April 22, 2011– Mexico City, Mexico…Libna Stevens/IAD
Amid the hustle and bustle of the day’s activitiesduring Inter-America’s Pathfinder Camporee, pathfinders camping at the CiudadDeportiva, in Mexico City, took to different fields and sites in the largecomplex to participate in day two of march demonstrations, honor classes,swimming competitions, running races and more. The day was sealed with a spiritual program whichincluded a praise concert, baptisms, a musical drama presentation andchallenging words to the more than 20,000 pathfinders, leaders and chaperoneswho gathered to take in the message of the night amid a cool breeze. Pastor Jose Rojas, director of volunteer servicesfor the church in the North American Division, continued with his first messageto the young people to be daring, strong and stubborn for Jesus. “Jesus can transform any of you,” said Rojasas he spoke to the thousands of young people. “He will grant you a strengththat is not your own so that you can confront the giants in your life.” Rojas emphasized that the only way to confrontgiants is by having a measure of faith. “If you want to have power from onhigh, you have to have faith because the secret to conquering giants is to havefaith of Jesus.” He also pleaded with the young people to use theirtalents and their time for Jesus. “If you give so much time to Facebook andtwitter, just imagine if you used these for Jesus,” added Rojas. The core message of the camporee echoed throughRojas’ second message. “If you want to rise with the strength that God can giveyou, you will be able to use your faith against the giants.” “Learn to see faith with new eyes,” said Rojas.“Don’t look at your problems the same. Your friends need you but how can youhelp them if you are weak?” he asked. “If you learn to have faith by talking toHim, by the study of the Bible, by reading Ellen G. White’s writings, you willdiscover how much Jesus loves you and is ready to lead you.” Rojas called on young people to confess their sins,surrendering to start anew as they commit to becoming an army to finish themission of the church before Jesus’ return. Thousands representing the morethan one-and-a-half million young Seventh-day Adventists throughout the 34countries spread out in Inter-America’s 21 church regions, stood as Rojas madea call of commitment. Episode three of the musical drama presentationillustrated David visiting King Saul during the distressful period of his[Saul’s] life in his palace. Several more pathfinders were baptized during theevening program. The program was sprinkled with praise and music.
Guest speakers today and tomorrow will includePastors Baraka Muganda, Jonatan Tejel, Israel Leito, Benjamin Carballo and more.
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