All nine Lake Union Pathfinder teams place first in PBE finals On April 17, nine Lake Union Conference Pathfinder Bible Experience teams proved their knowledge of the books of Hebrews, James, and 1 and 2 Peter and received first place in the North American Division testing level. Joined by 125 other teams from across
E Both Ann Arbor Teams, left to right: Leah Canada, Joshua Lee, Aidan Winkler, Chea Hwang, Lily Canada, Elisa Mendez, Alex Winkler, Nicolas Ganza, Juan Mendez. Canadian members on screen: Daniel and David Gomez
North America and England, the teams participated virtually, answering 90 per-
their in-person practice because of the
cent of the questions correctly.
country’s strict lockdown measures, the
“I could not be more proud of all of them all no matter their scoring out-
team improvised and found ways to still connect online.
come,” said Ron Whitehead, Lake Union
This was the second year participating
Conference Youth director. “They are all
for 11-year-old, Lily Canada, and she said
outstanding young Bible scholars.”
has learned several valuable lessons from
Lake Union Club Ministries coordinator,
her experience. “This proves that hard
Craig Harris, concurred: “I am very proud
work pays off,” said Lily who’s a member
of our youth for sticking with the PBE pro-
of the team Ann Arbor – By Faith. “If you
gram through very different and difficult
put a lot of work into something, God
times. They listened to the questions read
will help you. It’s a nice experience to feel
over Zoom, used [the technology plat-
accomplished.”
form] Nearpod to answer the questions,
Her older sister, Leah, was captain of
and used a second computer to Zoom to
the Ann Arbor – Covid Conquerors team
their fellow teammates that may not be in
and, while she missed seeing her friends
the same location.”
in-person, she feels it has been meaning-
Organizers of this year’s virtual testing
things in your head so, if the time ever
which had more than 1,000 participants,
comes, it’s easy to remember the things
including volunteers and mentors behind
that can help you at that moment.”
“The fact that the NAD and local clubs
few relatively new members, such as 10-year-old Eden Nicholson. In her first
Harris. “They understand the importance
year, she was responsible for studying
of hiding God’s Word in their hearts and
2 Peter and found that she has gained
persevered in memorizing the important
so much valuable knowledge from her
letters.”
studies. “In chapter one, it talks about
The winning strategy for the sev-
how when Christ went to Heaven and
eral clubs, including Ann Arbor’s, was
that some people were short-sighted
memorization songs. They spent about
and then turned back to their old ways.
eight hours a week since the end of last
Chapter two talks about judgment and
September committing verses to memory
that we need to read the Bible for our-
through song.
selves. It’s a great experience learning
in Canada wasn’t able to join the team for
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Chicago’s Shiloh Church team had a
pulled this off is extraordinary,” said
When one of their teammates who lives
Nicholson, Kai Nave, Samir Donnejour, Dajon Green-
ful overall. “It’s good to memorize these
used their ingenuity to pull off a program
the scenes.
E Shiloh Trailblazers PBE team, left to right: Micah
E The year’s testing event was challenging, but organizers used their ingenuity to pull off the program which had over 1,000 participants, including volunteers and mentors behind the scenes. Pictured here is one of the two Lansing teams, left to right: Justine Klein, Umi Majee, Sam Calvelage, Coach Zamantha Hampton, Jessica Klein
about God and how He can help you with your problems.”
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