MASTER GUIDE CLUB:

Programming and
Planning
CLUB PROGRAMMING

 In considering the Master Guide

Club program, there are many
possible strategies for the
development of a Master Guide
leader through the Master Guide
Curriculum.
 Even if the main goal for a Master Guide
Club is to complete the Master Guide
Curriculum, the modus operandi may
vary depending on characteristics of the
local culture, the geography, the climate,
the economy, gender and age
predominant in the group, etc.
 As a principle of work, in order
to train leaders, we must
treat them as leaders.
YEARLY PROGRAM

 The Master Guide Club director and his

or her staff need to have a clear
understanding of the objectives to
be reached during the year. The general
aim is to help meet the training needs
of the members.
 It is in a well-planned yearly
program in which all facets are
included that the objectives may
be reached.
 Using a planning chart, the Master Guide
Club staff may chart out their year’s
activities. Each staff member should be
given a chart to use while filling them in
together. The months may start with
whichever month the club intends to
begin their year and end with whichever
month the club intends to end their year.
 Once the year has been laid out on the chart,
then month-by-month, meeting-by- meeting
detailed planning can take place at the end
of each month or quarter, making whatever
necessary adjustments might be required.
Planning becomes much easier and
individual responsibilities much clearer
when this method is utilized.
 Items can include weekly meeting
times, staff meetings, and which
uniform to use and when; all
information is readily visible to
everyone.
 CLUB MEETINGS

 The club operates on a 9, 10, 11, or 12-

month calendar year, with a weekly or bi-
weekly program of 1½, 2, or 3 hour’s
duration. During the program Master
Guide Club members work on the
multiple requirements of the Master
Guide Curriculum.
 The goal of the club is to assist all its
members in completing the Master
Guide curriculum in order to be
invested as Master Guides, and then
keep on learning by taking Adventist
Youth Ministries Training Certification
as ongoing education in effective
Youth Ministry.
 CLUB MEETING MODELS
Model A: This is conducted with a weekly three-hour session that works on the
Master Guide
Curriculum requirements. There is a chaplaincy/outreach section (spiritual
area), a
Christian fellowship section (social/physical area), and an instruction
section (mental area).
Minutes Activity
15 Opening ceremony - flags, prayer
15 Devotional
35 Master Guide Curriculum (indoor or outdoor activity)
30 Games or social activity
35 Master Guide Curriculum (indoor or outdoor activity)
45 Honors/hobbies/crafts
5 Announcements and benediction
Total: 180
Model B: Two hours of activities on Sabbath, featuring
fellowship, outreach, and curriculum.

Minutes Activity
15 Devotional
50 Master Guide Curriculum (biblical
requirements)
50 Biblical classes, outreach, or Growth Group
5 Announcements and benediction
Total: 120
Model C: One hour of activities during the
week, including marching, games, and
curriculum.

Minutes Activity
10 Opening ceremony – flags
10 Devotional
35 Master Guide Curriculum (indoor or outdoor
activity)
5 Announcements and benediction
Total: 60
 How to Organize a Pathfinder Club

 1. Counsel with the Conference Youth Ministries personnel.

 2. Meet with the Pastor and Conference Youth Ministries

personnel.

 3. Present your plans to the Church Board. Church Board

authorizes the organization of the Pathfinder Club. Familiarize
Board members with the Pathfinder philosophy, aims, and
objectives.
 4. Second meeting of the Church Board (or
Nominating Committee) with Conference Youth
Ministries personnel or Pathfinder area coordinator
present, to elect Pathfinder director and deputies.

 5. Inform congregation during Divine Service

about Pathfinder Club, its objectives and program.

 6. Pathfinder officers elect remaining Executive

Committee members.

 7. First meeting of Pathfinder Executive

Committee to elect remaining Pathfinder staff as
needed.
 8. Pathfinder officers and staff attend
Conference Pathfinder Basic Staff Training
Course.

