INDUCTION MANUAL

Adventurer Combined Adventist youth ministries induction

Induction

Pathfinder Ambassador
induction induction

Young Adulty Junior leadership

induction Master guide

Senior youth
leader
Author:
KASENSA EDDIE NG’ANDU(MG/SYL)

SEVENTH- DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH

MIDLANDS WEST ZAMBIA CONFERANCE

MATERO MISSION DISTRICT

MATERO WEST S.D.A. CHURCH

Adventist Youth Ministries

INDUCTION CEREMONY PROCEDURE

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 INDUCTION CEREMONY
What is an induction ceremony?
➢ An induction ceremony is a ceremony where Adventist Youth are
admitted into the local Youth clubs and into the fellowship of the
world wide Youth clubs.
➢ Youths and staff have the opportunity to publicly show their
commitment to the principles and objectives of Youth clubs.
➢ Promises are made and principles are recited, at
The end – Youths, staff and church members, leave with a sense of commitment
and purpose.
After the recitations, anthems and devotion the induction starts.
• The Inducting Officer shall match smartly to the front and gives the brief
introduction of the program and also declares the induction ceremony in
order as he lights the Spirit of Adventist Youth Ministry
• The Inducting officer says the following words as he lights the Spirit, “For
the light of our program we turn to the Spirit of Adventist Youth Ministry.
It is the Spirit of Fellowship, Worship, Learning, Discipleship,
Togetherness, and above all it is the Spirit of Service for God and man
from which all the four Ministries get their power.
• Therefore, I will now be calling the Directors to come and start conducting
the Induction ceremonies for their Clubs.
INDUCTION BEFORE INDUCTION
This is when staff of AYM and participant are inducted first using AY Legion of honor by declaration
1) AYM leader will read before them and they will declare by repeating after the youth
leader.
2) Dressed and given a charge by inducting office
3) Dedication prayer by a pastor, or admin elder or elder in charge of youth
METHOD:
 AYM Leader will march in with the candidates to be inducted
 AYM Leader will declare the number of candidates to be accepted for
induction.
 After being accepted, AYM Leader will read AYM legion of honor
 The candidates will repeat after the youth leader as they are marking a vow
to God before the church.
 AY Legion of Honour candles, salute again and each repeats, “Sir, I represent the
candidates who hereby vow to:
 “Honour Christ in that which I choose to Behold
 “Honour Christ in that which I choose to Listen
 “Honour Christ in the choice of places I Go
 “Honour Christ in my choice of Associates
 “Honour Christ in that which I choose to Speak
 “Honour Christ in the care I give to my Body Temple”
 Youth Leader declares, “On behalf of the Worldwide Youth Ministry, I accept the
candidates’ vow to observe the AY Legion of Honour.”
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  Charge by Inducting officer
 Dedication prayer.

ADVENTURER MINISTRY

PREPARATION
• Materials needed:
1. Table
2. Adventurer Emblem
3. Adventurer Burner
4. Adventurer Flag
5. National Flag
6. Candles
 One (01) big White Candle
 Six (06) Adventurer Classes Candles colored according to their classes
 One (01) Candle for Pledge
 Ten (10) Candles for the Law
NB: The total number of candles for this club is Eighteen (18)
PROCEDURE
 Place a table in front of the Church. Put a large Adventurer Emblem directly behind the
table, with a Adventurer Pledge banner on the right of the emblem and Adventure
Law banner to the left of the emblem.
 In the center of the table directly in front of the Adventurer emblem place a White big
candle to represent the spirit of Adventurer Club. In front of this candle put six (06)
candles that represent the Classes according to their colors.

