MODULE 4

PERSONALITY, CHARACTER, AND OUTDOOR ADVENTURE

PARTICIPANT

AS THE FATHER HAS SENT ME, SO I AM SENDING YOU

AMBASSADORS
fostering a new generation of spiritual leaders
 MODULE 4
PERSONALITY, CHARACTER, AND OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
PARTICIPANT

AS THE FATHER HAS SENT ME, SO I AM SENDING YOU

AMBASSADORS
fostering a new generation of spiritual leaders
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 table
of
contents
Welcome 9
Session Template 12

Session 1 - human personality 13

Session 2 - godly character 21

Session 3 - God’s plan – character growth 27

Session 4 - God’s plan – character tested 33

Session 5 - wilderness survivial: prioritize the seven basic needs for survival 39

Session 6 - the will to survive 51

Session 7 - effective signaling techniques 57

Session 8 - fire building techniques 63

Session 9 - food and water procurement 69

Session 10 - survival shelter building 75

Session 11 - navigation techniques 81

Session 12 - solo supervised overnight camping trip 87

Session 13 - simple faith and trust-building activities 93

Session 14 - advanced faith and trust-building activities 99

Acknowledgements
The Ambassador Curriculum owes much to the extraordinary contribution and collaboration of many people, without whom its completion would
have been almost impossible. We wish to thank:
The writers: Troy Fitzgerald, Gavin Anthony, Tim Lale, and Patty Prasada-roa.
Gilbert Cangy, whose guidance, leadership, and support brought this curriculum through the long process from birth to realization. Special thanks
for reading the first draft and providing keen insight and practical guidance that made this resource an inestimably better one than it otherwise
would have been.
Special thanks for overseeing the development of the project goes to: Kathy Beagles and the Department of Discipleship and Religious Education at
the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University.
Charity Garcia, our official Hub, for the extraordinary work she did in developing the curriculum and identifying/collaborating with the writers for
all seven modules, and without whom the completion of this project would have been impossible.
Silvia Sicalo, our savvy administrative assistant, who kept the emails going and made sure that deadlines were met.
Erica Jones, for her copyediting expertise and attention to detail that prevented many early mistakes and helped create a wise and functional
model.
Jonatan Tejel, for his technical expertise and selfless willingness to help, and to Rodrigo Araya, whose technical help enriched the outcome.
Maria Dunchie, for her creative contribution in design and support in other practical ways.
Hiskia Missah, for his encouragement throughout this process.

Task Force
A special thanks to the team of Division Youth Directors who, under the chairmanship of Gilbert Cangy, served as task force to periodically review
and provide constructive counsel through the process:
Benjamin Carballo (Inter America), Busi Khumalo (Southern Africa Indian Ocean), James Black (North America), Jobbie Yabut (Southern Asia
Pacific), Paul Tompkins (Trans European), and Ravindra Shankar (Southern Asia).
AS THE FATHER HAS SENT ME, SO I AM SENDING YOU
AMBASSADORS
Welcome to Ambassadors.
Ambassadors is a new level of youth ministry designed to equip you to be the best that you can be and to be part of a new generation
of youth that will take on the challenge to be the hands, feet, and voice of Jesus in your local church and community.
An ambassador generally represents a country or a cause. A Christian ambassador is a representative of another kind; they represent
the values, principles, culture, and laws of the kingdom of God. They stand for the character and purpose of the King of this kingdom—
Jesus Christ, Himself.
The Ambassadors training is based on seven foundations designed for your development. They include:
1. A Christ-centered discipleship plan
2. Leadership development
3. A personal, public, and small group based mission lifestyle
4. Character and personality development, including outdoor, high adventure programming
5. Lifestyle and vocational training
6. Nurturing godly relationships
7. Community outreach development through service projects and emergency preparedness training
Each of these seven foundations will be taught in the form of seven modules, and you will acquire certification for each module
completed.
Each module contains four elements that will be consistently present throughout the course:
• First, the concept of a spiritual companion. At the beginning of each module, you will choose a friend who will be your
companion for the duration of the module. You will meet with that friend during each meeting for mutual encouragement and
support towards your growth as an Ambassador. Groups of spiritual companions will also join for certain activities. This will
foster the concept of community, interdependence, and accountability into the Ambassador’s experience.
• Second, an Individual Discipleship Plan (IDP). At the beginning of every module, you will make a simple plan of how you would
like to grow spiritually and acquire the practical skills, knowledge, and experience proposed in the module. Your spiritual
companion will be there throughout the module to help and encourage you to accomplish your plan. The IDP helps to emphasize
 • the continuing nature of discipleship and that learning is a continual part of life. It stresses the need for interdependence on
each other as we learn, grow, and work for God. (See guidelines for creating your IDP on the next page.)
• Third, projects. Each module will have a project that will integrate the core concepts from the module into a service learning
activity focused on helping others. This will be an opportunity for your group to work together as a whole.
• Fourth, social activities. A social activity will be planned for the group at least once a month. Make sure that you always
participate.
Participant’s Guide
A participant’s guide for each module has been prepared for you. You hold one in your hands.
• The Participant’s Guide is essentially your workbook, which contains all the lessons for each module that you will engage with.
• In the back pages of each module you will find the following: a page to create your IDP, and a list of the sessions of the module
that your leader will sign and date upon completion.
• You will be required to complete 75 percent attendance and participation to receive your certification or award at the end of
each module. Participants can make up for missed lessons to achieve the required 75 percent at the discretion of their leader.
Fostering togetherness is at the heart of a model for discipleship, which the General Conference is focusing on; it is known as “Together
Growing Fruitful Disciples.” This model emphasizes understanding, connecting, equipping, and ministering—but doing all of this
“together.” For God did not design us to grow or minister alone, but in community. Paul writes that growing in Christ is achieved as
everyone uses the gifts God has given to them, “until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become
mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ” (Ephesians 4:13).
Thank you for accepting the call and challenge to become an Ambassador of Jesus Christ and His kingdom. May this experience enrich
your life and assist you in discovering God’s greater purpose for you.

