Spring Induction & Fellowship

Friday

6:00 – 8:30 PM Candidate Registration at Nunn Pavilion
6:00– 8:30 PM Candidate gathering at Main Pavillion
7:00 – 8:00 PM Elangomat Meeting at Staff Lodge Lobby
9:30 PM Pre–Ordeal Ceremonies should be over
10:00 PM Cracker Barrel at Woodruff Dining Hall

Saturday

2024  Spring Induction Assignments (TBD)

Interfaith Service

2024 Spring Induction

Woodruff Scout Camp

WELCOME CALL TO WORSHIP

The Heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows his handiwork. Open our eyes, O God, that we may see You everywhere. Grant that our hearts may be in harmony with the beauty and order that is about us, and that we may live as loving children in our Creator’s world.

-Amen.

RESPONSIVE READING #1

Leader: Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal.

 All Scouts: And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.

 Leader: And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, but have not love, it profits me nothing.

All Scouts: Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up;

Leader: Does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil;

All Scouts: Does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth;

Leader: Bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

All Scouts: Love never fails. But whether there are prophecies, they will fail; whether there are tongues, they will cease; whether there is knowledge, it will vanish away.

Leader: For we know in part and we prophesy in part.

All Scouts: But when that which is perfect has come, then that which is in part will be done away.

Leader: When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became an adult, I put away childish things.

All Scouts: For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known.

Leader: And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.

RESPONSIVE READING #2

Litany of the Scout Law

Leader: A true and worthy person recognizes his obligations and does them without being watched or compelled.

All Scouts: A scout is trustworthy.

Leader: We owe much to many – to home, school, community, nation, and to God.

All Scouts: A scout is loyal.

Leader: The Good Samaritan showed the spirit of doing a Good Turn.

All Scouts: A scout is helpful.

Leader: No one likes a grouchy self-centered person who only cares about themselves. We must be willing to share our time with others.

All Scouts: A scout is friendly.

Leader: Courtesy is the mark of all faiths. It is shown in thoughtful acts and kindly respect for everyone.

All Scouts: A scout is courteous.

Leader: Kindliness is the way people show respect for others.

All Scouts: A scout is kind.

Leader: Life is filled with things that we must do whether we like them or not. One of the marks of growing up is our readiness to accept responsibilities willingly.

All Scouts: A scout is obedient.

Leader: Our moods make our days. If we are grouchy, our day is gloomy. If we are happy, our day is always brighter.

All Scouts: A scout is cheerful.

Leader: The world offers many gifts. A wise person uses them with care.

All Scouts: A scout is thrifty.

Leader: To each of us comes danger, difficult tasks, and temptations. In the choice of courage or cowardice, may we be brave.

All Scouts: A scout is brave.

Leader: Cleanliness is said to be next to Godliness. To have a clean body, a clean mind, and a clean record is a rewarding achievement worthy of praise.

All Scouts: A scout is clean.

Leader: Most of our character is determined by the things we worship. Whatever we put first in our life will determine the course and content of our life. When God is first, everything else falls into place.

All Scouts: A Scout is reverent.

All: Give us clean hands, clean words, and clean thoughts, O God. Teach us to work hard and to play fairly. Forgive us when we are unkind and help us to help others. Send us strength to do a good turn each day and help us to do your will in all areas of our life.

A Scout’s Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father,

Help to keep my honor bright and teach me that integrity of character is my most priceless possession. Grant that I may do my best today, and strive to do even better tomorrow. Teach me that duty is a friend and not an enemy, and help me face even the most disagreeable task cheerfully. Give me the faith to understand my purpose and life. Open my mind to the truth and fill my heart with love. I am thankful for all the blessings you have bestowed upon my country. Help me to do my duty to my country and to know that a good nation must be made from good men. Help me to remember my obligation to obey the Scout Law, and give me understanding, so that it is more than mere words. May I never tire of the joy of helping other people or look the other way when someone is in need. You have given me the gift of a body; make me wise enough to keep it healthy that I might serve better. You are the source of all wisdom, help me to have an alert mind, teach me to think, and help me to learn discipline. In all that I do and in every challenge I face, help me to know the difference between right and wrong, and lead me in obedience on a straight path to a worthy goal. Amen

Benediction

May God bless us and protect us; May God show us favor and be gracious to us; May God show us kindness and grant us peace. Amen

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