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  On the right of the Spirit candle place One (01) candle to represent the Adventure
Pledge and Ten (10) candles on the left to represent the Adventurer Law.
 Display the National Flag to the right (as you face the audience) of the table and a
Adventurer Flag to the left of the table.
A. CHURCH AT LARGE
 Seated and singing
B. ADVENTURER CLUB
 Marching in
 Adventurer’s song (we are adventurer)
C. PRAYER
D. WELCOMING THE PARENTS/GUARDIANS/ADVENTUERERS/GUEST TO THE
PROGRAM (MC)
E. THE OFFICIATING OFFICER-BRIEF EXPLANATION OF ADVENTURER GOALS
 Adventurer is a foundation of the youth ministries. To build a house you don’t start with
walls or roof but foundation.
 The church s greatest resource is not the building or money but our children.
 We invest money in a bank but we train our children to prepare them for enternity. The
wise man says train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old will not depart
from it. (proverbs 22:6).
 Adventurer club is a seventh-day Adventist church-sponsored ministry open to all
children aged 4-9years, in which the church , home and school join together to help
children grow joyfully in wisdom and stature and in favour with God and man.
 The adventurer club is offered to assist parents in making the development their child
richer and more meaningful.
• The Adventurer Director will march smartly and get permission from the Officiating
Officer (Inducting Officer)
The Director..
“The Inducting Officer Sir/Madam, permission to conduct the Induction Ceremony for the
Adventurers Sir.
After permission is granted, the Director takes position in front of the table and declares the
ceremony in order;
“I declare the Induction ceremony for the Adventurers now in order”
While lighting the Spirit of Adventurer Club candle, the Director says the following words:
“For the light of our program we turn to the Spirit of Adventurer Club. This is the spirit of
reverence, training, adventurer, fun, learning, and above all it is the Spirit of awareness
and awakening to God and man.” This light on its own is not sufficient or complete,
therefore, we will call on the Deputy Adventurer Director to come and light the
complementary lights.
F. OBJECTIVES: INSTRUCTORS/TEACHERS/DEPUTY DIRECTOR
 To develop a Christ like character;
 To experience the joy and satisfaction of doing things well;
 To express their love for Jesus in a natural way;

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  To learn sportsmanship and strengthen their ability to get along with others
 To discover God-given abilities and to learn how to use them to benefit self and serve
others;
 To discover GOD’s word;
 To improve their understanding of what makes families strong;
 To develop parental support for the training of children.
G. ADVENTURER PLEDGE TO THE BIBLE (OPTIONAL):
H. ) ADVETURERS AREA OF EMPHASIS:- (ADVENTURER MEMBER/TEACHER)
MY GOD –Up Reach
. My Family – Fellowship
. My Self-In Reach
. My Community-Outreach
The Deputy Director matches smartly and gets permission from the Director.
The Deputy Adventurer Director;
“The Director Sir/Madam, permission to light the complementary lights sir/madam”
After permission is granted, the Deputy Director takes position in front of the table to the left
side of the Director as he/she faces the audience.
The deputy proceeds in lighting the six Adventurer classes one by one while explaining them;
The candle I now light represents;
1. Little Lamb Class – This is the class where we learn and discover the joy found in obeying
Jesus. It is the class where you find young people of four (04) years old and the class is
represented by the color light Blue.
2. Eager Beaver Class – This is the class where we learn to explore the love that pours
forth from Jesus Christ and the family. This class is for young people of five (05) years
old and it is represented by the color Green.
3. Busy Bee Class – This is the class where we learn how to stay “bizzzzy” working for
Jesus. The color represented by this class is Yellow and its for young people of six (06)
years old
4. Sun Beam Class - This is the class where we learn courtesy and practice how to shine
for Jesus everyday. The color represented by this class is Orange and this is where you
find young people of seven (07) years of age
Builder Class – this is the class where we focus on how to build a Christian character
and keep our bodies strong for Jesus. The class color is Blue and the age group is eight
(08) years
6. Helping Hand Class – This is the class where we learn how to lend a hand in service to
Jesus at home, school and in the community. This class is represented by the color
maroon and is for young people who are nine (09) years old.
The Adventurer Director…
After the completion of lighting the candles for the classes, the Director says the following:

