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In early August, 海角视频 created connections by making its mark at the International Pathfinder Camporee in Gillette, Wyoming, providing engaging activities, essential training, and showcasing Adventist higher education to the 60,000 plus young people from across the globe. Despite intense storms and weather-related setbacks, PUC staff and students had the incredible opportunity to witness God鈥檚 presence and power amidst the storms.

Showcasing Adventist Education

Members of PUC鈥檚 enrollment team collaborated with representatives from four other Adventist colleges to run the Association of Adventist Colleges and Universities (AACU) booth, highlighting the unique offerings of PUC and other institutions. The booth, located in the heart of the event鈥檚 main exhibit area鈥擡nergy Hall鈥攅nsured high visibility and engagement with the steady flow of Pathfinders and their families.

Providing Excitement, Engagement, and Training

Alongside its educational outreach, PUC鈥檚 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program director, 11 EMS students, and enrollment team members offered an exciting activity and Pathfinder honor training.

Erected on the front lawn of Energy Hall stood PUC鈥檚 20-foot-tall climbing wall, draped with PUC promotional banners. While four participants scaled the climbing wall at a time, those in line could interact with PUC staff. Upon successfully scaling the wall, participants received a custom-made metal collector鈥檚 pin鈥攃ontinuing the tradition of trading unique pins at Pathfinder camporees. The activity ran 10 hours daily, except during Sabbath hours, with several thousand people taking turns.

Additionally, PUC鈥檚 EMS program taught the Basic Rescue Pathfinder honor. Training conducted throughout the event taught techniques for removing a person from a dangerous situation. Hundreds of Pathfinders earned this honor in groups of 35 at a time. The Basic Rescue honor not only provided valuable skills but emphasized the EMS program鈥檚 dedication to practical, hands-on learning experiences.

鈥淪ince the PUC students were trained as EMTs, rescue technicians, and most were also firefighters, they were ideally trained to teach the Pathfinders basic life-saving skill required in emergencies,鈥� said Jeff Joiner, director of the EMS program. 鈥淭he camporee was a great opportunity for the PUC students to interact with Pathfinders from all over the world!鈥�

Gene Edelbach, vice president of marketing and enrollment, praised the PUC staff and students for their organization and execution of these events.

鈥淔or 海角视频, it required a great deal of commitment from Jeff Joiner, the 11 EMS students, and the enrollment team members,鈥� Edelbach commented. 鈥淗owever, it was worth it for the tens of thousands of people we were able to positively influence regarding Adventist higher education, our EMS program, and 海角视频 overall. The team did an incredible job.鈥�

Resilience in the Face of Adversity

The camporee was not without its challenges. Volatile summer weather forced camper evacuations on Tuesday night and the cancellation of the main program on Saturday. Additionally, the dipping temperatures, torrential rain, severe wind, thunderstorms, and lightning downed and destroyed tents and flooded many low-lying areas.

Edelbach shared that the wind damaged several of PUC鈥檚 E-Z Ups and other equipment. Despite these difficulties, the PUC team demonstrated perseverance with minimal disruption to their activity schedule, repairing damaged equipment and stabilizing the climbing wall with lumber.

Through it all, PUC鈥檚 team was able to tangibly witness God鈥檚 presence amidst the storm through the Gillette community鈥檚 extended support, the Pathfinder鈥檚 resilience, and even one of the physical promises of Christ鈥檚 care and faithfulness鈥攁 rainbow in the sky.