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Special Feature

Revive SDA Church in the Greater Miami area had their Club Investiture on Sabbath, May 30, in the evening. There were TWO impressive things that happened.

One, they had 10 Varsity Pathfinders complete the 10 hour basic training for Adventurers, and they had those teen Pathfinders volunteer and help in Adventurers this year!

Two, they had another five Varsity Pathfinders that were introduced as new Master Guide students, hoping to motivate these teen Pathfinders to follow thru and become inducted as MG students this fall when the club starts back up!

Way to go Revive Pathfinders!

2026 Calendar

June

29 New Club Year – Director Orientation #1 8pm – Zoom (New Date)

July

24-26 PATH/ADV Leadership Convention (Fort Myers)
26 YMMS Closes – 1:00pm (resets/reopens in 24 hours)
27 YMMS Opens – 1:00pm (must reactivate/request account)

August

15 Club YMMS Registratin Deadline – COY Deadline #1
24 New Club Year- Director Orientation #2 8pm – Zoom

September

4-6 TLT (TBA)
7 Labor Day (Office / Store Closed)
19 World Pathfinder Day

Click Here for 2025 - 2026 Calendar

Leadership Convention 2026

FLC Leadership Convention – July 24-26, 2026

Ft. Myers, FL

Registration is NOW OPEN in YMMS!

Register by June 30, 1:00 pm – to get the best rate ($181/person).

And the hotel rate of $179/room is guaranteed until – July 3.

This is for ALL club staff and leaders in Pathfinders and Adventurers.

It is a great time to network, make new friends, worship, grow, learn, recharge, and ask God to bless you in the new club year.

Here is the link to the one-page doc with all the info: Click Here

Visit the official website! Click Here

Pin Design Contest Winner

We are excited to celebrate Anderson Torres, a 14-year-old Pathfinder from the Gainesville Spanish Church in the North Area, as the winner of the Florida Conference Pin Design Contest for the upcoming Southern Union Camporee. Anderson, a 9th-grade homeschool student with Griggs Academy, submitted the winning design.

Anderson enjoys drawing and creating comics and stories, and his creativity shines through in his design. Congratulations, Anderson, on this outstanding accomplishment!

Southern Union Camporee

Regular Registration is NOW OPEN in YMMS.

Register today!

Location: Camp Kulaqua

Regular Registration Deadline: August 31, 2026

Price is now – $130 / person.

For more information on deadlines: Click Here

Link to the website for how to register: Click Here

CLUB OF THE YEAR

Congratulations! If you do not have your COY ribbon, please contact your local Area Administrator.

Clubs of the Year 2026:

North

Gainesville
Umatilla

South

Cape Coral
Eliathah
Fort Myers Sp
Fort Lauderdale Sp
Hollywood Sp
Homestead Sp
Jupiter
Margate
Miami Springs
Miami Temple
North Naples
Northwest Dade
Palm Coast
Sunrise

West

Bradenton Sp
Brandon
Salem
Tampa Sp

Central

Deltona Sp
Forest Lake
Orlando Brazilian
Orlando City
Spring Meadows
Winter Park Sp

Honor Clubs 2026:

North

Palm Coast

South

Ambassador
Midport

West

East Pasco
Plant City Sp

Central

Orlando Sp
South Orlando

IN EVERY CHURCH A CLUB

Growing Club Ministries in Every Church in FLC!

We are challenging ALL Churches that have Clubs to consider “sponsoring” a church that doesn’t have a Club to start a Club!

PRAY – Pray to God to help your Club choose a church.

PICK – Pick a church close by that doesn’t have a Club.

ASK – Ask if they have interest in starting a Club.

SUPPORT – Offer to do an event at their church with your Club kids or Invite the kids to your Club to check it out.

PARTNER – Partner to help the church start a new Club.

Worthy is the Lamb

We are excited to share a new creative activity for our children featuring the 2026 Florida Conference theme, “Worthy is the Lamb.” This coloring page is designed to be more than just a pastime; it is a fun, spiritually uplifting craft to help our kids understand that Jesus is alive and coming soon! Click Here to download.

Please feel free to distribute this to families in your church and school communities. (See file attached)

Let’s share the Gospel together: When your child finishes their artwork, we’d love to see it! Parents can send us a photo of the finished drawing to @florida.adventists on Instagram. We will be featuring their art to encourage our community and share the love of Jesus.

PAD ANNOUNCEMENTS

Special Missions Project from Red Zone – You can help!

Thank you to all who gave as part of the offering collected during Red Zone for the Pathfinder Camporee in Uzbekistan!

WE are sharing one last opportunity to give for those who may have missed the chance during Red Zone.

Thanks for prayerfully considering praying for the small group going in July and for Pathfinder ministry in Uzbekistan.

Hurricane Season 2026

It is now June and officially the 2026 Hurricane Season. With that being said, the attached letter regarding Hurricane Preparedness is a helpful tool you can share with your family, fellow church members, and Florida Conference community.

Click Here to view the letter.

Christian Record Services

Christian Record Services provides free accessible Bibles, Sabbath School lessons, and inspirational magazines in audio, braille, and large print for individuals experiencing vision loss.