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“The Spirit of Adventurer Club candle represents good things in the Adventurer program. It
represents the high ideals for which the club stands and the growth that each
Adventurer will make as a club member
• We will now call on the Adventurer to come and light the Pledge Candle.
Adventurer
Sir/Madam the candle I now light represent the adventurers pledge which says,
“Because Jesus loves me, I will always do my best”
The Deputy Adventurer Director..
On behalf of the ________Adventurers, I accept the candidate’s vow to live by the Adventurer
Pledge.
Will now proceed in lighting the candles for Adventurer Law.
Adventurers………..
Sir/Madam the candle I now light represents the Adventurer Law which says
1. BE OBEDIENT: Which means that I will obey God’s laws and cheerfully do what my
parents and teachers ask me to do.
2. BE PURE: Which means I understand that my body is the temple of God, so I will keep
it clean. I will not swear, smoke, drink alcohol, do drugs, or do any other thing God
says is disgusting.
3. BE TRUE: Which means that I will always tell the truth and never try to deceive–even
if I may get in trouble for it.
4. BE KIND: Which means that I will look for ways to make other people happy. I will
never hurt a person or animal intentionally.
5. BE RESPECTFUL: Which means that I will be courteous to those whom God put in
authority over and to those who are younger and weaker than me.
6. BE ATTENTIVE: Which means that I will listen when someone is talking to me at home,
at school, and at church. I will especially listen for God to tell me what to do with my
life.
7. BE HELPFUL: Which means that I will look for ways to help my family at home,
teachers and friends at school, and other people from other places and I will also help
God.
8. BE CHEERFUL: Which means that I will not grumble or complain when I don’t get my
way or when I have work to do. I will remember that God made me and that makes
me happy.
9. BE THOUGHTFUL: Which means that I will make courtesy a habit, both in words and
actions. I will look for ways to be nice to people. I will not be rude or irritating.
10. BE REVERENT: Which means that I will listen carefully to God, His word, and His
messengers and I will never make fun of holy things.
Deputy Adventurer Director

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On behalf of the ______ Adventurers, I accept the candidates’ vow to live by the Adventurer
Law.

The Adventurer Director

The Inducting Officer Sir/madam ceremony completed, permission to carry on sir/madam

Then the Director, the Deputy Director and the Adventurers matches out and takes position
in the audience as they wait for the final charge.

CHARGE AND DECLARATION

THE OFFICIALS OR CHURCH PASTOR:
The leader then asks that parents/ guardians to come forward and stand behind their
Adventurer(s).
Each parent/guardian is given a lighted candle.
The leader reads the challenge to them:
TO PARENTS:-
“The child standing before you needs warmth, security, and love of parent. The Adventurer
Club is here to encourage you in your care of this child but not to take your place. Do you
pledge your participation in fulfilling your child’s pledge of commitment to the Adventurer
Club?”
(Parents Response “Yes we do!”)
““Adventurer Program is created to assist parents, strengthens the parent/child
relationship, children are the greatest resource of the church and as parents you
believe that early training of a child will be of your concern and priority number one
as we wait for Jesus soon return to take us home. Prov 22:6, “Train up a child in the
way he should go…” will be your every day prayer and commitment”.
(Parents Response “Yes we do!”)
The parents together with the children sing a song; like this little light of mine, read your
bible or any ….
Offer a Dedication prayer

PATHFINDER MINISTRY

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PREPARATION
• Materials needed:
1. Table
2. Pathfinder Emblem
3. Pathfinder Banners
4. Pathfinder Flag
5. National Flag
6. Candles
 One (01) big White;
 Six (06) Pathfinder Classes candles colored according to classes;
 Eight (08) candles for Law;
 And Seven (07) candles for Pledge.
NB. The total number of candles is Twenty-Two (22)
PROCEDURE
 Place a table in front of the Church. Put a large Pathfinder Emblem directly behind the
table, with a Pathfinder Pledge banner on the right of the emblem and a Pathfinder
Law banner to the left of the emblem.
 In the center of the table directly in front of the Pathfinder emblem place a White big
candle to represent the spirit of Pathfinder Club. In front of this candle put six (06)
candles–blue, red, green, silver (black), burgundy, and gold, which represent the six
Pathfinder Classes.
 On the right of the Spirit candle place Seven (07) candles to represent the Pathfinder
Pledge and Eight (08) candles on the left to represent the Pathfinder Law.
 Display the National Flag to the right (as you face the audience) of the table and a
Pathfinder Flag to the left of the table.
 As the program starts, the Director, the Deputy and the Pathfinders match to the front
in two files smartly. Then halt at least five (05) meters away from the table. The
Director will advance and gets permission to conduct the induction from the Chief
Marshal (Inducting Officer).
Note: The Pathfinders for Pledge will be to the right and those for the Law will be to left
as they face the table.
 The Director stands to the right of the table and the Deputy Director stands to the left
of the table as they face the Pathfinders
(The Deputy Director and the Pathfinders get permission from the Director)
• The Inducting Officer Sir, permission to conduct the induction ceremony for the
Pathfinder Sir!
• After permission has be granted, and the director gives a brief on the pathfinder Club,
and pronounces the induction ceremony in order for the club:
• “I hereby declare the induction ceremony of the ______________ Pathfinder Club now
in order.”