General Conference Youth Ministries Department

Gilbert Cangy Hiskia Missah Jonatan Tejel Subirada

GC Youth Director Associate GC Youth Director Associate GC Youth Director
CREATING YOUR IDP
As a human being with a nature that naturally tends to move away from God, growing to reflect Jesus as an Ambassador will rarely happen
by chance or without much thought. That’s why for each of the Ambassador’s modules, you will be creating your own IDP. The focus of each
IDP will relate to the theme of your current module and last for the duration of that module.
Here is an example of what an IDP will look like. Fill in your own IDP on the form provided.
1. IDP Module Name:
CHRIST-CENTERED DISCIPLESHIP
2. Spiritual Companion: Who is the spiritual companion who will encourage and support you in the next stage of your spiritual journey of
growing as an Ambassador of Jesus? They will remain your spiritual companion throughout the current module.
JOHN WILCOX
3. Personal vision statement: This includes two parts: (a) What do you see in your life today that you would like to change in order to become more
effective as an Ambassador for Jesus? (b) Describe how you would like to see yourself in the future. Before you start writing, take a moment to
pray for God to guide your thoughts.
• CURRENTLY, I DO NOT HAVE A REGULAR OR VERY MEANINGFUL DEVOTIONAL LIFE.
• I WOULD LIKE TO DEVELOP A DEVOTIONAL LIFE THAT CAN EQUIP ME SPIRITUALLY TO BE AN EFFECTIVE AMBASSADOR FOR JESUS.
4. Expected evidence of change: After looking at your personal vision statement, list the evidence you might expect to see that reveals you are
growing in Christ.
• I THINK AN EFFECTIVE AMBASSADOR IS SOMEONE WHO IS ALWAYS PRAYING FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO REVEAL THE CHARACTER OF JESUS
WHEREVER THEY GO. THAT IS WHAT I WANT FOR MY LIFE.
5. Next steps: List the practical steps you will take to accomplish your personal discipleship vision. Think about how these steps will also
shape your daily devotions with God.
• SET MY ALARM CLOCK FOR 7AM TO START MY DEVOTIONS
• SPEND 30 MINUTES IN PRAYER AND BIBLE READING
• REPEAT BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP
• FIND A BOOK TO READ THAT TEACHES DIFFERENT WAYS TO STUDY THE BIBLE
• PRAY EACH DAY FOR OPPORTUNITIES FOR GOD TO USE ME AS HIS AMBASSADOR
6. Reflection: How did I do? This is completed at the end of the module. It gives you a chance to reflect on what worked well and what you
would like to improve in the future. You can compare your expected evidences of change to what actually happened.
• I REALLY ENJOYED THESE LAST FEW WEEKS. THE MORE I READ AND UNDERSTOOD, THE MORE CONFIDENT I BECAME TO PRAY FOR
OPPORTUNITIES FOR GOD TO USE ME. I THINK I WILL EXPAND THE TIME FOR DEVOTIONS I HAVE IN THE EVENING, AND NOW THAT I HAVE
READ A BOOK ON BIBLE STUDY, I WOULD LIKE TO READ ANOTHER ON INTERCESSORY PRAYER. I HAVE FOUND THAT I REALLY ENJOY
PRAYING FOR OTHERS.
 basic template for teaching sessions
This template will be used during most in-house teaching sessions. There will be variations in the format
depending on the focus for the day.

welcome & activity 1. General welcome and opening prayer.

2. A short icebreaker activity. As friendships continually deepen, so should the ability to encourage and support
2+ min each other spiritually deepens.

did you know? An activity that introduces the theme for the day.
13 minutes

mission briefing A simple Bible study that gives the biblical foundation for the theme done in groups of two or three. It will be
10 minutes helpful for leaders to move around the room to listen in on conversations to see that participants are going in the
right direction and to answer questions.

thinking it through A personal reflection time when each participant writes down what they have personally learned from the Bible
study and how this applies to their own life as an Ambassador. To be shared briefly with their spiritual companion
20 minutes who will be a spiritual encourager during the curriculum.
An ambassador for Jesus will grow spiritually and will witnesses in everyday life beyond the training sessions.
Therefore, participants will develop an individual discipleship plan that will help them grow as an ambassador for
Jesus when they are outside of the learning environment.
At the beginning of each module in the curriculum, participants will develop an individual discipleship plan (IDP)
that will guide their personal spiritual journey during that section. Each IDP will focus on the theme of that section.
“Next Steps” is a time for participants to reflect on how their IDP is working and to pray for each other in what they
aim to do next. This will be done with their spiritual companion. A spiritual companion is a friend who prays for and
encourages their own companion over a set period of time.

reflecting Jesus & An activity that expands on the main theme for the lesson. This section is called “reflecting Jesus and His kingdom”
His kingdom because an ambassador’s main task is to represent who Jesus is to others, as well as what the kingdom of heaven
stands for.
40 minutes

summary As a whole group, this is an opportunity to summarize what participants have learned during the session. It is a time
for the leader to generally review what has been done and to ask for volunteers to briefly share what they have
5 minutes learned.
SESSION 1
human personality

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SESSION 1
human personality

? did you know...

Every human being has a personality, which means

everyone has characteristics we can identify, either by
observation or by asking questions about a person’s way
of thinking and behaving. These characteristics are found
in a unique combination in each person.

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personality test
do you know your color?
instructions 1. On the next page, circle one word or phrase per line that best describes you.
2. When you have completed the test, circle the corresponding colors on the tally sheet. For example, if you
circled nurturing on line 5 of the test page, you would circle orange on the tally sheet.
3. After you complete the tally sheet, total each color separately.
* Because most people are a blend of two dominant colors, you may see overlaps of color traits.

post-activity discussion 1. Why might having more than one person with brown personality type in a group lead to conflict?
questions 2. Do you think orange personality types might need a brown or green group member to keep them on task? Why?
3. How might you identify blue personality types in a group?
4. What can green personality types contribute to groups?
5. Why might it be important to have a variety of personality types in a group?

