Inter-America: Day 3 ends with a challenge for pathfinders to stand still and pray for guidance

April 22, 2011 – Mexico City, Mexico…Libna Stevens/IAD

Thousands of pathfinders closed the third day of activities during Inter-America’s 3^rd Pathfinder Camporee with a spiritual program that set the tone for the next 24 hours left for the event. Under dark clouds and some light rain, pathfinders left behind dozens of march demonstrations, relay races, swim meets, honor classes, bike races, and more, which took place in Ciudad Deportiva-the largest sports complex in Mexico City.

Pastor Baraka Muganda, former youth ministries director for the Adventist World Church delivered the spiritual message.

Reflecting on Exodus 14:13-15, Pastor Muganda to stand firm. “Young people, when we meet our giants-they can represent red sea, you must stand still,” said Muganda. “Put your trust in God, put your hope in Him. You will be able to see what He plans to do in your life.”

Much like the Israelites before crossing the Red Sea, Muganda reminded pathfinders and young people still gathered under the steady rain to have faith, stand still and pray for guidance.

“If you want to defeat the giants, if you want to conquer the red seas in your life, you must pray,” added Muganda.

The thousands of pathfinders joined in prayer at 7:00 p.m. as a commitment to a spiritual revival through the Adventist World Church 777 program encouraging at least 7 million members around the world to commit to praying seven days a week at 7 a.m. or 7 p.m.

The Friday evening program saw music presentations, baptisms of 30 pathfinders and Episode 4 of the musical drama performance which depicted David as a young boy heading to the Israelite army to visit his brothers.

Earlier in the program 21 finalists representing the church regions of the Inter-America competed in the camporee’s Bible bowl competition based on the entire book of 1 Samuel. Juan de Dios Dzib of the South Mexican Union was the winner of the competition.

Tune in to watch the Sabbath worship program and conclusion of the camporee tomorrow online, beginning at 7:45 a.m. Central Time or Mexico City Time, at http://camporee.interamerica.org/

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