Hi Allen,
> Look at it from this perspective: For the first time in US history, more
> people live in cities than not. Now imagine you're an 8 year old in
Chicago.
> You've never seen a cow (except in the media), carrying an axe is a
> suspicious activity & flashlights are only for powerfailures. Camping is
not
> terribly relevant to you.
>
> You're right tho, camping is tremendously valuable in ministering to boys.
I
> love camping & probably would not be in RR w/o it, however the mandate is
to
> reach, teach & keep boys for Christ not go camp. An urban alternative is
> desperately needed. Sure we could teach inner city kids about campcraft
but
> we wouldn't reach too many & those we did we wouldn't keep long. To be
> effective, RR must be relevant. See what Cdr. Mariott is facing?
But isn't camping an adventure especially for those who live in urban areas?
Allzeit bereit f�r Jesus,
Fani
Pioneer-Cmdr
OP #78 M�tzingen/Germany
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