Thanks for the information. I'm interested to know how this will work out. By the
grace of God, I believe we will use whatever good things Commander Marriot comes up
with to be even more effective in reaching, teaching, and keeping boys (and girls) for
Jesus Christ.
I remember the reaction on the Missionettes mailing list when they updated their
program. There was some initial dismay from some, but then after a while, everyone
seemed to like the new program better. I'm sure some people will feel like their
sacred cow just got shot (i. e., any changes to the uniform, etc.), but let's give our
National Commander the respect and leeway he deserves. I believe he wouldn't change
things without some serious prayer and consideration, especially to the concerns we
all have about phase-in and boys now in the program.
Let Jesus Christ be glorified!
At 12:41 1/24/2000 -0500, Jonathan D Conti wrote:
>Ok - Y'all asked for it!
>
>Royal Rangers as we know it is changing. Our mission always will remain
>the same: "To reach, teach, and keep boys for Christ." However, our
>methods will be changing. Y'all know, when we fish we use different
>baits to attract different fish.... so it is with boys. Things we did 20
>years ago to get the boys don't mean a thing to the boys of today.
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>The new age groups will be:
>1) Ranger Kids - 5-7 year olds
>2) Discovery Rangers 8-10
>3) Adventure Rangers 11-13
>4) Explorer Rangers 14-17
>
> First, I'd like to dispell a rumor - we will still have camping. All
>advancements in all groups will be worn on a vest. National is creating
>merits like crazy (250+ right now), they have even divided the Bible
>award into individual books of the Bible awards, PTL. The GMA is still
>the highest award to be earned.
>
>Ranger Kids - Advancement will be circular (all equal) rotated on a
>quarterly basis. No matter when a boy starts, he will work with the
>class, not have to go back to the beginning of the awards trail. There
>will be a choice of themes for this class - not just the Indian theme we
>have now.
>
>Discovery Rangers - The only thing I can say about them is the 8 y/o boys
>can attend camp. This group can begin working toward the GMA.
>
>Adventure Rangers - By the time a boy completes this group, he can have
>his GMA.
>
>Explorer Rangers - This group will function with our youth groups & be
>involved with extreme sports. Rock climbing, spelunking, white water,
>mountain biking, etc. (Yes, Duane, even surfing). I have no details of
>how this will work, but it all sounds good.
>
>Mention was also made of having a casual uniform (Dockers & a polo
>shirt); however, the standard uniform will/can still be used. A lot of
>emphasis is being placed on each individual outpost to tailor Rangers to
>their unique needs. Training for commanders will be forthcoming. The
>projected release date for this is March 2002.
>
>OK - now I can preach (to myself,too). We can't fight change. None of
>us like it, but it's all for the glory of God. As long as we continue to
>do His work - getting people saved - how can change be bad? We may or
>may not like what is happening, but don't pre-form an opinion until you
>have seen what is happening, and until you have spent some time talking
>to Dad about it. If we stick together in prayer and in deed to bring
>about this new program/ministry, we can take the world for Him that
>created it.
>
>That's all I have for now. Hope I didn't step on anyone's toes. Send me
>comments, complaints. But, praise God, it sounds like we're in for a
>good thing!
>
>
>Jonathan & Dawnya Conti
> Rocky Mount, NC
>
>Royal Rangers.....reaching, teaching, and keeping boys for Christ. :-)
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