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personality test: do you know your color?
Name _______________________________________
Circle one word or phrase per line that best describes you or what you are like:

1. self-assured organized touchy feely trusting

2. impromptu checks with others dreamer analytical
3. likes involvement likes organization calls a spade a spade likes to inquire into
4. adamant bossy defiant/disobedient easily offended
5. challenging nurturing determined quiet
6. joiner likes to brainstorm resist change takes charge
7. people watcher persistent enthusiastic sets very high standards
8. caring/helpful outspoken dependable mild mannered
9. trustworthy forceful disciplined dominating
10. adventurous dreamer dutiful fun-loving
11. logical contented friendly bold/audacious
12. enthusiastic imaginative accurate/precise well liked
13. indirect frank/candid selective strict
14. bossy team worker free thinker conservative/traditional
15. talkative restless thorough modest/unassuming
16. leader counselor planner controller
17. meticulous workaholic supportive self-directed
18. hardworking attentive to details make-believe positive thinker
19. task-oriented people-oriented idea-oriented result-oriented
20. emotional flexible/adaptable likes recognition selective
21. bad-tempered strict easily slighted easily threatened
22. reserved creative charming believing positively
23. goal-oriented capable volunteers for tasks schedule-oriented
24. excels in emergencies thrives on compliments dry sense of humor avoids causing attention
25. careful/guarded overgenerous agreeable full of life
26. self-confident cautiously makes friends likes to be thorough trendy dresser
27. neat and tidy looks good on outside avoids conflicts usually right

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tally sheet
Name _______________________________________
Circle the corresponding color for each circled word above.

1. brown green blue orange

2. brown orange blue green
3. orange green brown blue
4. green brown orange blue
5. brown orange green blue
6. orange blue green brown
7. blue brown orange blue
8. orange brown green blue
9. orange brown green blue
10. brown blue green orange
11. green blue orange brown
12. brown blue green orange
13. orange brown blue green
14. brown orange blue green
15. orange brown green blue
16. brown orange blue green
17. green brown orange blue
18. brown green blue orange
19. green orange blue brown
20. blue orange brown green
21. brown green blue orange
22. green blue brown orange
23. brown blue orange green
24. brown orange blue green
25. green blue orange brown
26. brown blue green orange
27. green orange blue brown

Totals: BROWN ______ ORANGE ______ BLUE ______ GREEN ______

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reflecting Jesus & His kingdom
You will be taking a personality test. Find the test on pp. x-x of this handbook, or wait to receive a copy of the test from your group leader.
Your leader may tell you that you’ll be taking the test on a computer or other Internet-accessible device.
1. Follow the instructions on the test. When you have finished the test and identified your personality type, look over the characteristics
listed in your type and think about how many of them apply to you. Write your first impressions of your personality results:
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2. Most people are a blend of more than one type. Are there some characteristics listed in the other types that fit you? Write them below.
Be prepared to share the differences with the group.
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mission briefing
Jesus’ disciple Peter spoke out very plainly in many of the recorded conversations he had with Jesus and others of his time. Peter sometimes
acted rashly and he made big promises he failed to keep. And yet Jesus chose Peter to lead His followers and the early church after He went
back to heaven.
As you and your group read through the following passages, think about Peter’s personality. Which of his traits stand out to you?
Matthew 14:22–31; Matthew 26:31–35, 69–75
1. Write down as many personality traits as you can identify from Peter’s words and actions.
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2. Which of the four personality types in your personality test do you think Peter might fit into? Prepare to share your reasons with the
group.
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thinking it through
1. Read the following quote and reflect on it. Then write your thoughts on what these words mean to a young Christian. What challenges
does this passage contain for you? What might you do differently in your life?
None should consent to be mere machines, run by another man’s mind. God has given us ability, to think
and to act, and it is by acting with carefulness, looking to Him for wisdom that you will become capable of
bearing burdens. Stand in your God-given personality. Be no other person’s shadow. Expect that the Lord
will work in and by and through you. (Ellen G. White, The Ministry of Healing, 498)
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2. Take another look at your personality test sheet. Read through the characteristics listed in your personality test under your particular
or personality type. As you consider what is listed there, turn to the IDP section (in the back of your handbook) and begin to formulate
this module’s plan. Focus in particular on the features of your own personality that you are thankful to God for. In what ways will you
consciously give the different parts of yourself to God for His refining and improvement?

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SESSION 2
godly character

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SESSION 2
godly character

? did you know...

Personality is a collection of tendencies that make up who you are,

most of which are not accessible to you or subject to much change.
Character is all of your characteristics having to do with moral/ethical
choices and habits.

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mission briefing

The Galatians character traits, better known as the fruits of the Spirit — Galatians 5:22, 23
Love Joy Peace Patience Kindness
Goodness Faithfulness Gentleness Self-control ------------------

Other biblical character traits (indicators of spiritual transformation)

Forgiveness Humility Fairness Courage Friendliness
Honesty Dependability Gratitude Responsibility Contentment
Generosity Compassion Confidence Availability Encouragement
Attentiveness Wisdom Diligence Enthusiasm Initiative
Thoughtfulness Discretion Optimism Efficiency Cooperativeness
Obedience Reverence Commitment Deference Devotion
Discipline Graciousness Perseverance Sincerity Tactfulness
Discernment Mentoring Hospitality Servant leadership Longsuffering
Respectfulness Prudence Punctuality Loyalty Justice
Consistency Conviction Creativity Fearlessness Mercy
Meekness Truthfulness Trustworthiness Thriftiness Resourcefulness

1. Jesus called the exercise of good character traits “bearing fruit” (see Matthew 7:16–18 and Luke 6:43–45). Among the many parts of
the Old Testament He would have studied as a young man were the Proverbs, which point to a variety of godly character traits.
2. Proverbs 1:1–5 sets the stage for an exploration that you will do in the book of Proverbs for character instruction. Read over the table
above to familiarize yourself with the range of traits you may find in Proverbs.
3. The leader will assign chapters in Proverbs that you’ll be studying. Your mission is to identify specific character traits in the chapter(s)
and what Solomon said about them. Make your list below. Be sure to include the verse reference, the trait, and a brief summary of what
Solomon said about it. An example appears on line 1.

verse trait what Solomon said

1:33 fearlessness learning to be wise causes fear to go away
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thinking it through

Be ready to share with the group some of the traits you found. Check to see if you found traits that are not included in the table above.
Share those first.
Answer these questions:
1. Can you think of an example of worldly wisdom that is the opposite of one of the good character traits recommended in the book of
Proverbs? Write it below. What is the difference between the two traits? What goes wrong when someone follows worldly wisdom in
this area of life?
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2. Did you discover a character trait in Proverbs that you think you need God’s help with to improve in yourself? What is it? What might
you do to begin changing that character trait in yourself?
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3. Turn to the IDP pages in the back of your handbook. Spend some time thinking about ways to make the book of Proverbs and other
character revelations in the Bible the focus of personal devotional study and prayer, with the goal of character improvement.
4. Pair up with your assigned spiritual companion to discuss this devotional exercise and formulate plans.

