The SE Vision Reality Makers or the SE VRM Team are a dedicated group of youth who want to serve God by being involved in events ministry within the SE region. To sign up as part of the SE VRM team just contact Tom Kasprzak today and he will only be too glad to get you involved in this creative and fun ministry.

Some of the fun things that you might be asked to assist with as a VRM Team member include:

• Regional  Youth rallies
• Musical Concerts
• Youth Socials
• Culture night
• Sports night
• Etc.

There may be an area if interest that suits you, like;

• Planning
• Prayer team
• Music
• Stage set-up
• Venue set-up
• Skits
• Go To Team – just help with anything required
• Design, Marketing, Advertising, tickets
• Etc

The strategy is to help youth through their local church get into a small group which will meet every week to study God's word and to learn how to reach out to their friends. If you want to be able to better understand and explain what you believe, If you want to help your friends discover what it means to be a Christian then join a local Church small group.

Each small group has an outward focus, with each person in the group having a prayer list of non-Christian friends to pray for.
If your church doesn’t have a small group then contact us to find out how you can be a part of one.

Philosophy:
 
To Serve without expectation.
 
To Build a Friendship with the community.
 
To Encourage Christians who are already there.

 
Mission Statement:
 
The STORM Co mission is to send teams of trained young people to work for,
learn from, and encourage individual communities;
sharing God's love by building bridges to all people
through an adventure in service to others.

Recon Street Van Ministry currently has around 100 Volunteers who work on the streets in Springvale, Dandenong/Noble Park and Lilydale/Mooroolbark. Plans are underway to also open in the Western suburbs later this year; so please keep this new venture in your prayers.
Recon Community House is currently running programs for 'at risk' young people including Sudanese refugees. Programs include: Nutritional Cooking on a Budget; Reap What U Sow Gardening Program and Conversational English. Recon Community House also offers drug and alcohol education, counselling, resume preparation and also operates as a drop - in centre for people who are in need of support, company, clothing and/or to make use of the washing machine and shower facilities.

Recon Ministries Manager:Deb O'Mahony
Telephone:(03) 9264 7717
Website: www.vicyouth.com/recon

Pathfinders is a worldwide program organised and directed by the Youth Ministries Department of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Catering for young people between the age of 10 and 16 (and/or in Year 5-10 or equivalents), Pathfinders offers a wide range of learning experiences that are designed to shape positive values and enable young people to reach their full potential.

Much of the program has to do with outdoor/nature activities which create self-confidence and an appreciation of God's creation. Such activities include camping, hiking, canoeing and expeditions.

The course offers 6 levels, with one last level designed for those who would like to be involved in Pathfinder leadership.

Scores of prepared special interest activities are also available where pathfinders are able to focus on interest areas that appeal to them.

To find out where the closest Pathfinder group is to you contact your local youth leader.

Philosophy of Pathfinders

1. Help the Pathfinders to understand that God loves them, cares for them and appreciates them.
2. Encourage Pathfinders to discover their own God-given potential.
3. Inspire Pathfinders to give personal expression of their love for God.
4. Make the number one priority of the club program the personal salvation of every Pathfinder.
5. Build into a Pathfinder's life a healthy appreciation and love for God's creation.
6. Teach Pathfinders specific skills and hobbies that will make their lives more meaningful and will occupy their time with profitable accomplishments.
7. Encourage the Pathfinder to keep physically fit.
8. Give opportunity to develop and enlist leadership.
9. Seek to foster the harmonious development of the physical, social, intellectual and spiritual life of the Pathfinder.

To maintain the Pathfinder spirit, each Pathfinder learns the Pathfinder pledge and law.


Pathfinder Pledge

Loving the Lord my God, I will
Daily seek His presence,
Show friendship to others,
Keep the Pathfinder law
Honor my country


Pathfinder Law

The Pathfinder law is for me to:
Look for the good in others
Aim to do my best
Love and respect my family
Be thankful for what I have
Preserve God's creation
Take care of my health
Be involved in my church
Go where He sends.