Four-star recipient Brett O’Connor delayed his Eagle Court of Honor until he could receive his God and Life award and be recognized as a Four-Star Recipient at the same time. “Getting Eagle and getting the Four-Star award are very similar … both are the pinnacle of their respective programs. I take a lot of pride in both of them, and I am glad to have been a part of these programs.” In reflecting on the God and Country program, Brett said he learned a lot from all the programs, but that his favorite was probably God and Life. “I was able to do it one-on-one with my pastor, and it gave me the opportunity to lead a Bible study.” Brett led a two-part Bible study at the suggestion of his pastor. The Bible study was held after classes at the high school and involved 8-10 people. The experience was challenging and yet very rewarding. “I definitely conquered some of my fears by leading this Bible study, and I’m glad I did it. It was really awesome to share some of what I had learned in the God and Life program with my friends and peers.”  Brett attends Mandarin United Methodist Church in Jacksonville, FL. See below for Brett’s photo gallery.

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