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SESSION 3
God’s plan – character growth

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SESSION 3
God’s plan – character growth

? did you know...

In this lesson we will study the

transformation of our characters
and how God goes about it.

Question to think about:

What character traits do you recognize in Mother Teresa? What traits are evident in
Martin Luther King, Jr.?
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mission briefing

Follow the leader’s directions for this activity. Your small group will be assigned ONE of the following traits to study:

Love - John 13:1; 15:13; 1 Corinthians 13:3

Joy - Proverbs 15:13; John 15:11; 17:13; Proverbs 15:13; John 15:11; 17:13
Peace - Matthew 5:9; Colossians 3:15; Philippians 4:7
Patience - Matthew 27:14; Romans 12:12; James 1:3,12
Kindness - Ephesians 4:32
Goodness - Matthew 19:16
Faithfulness - Matthew 17:19; 25:21; 1 Corinthians 12:9; Hebrews 11:1; 1 Thessalonians 5:24
Gentleness - Isaiah 40:11; Philippians 4: 5; 2 Timothy 2:24; 1 Thessalonians 2:7
Self-control - 1 Thessalonians 5: 22

Circle the trait that’s assigned to your group.

Write out the contemporary situation that your group comes up with. Describe it in detail:
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thinking it through
Now you have an opportunity to formulate your own plan for character improvement. Review the table from Lesson 2 as a reminder of the
traits you may be examining in yourself. How are you doing in each of these areas?

The Galatians character traits, better known as the fruits of the Spirit — Galatians 5:22, 23
Love Joy Peace Patience Kindness
Goodness Faithfulness Gentleness Self-control ------------------

Other biblical character traits (indicators of spiritual transformation)

Forgiveness Humility Fairness Courage Friendliness
Honesty Dependability Gratitude Responsibility Contentment
Generosity Compassion Confidence Availability Encouragement
Attentiveness Wisdom Diligence Enthusiasm Initiative
Thoughtfulness Discretion Optimism Efficiency Cooperativeness
Obedience Reverence Commitment Deference Devotion
Discipline Graciousness Perseverance Sincerity Tactfulness
Discernment Mentoring Hospitality Servant leadership Longsuffering
Respectfulness Prudence Punctuality Loyalty Justice
Consistency Conviction Creativity Fearlessness Mercy
Meekness Truthfulness Trustworthiness Thriftiness Resourcefulness

Think about how you will come up with a character-growth plan of your own that takes into account the following needs:
• Knowing yourself well enough to diagnose what needs to be improved in your character
• Knowing the blueprint for the godly character traits revealed to us in the Bible (see the table above)
• Knowing how long the process of character growth takes (Is it a few days? Months? A lifetime?)
• Knowing the steps it takes to get going in character development

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1. Begin to write out your thoughts and plans for your character growth:
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2. Find your spiritual companion and spend some time talking about how you will make an IDP for character growth. What will you need to
read in the Bible? What might you ask God in prayer?
3. See the IDP pages in the back of the workbook and write out your IDP for this coming week.
Activity
The first step in effectively cooperating with God during your sanctification process is to be better aware of your own character. You will
take the Christian Character Index test at www.assess-yourself.org/survey/cci/. This requires an Internet connection and a computer or
other Internet-connected device. Your instructor will show you how to take the test. Be sure to write down your scores and results so that
you have something to take with you for reference.

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SESSION 4
God’s plan – character tested

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SESSION 4
God’s plan – character tested

? did you know...

In this lesson we will explore ways that survival skills have an effect on various traits in your character.
1. Have you been on a camping trip before? If so, what happened on the trip?
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2. What is your past experience with the wilderness? Has anything tested you in specific ways?
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3. What would you say is your level of confidence in outdoor activities? What would you like to achieve in this area?
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mission briefing
Open your Bible and read Judges 7:1–24. You can read it quietly to yourself, or the members of your small group can take turns reading
verses aloud. When you’re finished, discuss your answers to these questions:
1. Gideon’s new army was camped in the wilderness. It consisted of 32,000 men. God told Gideon that was too many men for His plan. For
what reason did Gideon send 22,000 of the men home?
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2. With 10,000 men left, what was the second criterion for choosing who would stay in the wilderness and who would go home?
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3. The men chosen to stay with Gideon held their hands like a bowl and drank water without looking down. Why was that important?
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4. The 300 men in Gideon’s army had an equipment list. What was on the list?
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5. God promised that these 300 warriors would triumph over 100,000 Midianite soldiers. Review what God instructed the men to do. What
kind of character do you think these men had that led to their obedience to these kind of instructions? Be specific about what traits the
men showed. How many can you come up with?
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thinking it through
1. Review the plan you came up with in Lesson 3 for the character traits that God and you will work on. Then, in your imagination, place
yourself in Gideon’s army on that exciting night. How would that unfold for you? Describe your part in it:
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2. Soon you will go on a wilderness camping trip. On that trip, you will be called on to show the strength of your character and test it in
various ways. Compare Gideon’s expedition with the camping trip. What are you called on to do?
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3. The final phase of Gideon’s operation was the follow-through. When he called for reinforcements, thousands came to chase the
Midianites and finish the job. At that point, however, the hard work had been done. Is it easier to be a leader or a follower? Do you have a
plan to develop your leadership traits? How? Write your thoughts here:
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4. Turn to the Individual Discipleship Plan pages in your workbook.
Activity
Your group leader will instruct you in a game called A-Maze-Ing. Here are the basic instructions:
A volunteer goes out of the room with one of the assistant leaders. The assistant leader ties a blindfold on that person.
All who remain in the room create a human maze. Be creative and place people in lines facing each other that turn corners and create dead
ends. You hold hands to make lines and dead ends. Move furniture obstacles out of the way.
The person with the blindfold is brought back in and positioned at the beginning of the maze. The people in the maze call out directions. The
blindfolded person must find their way through the maze to the end.

