> Bob Triphahn wrote:
>
> Hi John,
>
> Several points to consider:
>
> 1. There will no longer be Pioneers and Trailblazers.
*The Lord has revieled the obvious!
Now is the time to do our BEST with God's help..
FOR THE BOYS! If we are willing to 'change with the times
to minister to a 21st century boy by re-working RR
traditional program, then now is the time to go all the way!
>
> 2. If the young man earns the requirements then he should be allowed
> to enter FCF at 11 years of age.
> 3. Just because a young man joins FCF and then his church requires he
> go to youth does not mean he cannot attend FCF events. It is
> just that he will have to attend youth while the Ranger
> Outpost is meeting. If he desires to attend an FCF event I
> highly doubt the Youth or Senior Pastor would object to his going. If
> they do we need to pray for them.
>
*Makeing Royal Rangers a "feeder" ministry for AG boys into
Youth and building a bridge between RR and BSA for those chooseing
to continue to the BSA *Eagle would meet every test and concern
brought by the pastoral review of Royal Rangers that has caused
change to happen now.
*As a charter member of FCF.. I know it is troubleing to
let the chips fall where thay may, but entering the willderness
to build a bridge for boys to cross is at the heart of the founder
Commander Johnnie Barnes!
*Let FCF be that bridge... as we "share the light of our Christian
Testimony!"
> 4. A young man (who has just turned 11 years of age) enters FCF he
> will have two years in Rangers before becoming eligible for most
> youth programs.
>
> Hope this clears up some the smoke going around.
>
> Be Blessed,
>
> Bob Triphahn
> Two Forks
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