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• The director lights the “Spirit of Pathfinder Club” candle while saying:
• “For the light of our program we turn to the Spirit of Pathfinder Club. The candle that I
now light represents this spirit. It is the spirit of Adventure, Fun, Learning,
Comradeship Awareness, and Awakening, and above all, a spirit of Reverence and a
Spirit of Service to God and man. This light is of itself not complete or sufficient. To
introduce the complementary lights we call on our Deputy Director.” (If possible
mention his/her name)
• While lighting each candle, the Deputy Director defines the six (06) Pathfinder Classes
as follows:
(Six (06) Pathfinders may present the following as well.)
The Candle I now light represents:
• Friend Class is a course of study in learning, skills, and physical fitness that will help
one to be a better neighbor now and a friend of God throughout eternity.
• Companion Class is a course of study in learning, skills, and physical fitness that will
give more meaning to life and a companionship with Jesus Christ every hour of the
day.
• Explorer Class is a course of study that will help one to find new adventure in exploring
God’s world to secure true and genuine happiness.
• Ranger Class is a course of study that will open up new areas of discovery in the
natural and spiritual world to secure true and genuine happiness.
• Voyager Class is a course of study in physical, mental, cultural, and spiritual
development that challenges the teen to develop a wholesome self-concept and
Christian life-style.
• Guide Class is a course of study that emphasizes personal growth and spiritual
discoveries and prepares the Pathfinder for development of new skills in leadership
and survival techniques.
• When the six Pathfinder Class candles have been lit, the director then explains to the
candidate that the large candle is symbolic of the Pathfinder program, emphasizing the
high ideals for which the club stands and the growth that the Pathfinder will make as a
club member.
• He then calls upon the Eight (08) Pathfinders one by one to proceed with the
ceremony of lighting the Pathfinder Law candles.
• In turn, each of the eight Pathfinders marches smartly to the front, salutes the director
with a hand salute, and lights one of the Pathfinder Law candles.
• After the Pathfinder lights the candle he again salutes the director and repeats, “Sir, I
represent the candidate who hereby vows to: (repeats one of the following definitions
according to the candle he has lit.”
• “Keep the Morning Watch,” meaning I will have prayer and personal Bible study each
day.
• “Do my honest part,” meaning by the power of God I will help others, and do my duty
and my honest share, wherever I may be.
• “Care for my body,” meaning I will be temperate in all things and strive to reach a high
standard of physical fitness.

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 • “Keep a level eye,” meaning I will not lie, cheat or deceive, and will despise dirty talk
or evil thinking.
• “Be courteous and obedient,” meaning I will be kind and thoughtful of others,
reflecting the love of Jesus in all my association with others.
• “Walk softly in the sanctuary,” meaning in any devotional exercise I will be quiet,
careful, and reverent.
• “Keep a song in my heart,” meaning I will be cheerful and happy and let the influence
of my life be as sunshine to others.
• “Go on God’s errands,” meaning I will always be ready to share my faith and go about
doing good as did Jesus
• When the Pathfinder Law candles have all been lit, the Deputy Director declares, “On
behalf of the worldwide Pathfinder Club I accept the candidate’s vow to observe the
Pathfinder Law.”

• The same procedure as used in the lighting of the Pathfinder Law candles is followed
by seven Best Pathfinders to light the candles for Pledge.

• After each candle is lit, the Pathfinder repeats to the director, “Sir, I represent the
candidate, who pledges (repeats one of the following points according to the candle
he has lit).”

1. “By the grace of God,” meaning that only as I rely on God to help me, can I do His will.
2. “I will be pure,” meaning I will not only be considerate and kind to my fellow men but
also to all of God’s creation.
3. “I will be kind” meaning that I will rise above the wicked world in which I live and keep
my life clean with words and actions that will make others happy.
4. “I will be true,” meaning I will be honest and upright in study, work and play and can
always be counted upon to do my very best.
5. “I will keep the Pathfinder Law,” meaning I will seek to understand the
meaning of the Pathfinder Law and will strive to live up to its spirit, realizing
that obedience to law is essential in any organization.
6. “I will be a servant of God,” meaning I will pledge myself to serve God first,
last and best in everything I am called upon to be or do.
7. “I will be a friend to man,” meaning I will live to bless others and do unto them as I
would have them do unto me.

• At the completion of the lighting of the Pathfinder Pledge candles, the Deputy Director
declares, “On behalf of the worldwide Pathfinder Club I accept the candidate’s vow to
live by the Pathfinder Pledge.”

