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Spotlight on
P.R.A.Y. Recipients
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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
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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."
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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.
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 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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