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Ontario Conference Celebrates Master Guide Day 2025

Thirty-one Master Guide Trainees Invested

December 11, 2025 | Irene Darrell-Austin | Ontario Conference Master Guide Council

On Sabbath, December 6, 2025, Master Guides across the Ontario Conference the annual Master Guide Day, a special occasion recognising leadership, service, and spiritual commitment within the Adventurer, Master Guide and Pathfinder (AMP) Club Ministries. Across the province, clubs marked the day with meaningful programs—some holding Induction Services to welcome new Master Guide Trainees, while others hosted Investiture Ceremonies to celebrate the accomplishments of Master Guide candidates.

Several clubs were highlighted for their creative themes and uplifting worship services:

• Oracle Master Guide Club (First Filipino-Canadian Adventist Church)
  Theme: “Called to Lead, Committed to Serve.”
• Taurus Master Guide Club (Toronto Central Adventist Church)
  Caption: “Christ-Centred Service.”
• Southwest District Clubs:
  Represented by the St. Catharines & Niagara Falls Sapphire, Hamilton East Commissioners, and Kitchener/Waterloo Agape MG clubs, each contributing to a joint celebration of faith, service, and leadership.
• Ottawa East Conquerors Master Guide Club
  Theme: “Called to Serve: Leading with Purpose and Humility.”
• Ottawa Moriah Master Guide Club
  Theme: “Ready to Serve: The Mission Continues.”

A special highlight of Master Guide Day was the recognition of several investees who received the AMP Achievement Award—an honour granted to individuals who have faithfully completed all levels of the Adventurer, Pathfinder, and Master Guide programs. This year’s recipients are:

First Fil-Can:

• Matthew Arevelo

 Toronto Central:                

• Jalia Parkes
• Shanique Thomas
• Zaria Daniel-Peters

We extend heartfelt congratulations to all Master Guide candidates across Ontario who were invested on December 6, 2025:

Metro North Central District:

1. Ethelyn Cerezo
2. Joan Manzano-Ramos
3. Mary Ann Hernandez
4. Matthew Arevalo

Eastern Ontario District:

1. Arsène Théresias
2. Daniel Frézin
3. Djenane Turenne
4. Elyna Joyce Marcelus-Chelot
5. Carolle Noël-Honoré
6. Claudette François
7. Johnny Charles
8. Laurie Ann-Nelly Daguste
9. Lessila Lafleur
10. Maly Dieujuste
11. Marie Andrée Cadet
12. Marie Guerline Ladouceur
13. Martine Geffrard
14. Mondy Deguerre Jean-Pierre
15. Nephtaly Dorzilmé
16. Romual Turenne
17. Serge Vincent Dorisca
18. Simon Dorelis Gaelle
19. Suzette Dorzilmé
20. Vilmann Pierre Vil
21. Wilouse Charles Sanon

Metro South Central District:

1. Dai Jai Cohen
2. Deedra Deterville
3. Jalia Parkes
4. Patricia London-Smith
5. Shanique Thomas
6. Zaria Daniel-Peters

To all Master Guide directors, counsellors, instructors, and volunteers across Ontario: Thank You for your unwavering commitment, tireless service, and passion for youth ministry. Your leadership continues to inspire the next generation to serve God with purpose and excellence.

May God richly bless you as you continue to answer His call to serve.

MG Irene Darrell-Austin
Asst. Secretary/ Social Media Secretary,
Ontario Conference Master Guide Council