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• The Director then asks the candidates to stand at attention and gets permission from
the Inducting Officer to go and take position in the audience as they wait for the final
charge.

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THE AMBASSADOR MINISTRY

• Preparations
Materials needed:
1. Table
2. Ambassador Emblem
3. Ambassador Banners
4. Ambassador Flag
5. National Flag
6. Candles
 One (01) big White;
 Four (04) candles for module elements
 Seven (07) candles for Ambassador Program Foundations;
 And One (01) candles for Ambassador Pledge.
NB. The total number of candles is Thirteen (13)
 Procedure
 Place a table in front of the Church. Put a large Ambassador Emblem directly behind
the table, with an ambassador Pledge banner on the right of the emblem to the left of
the Ambassador emblem.
 In the center of the table directly in front of the Ambassador emblem place a White
big candle to represent the spirit of Ambassador Club. In front of this candle put four
(04) candles–which represent the four elements of Ambassador Classes modules.
 On the right of the Spirit candle place Five (05) candles to represent the Ambassador
Pledge and Seven (07) candles on the left to represent the foundations of the
Ambassador program.
 Display the National Flag to the right (as you face the audience) of the table and an
Ambassador Flag to the left of the table.

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  As the program starts, the Director, the Deputy and the Ambassadors match to the
front in two files smartly. Then halt at least five (05) meters away from the table. The
Director will advance and gets permission to conduct the induction from the Chief
Marshal (Inducting Officer).
Note: The Ambassadors for Pledge will be to the right and those for the program
foundations will be to left as they face the table.
 The Director stands to the right of the table and the Deputy Director stands to the left
of the table as they face the Ambassadors
(The Deputy Director and the Ambassadors get permission from the Director)
• I hereby declare the Induction Ceremony of the _________Ambassador Club now in
order.
• For the light of our program, we turn to the Spirit of Adventist Youth. The candle which
I now light represents this Spirit. It is the Spirit of adventure, fun, learning, comradely,
awareness, and awakening, and above all, a spirit of reverence and a spirit of service
to God and man. This light is of itself not complete or sufficient. To introduce the
complimentary lights, we call on our the Ambassador Deputy Leader.
The Deputy Ambassador Director will march smartly and gets permission from the
Ambassador Director and thereafter takes position in from to the left side of the
Director.
The Ambassador Deputy Director says the following:
The Ambassador Club is an organization of the Seventh-day Adventist Church dedicated to
meeting the Spiritual, Social and lifestyle needs of the youths between the age of 16 and
21.
The name ambassador itself suggests that they are representative of the Heavenly Kingdom.
Therefore, the Ambassador program gives the Youths opportunity to learn, experience
and share the relationship they have with Jesus to the world.
To accomplish the Club’s objectives, the Ambassador program is based on Seven (07)
foundations each presented into modules whose focus is based on Four (04) Elements
The candles I will now light represents these Elements
The candle I now light represents the first elements which focuses on
1. The concept of Spiritual Companion
This is the element whose concept encourages Ambassadors to have a friend who is a
Spiritual Companion for the duration of the module. This is in order for the two to
encourage and support each other in their role and growth as an Ambassador
This also builds the concept of interdependence and accountability into the ambassador
experience
The candle I now light represents the second element which focuses on

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 2. The Individual Discipleship Plan (IDP)
This is the element which encourages each Ambassador as a participant to make a plan on
how they would want to grow spiritually and acquire practical competence in the area
of the upcoming module. Their Spiritual Companions will be there to help them
accomplish these plans
The candle I know light represents the third element which focuses on
3. The Project
This is the element which helps participants to integrate the core concept of the module into
the serving learning activity focusing on helping others. This also gives opportunity for
the Ambassadors to work together as a whole The candle I now light represents the
fourth element which focuses on
4. The Social Activities
This is the element which focuses on social activities at least once a month. It provides
participants with opportunities for good and wholesome fun for their age group.

The Deputy Ambassador Director

We will now call on the Ambassadors to come and light the candles that represent the
foundations of the Ambassador Program
Sir/Madam the candle I now light represent the foundations which says:
1. A Christ-Centered Discipleship Plan
This is the course of study where Ambassadors learn that the power of an Ambassador is only
found in the character of Jesus Christ being reflected in them as they become a living
sacrifice and be baptized by the Holy Spirit
It also helps them understand that the role of an Ambassador is to represent the Kingdom of
God on earth.

