PATHFINDERS CELEBRATE DIVERSITY

by Mauva McKenzie
Pathfinder Cultural Diversity Day, a premiere event of its kind, was held December 5, 2010, at First Church of West Palm Beach where 175 Pathfinders and staff from eight clubs met to earn honors, sample food from various cultures, and get to know each other.
The day began with a performance by the West Palm Beach Drum Corp and a colorful parade of flags. Following opening ceremonies, Pathfinders and staff were given a description of the three honors being offered: Cultural Heritage, Cultural Diversity, and Cultural Food Preparation.
After the requirements for each honor were outlined, Pathfinders learned about the language, food, and history of the 15 countries represented—Belize, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Haiti, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago, and the United States.
Plans for the Sunday event were made by a committee comprised of Stu Davis, Astrid Jean, Ronnie Diaz, Chrystine Diniz, Michael Teter, and Area Administrator Mauva McKenzie. Lending support to the event were Florida Conference Pathfinder Director Pedro Perez, Assistant Director Freddy Rodriguez, and State Representative Calvin Brooks.
Not only was Cultural Diversity Day filled with fun, it was spiritually uplifting. As participants learned about various cultures, food, and traditions, they reflected on how diverse heaven will be with people from around the world drawn together in Jesus Christ. Those in attendance agreed they look forward to the day when all people will live under the government of God and spend eternity with Him.