Auburn AG Discovery Day

This is a great event that is free and only 20 minutes from St. James UMC.

Ag Discovery Adventure

October 10, 2015 — 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Hosted by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station and Auburn University’s College of Agriculture, Ag Discovery Adventure will offer adults and children entertaining and enlightening hands-on activities and presentations that will showcase agricultural technology and illustrate the key role agriculture plays in every aspect of our lives. They will explore the multi-faceted world of agriculture, from crop and animal production to home gardening to buzzwords like sustainability and bioenergy.


Here's a link to directions from St. James UMC: Directions to AG Discovery Adventure

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.

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Cub Carnival

Pack 8 is attending the second weekend (October 24th). Parents you can attend the earlier session if that works for you but you will be paired with other units.

This is an overnight event so pack according.  We will be allowed 1 vehicle in the campsite. This truck usually has the trailer attached to it.  More to come on that.

Signup nights are 28 September (already passed) and 5 October.  Flyer above has prices.

BSA Medical Forms:

Parents, it is a requirement of the Pack by BSA to have a medical form for all Scouts on hand.  Additionally, if anyone (adult or youth) attend a campout, a BSA medical form must be on hand or provided.

Here is the link BSA MEDICAL FORM that will send you to the fill-able form.  For Cub Scouts, Sections A and B is all that is required.

All Scouts, Parents, and other individuals who wish to attend the Cub Carnival or other Pack Excursion will be required to have a medical form turned in to the Pack.

Popcorn Sales

All orders are due: 

OCTOBER 19, 2015

Pack 8 Campout

Saturday 19 September 2015 after Bobcat Day or before if your Den Leader has notified you of an event, Pack 8 will be camping at the beautify Camp Tukabatchee. Chris Fain is planning to arrive around 3. If you have not received direction from your Den Leader then plan to arrive after 3.

DIRECTIONS TO CAMP TUKABATCHEE

If you are unsure of where Camp Tuk is located please click the link above.

We will be camping in Campsite 3 - Bear.

What you will need:

• Tent
• Ground Cloth - to go under tent
• Sleeping Bag
• Clothes - check the weather a pack appropriately. It is always wise to change underwear and socks before bed. Sweaty undergarments can actually keep you colder than fresh clothing when sleeping.
• Sunscreen and Bug Repellent
• Hat - just because
• Snacks - we will be providing Dinner and SMORES but you may want something else for a snack.
• Water Bottle - you need this always
• A Do Your Best Attitude!!!!

We are going to enjoy a nice evening in the woods with our Scouts. This is a laid back event. Games maybe played, fun will be had and yes skits will be performed.  Don't worry if your Den Leader is not attending we will work something out so all boys participate and have fun.

Bobcat Day

Bobcat Day is this Saturday 19 September 2015 at Camp Dexter Hobbs.  Sign-in begins at 0800 and the events are scheduled to start at 0845.

What will you need:

1.  Clothes - shorts and t-shirts are appropriate. You do not need to wear their uniform. Closed toes shoes are a must (tennis shoes are a great).

2. Sunscreen - bring what you like.

3. Bug Spray - don't think it should be an issue but you never know.

4. Hat - you want to keep your dome covered as this is out in an open field most of the time.

5. Water Bottle - it is essential to stay hydrated. A dehydrated Scout is not a Happy Scout.

6.  Rocket - bring your rocket you got at sign-up to launch.

7.  Food - If you didn't pay for lunch or have specific needs, please bring something for you and your Scout to eat. You may also want to pack snacks if your Scout needs a boost in the middle of the afternoon.

Camp Dexter Hobbs - This camp is set back off of Autauga County Road 40, that's North of Prattville a piece but not near Birmingham. See it's over Yonder!  So if you click HERE then you should get a Google Map leading you from St. James UMC to Camp Dexter Hobbs. Take the route the leads up I-65.

Here's a nice aerial shot of the lovely Camp Dexter Hobbs. You can see it has some good open space.

So again to make sure you have directions for those who have never visited please click on the link below for directions from St. James UMC to Camp Dexter Hobbs.

DIRECTION TO CAMP DEXTER HOBBS!