2. Christian Leadership
This is the course of study where we learn the Biblical view of leadership which gives
opportunities to experience Servant Leadership and also to lead. This is where we also
learn that everyone is a leader
3. A Personal, Small Group Based and Public Evangelistic Mission Lifestyle
This is the course of study where we learn how to grow spiritual and evangelize and also use
this opportunity to share about Jesus and His plan of salvation. This is where we learn
and understand the essence of the Seventh-day Adventist message and its contribution
to the world. This course helps us understand that this message must be take now to the
world through our lifestyle and public evangelism

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4. Character and Personality Development
This is the course of study where we learn how to develop a Christian Character and
personality and also engage in activities that build them.
This is where we also learn skills to process life experience for holistic growth
5. Lifestyle Vocational/Career Development
This is the course of study where we learn how to expand our skills to serve and become
proficient enough to teach them to other people
6. friendship and Relationship skill Development
This is the course of study where we learn how to develop communication skills and be able
to maintain friendship and relationships and also how to lead our friends into a saving
relationship with Christ.
This is where we also learn how to understand and reconcile Biblical views
7. Community Outreach Development
This is the course where we learn how to actively serve the community as Ambassadors for
Christ in variety ways.
After lighting the candles, Deputy Ambassador Director declares, “On behalf of the worldwide
Youth Club I accept the candidates to live by the foundations of the Ambassador
Program.”
The Deputy Ambassador Leader
• We will now call on the Candidates to come and light the candles that represent
Senior Youth Pledge.
• The Senior Youth Pledge Says, “Loving the Lord Jesus, I promise to take an active part
in the work of the Adventist Youth Society, doing what I can to help others and to
finish the work of the gospel in all the world.”
• This introductory thought directs our minds toward the motto of Adventist youth. It is
the impelling force of the pledge and the movement of Adventist youth.
• The value of service for the Master is measured by the love and dedication with which
Adventist youth serve Him.
• Sir/Madam, on behalf of the candidates, I dedicate myself to the commitments of the
AY Pledge.

• 1. Loving the Lord Jesus.

• This introductory thought directs our minds toward the motto of Adventist youth. It is
the impelling force of the pledge and the movement of Adventist youth. The value of
service for the Master is measured by the love and dedication with which Adventist
youth serve him. Does the Lord Jesus completely direct the life?

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• Sir/Madam, on behalf of the candidates, I dedicate myself to the commitments of the
AY Pledge.
2. I promise.
• Promise means that I will not be dominated by someone else, but rather I am ready
and willing to follow the Lord’s leading. I understand that I have a purpose to which I
must commit myself.
• This means that I will be available for action, and will decide for the best in my life.
• I will follow the proposed path with determination and will keep my eyes fixed on the
goal.
• I know that our Master Guide Jesus counts on me to fulfill my promises completely.
• Sir/Madam, on behalf of the candidates, I dedicate myself to the commitments of the
AY Pledge.
3. To take an active part in the Adventist Youth Ministry Society.
• This means to be involved in the activities of the AY Society, including the meetings
and witnessing outreach. I will always be ready to help someone, and will support the
AY Society and church in various activities.
• Sir/Madam, on behalf of the candidates, I dedicate myself to the commitments of the
AY Pledge.
4. Doing what I can to help others.
• This is a commitment that denotes readiness and dedication on behalf of others. It
means to do one’s best for a cause, and
• represents the greatest effort to help in every phase of activity within the organization
of the Adventist Youth Society and
• in the church. The true Adventist youth is always ready to take advantage of every
opportunity to serve.
• 5. And to finish the work of the gospel in all the world.

• This is part of the Adventist Youth pledge that urges the youths to think of the AYS
aim. It represents the extension of the divine mandate of our Lord Jesus in a universal
scope. It is a challenge to the youth to understand the divine command. Adventist
youth can help in four different ways to finish the ask: Living consecrated lives, making
themselves available for every opportunity to serve, praying for the Lord’s work both
locally and worldwide, and giving sacrificially of their own financial means to spread
the gospel and finish the Lord’s work. Thus they enter into true stewardship, giving
their time, their talents, their means, and themselves.

• At the completion of the lighting of the Ambassador Pledge candles, the Deputy
Ambassador Director declares, “On behalf of the worldwide Youth Club I accept the
candidate’s vow to live by the Ambassador Pledge.”

