle place One (01) candle to represent the Senior Youth Pledge
and Seven (08) candles on the left to represent the Adventist Youth Modules.
 Display the National Flag to the right (as you face the audience) of the table and Senior Youth
Flag to the left of the table.
  As the program starts, the Director, the Deputy and the Ambassadors match to the front in two
files smartly. Then halt at least five (05) meters away from the table. The Director will advance
and gets permission to conduct the induction from the Chief Marshal (Inducting Officer)

Note: The Senior Youth for Pledge will be to the right and those for the modules will be to
left as they face the table.

The Director stands to the right of the table and the Deputy Director stands to the left of the table as
they face the Youths.

The AY Leader I hereby declare the Induction Ceremony of the _____________ Adventist Youth Club
now in order.

For the light of our program, we turn to the Spirit of Adventist Youth. The candle which I now light
represents this Spirit. It is the Spirit of adventure, fun, learning, comradely, awareness, and awakening,
and above all, a spirit of reverence and a spirit of service to God and man.

This light is of itself not complete or sufficient. To introduce the complimentary lights, we call on our
Youth Associate Leader.

The Associate Youth Leader.

The candle I now light represents Senior Youth Leadership Award.

 Senior Youth Leadership Award is a course of study designed to train Youths who have a
burden for the Senior Youth of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
 They may have been asked to lead out in local church AY Societies.
 These are the people who embraces the challenge of leadership training and are happy to
contribute to the spiritual welfare of the youth in general in their local churches.

Adventist Youth Leader.

 The Spirit of Adventist Youth candle represents the good things in the Adventist Youth
program. It represents the high ideals for which the club stands and the growth that each
Young Adult will make as a club member.

We will now call on the candidate to come and light the candle which represents Adventist
Youth Aim.

Sir/Madam, I represent the candidates whose Aim is,

1. “To take the Advent message to all the world in my generation”. “The message” is that
which the youth will take.
2. “To all the world” is where the youth will take the message.
3. “In this generation” tells us when it will be taken.
Adventist youth should not only know the Adventist message, they must know that Jesus will soon
return and their lives must also give evidence that they really believe this Man.

Sir/Madam, I represent the candidates, whose Motto is,

1. “The love of Christ compels us.” Inspired by this motto, Adventist youth all over the world,
in harmony with the marvelous aim, move forward in the conquest of souls for the kingdom of
God. The motto, based on 2 Cor. 5:14, is the motivating force in the Adventist youth
movement. Without love there is only formation and certain failure. With the love of Christ
success is sure, because it is a love that never deceives us. This is the love that always triumphs.
It advances in the face of any difficulty, until the task is done, the conflict won, and the victory
achieved.

Sir/Madam, the candle I now light represents the Organization AY Module.

1. Organization Module is the module which presents the history and organization of youth
ministry in the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The strong emphasis is based in the local
Church. This module also ideal with the responsibilities of Youth Leaders at the local Church.
2. Leadership module one of the module which incorporates the aspects of training and actual
practice of activities required for senior leadership. This module emphasizes on the qualities of
idea leadership, the psychology of leadership, leadership styles and its functions. The practical
matters such as how to chair a meeting is also taught under this module.
3. Commitment Module one which revolves around those activities and programs that are
devotional in nature, and that provide for special affirmation and celebration opportunities. Such
activities are; “Weeks of Prayer” “Weeks of Spiritual Emphasis” “Bible Conferences” “Morning
Watch.” It also talks about the time of reaffirmation of Youth’s continuing faith and confidence
in God like the induction ceremonies. This is the module which dedicated to strengthening the
spiritual life of youths and their leaders as they participate in such activities.
4. Discipleship module is the module which teaches youths on how to become good disciples and
stay committed in that way of life. In this module the extensive presentation on psychological
aspect of youth leadership is given. The spiritual well-being of all members is emphasized in
order for all member to be good disciples. The ultimate objective of this module is to disciple
others to the Lord and to equip them to share in this new experience.
5. Worship Module. This is the module which helps youths to understand that worship is not
merely attending church. They understand that religious exercise of worship includes learning
to live in God’s presence, and integrating those things learned at church into one’s daily living.
This is the module which helps Adventist Youth discover the joy of worship, and how to adopt a
worshipful spirit while attending church.
6. Witnessing Module is the module which enables Youths share their own individual experience
in the Lord. In this module, Adventist Youth discuss effective witnessing and how it might be
accomplished within the Society.
7. Fellowship Module is the module designed to guide Youth Leaders in finding resources to help
provide meaningful recreation for the AY Society. In this module Youths learn how to deal with
their leisure time. This is module provides and adopt recreations and entertainments that reflect
the Adventism lifestyle.
8. Empowering Youth Module. This is the module that summarizes the whole purpose of Youth
Ministry in the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Salvation and Service focused Youth Ministry
 through Discipleship, Leadership, evangelism. Service or Mission empowers Youths to be
strong Christians and participant in the mission of the church. This is the module which
combines the eight modules into four strategic themes of Youth Ministry in the Seventh-day
Adventist Church.

After lighting the modules candles, the Associate Leader declares, “On behalf of the worldwide
Youth Club I accept the candidates to live by the Adventist Youth Ministry modules.

The Associate Leaders Sir we will now proceed to light the candle which represent the Senior Youth
Pledge.

Youth Representative.

Sir/Madam the candle I now light represent the Senior Youth Pledge and it says;

“Loving the Lord Jesus, I promise to take an active part in the work of the Adventist Youth
Society, doing what I can to help others and to finish the work of the gospel in all the world.”

NOTE SOMETIMES IT CAN BE SHARED IN PARTS BY REPRESENTATIVES.

After lighting the Pledge candle, the Associate Leader declares, “On behalf of the worldwide Youth Club
I accept the candidate’s vow to live by the Adventist Senior Pledge.

To affirm your dedication to the high principles of the AY Club, we ask you to join us and repeat the AY
Aim, Motto, Pledge and Legion of Honor in unison.

I hereby declare the candidates, accepted in to the fellowship of the____________ AY movement of the
Luapula Zambia Conference of Seventh-day Adventist Church.

After all the Clubs have completed their inductions, all the youths are to be asked to come and stand in
front. Extend the invitation even to those who did not feel in the forms but want to join the movement
at this time all the youths should affirm their dedication to the high principles of the Adventist youth
Ministry by doing the recitations of the Adventist Youth Aim, Motto, Laws, Pledges and the Legion of
honor. Then all the Youths are presented with candles, which they may light from the Spirit of
Adventist Youth Candle. Sing the songs (this little light of mine, SDAY the great association) as the
lights are turned back on.

Then the Induction officer will give a charge and after a charge, dedicatory prayers to pray that God
gives the youths strength to live up to the high ideals of Adventist Youth Ministry and to be a faithful
and loyal member.

This is a sample which we can use in relation with what you have.

PD-LZC

SIMBAYA HARRY. A