Re: [RR] A brainstorm? or more of a drizzle?

[Bob Simons]

The new rules are that we can earn merits only after we teach them and sign off a boy. The other advancements are for boys only. I think that its a great way to rub elbows with the boys and it helps us to share some of the joy of earning merits, which will rub off on them. Bob Simons   For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jer. 29:11 [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----- Original Message ----- From: D.J. Holland To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2002 5:11 PM Subject: [RR] A brainstorm? or more of a drizzle? I thought of something I could do to help my boys with their merits.  We are trying to do a combination of old and new (transitional) programs to advance our boys.  We haven't advanced a boy in years, now I'm involved and want to stir up our boys and help them in the Rangers program.   My thought was this:  Since commanders may now earn the "trail to the . . ." as well as the boys, I would commit myself to working through the plan with the boys.  Each week, I would try to have something to sign off on.  The boys and I would keep each other accountable.  I'm thinking of letting boys sign me off on requirements.  Whichever boy I sign off on that night, signs off on me.  If more than one boy gets signed off that night, we have a Bible trivia face off.  I have a set of Jr. Bible Quiz questions.  Whichever boy gets the most right, gets to sign on me.   I'm hoping to spark an excitement in the boys, and have fun myself.  What I don't know is if this is maybe selfishness on my part, a little.  I was never a Boy Scout and didn't grow up Assemblies, so was not in Rangers.  Thus, I never earned merits or advancements, and this is my *opportunity*.  Am I just being a big boy, or am I trying a new ministry method for the boys?   Comments?   In His Grip,   DJ