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Nathan
Four-Star Recipient
Hudson Community Chapel
Akron, OH 

Nathan is a homeschooler and a Life Scout. He recently completed his God and Life award and was recognized as a Four-Star recipient. His favorite project was preparing and leading devotions for a vesper service for his Boy Scout Troop. Click here to read how Nathan used a $50 bill as a prop for his devotion.

 


 

Rebecca and Stephanie
God and Me
Brownie Girl Scouts
Montpelier, IN 

Stephanie and Rebecca are Brownie Girl Scouts. Both are home schooled. They completed the God and Me program with their grandmother. Here is what she had to say:

“I am Steph and Becky’s grandmother and Girl Scout leader with their mother in the army. I wanted them to learn all they could about Christ and his life. I took the mentor course to be sure I could help the girls. We would sit in my bed every night before bed at least an hour. Their brother (age 4) enjoyed the reading and listened so well. I have given my life of 50 years to Christ and I hope someday the girls may choose to do the same.” 

Thank you, Mary, and thanks to all you grandparents who invest in your grandchildren and help pass along the faith. Blessings!
 


 

Austin
God and Me
United Methodist
Manheim, PA 

 

Austin:

“I remember that God loves me! The first lesson was the best because I wrote ‘My Song of Praise.’” 

 


 

 

Grandmother/Mentor:

“Thank you for this wonderful opportunity you gave Austin and myself.  I went through the program with my son (Austin's Dad), and I was elated when Austin asked me to do it with him! Thank you again. 

Photo: Austin with Grandmother and Pastor

 

 


 


 

Adam H.
God and Life
Southern Baptist
Eureka, KS 

“I enjoyed the service projects. They forced me to get outside my bubble and interact, work, and fellowship with other Christians. I do not know if I have a favorite lesson, but it is always nice to know God uses all kinds of people. I especially enjoyed Romans and Philippians.”

Mother:

“He has set aside 20 minutes each morning for Bible study. I feel that this program has been good for his faith in the Lord.”

Pastor Hunter:

“I rather liked the curriculum. It gave me opportunity to strengthen any area I desired. Our daily Bible reading will continue far beyond this course.”
 

 

 

Dustin
God and Family
Southern Baptist
Greenwood, AR

 

“I liked making a pizza and meeting with my pastor every week.”

 


 


 

God and Family Class
First Baptist Church
Lebanon, TN  
Front row: Alex, Austin, Dallas, Nathaniel
Middle row: Nick, Tyler, Andrew, Jesse, Nick
Back row: counselors David Chaffin and Travis Alverson

Nine boys completed a seven-week God and Family course. They were required to meet with their own pastor for a final review before receiving their God and Family awards. Although the boys remember playing dodge ball and baseball together, their parents commented on how the boys have new respect for others and how they have become more thoughtful, thankful and open to prayer.


 

Joann Quinley

God and Country Counselor

Cross and Flame Award Recipient

First United Methodist Church

Turlock, CA

 
 

Joann Quinley, God and Country counselor for First UMC in Turlock, presented awards to a whopping 31 Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Brownie Girl Scouts, and Junior Girl Scouts. Following the May presentation, church leaders surprised her with an award of her own to express their appreciation for six years of training young people. “I don’t know when I’ve been more surprised or honored than when I received the Cross and Flame Award,” said Quinley, who has now trained a total of 81 young people in the P.R.A.Y. programs. Here she is pictured in the midst of a big “group hug!”
 

 

Benjamin C.
God and church
United Methodist
Sanborn, NY

“My favorite part is when I did the PowerPoint. I remember relating Jesus to me the best.” 

Click here to view Benjamin’s God and Church PowerPoint.

 


 


 

Canyon Creek
Presbyterian Church
God and Church Class
Richardson, TX 

Front: Andrew, Brian

Back: Allicen, Elizabeth, Katelyn, Anna

Not pictured: Joe, Paige

 

As part of their God and Church outreach, these middle-schoolers from Canyon Creek Presbyterian Church in Richardson, Texas formed a “scrub squad” – a team of apartment cleaners – and volunteered at the Interfaith Housing Coalition. The young people worked to clean an apartment and fill its pantry to prepare for the next family to move in. Sound like drudgery? Not according to Anna who said, “It was really fun and we were able to help someone.” This God and Church class was part of a larger God and Country ministry offered at Canyon Creek Presbyterian Church.  Judy Howle, Director of Middle School Ministries, explained, “This was our second time to do the God and Country program at our church. Our plan is to do it again fall 2009. We offer the first three levels of the program and had around 40 participants total this time!”
 


Daniel C.
God and Me
Baptist
Oklahoma City, OK

Daniel and his family read the Bible in conjunction with the God and Me program. At the time he received his award, Daniel had read the entire Old Testament. Here’s what Daniel and his mom Nancy had to say:  

Daniel:

"I had a lot of fun with my scout friends … if you read the Bible you will find out about my name Daniel and what it means and when you finish the Bible you can get a reward like getting ice cream." 

Nancy:

“I count the God and Me program as one of the best things we have accomplished.  We are proud that before he turns 9, he will have read the entire Bible.  The metal emblem will serve as a wonderful marker of the daily reading and study with his family.”
 

Lauren
God and Me
Baptist
Palmyra, VA

Karl (father): 

“The program changed our child and family by helping to facilitate discussion about God in our daily lives.” 

Lauren (seated front left):

“My favorite parts of the program were the games, especially the board game in the last lesson. My favorite lesson was the one with the shepherd and the sheep.”
 



Terrence and Ondre
God and Family
Winston-Salem, NC
Lutheran 


Terrence (left):

“I liked making the pizza. It’s my favorite thing to make at home.”

 

 


 

Ondre (right):

“My favorite lesson was Ruth and Naomi. Dressing up the pizza box and making up a slogan was my favorite project.”

 

Lena (Mother):

“This program helped to reinforce what I am constantly trying to teach my children. We are encouraged that we are on the right path!”



 

"The God and Life program changed my life. Through the God and Life section, I developed a daily devotional schedule. I haven't let a day go by without reading my Bible in months! I also remember the pizza box. I enjoyed making that and adding something after each lesson. This God and Life program has made an impact on my life."

Ronnie
4-star recipient
Royal Rangers
Assemblies of God
Peabody, MA


 

 


Bethany
God and Family
Church of Christ
Huber Heights, OH

"My favorite things were coming up with a pizza theme and decorating the box, inviting a friend to church and talking about what activities our family shares in Session 6. The activities that I like to do with my family are camping, climbing and rappelling, playing board games, geocaching, going to church and going to the movies together."

 


 

Robert
Rio Rancho, NM
United Methodist
God and Me Award
 

"My favorite part was the board game. I also liked that I got to read more of the Bible."

Here is the cat that Robert drew from the scribble line in Lesson 1 of the God and Me program.


Callie
God and Family
Mt. Shasta, CA
Lutheran  

"I liked learning how much God loves you and your family. And I liked talking about pizza, because I love pizza. I remember best that families have lots of parts just like pizza and each part needs to be there to have a good pizza. My favorite lesson was the one about baking. I liked the story about Meshach, Shadrach and Abednego. God was with them in the furnace. My favorite project was the one where we made the mezuzah. It was a fun craft. I can put Bible verses in it. I liked taking a walk and looking at nature with my grandpa. I saw stars, a deer, the creek, and lots of other things."


 

Bray P.
Castle Rock, CO
God and Me award 

"My favorite part of the God and ME program was making the games. The best thing I remember is the Lord's Prayer. The most fun family project was making the matching game."

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