The United Truth Seekers, from the United Central Seventh-day Adventist Church in Minnesota, made a notable impact at the International Pathfinder Camporee drill team competition with a first-place ranking. Led by Joseph Mobegi, the club’s director, the team competed in all three categories: basic, advanced and freestyle drills. Their hard work and preparation paid off as they delivered impressive performances, showcasing discipline and unity.
Mobegi, a seasoned Pathfinder who has been involved since 1976, expressed his passion for the program. “We read in the Bible that God has an army in His work. He could have sent angels to do it, but He uses human beings, like He used the apostles. We want to prepare this army when they are young,” Mobegi said. His dedication to the Pathfinder ministry has spanned decades, beginning in Kenya and continuing in the United States, where he has helped establish numerous Pathfinder clubs.
Building a Foundation for Service
For Mobegi, the Pathfinder program is about more than just marching and competitions. It’s about preparing young people for a life of service to God. “We prepare people for God’s service when they are young, so that when they are adults, they can serve God independently anywhere in the world as missionaries,” he explained. This vision is reflected in the way the United Truth Seekers approach their training and participation in events like the camporee competition.
With 64 Pathfinders in their club, supported by 15 parents, the United Truth Seekers are a vibrant and active community. Mobegi takes pride in the impact the club has had, not only in Minnesota but also in the wider Pathfinder movement. He hopes that the experiences gained at events like the camporee will leave a lasting impression on the young Pathfinders.
A Global Perspective
One of Mobegi’s goals for his Pathfinders is to help them understand the global nature of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. “We want them to know that we are a worldwide church so that they can see people from all over the world,” he said. The camporee, which brought together Pathfinders from nearly 100 countries, provided the perfect opportunity for this. In addition to the drill competitions, the event offered a chance for Pathfinders to study the roots of the Adventist Church, engage in Bible study, and deepen their understanding of spiritual prophecy.
The United Truth Seekers’ participation in the drill team competition was not just about winning a first place ranking—it was about instilling values, building character and fostering a sense of global community among the Pathfinders. Mobegi and his team can be proud of their accomplishments and the lessons they are passing on to the next generation.