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SESSION 5
wilderness survival: prioritize the
seven basic needs for survival

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SESSION 5
wilderness survival: prioritize the
seven basic needs for survival
? did you know...

1. Get into your small groups as instructed

by the leader.
2. Analyze the survival story and share what
you would have done in that situation.

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mission briefing
1. Jesus said, “I will come again, and receive you unto myself” (John 14:3). Surviving life is the ultimate survival and the return of Jesus
is the ultimate rescue. Take time to ask, as did others, “What must I do to be saved?” (Acts 16:30). For heartfelt answers, study the
following passages: Acts 16:31-34, Mark 10:17-31, Luke 10:25-37, and Luke 18:18-30.
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2. Jesus said, “Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved” (Mark 16:15,
16). Assisting Jesus in seeking and saving the lost serves two primary purposes: (1) It sets the captives free and builds up the kingdom of
God, and (2) it keeps the Gospel new and fresh, thus motivating us to wear the armor of God daily and to faithfully imitate the kind and
loving example of Jesus. Discuss different ways you and others in the class can use your God-given time, talent, and treasure to win souls
for Jesus. For inspired insights, study the following passages: 1 Corinthians 12 and 13, and Galatians 5:16-26.
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thinking it through
Write down your answers to the Bible study questions above.
1. _________________________________________________________________________________________
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2. _________________________________________________________________________________________
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Share your answers with your group.
3. During this time, work on an Individual Discipleship Plan (IDP) for the coming week. It should be focused on character growth you want
to learn about as you do the Outdoor High Adventure section.
4. Discuss IDP ideas with your spiritual companion.
5. Spend a few minutes writing down your plan.
6. Pray together for the other students working on their IDPs.

reflecting Jesus & His kingdom

1. The leader will present an introduction to the seven basic needs of survival. Notes on the seven basic needs:
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2. Gather in your group as instructed by the leader.
3. Prioritize the seven basic needs of a survivor.

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Mountains:
a. ____________________________________________________________________________________
b. ____________________________________________________________________________________
c. ____________________________________________________________________________________
d. ____________________________________________________________________________________
e. ____________________________________________________________________________________
f. ____________________________________________________________________________________
g. ____________________________________________________________________________________

Desert:
a. ____________________________________________________________________________________
b. ____________________________________________________________________________________
c. ____________________________________________________________________________________
d. ____________________________________________________________________________________
e. ____________________________________________________________________________________
f. ____________________________________________________________________________________
g. ____________________________________________________________________________________

Jungle:
a. ____________________________________________________________________________________
b. ____________________________________________________________________________________
c. ____________________________________________________________________________________
d. ____________________________________________________________________________________
e. ____________________________________________________________________________________
f. ____________________________________________________________________________________
g. ____________________________________________________________________________________
Notes on your prioritized lists:
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4. Complete this week’s assignments.
a. Acquire what you need to bring on the camping trip. See the checklist on p. 93-94.
b. Practice drinking enough water to cause urination every hour and a half. Do it under varying circumstances. Report your findings.
c. Assemble a personal survival kit.
d. Complete any forms that still need to be signed and handed in.
e. Show up on time for the camping trip with everything you are required to bring.

wilderness camping equipment checklist

Add items that are recommended for your region. Check carefully that you have included all items needed for safety
and general comfort.

___ Sturdy hiking boots (preferably broken in) ___ Extra batteries
___ Small backpack ___ Bug repellant/head net
___ Backpack rain cover ___ Sunscreen and lip balm
___ Sleeping bag and stuff sack ___ Unscented toilet paper
___ Ground pad ___ Trowel or folding shovel
___ Tent ___ Pillowcase (stuff with clothes for pillow)
___ Ground tarp ___ Socks
___ Water filter ___ Underwear
___ Two large water bottles or bladders ___ T-shirts (not cotton type if possible)
___ Dishes – bowl, cup, plate ___ Long underwear (if weather will be cold)
___ Eating utensils ___ Shorts
___ Large plastic bags (for dirty laundry and trash) ___ Hat
___ Non-cotton trousers/pants ___ Bandanas
___ Non-cotton jacket ___ Sandals or light shoes (minimizes impact at camp)
___ Waterproof poncho ___ Day pack (for day hikes out of base camp)
___ Toothbrush/toothpaste ___ Bible
___ Biodegradable soap ___ Ambassadors participant handbook
___ Notebook & Pen/Pencil ___ Clipboard
___ Compass ___ Pen or pencil
___ Headlamp and/or mini torch/flashlight

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common items in a wilderness survival kit
• Small first aid kit • Performance or granola bars
• Orienteering Compass • Water purification tablets
• Pocketknife or sheath knife • Small magnifying glass
• Small canister of waterproof/windproof matches • Large plastic rubbish/garbage bag
• Metal match (a.k.a. Swedish FireSteel) • Tweezers
• Mini torch/flashlight • Tourniquet
• One-gallon closeable plastic bag • Fishing hooks and line
• Space blanket • Whistle
• Parachute cord or twine • Topographical map(s) of camp/hike region
• Signaling mirror

Optional Items
• Multi-tool • Emergency transponder/personal locator beacon
• Cell phone • Satellite phone
• GPS • Sewing kit

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 EMERGENCY CONTACT
CONSENT TO TREAT
RELEASE, HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFICATION

EMERGENCY CONTACT

The Ambassador program attempts to provide a safe, secure, and Christian environment for participants during all activities. However,
even with care and supervision, participants may become ill or injured. In the event of an emergency, staff will attempt to contact the
individuals listed below.

Legal name of emergency contact #1: ________________________________________________________________

Full home address: ____________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ____________________________________ Alternate phone: ____________________________________
Relationship to participant: _____________________________
Health Insurance information:____________________________

HEALTH HISTORY OF PARTICIPANT

Health problems or concerns: _____________________________________________________________________

Allergies: __________________________________________________________________________________
Current medications: __________________________________________________________________________
Physical restrictions: __________________________________________________________________________
Date of last tetanus immunization: _________________________________________________________________
Physician’s name: ___________________________________________ Phone: _____________________________

PRIVACY POLICY

The Seventh-day Adventist Church values the privacy and personal protection of every participant. All information collected on this
form is for the sole purpose of Ambassador ministry. It will not be shared with any second or third-party individuals or organizations
unless an emergency situation warrants it, compliance with a court order requires it, or the participant authorizes it in writing.

