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Duty to GodTo Serve GodWorship God
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God Country Religious Emblems Awards
Program (REAP)

• A. Created by the national church bodies through
  Programs of Religious Activities with Youth
  (P.R.A.Y.) headquartered in St. Louis, MO
• For more info, go to praypub.org
• B. Includes emblems/awards which are approved for
  wear on the official uniforms of
• Boy Scouts since 1945 (over 63 years)
• Girl Scouts since 1976

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God and Country More than just an award

• Christian education
• Family involvement
• Getting to know the Pastor
• Service projects
• Community outreach
• Real results / changed lives

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Eligibility requirements

• A. For members of all churches.
• B. Boys and girls, grades 1-12.
• C. Resources are specific to each type of
  Religious Group.
• D. Students are required to present their work to
  the Religious Leader for final approval.

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Four levels

• 1. God and Me grades 1-3
• 2. God and Family grades 4-5
• This presentation today is on
• 3. God and Church grades 6-8 (GC)
• 4. God and Life grades 9-12 (GL)
• Our Troop is leading GC GL programs Now.
• Sign ups program starts are NOW.
• Awards on Scout Sunday

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Curriculum booklets

• A. Student Workbook
• B. Counselor Manual
• (for Religious Leader or Counselor approved by
  Religious Leader)
• C. Adult Mentor Workbook
• Resources www.praypub.org

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God and Church

• God and Church
• (grades 6-8)

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God and Church

• Seven lessons,
• 3 Projects,
• 3 week Bible reading
• b. Requires 10-11 meetings with Adult
  Mentor/Student to complete.

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God and Church

• Theme Journey to Meet Christ
• Activities include learning more about your
  churchs history, leadership, people, ministries,
  programs.

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God and Church Recognitions
Medal worn on uniform
Patch worn on uniform or green sash or vest.
Pin worn on uniform- also use as Mothers pin on
rank pin ribbon.
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Mothers or students necklace or bracelet charm
God and Church Recognitions
Adult Mentor Counselor Lapel Pin
Embroidered Neckerchief
Adult Mentor Counselor patches
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Frameable Certificatessigned for Student Adult
Mentor
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God and Life

• God and Life
• (grades 9-12)

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God and Life

• a. Five Lessons,
• Five Projects,
• 90 days Bible reading
• b. Requires 3-5 months to complete
• c. Based on the life of Paul

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God and Life Recognitions
Medal worn on uniform
Patch worn on uniform or green sash or vest.
Pin worn on uniform- also use as Mothers pin on
rank pin ribbon.
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Mothers or students necklace or bracelet charm
God Life Recognitions
Adult Mentor Counselor Lapel Pins
Adult Mentor Counselor Patches
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Frameable Certificatesfor Student Adult Mentor
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Religious knots are worn above the left pocket.
Scout
Scouter
You may earn more than 1 award and affix
special pin on your previously earned knot.
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Circle Ten Council REAP19 Districts70,000
scouts 430 Religious Emblems Awards
earned each year 19 Church Denominations
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How to get started?

• Step 1 Inform your Patrol Leader.
• Participants must obtain the specific booklet
  for their religion. Available at Scoutfitter or
  order online at praypub.org.
• Step 2 Parents must review the program
  guidelines.
• Step 3 Families should talk to their religious
  leaders and show them the booklet before
  beginning any program.
• Step 4 The Student, Adult Mentor, Counselor
  start meeting together regularly and work through
  the booklets.

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By viewing this presentation, you have earned 2
of these 4 integral patches. Put your name on
the Attendance List.Troop pays forpatch.
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2008-09
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2009-10
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Anchor patch-Available every year
For Scouts Scouters
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2007-08
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Questions?Ask your Patrol Leader.

• Contact your Council God and Country Chairman
• pjverheyden_at_sbcglobal.net
• 972-971-7407 cell 24/7
• Or Steve Sawyer -214-902-6720
• ssawyer_at_bsamail.org
• Go to www.praypub.org

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Complete by end of January Group Meeting dates
if preferred to be announced. Awards on Scout
Sunday, 1st Sunday in February.
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For more information on the REAP, go to the
Circle 10 Website http//www.circle10.org/site/c.
owL1KgN4LxH/b.4169801/k.9F21/Religious_Emblems.htm

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What will you do?

• 1. Eagle rank
• Highest level in Scouting.
• 2. Religious Emblems Awards
• Highest level in Religious Activities in
  Scouting.
• 3. Should earning a religious emblem award
  be a priority to each member of this Troop?