P.R.A.Y. Religious Emblem Class 2015

Friend in Scouting,

Starting October 18th First United Methodist Church, Montgomery, will be sponsoring the P.R.A.Y. series of classes for local youth.  Successful completion of these classes allows a Scout to receive and wear a religious medallion (Boy or Girl).  To complete this course the boys and girls are to have a meeting with the pastor of their church.  If the child is not a member of First United Methodist, we will help to make arrangements with your church or provide a pastor for you.  These classes are open to all  protestant youth regardless of their church affiliation.

Protestant churches associated with this particular program are:  Methodist, A.M.E, C.M.E, Baptist,Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Church of Christ (Christian Scientist), Episcopal, Lutheran, Presbyterian, United Church of Christ, United Pentecostal and Independent Christian Churches.  If you have questions regarding your faith and the program please contact Dale Alexander (information below).

Here is some important information for all of you: Grade Groups:

1st-3rd Grade:  God and Me.  5 Sundays @ 1:30, starting the week of October 18th and ending the 15th of November.

4th-6th Grade:  God and Family. 7 Sundays @ 1:30, starting the week of October 18th and ending the 6th of December.  For those attending Arrow of Light Camporee, arrangements will be made to accommodate.  There is an extra week in the schedule due to Thanksgiving School Break, this will be discussed during the first class.

6th-8th Grade:  God and Church. 7 Sundays @ 1:30, starting the week of October 18th @ 1:30 and ending on the 6th of December.  There is an extra week in the schedule due to Thanksgiving School Break, this will be discussed during the first class.

9th-12th Grade: God and Life.  If there is interest the class would start on October 18th @ 1:30 and run as required.  This course is a directed study and requires a commitment to read the Bible daily for 3 months to complete the course.  Please contact Dale Alexander for more information.

If a child were to finish all 4 of the courses (one for each grade group) he/she will be able to wear a "Four Star Pin" along with the God and Life medallion.  The cost to the children is $5 for the book and is due at the first class.  All other required materials will be provided.  There is an additional charge for the medallion and patches.  They cannot be ordered until the children have completed the course.  Those items will be discussed during the first meeting on October 18th @ 1:30.

Please contact Dale Alexander (dale.alexander.76@gmail.com  or 334.279.3880) to register for the course.  Please do so before October 12th so that I can order the appropriate number of books and ensure we have enough teachers.  If you would like to help out that is also appreciated.

You can also visit http://www.tukabatcheepack307.org/#!pray/cl0g for more information.

YIS