If you or someone you know is struggling to read or participate fully in worship, please contact Members Services at services@christianrecord.org or 402-488-0981 (Option 3) to learn more or request resources.

A Daily Trail Guide for Young Pathfinders

For young adventurers who keep the Morning Watch, the Holy Bible Pathfinder Club Edition (NKJV) is your daily trail guide grounding your steps in God’s Word while sparking faith, courage, and kindness. Grow each day and share Jesus’ love in simple, real ways from quiet moments to bold acts of service.

Special features include:

Red letters for Jesus’ words
Full-color Bible maps
Pathfinder Pledge, Law, and Song
Emblem & flag meanings
Pathfinder history timeline
Weekly devotionals (Investiture levels)
Personal presentation page

Available in English and Spanish.

Make it part of your Pathfinder Adventure!

👉 Get Yours Before the Next Camporee! Click Here

Special Missions Project for Red Zone – You can help!

Calling ALL Pathfinders to gather materials / supplies and bring them to Red Zone, to help a special ministry in FLC that serves families in need. What will your club collect and bring to Red Zone to bless families right here in FL that need a helping hand?

Click Here for more information.

MISSIONS MINUTE

CLUBS – this is a section to help you intentionally be MORE mission minded.

June Ideas for Share Your Faith Activities 2026: Click Here for more information.

To refer to last year’s list of 2025: Click Here

Have ideas for mission activities in Clubs – email Judy, Mission Director – judy3187@aol.com

NEW PATHFINDER HONORS

Take a look at some new Pathfinder honors!

Arboriculture

Cryptography

Early Adventist Missionaires

Noah’s Flood

Search and Rescue

Wildfire Preparation and Prevention

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TRAINING

G300 is a Leadership Development training presented by Florida Conference Pathfinder and Adventurer Department. This course is offered only to our Officially Appointed Volunteer staff (OAVs), all Florida Conference Club Directors, Secretaries, and other staff members.

We are pleased to also extend an invitation to members of Florida Conference Medical Cadet Corp (MCC), to join our Pathfinder and Adventurer team for this Leadership Development training.

We are only providing a Level 1 training this year.

Registration is NOW CLOSED.

LEAVE A LEGACY AT CAMP KULAQUA

We invite you to build a legacy through – The Crossing – a gathering place of remembrance and promise right here at camp. By buying a legacy brick, you can leave your mark, honoring those who have journeyed with us and paving the way for those who will come.

Click Here for more information.

Get ready to Lead Pathfinders

To get your Club Started Click Here

The Pathfinder Club Quick Starter Guide has everything you need to Lead!

For more details Click Here

Pathfinder Basic Staff Training Certification – Now being offered!

For more details: Click Here

ONLINE STORE

STORE ORDERS – We are here to help you. Please place your order ASAP to avoid delays and frustration. We are excited to serve you at our maximum capacity. Please visit our online store at https://flpathfinderstore.3dcartstores.com/

Florida Conference does not have a code with Advent Source. Please order from the official Florida Conference Store!

STORE HOURS

OUR STORE IS OPEN DOING INTERNAL WORK

(Shipping orders, calls, emails, etc.)

MONDAY 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

TUESDAY 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (walk-ins are welcome!)

WEDNESDAY 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (walk-ins are welcome!)

THURSDAY 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

FRIDAY – CLOSED

Contact information:

-phone: 407-644-5000 x2424

-email: elizabeth.bence@floridaconference.com

Required For ALL Volunteers

All Volunteers (18+) must complete the Adventist Screening Verification (ASV).
All adults must clear the background check PRIOR to serving in the local Club and/or attending events.

Verify your volunteers today!

More Info: Click HERE

Medical Cadet Corps

The Florida Conference Medical Cadet Corps (MCC) is open for new recruits! Are you looking for an adventure? Do you want a place to belong and serve? Consider Joining MCC! We want you to be a part of the team! For more information, visit the website: https://floridaconference.com/medical-cadet-corps-mcc/

A letter from the Brigade Commander Pedro Perez – Click Here

Become an Officially Appointed Volunteer

We have opening as a/an…..

Click Here to see the Grid of Churches
Click Here to learn how to become an OAV
Click Here for Cluster Coordinator Ministry Description

North Pathfinder

Cluster 4

Central Pathfinder

Zone B Cluster 5

South Pathfinder

Zone C Pathfinder Administrator

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ATTENTION – IMMIGRATION DOCUMENT AND EMAIL

Here is an email from FLC Administration.

Immigration concerns some have expressed – Click Here

Here is the NAD article with guidelines – Click Here

We continue to pray for our Clubs / leaders / young people.

Church Accidents

As you probably know, even small trips and falls in our churches can turn into law suits. ARM recently published an article that is brief but informative on how to handle accidents at church functions. See the link below. Please feel free to share this with your Safety Committee and Board Members.

Click Here to Read More

RESOURCES

Club Director Quick Resources – Click Here

Need help with YMMS? Click Here

Resource Page – Click Here

Florida Conference Pathfinder Page – Click Here

iRed Zone 2020 Honors Library – Click Here

iCamporee 2020 Honors Library – Click Here

iRed Zone 2021 Honor Library – Click Here

Director Resources

Parent Resources