Union News
Approximately 3,700 Pathfinders descended on Lake Skinner near Temecula, Calif., for the Pacific Union Conference Pathfinder Camporee the first weekend of October 2022. Since Camporee happens every five years, the last one being held in 2017, the event was not directly impacted by the pandemic—other than perhaps the added excitement of enjoying a large in-person gathering once again after a long while.
This was the second time that the Pacific Union Camporee was held at Lake Skinner. “We love that the Lake Skinner site is so close to that which is familiar and well known, but it feels remote,” said Eddie Heinrich, youth director for the Pacific Union. “It is safe, easy to use, and the rangers are very helpful.”
The Lord’s presence was felt as leaders from across the Pacific Union gathered for the Pacific Union's quarterly Executive Committee Meeting on Thursday, November 17.
Energized by a powerful devotional from Pastor Rochelle Webster, which declared that God's steadfast love endures forever, and then uplifted by a season of prayer led by Pacific Union Conference President Bradford Newton, the committee embarked on the agenda of the day.
To ensure that the Lord's guidance was continually with them, Elder Newton invited Edwin Mendoza to volunteer as prayer leader. As prayer leader, he was asked to call for a break in proceedings when he felt the attendees should pause, reflect, and pray together to refocus hearts and stay in connection with the Savior through the entirety of the meeting.