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 CONSENT TO TREAT THE PARTICIPANT

I, the undersigned, am aware that while participating in Ambassador group activities, I may at some point require emergency medical
treatment as a result of accident or illness. In the event emergency medical treatment becomes necessary, I grant the Ambassador
program and its staff authority to obtain emergency medical treatment for me. I further grant permission for medical personnel to
administer emergency medical treatment to me.
Name of participant if a minor: _______________________________________________________

Signature: _____________________________________________________________________

Print full legal name: ______________________________________________________________

Health Insurance Information:_________________________________________________________

Date: ____________________________

RELEASE, HOLD HARMLESS, AND INDEMNIFICATION

In consideration of the benefits derived from participation in Ambassador group activities, I voluntarily release, indemnify, and
hold harmless the Ambassador program and its staff, the ___________________________Seventh-day Adventist Church,
the ____________________________ Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, and the foregoing entities’ employees,
representatives, agents, and affiliates from any claims, losses, damages, or liabilities (including reasonable attorney fees) for any
occurrences or actions which result in injury, illness, accident, or harm of any kind, now or in the future, to me while I participate in
Ambassador group activities, and from any act or omission of negligence in rendering or failing to render any type of emergency or
medical service.
By signing this form, I declare that I have read and understand the contents of this form and agree to all terms and conditions herein.
I will follow the Ambassador program’s Code of Conduct. In the event of theft or property damage caused by me, I will work with the
Ambassador program and its staff to ensure full restitution.
The information I have provided is truthful and accurate. If any provisions of this document should be invalid or unenforceable, the
remaining provisions shall continue to be effective.

Participan signature if over age of consent: _________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian signature if considered a minor: _____________________________________________________
Print full legal name: ________________________________________________________________________
Date:____________________________
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Cold night on Marcy
a survivor’s tale
He had a watch, but was afraid to look at it. Instead he tried to Matt stopped for some reason, and Steve continued hiking. He
gauge time by the slow movement of the stars across the sky. could see his sons 200 or 300 yards below.
Alas, he forgot that he set his watch alarm for 4 a.m. “All of a sudden I was looking at the trail and there was no trail,”
“When it went off, I was disappointed,” he said. “I knew I had to he said. “It was all snow.”
wait some more.” Steve veered to the right into an open gully, thinking it would lead
By then, Steve Mastaitis had been curled up inside a snow hole to the trail. He fell into a spruce trap and sunk up to his chest in
near the summit of Mount Marcy for more than nine hours, snow. As he struggled to free himself, one of his snowshoes and
shivering uncontrollably, suffering from frostbite, fearing the one of his boots came off. After 15 minutes, he extricated himself
worst. The temperature fell to near zero during the night, with a and put his boot and snowshoe back on.
wind-chill factor of 20 below. Afraid of falling into another spruce trap, he started sliding down
“I knew there were people out looking for me. I just didn’t think the gully on his butt. Instead of taking him to the trail, though, it
they’d ever find me in time,” Mastaitis, a 58-year-old lawyer from led him to the edge of Panther Gorge, a wild and rugged canyon
Saratoga Springs, New York, said in an interview at Adirondack between Marcy and Mount Haystack.
Medical Center on Tuesday. “Luckily, I stopped myself just before I would have gone over the
Hard to believe that a day hike in relatively mild conditions could edge,” he said.
turn into the night from hell. Steve knew he was in trouble. He tried calling 911 and his sons,
Mastaitis had climbed fifteen High Peaks, but until Monday, he had but he couldn’t get a signal on his cell phone. He then tried his
never attempted Marcy, the state’s highest mountain. He did the wife, Jane, who was at work in her job as chief financial officer
trip at the urging of two of his sons, Evan, 30, and Benjamin, 34. for Saratoga Bridges. She picked up.
Joining them was Ben’s friend, Matt. The four left Adirondak Loj at “How did he get through to me? That’s the miracle,” Jane said on
7:30 a.m. and reached Marcy’s summit cone about five hours later. Tuesday.
When they emerged above tree line, they were exposed to fierce Steve told his wife to call 911 and send help. He said this might
winds. When Matt stopped to put on his snowshoes, Steve waited be his last call, because he didn’t know how long the batter-
for him while his two sons continued upward. Steve and Matt soon ies in his phone would last. Minutes later, she texted Steve and,
resumed their ascent and met Ben and Evan as those two were at the urging of authorities, asked him to call 911 again so they
coming down. could determine his GPS coordinates. On his second try, Steve got
Because of the wind, Steve and Matt did not linger at the summit. through to 911.
After snapping a few photos, they started down. At some point, It was not quite 2 p.m. when Steve made that last call. He had
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reason to hope he would be found that night. Because of the wind, he said.
however, forest rangers could not land a helicopter on Marcy. In- They were forest rangers who had resumed the search earlier in
stead they landed at Lake Colden and hiked up the mountain. They the morning. It was 8:30 a.m. An hour later, Steve was lifted into
searched until midnight without success, eventually retreating a helicopter and whisked away to Adirondack Medical Center in
in the face of the severe weather. They evidently came within a Saranac Lake. When he first arrived, his toes were purple and his
hundred yards of Steve’s snow hole, but because of the wind, their fingers were ashen gray. His digits also were swollen. By Tuesday
shouts went unheard. afternoon, some of the natural color had returned and the swell-
Steve had started digging the shelter about 5 p.m. He punched ing had started to subside.
through a layer of crust and scooped out the underlying snow Jane had been waiting all night for a phone call. Upon hearing her
with his hands, creating a hole three or four feet deep in the husband had been found alive, she said, “I broke down, because I
gully’s slope. He tried to start a fire with pieces of bark and dead didn’t know what I was going to hear.”
branches, but he gave up after the wind kept blowing out his
Things might have turned out differently if Steve had not been
matches.
wearing several layers of clothing: long underwear (tops and
He entered the hole for the night about 6:30 p.m. Scrunched bottoms), knee-high socks, fleece pants, fleece sleeveless vest,
up in his frigid prison, he had a view of the clear sky. The stars windbreaker, shell jacket (with hood), mittens, two hats, and
moved imperceptibly. He thought about his family, thought about a face mask. On his feet he wore low-cut boots, which he now
death, and tried not to fall asleep. “I was afraid if I went to sleep I concedes wasn’t a good choice for winter.
wouldn’t wake up,” he said.
He believes his training as a triathlon competitor (both he and his
Despite his best efforts, he occasionally nodded off, only to wake wife have done the Lake Placid Ironman) helped him get through
with a start, yelling for help. No one answered. the ordeal. “I’ve been through pain before,” he remarked. “It gives
Throughout the night he flexed his fingers, kicked his feet, and you a mental toughness.”
thrashed his body to keep the blood flowing. Eventually, he had Yet he said the biggest credit goes to the forest rangers. He came
to pry his fingers open to keep the joints from freezing. At some to tears at the thought that they risked their lives searching for
point he lost all feeling in his feet. him in the night on Marcy’s summit. “I owe my life to them,” he
When dawn finally came, he realized that one of his boots had said.
come off during the night. It was still tied. Since he couldn’t What is the lesson from all this?
unlace the boot with his frozen fingers, he used a broken ski pole
“If you’re with a group, stay with the group,” he said. “None of
as a shoehorn to wedge his foot inside. He managed to get his
this would have happened if we stayed together. And just be
snowshoes on, too. He clambered out of the snow hole and started
prepared.”
trudging away from the gorge, sometimes crawling.
He estimates that it took him an hour to travel a few hundred By Phil Brown, editor of Adirondack Explorer. http://adirondackex-
plorer.org/out-takes/2012/02/22/cold-night-on-marcy-a-survivors-
yards. “As I got to a rock ledge, I heard voices and yelled for help,” tale/. Used by permission of the author.
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the will to survive

