P.R.A.Y. (What is the P.R.A.Y. Program?)

WHAT IS THE P.R.A.Y. PROGRAM - GOD AND ME?

* A religious emblems program created by the national church bodies cooperating with P.R.A.Y.  It is a church program, approved for use by the national youth agencies.

* Includes awards/emblems that are approed for wear on the official uniforms of the Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. , Camp Fire USA, and American Heritage Girls.

* Is used by members of Protestant and Independent Christian Churches.

* Is  designed for boys and girls in grades one through twelve.  All church youth (whether or not they belong to a scouting group) are eligible to  participate.

* Is an interdenominational resource, which means that all denominations use the standard curriculum.

* Must be taught under the auspices of the church.  Students do not have to be a member of the church, but they are required to present their work to the pastor for final approval.

* Consists of four different programs based on grade level.

EACH LEADER WILL HAVE THE GOD AND ME CURRICULUM AND WILL INCORPORATE THE MATERIAL IN EACH MEETING TIME.  THE GIRLS WILL EARN THEIR "SERVE GOD" BADGE AT THE END OF THE PROGRAM (5 LESSONS).

GRADES 1-3
*  To provide an opportunity for young people and families to explore their faith together
*  To help children realize that God is active in every part of their lives
*  To help children know that Jesus is their best friend
*  To memorize the Lord's Prayer

GRADES 4-5
* To provide an opportunity for young people and families to explore their faith together
*  To learn six ways of strengthening families through faith
*  To help families grow in God's love
*  To memorize the Ten Commandments

GRADES 6-8
*  To strengthen young people's relationship with Christ
*  To challenage young people to learn aobut and participate in the worship and ministry of the local church
*  To have young people make a plan for daily Bible reading and memorize a creed or statement of belief or passage of scripture
*  To provide the opportunity for young people to experience the joy of serving others

(our little daisies in training....KK and Tori)