Sermon 11/9/08

"The Ten Essentials of Faith" by Rev. Erik Samuelson

Preached 11/9/08

Texts: Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Matthew 25:1-13 (click to read)

Click to listen: BLC_2008_11_9.mp3

The "Ten Essentials" (for hiking) actually are:

1. Map
2. Compass (optionally supplemented with a GPS receiver)
3. Sunglasses and sunscreen
4. Extra food and water
5. Extra clothes
6. Headlamp/flashlight
7. First aid kit
8. Fire starter
9. Matches
10. Knife

This list comes from a group called "The Mountaineers" out of Seattle (who have been suggesting this since the 1930's) and is listed in the book "Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills". The book also suggests that hikers bring:

• Water treatment device (water filter or chemicals) and water bottles
• Ice axe for glacier or snowfield travel (if necessary)
• Repair kit, including duct tape and a basic sewing materials.
• Insect repellent (or clothing designed for this purpose)
• Signaling devices, such as a whistle, cell phone, two-way radio, satellite phone, unbreakable signal mirror or flare.
• Plastic tarp and rope for expedient field shelter.