From August 6 to 10, 2014, the first camporee for Chinese Pathfinders was held at Guan Men Shan Resort, Benxi, Liaoning Province, China.
In 2013, Shenyang Adventist Church organized the first Basic Staff Training Course (BSTC) for Pathfinder leaders from eight provinces. Since then, the Pathfinder program has taken off quickly in many parts of the country.
Joining Pathfinders gives many Adventist youth a renewed sense of mission. At the same time, the Church in China has gained an effective new ministry fortheyouth. The first camporee held in China provided a platform for Pathfinders to learn from one another and to advancetogether.
Pathfinders from eight provinces came to this exciting event. Shenyang Adventist Church was again the main sponsor. The theme for this year was “Be Good Soldiers of Christ!”A local leader designed a logo and poster for the camporee featuring David fighting Goliath. Another local pastor wrote a special song, which soon took over the hearts of many Pathfinders.
The spirit of the first camporee in China will have a long-lasting impact upon the future work in the country.