*.02 cents from the West Coast..
BALANCE-----*
*ministry and *program go hand in hand if we model true life of modern
Christian Men.. It SHOULD be that way.. *however Royal Rangers application
of training and administration swings with the wind...
*Jonathan stands tall for the "spiritual point" of the 4 gold points..
*Mark stands tall for dicipline and order- and *achievement in uniform.
Both make strong points!
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*But the impact point is what a boy "recieves"...
I *THINK.. we all need to review section 5 of the LTC reguarding
Communication, and **plan the feature/devotional to
echo a theam.. that the boys can grasp with the "Hand" and the "Heart"
(*Hand and Heart- means a balance of activity with reflective times)
Outstanding devotional thoughts are squandered when boys are "figgity"
or hyperactive, as boys come in all shapes and sizes.. we lump them
in groups and order "sit still" while we scramble to:
(Mini-Flame) *make "re-pairs" of a un-planed meeting...
The LORD guides our Ranger meetings when they are in order and productive.
Royal Rangers is an "Organized" effort and it would be right for a parent
or a boy to request a copy of the meeting plan! *Plans let everyone in on
what is desired.. and *plans can be changed.. or carried over to the
following week *if required..
*EVERYMEETING NEEDS TO BE PLANED!
Remember...!
"Boy Leadership" is more than "letting the boys run wild"..
Commander must enforce the Gold-Bar leaders, and build a *spirit of
partnership in a group effort tword a goal... *the next outing..
*Powwow or a *Day Trip... or a craft.
The repeted success of actualy planning and carrying out these goals is
the "Training" for the upcomming boy leaders.. as "they learn the job from
each other" ....re-enforced by a "aware Commander with ready praise!"
*Hot Button..(Forgive me brother..please!)
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*Perhaps.... I'm a rare example of AoG raised Man.. but it is hard for me
to sit and listen to endless sermons. "Ministry" to me came in all night
trips to camp-outs, populated by Ranger "Hero's" who dressed in uniform.
These "Men" did point me to *Jesus the "Master Ranger" but also showed me
examples of interpersonal communication and devotion to service...
The "events" of the day were *full-tilt fun and differed little from a
Boy Scout "jamboree".. Good humor and fellowship and fair play, mixed
with personal issues of camp set-up, hygine and *patrol politics<G>
The nights.. were "reflections" upon the day and our lives..
We would "Gather" for the Campfire.. and sing songs that followed the
flames of the fire.. *First bright and cheerfull then solid and
reflective, and finely it led to the devotional word...
*Salvation....
*HolySpirit...
*Christian service...
...and *ministry would happen in the dust at the outdoor alter!
The dawn would bring another day of play.. for that is the "work" of a
boy<G> and the circle would begin again...
*That's about it..
*As allways, eat the Hay, spew the sticks...
In Christian Love and *Ranger fellowship!
-=D=-
> ???HY'???ll,
> Does the uniform make a ministry/program or is it the fact that were
> teaching the Gospel? What difference does it make if a preacher stands
> behind the pulpit in a tuxedo or in blue jeans? Does the message of Christ
> change? Never. I'm not trying to inflame anyone, but guys (and ladies) we
> need to get away from the stigma that the program revolves around the
> wearing of a uniform. I truly believe that issue to be one of personal
> preference, i.e. - a decision from the senior commander/pastor/outpost
> council.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Mark W Jones <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Sunday, June 27, 1999 11:16 PM
> Subject: Re: [RR] UNIFORMS
>
>
> > No uniforms no Rangers. Tell them to drop the Ranger name and call it
> > romper room. Read in the RR Leaders manual about uniforms. It is the
> > truth and the uniform will make or break your Ranger Program.
> >
> > Show me a outpost that wears RR Uniforms and you will see Advancements,
> > merits and the Royal Ranger Program in action.
> >
> > Figure a way out to finance it. Monthly Offering, Fund raisers, Dues and
> > a Church Budget.
> >
> > Fund raisers, car wash, Firecracker stand, sell candy. mow yards, paint
> > houses. Lots of stuff.
> >
> > Dues. My family will spend 160.00 for one adult and 2 kids for a white
> > water pass for a few month season. If your program is a real blessing
> > and you take the boys camping and on outting. It would be acceptable to
> > ask for a few dollars for dues each week. Always keep in mind the
> > charitable ones that will need help paying their way. Ask for help from
> > well to do families to help out here. This takes a constant reminder
> > home to keep this up.
> >
> > Leaders need to set an example. Get your commanders in uniforms and
> > encourage the boys to wear them. Put out a quarterly award system to
> > reward boys and leaders who make the grade. Post these scores up on a
> > board for all to see. Then hand out great camping items, sleeping bags,
> > good mess kits, knifes, lanterns..etc.
> >
> > The outpost council should be in class B as well. Were there is a
> > Vision there is success. Keep pluggin away at it and it will become a
> > norm.
> >
> > For the past several years we have averaged 15 leaders, 5 outpost council
> > men and 45 boys and young men in full class B uniform every Wed. Night.
> > 95% of everyone there is as it should be. Full Class B uniform. If
> > everyone was there we would have a 100 in full class B. That is
> > rare...grin! Now add onto to that all merits and advancements and
> > outting... we averaged over 20 each year with 30 scheduled this last
> > year. Now you know why the database...ha! The database makes tracking
> > all this easy.
> >
> > Well my two cents. Yours may vary.
> > Mark
> >
> > Mark Jones, Ozark MO, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Download a Free Royal Ranger
> > Database visit my website at: http://home1.gte.net/mjones02/index.html
> >
> > On Sun, 27 Jun 1999 17:41:07 -0500 Benjamin Wolfson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > writes:
> > >My outpost is considering eliminating uniforms from
> > >
> > >the weekly meeting. I am concerned about this.
> > >
> > >Please post your thoughts on this.
> > >
> > >Thank You!
> >
> >
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