Investiture Achievement/Companion/Personal Growth

Requirement 1

Be in Grade 6 or its equivalent.

The Investiture Achievement Companion level has been designed to be within reach of a person in the sixth grade or higher. It should be challenging, yet achievable for a child at this point in his or her formal education.

Requirement 2a

Develop your daily devotional life by studying the Weekly Devotional Guide (weeks 14 – 26) and the book of Genesis utilizing printed or electronic resources.

Weekly Devotional Guide

Week 14: HOPE Psalms 94:12-19 Psalms 95 1 Kings 3 Psalms 63 Psalms 59	Week 18: CELEBRATION Philippians 1 Psalms 1 Ezekiel 15 Malachi 1	Week 22: DEVOTION Psalms 103 Lamentations 3 Job 40-42
Week 15: LOVE Philippians 2 Psalms 136 Psalms 100 Ephesians 5	Week 19: PROMISES Psalms 118 Deuteronomy 31 Psalms 23 Daniel 7:9 Romans 8:38, 39	Week 23: DECISIONS Matthew 4 Matthew 16 Mark 8 Luke 14
Week 16" JOY Isaiah 9:2-10:19 Isaiah 49 Psalms 28 Habakkuk 3:17-19	Week 20: FAITHFULNESS Esther 1-2 Esther 3-4 Esther 5 Esther 6 Esther 7 Esther 8 Esther 9	Week 24: EXAMPLE Mark 10:32-45 Acts 10 Galatians 6:1-8 Luke 23 1 John 2 2 Peter 1-3
Week 17 ADVENTURE Psalms 37 1 John 1 1 Thessalonians 1-3 Psalms 51 James 1:22, 23 Revelation 3:15, 16 Matthew 14:25-33	Week 21: CHRISTIANITY Ephesians 4 Matthew 10 Proverbs 25 Micah 6 Proverbs 14	Week 25: LIFE WITH GOD Hebrews 13 John 3 Revelation 21 Leviticus 19 1 Peter 1
		Week 26: OBEDIENCE Romans 12 Matthew 6:1-25 Isaiah 14:14-32 Jonah 1 Jonah 2 Jonah 3 Jonah 4

Genesis

Genesis 1	Genesis 11	Genesis 21	Genesis 31	Genesis 41
Genesis 2	Genesis 12	Genesis 22	Genesis 32	Genesis 42
Genesis 3	Genesis 13	Genesis 23	Genesis 33	Genesis 43
Genesis 4	Genesis 14	Genesis 24	Genesis 34	Genesis 44
Genesis 5	Genesis 15	Genesis 25	Genesis 35	Genesis 45
Genesis 6	Genesis 16	Genesis 26	Genesis 36	Genesis 46
Genesis 7	Genesis 17	Genesis 27	Genesis 37	Genesis 47
Genesis 8	Genesis 18	Genesis 28	Genesis 38	Genesis 48
Genesis 9	Genesis 19	Genesis 29	Genesis 39	Genesis 49
Genesis 10	Genesis 20	Genesis 30	Genesis 40	Genesis 50

Requirement 2b

Journal your thoughts by asking these questions: “What did I learn about God?” “What did I learn about myself?” “How can I apply this to my life today?” You may journal through writing, drawing or electronic process.

The questions are to be asked in relation to the Bible texts read in Requirement 2a. The point of having the Pathfinder answer these questions is to encourage him think about the text in a way that he may not have before. It is easier than we like to admit to read a long passage and not even think about it. Journaling should help prevent this.

How the journaling is done should be left to the Pathfinder.

Writing

Some people are more comfortable writing things down. This can be done with a pencil (or pen) and paper in a notebook, in a diary, on a word processor, or even on a blog or social network posting.

Drawing

Some children do not like to write and will resist it mightily. For such children, the thought of not being invested in not likely to be an effective motivator. They may prefer to illustrate the concepts instead, and that is a valid way for them to journal their thoughts.

Electronic Process

The Pathfinder may choose to write his journal entries in a word processor, a blog, or a social network. While these may be considered either writing or an "electronic process," there are other options available. For instance, Pathfinders may wish to make an audio or video recording of their thoughts. If they have the equipment, this should be encouraged. If they are not comfortable sharing the material with the club, do not force them to.

Requirement 3a

Memorize the Pathfinder Pledge & Law.

The Pathfinder Pledge and Law are listed below. These should be recited during a Pathfinder Club's opening exercises at the beginning of each meeting. By the end of the Pathfinder year, every Pathfinder in regular attendance will know them by heart without any effort on the part of the instructors (or the Pathfinders).

Pathfinder Pledge

Pledge	Meaning
By the grace of God	Only as I rely on God to help me can I do His will
I will be pure,	I will fill my mind with that which is right and true and spend my time in activities that build a strong, clean character.
I will be kind	I will be considerate and kind, not only to my fellow men, but also to all of God’s creation.
I will be true	I will be honest and upright in study, work, and play and can always be counted upon to do my very best.
I will keep the Pathfinder Law	I will seek to understand the meaning of the law and will strive to live up to its spirit, realizing that obedience law is essential in any organization.
I will be a servant of God	I will pledge myself to God first, last, and best in everything I am called to do.
and a friend to man.	I will bless others and do to them what I would have them do to me.

For something different, do the Pledge and Law in sign language.

Pathfinder Law

Every young person should have a code by which to shape his life. For the Adventist youth, the Pledge and Law is that code. These must be learned and their principles put into practice.

The Pathfinder Law is for me to:

Law	Meaning
Keep the morning watch	I will have prayer and personal Bible study each day.
Do my honest part	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	I will be temperate in all things and strive to reach a high standard of physical fitness
Keep a level eye	I will not lie, cheat or deceive and will despise dirty talk and evil thinking
Be courteous and obedient	I will be kind and thoughtful of others, reflecting the love of Jesus in all my associations with others.
Walk softly in the Sanctuary	In any devotional exercise, I will be quiet, careful, and reverent.
Keep a song in my heart	I will be cheerful and happy and let the influence of my life be sunshine to others
Go on God's errands	I will always be ready to share my faith and go about doing good as did Jesus

Requirement 3b

Learn the meaning of the Pathfinder Pledge & Law.

Pledge

By the grace of God

This means that the Pathfinder will rely on God for he strength, courage, and determination to keep the Pathfinder Pledge.

I will be pure

The Pathfinder will avoid those things which lead into temptation, and seek to fill himself with heavenly thoughts rather than worldly pleasures.

I will be kind

I will be true

I will keep the Pathfinder Law

I will be a servant of God

I will be a friend to man

Requirement 4a

Learn or review the Pathfinder Song.

Requirement 4b

Illustrate its meaning.