YOUNG PEOPLE STILL ON OUR MINDS
by Leo Ranzolin
The salvation of young people is still utmost on the minds of former youth directors who met earlier this year for fellowship at Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center in Sebring. More than twenty retired leaders who gathered for the event have served young people for an average of 30 years. Their love and support for youth ministry is still evident by the reports shared with the group:
Responsibility of Parents
Norm Middag, former North American Division leader, presented a devotional about parents’ responsibilities to guide children’s footsteps.
Reclaiming Alumni Pathfinders
Wayne Hicks, Upper Columbia Conference Pathfinder Director, sent a document that described a plan to reclaim alumni Pathfinders. The proposal received favorable attention.
Young People in Volunteer Army
Les Rilea, National Service Coordinator and Civilian Chaplain for Southern Union Conference, reported on problems facing young people in the United States volunteer army, especially in keeping the Sabbath.
Youth/Pathfinder Museum
Terry Dodge, President of the Youth/Pathfinder Museum to be established in Battle Creek, Mich., gave a project status report. The hope is to settle soon on property to make this dream a reality.
The next meeting of retired youth leaders will be held in Orlando, February 26, 2012.