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 • The Director then asks the candidates to stand at attention and gets permission from
the Inducting Officer to go and take position in the audience as they wait for the final
charge.

YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY

Preparation
• Materials needed:
1. Table
2. Senior Youth Emblem
3. Senior Youth Banners
4. Senior Youth Flag
5. National Flag
6. Candles
 One (01) big White;
 One (01) candle for Aim
 One (01) candle for Motto
 Eight (08) candles for Adventist Youth Modules;
 And One (01) candles for Senior Youth Pledge.
NB. The total number of candles is Twelve (12)
 Procedure
 Place a table in front of the Church. Put a Senior Youth Emblem directly behind the
table, with an Senior Youth Pledge banner on the right of the emblem to the left of the
emblem.
 In the center of the table directly in front of the emblem place a White big candle to
represent the spirit of Senior Youth Club. In front of this candle put two (02) candles–
which represent the Adventist Youth Aim and Motto.

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  On the right of the Spirit candle place One (01) candle to represent the Senior Youth
Pledge and Seven (08) candles on the left to represent the Adventist Youth Modules
 Display the National Flag to the right (as you face the audience) of the table and Senior
Youth Flag to the left of the table.
 As the program starts, the Director, the Deputy and the Ambassadors match to the
front in two files smartly. Then halt at least five (05) meters away from the table. The
Director will advance and gets permission to conduct the induction from the Chief
Marshal (Inducting Officer).
Note: The Senior Youth for Pledge will be to the right and those for the modules will be
to left as they face the table.
 The Director stands to the right of the table and the Deputy Director stands to the left
of the table as they face the Youths
The AY Leader
• I hereby declare the Induction Ceremony of the _____________ Adventist Youth Club
now in order.
• For the light of our program, we turn to the Spirit of Adventist Youth. The candle which
I now light represents this Spirit. It is the Spirit of adventure, fun, learning, comradely,
awareness, and awakening, and above all, a spirit of reverence and a spirit of service
to God and man. This light is of itself not complete or sufficient. To introduce the
complimentary lights, we call on our Youth Associate Leader.
The Associate Youth Leader
• The candle I now light represents Senior Youth Leadership Award.
• Senior Youth Leadership Award is a course of study designed to train Youths who have
a burden for the Senior Youth of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. They may have
been asked to lead out in local church AY Societies.
• These are the people who embraces the challenge of leadership training and are
happy to contribute to the spiritual welfare of the youth in general in their local
churches.
• Adventist Youth Leader –
• The Spirit of Adventist Youth candle represents the good things in the Adventist
Youth program. It represents the high ideals for which the club stands and the
growth that each Young Adult will make as a club member.
• We will now call on the candidate to come and light the candle which represents
Adventist Youth Aim
• Sir/Madam, I represent the candidates whose Aim is,
“To take the Advent message to all the world in my generation”.
 How universal and at the same time how definite is this Aim!
 “The message” is that which the youth will take.
 “To all the world” is where the youth will take the message.
 “In this generation” tells us when it will be taken..
Adventist youth should not only know the Adventist message, they must know that Jesus will
soon return and their lives must also give evidence that they really believe this m.
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 • Sir/Madam, I represent the candidates, whose Motto is,

“The love of Christ compels us.”

