Fall Induction

Friday

• 6:00 – 8:30 PM Candidate Registration at Love Dining Hall
• 6:00– 8:30 PM Candidate Gathering at Fort Brumlee
• 6:00 – 10:00 PM Brother Registration at Love Dining Hall
• 7:00 PM Silent Auction Begins
• 8:00 – 9:00 PM Elangomat Meeting at Fort Brumlee
• 9:30 PM Pre–Ordeal Ceremonies should be over
• 10:00 PM Cracker Barrel at Love Dining Hall

Saturday

• 7:15 AM Candidate Breakfast at Henderson Pavilion
• 7:45 AM Service Project Session 1
• 8:00 AM Member Breakfast at Dining Hall
• 11:45 AM End of Service Project Session 1
• 12:00 PM Candidate Lunch at Location of Current Work Site
• 12:30 PM Member Lunch at Love Dining Hall & Mandatory Brotherhood Meeting
• Advisers Lunch/Meeting- Dining Hall Porch
• 12:30 PM Service Project Session 2 begins
• 3:00 PM Service Project Session 2 ends leave to return tools – NOT BEFORE (Subject to change)
• 3:30 PM Clans assemble at Henderson Pavilion — (Subject to change)
• 4:00 PM Ordeal Ceremonies begin
• 6:00 PM Brotherhood Trail Begins – Meet under Dining Hall Porch
• 6:30 PM Dinner at Dining Hall
  • New Members, Elangomats, Ceremonialists have priority
• 8:00 -10:00 PM Tailypo Games at Dining Hall
• 8:00 PM Brotherhood Ceremony at Osceola Campsite
• 9:30 PM Silent Patch Auction Ends
• 10:00 PM Lodge Cracker Barrel at Dining Hall

Sunday

• 7:50 AM Interfaith Service at Dining Hall
• 8:00 AM Breakfast at Dining Hall
• 8:45 AM New Members receive bag
• 8:45 AM Brothers begin camp clean-up
• 10:00 AM Brothers dismissed
• 10:30 AM LEC at Bill Loeble Room

For reference only, you must still fill out and turn in a physical card.

Interfaith Service
Fall Induction & Fellowship Weekend
Bert Adams Scout Camp

Opening Welcome

Welcome, friends and community members, to this interfaith service where we gather to reflect on service and brotherhood. These values—service to others and the spirit of brotherhood—bring us closer together, inspiring us to support one another regardless of faith, background, or creed. Let our hearts and minds be open to the words of wisdom from various traditions that remind us of our common purpose in serving each other and building a united community.

Responsive Reading 

Leader:

How good and pleasant it is when we dwell together in unity. 

All Scouts:

We are called to serve one another with love and compassion. 

Leader:

From each faith, we hear the call to be of service, to share our strength and comfort with those in need. 

All Scouts:

In our hearts, we recognize our brothers and sisters in all people. 

Leader:

Let us stand together in a spirit of brotherhood, ready to serve without seeking reward. 

All Scouts:

May we give freely and receive humbly, knowing we are stronger together. 

All:

Together, we are one community, bound by love and service.

Reading from the Bible

From the Christian tradition, we read in Galatians 5:13:

“For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.” 

In this verse, we are reminded that true freedom comes not from putting ourselves first but from serving others with a generous heart. May we be guided by this wisdom as we extend kindness and aid to all who need it.

Reading from the Torah

From the Torah, Deuteronomy 15:11:

“For there will never cease to be poor in the land. Therefore, I command you, ‘You shall open wide your hand to your brother, to the needy and to the poor, in your land.’” 

This passage teaches us that compassion for the less fortunate is a duty we all share. Let us honor this call to serve others as an expression of our faith, embracing our responsibility to support those in need with open hands and open hearts.

Reading from the Bhagavad Gita

From the Bhagavad Gita 3:10-11:

“In the beginning, the Creator, having created humankind together with sacrifice, said: ‘By this shall you prosper; let it be the fulfiller of your desires.’ Through sacrifice, you shall nourish the gods and they shall nourish you; thus nourishing one another, you shall attain the highest good.” 

This passage calls us to understand that service and giving are part of a sacred cycle. In supporting others and living selflessly, we fulfill our deeper purpose and strengthen the world around us. 

Prayer

A Scout is Reverent. Let us pray.

God, grant us the strength to serve others without expectation, to lend a helping hand without seeking praise, and to see every person as our brother and sister. May we find joy in uplifting one another, and may our service build bridges of understanding and peace. Open our eyes to see those in need and our hearts to respond with love and generosity.

Amen. 

Responsive Reading on the Spirit of Brotherhood

Leader:

We are each called to serve, not only those close to us but all who share this world. 

All Scouts:

In serving others, we find our purpose and our joy. 

Leader:

Brotherhood means seeing the divine spark in every person we meet. 

All Scouts:

Through service, we embrace this spirit of unity and peace. 

Leader:

May we rise to the challenge, offering kindness and strength where it is needed. 

All Scouts:

And may we always be grateful for the opportunity to serve. 

All:

Together, we create a world filled with compassion, love, and peace. 

Message on Service and Brotherhood

Today, let’s reflect on how service and brotherhood shape our lives and communities. From each tradition, we learn that service is not only an action but a way of being. When we see each other as family, as part of one larger human family, we cannot help but feel the call to support and uplift one another. 

In the Jewish tradition, we find the concept of tikkun olam, repairing the world through our actions. This means that every act of kindness and every moment spent helping others contributes to a better world. In Buddhism, the Bodhisattva vow calls one to serve all beings until all are free from suffering. The Prophet Muhammad, in Islam, reminded his followers that “the best among you are those who bring the greatest benefit to others.” And in Christianity, Jesus taught that when we care for “the least of these,” we are caring for him. 

All these teachings inspire us to see service not as a duty but as an honor—a way to express our faith and our love for humanity. Let us each strive to make our lives a blessing to those around us, offering friendship, kindness, and support wherever we can.

Closing Prayer

A Scout is Reverent. Let us pray. 

As we prepare to leave this space, may we carry with us the spirit of brotherhood and a commitment to service. May we see each opportunity to help another as a gift, and may we find fulfillment in making the world a kinder, more compassionate place. 

God, help us to honor all people, serve without hesitation, and love without condition. Let our actions be a source of light and hope. Guide us, strengthen us, and bring us together in unity and peace.

Amen.

Closing Benediction

May the spirit of brotherhood and service live in our hearts and lead our actions. As we go forward, let us be inspired by the wisdom of our faiths and committed to making a difference in the lives of those around us. May peace, love, and kindness accompany us always.

Amen

When finished, call/text 404-844-7936 for inspection