On May 30th we were able to see Logan achieve the highest honor in Cub Scouts. We held the ceremony at home in the back yard due to the devastation from the tornado and the church was being used as a one of the places to coordinate clean up efforts. Our neighbors were able to provide a bridge from their pack and we also had some friends come join us and be the scouts who met Logan on the other side.
Logan, tonight we honor your achievement and admonish you to remember the meaning of the Arrow of Light Award. Tonight you will receive an arrow, but before you can receive it you must know the seven virtues that are represented by the rays of the sun and the Arrow of Light Award.
Purple—Wisdom.
This does not mean you are smarter than others, but that you will use what you know to become a better person. You will seek the Lord’s help in making choices.
You can learn to make a correct choice be-TWIX two things.
Red-Courage
This does not mean that you have no fear of danger. It means that you will face danger in spite of fear.You will be valiant in standing up for the right.
3 MUSKETEERS- You can show courage like brave men in past times.
Orange- Self Control
This means that you will control yourself and understand that there is an appropriate time for everything: a time to work and a time to play, a time to learn and a time to teach.
SNICKERS_you know there is a time to laugh and a time to learn.
Blue-Justice
This means that you will be fair to all men. You will deal honestly with others and find no fault toward another because of the color of his skin or the beliefs in his heart.
Keeping a fair SKOR shows you respect the rights of others.
This means that you have a belief in God and you trust in things that you cannot see, but which you know are true. Y our faith is your compass in life.
When you look at all the stars in the MILKY WAY you can see what God has made and it builds your faith in Him.
Green- Hope
This means that you hope for great things today and greater things tomorrow. You are willing to work to make your future become all you hope for.
You have hope for things that are MINT to be.
White-Love
This means that you see love in all the world around you. You are loved by others and you love others and show that love through service.
HUGS represent our brother hood with mankind.
Logan, now you are ready to receive your arrow. Remember that the shaft of the arrow is straight and true to remind you to be true to yourself and to God. The feathers on the arrow guide it in a straight course and should remind you to maintain a righteous course throughout your life.The arrow is blue to remind you of your days as a cub scout and the things you learned. The seven stripes represent the seven virtues of wisdom, courage, self control, justice, faith, hope and love. Applying these virtues will lead to happiness.
I like that script. It would make the ceremony memorable. I didn't realize until looking at Guy, Nathan's and Tommy's arrows a couple of weeks ago that the colors and rays stood for those values. Congratulations to Logan. We hope you do well in the 11yr. old scout program now. Hopefully you can earn your First Class rank this year.
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