• Inspired by this motto, Adventist youth all over the world, in harmony with the
marvelous aim, move forward in the conquest of souls for the kingdom of God.
• The motto, based on 2 Cor. 5:14, is the motivating force in the Adventist youth
movement. Without love there is only formation and certain failure. With the love of
Christ success is sure, because it is a love that never deceives us. This is the love that
always triumphs. It advances in the face of any difficulty, until the task is done, the
conflict won, and the victory achieved.
• Sir/Madam, the candle I now light represents the Organization AY Module.
1. Organization Module is the module which presents the history and organization of
youth ministry in the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The strong emphasis is based in
the local Church. This module also deal with the responsibilities of Youth Leaders at
the local Church.
2. Leadership module is one of the modules which incorporates the aspects of training
and actual practice of activities required for senior leadership. This module
emphasizes on the qualities of idea leadership, the psychology of leadership,
leadership styles and its functions. The practical matters such as how to chair a
meeting is also taught under this module.
3. Commitment Module is one which revolves around those activities and programs that
are devotional in nature, and that provide for special affirmation and celebration
opportunities. Such activities are; “Weeks of Prayer” “Weeks of Spiritual Emphasis”
“Bible Conferences” “Morning Watch.” It also talks about the time of reaffirmation of
Youth’s continuing faith and confidence in God like the induction ceremonies. This is
the module which dedicated to strengthening the spiritual life of youths and their
leaders as they participate in such activities
4. Discipleship module is the module which teaches youths on how to become good
disciples and stay committed in that way of life. In this module the extensive
presentation on psychological aspect of youth leadership is given. The spiritual well
being of all members is emphasized in order for all member to be good disciples. The
ultimate objective of this module is to disciple others to the Lord and to equip them to
share in this new experience.
5. Worship Module. This is the module which helps youths to understand that worship is
not merely attending church. They understand that religious exercise of worship
includes learning to live in God’s presence, and integrating those things learned at
church into one’s daily living. This is the module which helps Adventist Youth discover
the joy of worship, and how to adopt a worshipful spirit while attending church.
6. Witnessing Module is the module which enables Youths share their own individual
experience in the Lord. In this module, Adventist Youth discuss effective witnessing
and how it might be accomplished within the Society.
7. Fellowship Module is the module designed to guide Youth Leaders in finding resources
to help provide meaningful recreation for the AY Society. In this module Youths learn

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 how to deal with their leisure time. This is module provides and adopt recreations and
entertainments that reflect the Adventism lifestyle.
8. Empowering Youth Module. This is the module that summarizes the whole purpose of
Youth Ministry in the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Salvation and Service focused
Youth Ministry through Discipleship, Leadership, evangelism. Service or Mission
empowers Youths to be strong Christians and participant in the mission of the church.
This is the module which combines the eight modules into four strategic themes of
Youth Ministry in the Seventh-day Adventist Church
After lighting the modules candles, the Associate Leader declares, “On behalf of the
worldwide Youth Club I accept the candidates to live by the Adventist Youth Ministry
modules.”
The Associate leaders
Sir we will now proceed to light the candle which represent the Senior Youth Pledge
Youth Representative
Sir/Madam the candle I now light represent the Senior youth Pledge and it says;
“Loving the Lord Jesus, I promise to take an active part in the work of the Adventist Youth
Society, doing what I can to help others and to finish the work of the gospel in all the
world.”
The Associate leaders: Sir we will now proceed to light the two candles of highest two
leadership classes of AYM they are same level no is greater than the other, that is
Master Guide and Senior Youth Leader. (BLUE- master guide & MAROON- senior youth
leader.)
Two Representative

Sir/madam the candles we are now light represents the two highest classes in AYM. They light
the two candles at once.
After lighting, the Associate Leader declares, “On behalf of the worldwide Youth Ministries I
accept the candidate’s vow to live by the Adventist Senior Pledge.”
• To affirm your dedication to the high principles of the AY Ministries, we ask you to join
us and repeat the AY Aim, Motto, Pledge and Legion of Honor in unison.
• I hereby declare the candidates, accepted in to the fellowship of the____________ AY
movement of the Midlands west Zambia Conference of Seventh-day Adventist Church.

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After all the Clubs have completed their inductions, all the youths are to be asked to come
and stand in front. Extend the invitation even to those who did not feel in the forms but
want to join the movement
At this time all the youths should affirm their dedication to the high principles of the
Adventist youth Ministry by doing the recitations of the Adventist Youth Aim, Motto,
Laws, Pledges and the Legion of Honor.
Then all the Youths are presented with candles, which they may light from the Spirit of
Adventist Youth Candle.

Sing the songs (this little light of mine, SDAY the great association) as the lights are turned
back on. .
Then the Induction officer will give a charge and after a charge, dedicatory prayers to pray
that God gives the youths strength to live up to the high ideals of Adventist Youth
Ministry and to be a faithful and loyal members.
THE CHARGE
You are now being presented with a candle, which you may now light from the Spirit of
Adventist Youth candle. Your light is now added to our club, and we charge you in the
presence of these Adventist Youths and the Church to let your light shine before others in
the Spirit of Adventist Youth.

We will now ask ______________________ to pray that God will give you strength to live up
to the high ideals of our club and to be a faithful and loyal members.

(Note: Dedicatory prayers can be given by any spiritual elderly person but preference is given to
the Pastor, Admin Elder, Elder-in-Charge respectively)

Enjoy your induction ceremony

Thank.

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