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Over 200 USVI delegates begin arriving today for Pathfinder Congressoree this weekend

- VI/USVI Pathfinder Congressoree slated for May 24-26, 2024 under the theme ‘ENTER’
More than 200 pathfinders begin arriving in the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) today, May 24, 2024, as the VI hosts the 40th VI/USVI Congressoree this weekend, May 24-26, 2024, under the theme ‘ENTER’. Photo: VINO/File
One of the highlights of the 40th VI/USVI Pathfinder Congressoree will be a March of Witness in Road Town from 4:00 PM on Saturday, May 25, 2024. Photo: VINO/File
One of the highlights of the 40th VI/USVI Pathfinder Congressoree will be a March of Witness in Road Town from 4:00 PM on Saturday, May 25, 2024. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- More than 200 pathfinders begin arriving in the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) today, May 24, 2024, as the VI hosts the 48th VI/USVI Congressoree this weekend, May 24-26, 2024, under the theme ‘ENTER’.

111 pathfinders will be arriving from St Croix and 121 from St Thomas for the youth event last hosted by the VI in 2016.

It is the first face-to-face Pathfinder Congressoree since the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Premier Wheatley to give Declaration

The programme gets underway with a consecration service from 6:30 PM at the New Testament Church of God International Worship Centre in Baughers Bay, where Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) will give the Declaration.

A number of pathfinders will be invested on Saturday, which will precede a midday service where Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL) will give greetings.

March of Witness

One of the highlights on Saturday will be a March of Witness in Road Town from 4:00 PM.

Police Commissioner Mark Collins is expected to deliver a speech on drug abuse and gun violence.

Sunday, May 6, 2024, has been designated Competition Day and will see Adventurers, Pathfinders, Counselors, and Instructors taking part in various sporting activities.

Gov Pruce to address pathfinders

Governor Daniel Pruce is slated to make an address at the opening ceremony for Competition Day.

The theme for the 48th Pathfinder Congressoree, ENTER, is an acronym, which means E- Embrace God’s Instructions, N- Navigate the Challenges, T- Trust in his Faithfulness, E- Exercise Obedience, R- Remain Patient and Persistent.

President of the North Caribbean Conference (NCC) Mr Desmond F. James said this year’s theme resonates deeply with the challenges and triumphs experienced over the past years. “These guiding principles are more significant now more than ever before, as we navigate unprecedented times.”

The VI/USVI Pathfinder Congressoree is a youth event of the North Caribbean Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.

9 Responses to “Over 200 USVI delegates begin arriving today for Pathfinder Congressoree this weekend”

  • Endtimes (24/05/2024, 12:39) Like (8) Dislike (9) Reply
    SDA Pathfinders in New Testament Church?? What am I hearing here!!
    • ??? (24/05/2024, 18:23) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
      And there is nothing wrong with that my dear!!! Praises to the Almighty that these dedicated young men and women are in service to the Lord especially in the times that we are living in. This clearly shows that all is welcome to be a part of the Pathfinder Ministry. " A servant of God and a Friend to man" In this case to all men.????????????
    • @ Endtimes (25/05/2024, 09:30) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      I was wondering why there were soo many vehicles parked there
  • Fine cohort (24/05/2024, 12:59) Like (12) Dislike (3) Reply
    What a fine cohort of dedicated young men and women: an example to our youth. Congratulations to all those to be invested this weekend. And may God bless all taking part.
  • John (24/05/2024, 13:07) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    I agree with you
  • jack (24/05/2024, 14:07) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Welcome
  • PATHFINDERS (24/05/2024, 14:11) Like (15) Dislike (5) Reply
    AYO PLEASE BECAREFUL AYO DONT SPRAIN AN ANKLE IN A POTHOLE WHILE MARCHING OR WORST YET, BROKE A LEG.
  • Arrion (25/05/2024, 10:26) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Praise FATHER, SON, and HOLY GHOST, Amen! A child shall lead them.
  • Why the Commissioner. (26/05/2024, 04:14) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    The Commissioner don't need to give any speech let one of the detectives who are in the trenches daily give that speech.


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