1. A Resource for Christian Education & Outreach

2. Duty to God To Serve God Worship God

3. God & Country = Religious Emblems Program A. Created by the national church bodies B. Includes emblems/awards which are approved for wear on the official BSA, GSUSA, and CFUSA uniforms

4. God and Country = More than just an award Christian education Family involvement Getting to know the Pastor Service projects Community outreach Real results / changed lives

5. God and Country = Christian Education Resource “I learned a lot of Bible stories. I like looking things up in my Bible!” “I am very impressed with the material. I will likely use it as a discipleship curriculum for my church.”

6. “It caused my son and me to spend time together with God. It helped us to pray together as a family.” “We enjoy doing things together as a family, but it tends to be sports. This program had the family playing games with the thought of love and kindness as the goal, wonderful!” God & Country = Family Involvement

7. “My favorite part was the pastor of my church doing the program with us.” God and Country = Getting to know the pastor

8. Students are challenged to put their faith into action Students choose and/or design their own projects Service projects are targeted toward the family, congregation, and community God and Country = Service Projects

9. “We are not regular church goers, and this program has developed my daughter’s interest. I didn’t know how eager she was to learn about God.” God & Country = Community Outreach

10. “Once a family or individual from our scouting ministry visits our Church, they find something that ministers to their family here. Scouting remains our main outreach ministry and we continue to develop nurturing ministries to keep those families coming back again and again.” God & Country = Community Outreach

11. “We feel more open and confident in discussing our faith and beliefs.” “My son was able to forgive his step- father…which has brought all of us closer.” “Through the God and Me program, my son and wife decided to be baptized into the church…Thank you!” God and Country = Changed Lives

12. Eligibility requirements A. For members of Protestant and Independent Christian churches B. Boys and girls, grades 1-12 C. Interdenominational resource D. Students are required to present their work to the pastor for final approval

13. Four levels: God and Me – grades 1-3 God and Family – grades 4-5 God and Church – grades 6-8 God and Life – grades 9-12

14. Curriculum booklets A. Student Workbook B. Counselor Manual C. Adult Mentor Workbook

15. God and Me (grades 1-3)

16. God and Me a.Four lessons b.Requires 4-6 meetings to complete

17. God and Me c.Intro: “Best friends with Jesus” – Jesus blesses the children

18. God and Me Recognitions

19. God and Family (grades 4-5)

20. God and Family a.Six lessons b.Requires 6-8 meetings to complete

21. God and Family c.Intro: “Make a Pizza!”

22. God and Family Recognitions

23. God and Church (grades 6-8)

24. God and Church a.Seven lessons b.Requires 10-11 meetings to complete

25. God and Church c.Theme: “Journey to Meet Christ”

26. God and Church Recognitions

27. God and Life (grades 9-12)

28. God and Life a.Five lessons b.Requires 3-5 months to complete c.Based on the life of Paul

29. God and Life Recognitions

30. Questions? www.PrayPub.org 1-800-933-7729

31. “I didn’t have a favorite lesson in God and Family … I liked them all! I didn’t want the program to end. I can hardly wait until I’m old enough to do the next program!”