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Time Estimate: 30 minutes each evening Purpose Statement: To raise the awareness of each young man and to help each young man recognize the importance of their involvement and citizenship in community and world events. Also to help the young men recognize the importance of the Gospel, and Heavenly Father’s watching care over all his children. Resources Needed: Connections with Duty To God Program: • 1-4 newspaper articles regarding local and global events for • Personal Spiritual Development each scout. • The scriptures. • Citizenship and Social Development • A journal or paper and pen for each young man. Preparations Prior to Camp: • Review each of the articles and prepare a scripture or quote from a prophet (if applicable). • Decide which leader or scout will lead the discussion and when and where the discussion will happen. Preparations Prior to the Activity at Camp: • Give each of the young men the same number of articles, letting them know they will each share the contents of at least one of their articles each night with the rest of the quorum/unit. • Encourage each young man to write a couple of thoughts and feelings they have in their journal regarding each article.
Connections with Scout Program / Merit Badges: • Citizenship in the World MB • Citizenship in the Nation MB • Citizenship in the Community MB
Step-by-Step Instructions to Perform Activity: • Around the campfire, lead a discussion, having each boy share what their article was about. • If possible, tie the news article to a gospel principle or to a short scripture. • Help the young men understand that Heavenly Father is aware of all the things happening on the earth today, that He cares about each of His children, and that as servants of God there are things that each of us can do to influence the world for good.
Expansion Ideas (other options):
Safety Considerations:
Scripture: 6 Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God? 7 But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows. Luke 12:6-7
During any activity, safety of the Scouts and leaders involved is the number one priority.
Current Affairs
Time Estimate: 30 minutes each evening Purpose Statement: To raise the awareness of each young man and to help each young man recognize the importance of their involvement and citizenship in community and world events. Also to help the young men recognize the importance of the Gospel, and Heavenly Father’s watching care over all his children. Resources Needed: Connections with Duty To God Program: • 1-4 newspaper articles regarding local and global events for • Personal Spiritual Development each scout. • The scriptures. • Citizenship and Social Development • A journal or paper and pen for each young man. Preparations Prior to Camp: • Review each of the articles and prepare a scripture or quote from a prophet (if applicable). • Decide which leader or scout will lead the discussion and when and where the discussion will happen. Preparations Prior to the Activity at Camp: • Give each of the young men the same number of articles, letting them know they will each share the contents of at least one of their articles each night with the rest of the quorum/unit. • Encourage each young man to write a couple of thoughts and feelings they have in their journal regarding each article.
Connections with Scout Program / Merit Badges: • Citizenship in the World MB • Citizenship in the Nation MB • Citizenship in the Community MB
Step-by-Step Instructions to Perform Activity: • Around the campfire, lead a discussion, having each boy share what their article was about. • If possible, tie the news article to a gospel principle or to a short scripture. • Help the young men understand that Heavenly Father is aware of all the things happening on the earth today, that He cares about each of His children, and that as servants of God there are things that each of us can do to influence the world for good.
Expansion Ideas (other options):
Safety Considerations:
Scripture: 6 Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God? 7 But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows. Luke 12:6-7
During any activity, safety of the Scouts and leaders involved is the number one priority.
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