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SESSION 6
the will to survive
? did you know...

Follow the leader’s

instructions for this
part of the lesson.

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mission briefing
1. For this Bible study, stay in the same pair as the previous activity.
2. Pick one of the three options below for your study. Don’t try to complete all three.
• Hagar and Ishmael in the desert – Genesis 21:5–21
• The Israelites in the desert – Exodus 15:22–26; 16:1–5, 13–15
• Paul’s shipwreck – Acts 27:14–15, 20, 33–44; 28:1–3
3. Read your chosen passage together. As you review it, look at these questions and come up with responses.
How did the main character(s) in the story get into the situation they were in?
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What was their response?
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How did God solve the problem?
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What does this teach you about surviving in a crisis situation in the wilderness? List as many things as you can think of.
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thinking it through
Take some time to review how you relate to God in times of crisis in your life. As you reflect on your faith and your relationship with God,
answer these questions:
1. What kinds of challenging situations have come up in your life lately?
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2. How have you responded? How have you involved God in your responses?
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3. What are your expectations of God?
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4. Turn to the IDP pages at the back of the workbook. Spend some time reviewing your IDP for this week. Think especially about the
character traits that God has impressed you to work on. Pray for guidance and focus. Let the Holy Spirit speak to you about the work He
will do.

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Activity
Follow the leader’s instructions to get into groups of four and sit at least 3–5 meters from the other groups.

Notes from the leader’s presentation:

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Your crisis response plan:

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List your order of priorities for survival here:

1. _________________________________________________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________________________________________________
3. _________________________________________________________________________________________
4. _________________________________________________________________________________________
5. _________________________________________________________________________________________
6. _________________________________________________________________________________________
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SESSION 7
effective signaling techniques

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SESSION 7
effective signaling techniques
follow the leader’s instruction
? did you know... Three types of signals

1. ___________________________________
2. ___________________________________
3. ___________________________________

After you’ve heard the leader describe a crisis scenario, outline your creative ideas for signaling:
1. _________________________________________________________________________________________
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2. _________________________________________________________________________________________
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3. _________________________________________________________________________________________
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mission briefing
1. God has sent many kinds of signals to His people throughout human history. He made a clear signal with a specific message in each case.
2. Read the following passages and identify the signal and the message it sent.
Genesis 9:13
Signal Message
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Exodus 12:13
Signal Message
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Exodus 31:16, 17
Signal Message
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Joshua 2:17, 18
Signal Message
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2 Kings 20:8–10
Signal Message
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 Matthew 12:39 (a tricky one)
Signal Message
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Matthew 24:29, 30
Signal Message
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Activity
Notes on the types and methods of signals:
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Instructions for your small group:

Write down the type of signal your group is instructed to demonstrate.
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Formulate the way you will use the signal type and how you will explain its use.
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Be prepared to present to the other groups.

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SESSION 8
fire-building techniques

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SESSION 8
fire-building techniques

? did you know...

Follow the leader’s

instruction for this
small-group activity

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mission briefing
What does fire represent in the following passages of the Bible?
Exodus 3:1–5
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Exodus 13:21, 22
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Leviticus 10:1–3
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Daniel 3:19–23
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Isaiah 6:1–8
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Revelation 20:13–15
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Activity
Notes on building fires:
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SESSION 9
food and water procurement

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SESSION 9
food and water procurement

? did you know...

Follow the leader’s

direction for this
section

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mission briefing
Open your Bible to Isaiah 55. Read the passage with your group members. Use the following questions for discussion and add your answers
below.
1. As you look over the entire chapter, what do you think are the waters in verse 1? What do they represent?
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2. What is the food that does not cost money?
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3. What do verses 6–9 have to do with the opening invitation to drink and eat?
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4. In the latter half of the chapter, God likens His Word to the rain and snow. What does His Word produce?
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5. What does this verse tell you about the water of life?
Rev. 22:17: “The Spirit and the bride say, ‘Come!’ And let the one who hears say, ‘Come!’ Let the one who is thirsty come; and let the one
who wishes take the free gift of the water of life.”
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Activity
Notes on water and food procurement:
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Water Balance: Input and Output
table
Water intake amount Water output
DATE/Time Color of urine
(liters/fl. oz) (checkmark)

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SESSION 10
survival shelter building

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SESSION 10
survival shelter building

? did you know...