 9. Call Pathfinder Executive Committee

meeting to plan yearly program.

 10. Present all plans at a Pathfinder Staff

Meeting.

 11. Advertise the program at least six

weeks before opening night.
 12. Write letters or personally contact the potential
Pathfinder families.

 13. Enrollment night – completion of Pathfinder

Passport applications.

 14. Home visitation by Pathfinder counselors.

 15. Induction Ceremony – Pathfinder

Passports/Checklist given out.

 16. Establishing church and community interest.


 18. Skills Development

 19. Major Activities

 20. In Service Training

 21. Checking of Portfolios

 22. Evaluation for Investiture

 23. Investiture Ceremony

 Master Guide Strategic Plan
Collegiate Year 2016 – 2017
 Activities Dates
 1. Master Guide Promotion…………………………………… August 26, 2016
 2. First Meeting of Trainees…………………………………… August 27, 2016
 3. Master Guide Revival……………………………………………………….Done
 4. Basic Staff Training Course…………………………….September 2-3, 2016
 5. Pathfinder Day…………………………………………….September 17, 2016
 6. Induction Ceremony…………………………………………October 1, 2016
 7. Skills Development Seminar……………………….…… December 2-3, 2016
 8. IST Deployment…………………………………………..1st Week of January
 9. Hiking ………. …………………………………….…… January 27-29, 2017
 10. Honors Progressive Camp…………………….………… April 13-16, 2017
 11. IST Camp………………………………………………………. TBA the MGT’s
 12. First Screening………………………………………. . Second week of April
 13. Final Screening………………………………………..... Third week of April
 14. Investiture………………………………………………..…….. May 13, 2017
 15. Master Guide Banquet……………………………,………… May 13, 2017

 “I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.” Phil. 4:13
 Induction Program

 Master in Ceremony
 Chorister:

 Prat I: PROCESSIONAL (Marching Instrumental)

Master Guide Trainees
Junior Councilors
MG Staff
MG Club Officers
Participants
Colors
 Part 2: WORSHIP SERVICE

 National Anthem: “Lupang

Hinirang”
 Pathfinder Song:  Opening Prayer:

 Pathfinder:  Opening Remarks:

 Motto
 Aim  Musical Offering:

 AY Pledge
 Introduction to the Guest
Speaker:
 Pledge
 Message:

 Law
 Giving Certificate of
 Theme Song: Love, Care, and
Appreciation:
Serve
 Part 3: INDUCTION PROPER

 Musical Offering:
 Explanation of Symbols and Meanings  Presentation for Candidate for Induction:

of the Pathfinder Insignia

 Acceptance and Declaration:
 Lightning the Spirit of Pathfinder Candles:  Donning of Neckerchief:
 Hymn of Consecration:
 Lightning of PF Classes:  Candle Lightning:
Friend:  Consecration Charge:
 Prayer of Consecration
Companion:  Giving of Certificate:
Explorer:
 Closing Remarks:
Ranger:  Closing Song:
 Closing Prayer:
Voyager:

Guide:  Part 4: “Recessional”


Investiture Program
 Master of Ceremony
 Chorister

 Part 1: Processional “Onward Christian

Soldiers”
Color Guards
MG Staff
Candidates for Investiture
Participants
Colors
 Part 2: Worship Service

 Philippine National Anthem: “Lupang Hinirang”

 Master Guide Song
 PF Motto
 PF Aim
 PF Pledge
 PF Law
 Opening Prayer
 Welcome Remarks
 Musical Offering
 Intro to Speaker
 Speaker
 Part 3:
Investiture
Proper  Acknowledgements
 Closing Song
 Intermission Song  Mizpah
 Presentation of Candidates
 Confirmation of Investiture  Part 4: Recessional
Color
 Pinning & Donning Participants
 Giving of Certificates New Invested MG
 Challenge Staff
 Commitment Prayer
 Video Presentation  Pictorial…
 Romans 14:12
So then each of us shall give account of
himself to God.