1. Worship in Camp 10/7/02OKAMA 13 - rcb1 Scouting is non-sectarian but is NOT non-religious Have you ever noticed the similarities of the 12 Points of the Scout Law and the teachings of the Old Testament and the 10 Commandments ? Lord Baden-Powell was a “spiritual” person !

2. Worship in Camp 10/7/02OKAMA 13 - rcb2 A Scout is reverent toward God and is: - Faithful in his own personal religious practices - Respectful toward others and their beliefs Scouting tries to support religious growth by: - Avoiding scheduling conflicts with religious activities - Providing religious services or transportation when the Scout is away from home

3. Worship in Camp 10/7/02OKAMA 13 - rcb3 Spiritual Mental Physical 99.9% ? The Scout

4. Worship in Camp 10/7/02OKAMA 13 - rcb4 To “BALANCE” the Spiritual component we have the: Troop Chaplain (usually from the Charter Organization) Chaplain’s Aide (1 st Class Scout working on his Religious Emblem Award) who help provide this support by: - Providing religious services on campouts - Counseling - Promoting opportunities for spiritual growth - Encouraging the Religious Emblem Award - Supporting Scout Sunday

5. Worship in Camp 10/7/02OKAMA 13 - rcb5 The Religious Emblem Award God & Country / God & Church - Supported by multiple denominations - See website: PRAYPUB.ORG

6. Worship in Camp 10/7/02OKAMA 13 - rcb6 How do Scout Leaders support Spiritual Development ? - A no-brainer  LANGUAGE that honors God - Encourage both public & personal PRAYER - Encourage STUDY (Religious Emblem Award / Holy Books / With Jesus on the Scout Trail / Forward Day by Day) - GRACE at meals - WORSHIP SERVICE in camp

7. Worship in Camp 10/7/02OKAMA 13 - rcb7 How do I organize a Worship Service ? Call to Worship ( Bring Scouts into the presence of God) - Spiritual Greeting - Scout Oath / Scout Laws - Worship Song / Hymn Praise - Psalms - Poetry - Songs Asking Forgiveness / Prays of Invocation – Lord’s Pray / Special Prayers Giving Thanks – Prayers Teaching – Scripture / Homily Closing – Song / Blessing "The MacScouter's Big ‘A Scout is Reverent Resource’ Book" at “www.macscouter.com” under “A Scout is Reverent” ( For other references, email Dick Busick at rcbusick@copper.net) A CAUTION on worshiping “Nature”

8. Worship in Camp 10/7/02OKAMA 13 - rcb8 Reference Materials BSA - Manual for Chaplain Aides and Chaplains BSA - When Scouts Worship The MacScouter's Big ‘A Scout is Reverent’ Resource Book “www.macscouter.com” The Big Book of Scout Worship Services (or your own churches) “www.umcscouting.org/download/ScoutWorshipServices.PDF” Religious Resources and More for Scout Leaders on the Internet “www.umcscouting.org/ministry/resorces.htm” … note weird spelling! Go to “www.google.com” and search on “Scout worship”