The leader will give

directions for a
scavenging activity

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mission briefing
In a number of places, the Bible describes the need for shelter from various threats. Look at the following verses and identify the particular
need for shelter. Discuss in your group what each of these passages signifies about shelter.
1. Exodus 9:18–20
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2. Job 24:5–8
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3. Ecclesiastes 7:11, 12
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4. Isaiah 32:1–3
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5. Jonah 4:5–8
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Activity
Notes on the presentation:
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SESSION 11
navigation techniques

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SESSION 11
navigation techniques

? did you know...

Follow the instructor’s

directions for getting
into small groups for an
activity.

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mission briefing
This is a different kind of Bible study. It is a chance for you to explore your Bible knowledge.
In Psalm 119, King David wrote, “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” (verse 105, NIV). He was speaking of God’s Word as a
system of navigation, a set of directions for the lost.
Here is the challenge for you: Think about different parts of the Bible and find the best passage of Scripture to answer these questions:
1. When an entire nation is lost, what passage of the Bible tells how they can get back on track?
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2. What are God’s indicators or guides for finding the way out of the wilderness of sin?
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3. What part of Scripture would you show to someone who is lost and doesn’t know what to do?
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Remember, you must answer these questions with Scripture passages. Be prepared to share the ones you found.

Activity
Make sure you have your compass with you.
Notes on the presentation:
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The lines in this picture show the horizontal magnetic lines under the earth’s surface that point toward magnetic north and south.
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solo supervised overnight camping
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SESSION 12
solo supervised overnight camping
trip
? did you know...

Discuss the following questions in your small group. Write down the ideas you come up with.
1. What situations might cause you to spend a night alone in the wilderness? Come up with at least four ideas.
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2. What is the list of the seven survival priorities you should set in this area where we are having our camping trip? What order should
they be in? Write them here:
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All of these men in the Bible came into a situation where they were alone in the wilderness. Look up each of the passages and identify the
following:
a. What caused the person to enter the wilderness?
b. How did the person react to the situation?
c. What do you take from the person’s experience?
Jacob (Genesis 28:10–12)
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Elijah (1 Kings 17:2–6)
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Jonah (Jonah 1:17)
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Jesus (Luke 6:12)
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thinking it through
“Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous
right hand” (Isaiah 41:10).
1. What does this verse mean to you? How would you apply it to yourself and your situation?
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Activity
You will receive instructions from the leader for an overnight solo wilderness trip.
Write down the equipment you will need:
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simple faith and trust-building
activities

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SESSION 13
simple faith and trust-building
activities
? did you know...

Follow the group leader’s

instructions for this
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mission briefing
Turn in your Bible to Nehemiah 2. Read verses 1–10. As you think about what you’ve read, answer the following questions:

1. What was Nehemiah’s job? (See Nehemiah 2:10.)

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2. In what ways did King Artaxerxes trust Nehemiah?
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3. In what ways did Nehemiah trust King Artaxerxes?
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4. How did Nehemiah show his trust in God?
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5. What do you learn from Nehemiah’s attitude of trust?
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thinking it through
1. Nehemiah had heard about the dismal state of Jerusalem and its inhabitants and it grieved him. He asked God to give him an opportunity
to change those conditions. Four months after he had heard news from Jerusalem, he got the chance to pop the question.
Read the following passage and ponder this question: “What situation have you faced in which you had only your trust in God to carry you
through?”
The recital of the condition of Jerusalem awakened the sympathy of the monarch [Artaxerxes] without arousing
his prejudices. Another question gave the opportunity for which Nehemiah had long waited: “For what dost thou
make request?” But the man of God did not venture to reply till he had sought direction from One higher than
Artaxerxes. He had a sacred trust to fulfill, in which he required help from the king; and he realized that much
depended upon his presenting the matter in such a way as to win his approval and enlist his aid. “I prayed,” he
said, “to the God of heaven.” In that brief prayer Nehemiah pressed into the presence of the King of kings and
won to his side a power that can turn hearts as the rivers of waters are turned (Prophets and Kings, 631).
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2. This is an opportunity for you to plan ahead for your Individual Discipleship Plan. Reflecting on what the camping trip taught you about
yourself, prepare a plan for working on parts of your character, especially newly identified areas, that need strengthening.

Activity
Follow the group leader’s instructions for trust-building activities.

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advanced faith and trust-building
activities

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SESSION 14
advanced faith and trust-building
activities
? did you know...

Follow the group leader’s

instructions for an outdoor
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mission briefing
Turn in your Bible to Nehemiah and read 2:11-3:2. The scene has changed, and Nehemiah is in Jerusalem. Let’s consider the trust issues in
play here.
1. What kind of confidence did Nehemiah have in himself?
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2. How did the Jewish people living in the ruins of Jerusalem respond to Nehemiah’s proposal? (See 2:18.)
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3. A challenge arose immediately. How did Nehemiah respond? In whom does he trust? (See 2:20.)
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4. In spite of threats, what did the priests begin to do? (See 3:1, 2) What does this say about trust?
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thinking it through
1. Quote from Can God Be Trusted.
2. Turn to the IDP pages in the back of your handbook. Spend some time on the planning questions.
Activity
Follow the directions of the group leader for three activities.

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My Journal:
outdoor
date leader’s signature
Session 1
human personality
Session 2
godly character
Session 3
God’s plan - character growth
Session 4
God’s plan - character tested
Session 5
wilderness survivial: prioritize the seven basic needs for survival
Session 6
the will to survive
Session 7
effective signaling techniques
Session 8
fire building techniques
Session 9
food and water procurement
Session 10
survival shelter building
Session 11
navigation techniques
Session 12
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outdoor
date leader’s signature
Session 13
simple faith and trust-building activities
Session 14
advanced faith and trust-building activities

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 community service project planning
module 4: OUTDOOR

Our Ambassador group will become involved in serving the community during this module. We will discuss the basis of the project and
think about ideas for a community project or organization in which our group can serve bi-weekly or once a month.
Reflections:
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AS THE FATHER HAS SENT ME, SO I AM SENDING YOU
AMBASSADORS