SCOUT’S OWN 1 Scout’s Own What is a Scout's own? Scouts Own is a time for a Scout to reflect, meditate, Sing a song and give thanks to their god. Scouts Own is a time to be reverent. When do we do it? It could be on a Sunday morning or Saturday evening, Monday afternoon or anytime the opportunity is there. Who holds the Scout own? It should be in line with the Scout leadership of the Troop. That is the senior patrol leader, assistant senior Patrol leader and chaplains aid. For the first timers, or Weblos Scouting, adult Leadership would probably be required. What do you do? Be creative Prayer, Hymn, reflective reading, meditation, prayer, Hymn or Prayer, bible scripture, hymn, silent reflection. Ask each participate to share the best Experience they have had on the particular trip. At home or at meeting make a program like the one below. Assign people to each section using this section as a resource. (note the resource list in the back). Then do your Duty to God. Description Scout Opening Prayer ______________________________ ____________________ Hymn ______________________________ ____________________ Scripture Reading ______________________________ ____________________ Meditation ______________________________ ____________________ Sharing ______________________________ ____________________ 2 A MAP FOR LIFE Hiking in the wilderness requires the use of a map, if you want the best experience on your journey. Admittedly, the map is only colored paper, but there are two things to remember about it. In the first place, it is based on what many people who have come before you have to be true the wilderness. And in the second place, it is absolutely necessary if you want to get anywhere. The *_______________________ is like is like a map, in the sense It is what millions of people, who have come before us, Have fond to be true about God. Without it God becomes a vague force in Nature. With it we realize that He is an infinite, personal, loving God and just loving God. The Bible then, is God's map for the journey of life. From Trail Meditation Philmont Scout Ranch *Whatever your book of religion is. Sermons we see I'd rather see a sermon than hear one-any day. I'd rather one should walk with me, than merely show me the way. The eyes are a better pupil and more willing than the ear; Fine counsel is confusing, but example is always clear. The best of all preachers are the men who live their creeds, For to see the good in action is what everybody needs. I can say I'll learn how to do if you let me see it done; I can watch your hand in action though your tongue too fast may run, Although the lectures you deliver may be very wise and true, 3 I’d rather learn my lesson by observing what you do; For I may misunderstand you and the fine advice you give, But it's not misunderstanding how you act and how you live. Edgar Guest Aaronic Blessing The Lord bless you, and keep you: The Lord make His face shine upon you: and be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give peace. 4 INSPIRATIONAL READINGS & PRAYERS Together with the sea, air, sunlight, and other life forms, we take part in a planet-sized living system. Elizabeth Roberts As we grow in our awareness of our place in the complex Web of life, we learn to give back more than what you take. We start to think as ourselves as connected to all living things. We begin to feel our way to a balanced, harmonious life. We are part of a beautiful living system, but we must use our human capabilities to their fullest. Taking care of the earth for ourselves and future generations is life-affirming and self-affirming. it is us. The earth is not just our home, it's us. O great spirit, this is my prayer! Grant that fear may never enter into my heart to be the guide of my feet. The Four Wind Blessing O Great Spirit, Bless us from the north wind the cool winds that calm are passions. Bless us from the east With the winds that bring and renew life. Bless us from the east with the winds that bring and renew life. Bless us from the west with the winds that lead us through this life to the next. Fill the sky so we may sense your presence. And bless us from mother earth from which we came and to whom we shall return. May the trail rise up to meet you. May the wind always be at your back. May the sunshine be warm upon your face: And until we meet again. May God hold you in his Palm of his hand. 5 6 AMAZING GRACE Amazing grace, how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me. I once was lost but now I'm found, was blind but now I see. (Chorus) When we've been there ten thousand years, bright shining as the sun. We've no less days to sing God's praise than when the sun. 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, and grace my fears relieved. How precious did that grace appear the hour I first believed. (Chorus) Through many dangers, toils and snares, I have already come. 'Tis grace has brought me safe thus far and grace will lead me home. (Chorus) The Lord has promised good to me, His word my hope secures. He will my shield and portion be, as long as life endures. (Chorus) 7 RESOURCES Eagles Soar High: Philmont Scout Ranch Green Spirituality: Veronica Ray '92 Boy Scout Song book With Jesus on the Scout Trail: Walter Dudley Cavert Pathways to Worship: Council store A Scout is Reverent: Council store Gospel of the Red Man: Ernest & Julia Thompson Seton Baptized into the Wilderness: Richard Cartwright Austin The Tao of Pooh: Ben Hoff Earth Prayers: Elizabeth Roberts & Elias Amidon Thoughts for Sharing: Scouts Canada Baden Powell Out Look: Scouts Canada - Be creative there is a lot of material out their- 8.