| National Royal Rangers Week
Each year, during the
first full week of October, National
Royal Rangers Week provides a wonderful opportunity for the
local church to focus on this incredible ministry of Reaching,
Teaching, and Keeping Boys for Christ! Take
advantage of this time and highlight this dynamic and effective
ministry.
How can you highlight Royal Rangers? Prior to
this window of opportunity, the Senior Commander should make a
request to the pastor and dedicate a Sunday service to the ministry
of Royal Rangers. Honor and recognize the boys that day. Have the
boys begin the service by performing a Presentation of Colors Ceremony
and by leading the congregation in the flag pledges. Encourage
all the boys and commanders to sit together in the service in their
uniforms. Have the boys and commanders “Ready” to
serve as ushers or perform another type of service as requested
by the pastor. Also, be sure to honor the men and women serving
as leaders in the Royal Rangers ministry during the service.
This would also be a great opportunity to conduct
a Council of Achievement Ceremony to honor the boys’ achievements.
The Ceremony should be colorful, lively, and short. An example
of how to conduct a Ceremony is found in the Royal
Rangers Leaders Manual, GPH #02-2101. If time does not allow the Ceremony to be
done during the Sunday service, plan a special banquet during that
week with the Council of Achievement Ceremony highlighting the
banquet.
Set up a display booth in the church foyer and
identify exactly what the Royal Rangers ministry is all about.
Have boys and men in uniform at the booth answering questions and
inviting interested boys and adults to attend an outpost meeting.
This is a prime opportunity to recruit new leaders.
Sponsor several exciting indoor and outdoor activities
during that week such as a banquet, campout, hike, field trip,
community picnic, etc., and be sure to invite the families of the
Ranger boys to participate. Make this a fun week for the whole
church, family, and community. Let everyone know of the vital role
that Royal Rangers plays in the church and community, as they win
and disciple boys and young men for our Master Ranger, Jesus Christ!
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