Tag Archives: Duty to God

By Maria Milligan
Jun 22, 2019

Scouting as a Resource for Members of the Church

As Scout leaders in the Utah National Parks Council, we wholeheartedly support the Church’s forthcoming initiative for children and youth, which will provide opportunities for “large gatherings and personal development through goals and achievement of goals.” Currently, we are planning how Scouting can complement this inspired initiative. As you—parents and leaders—identify the wide range of […]

Comments

Tags: church scouting, Duty to God, LDS Scouting, service

By Madison Austin
Jun 12, 2019

After 2019, will Duty to God in Scouting Become a Thing of the Past?

As a Scouter, you are well-aware of the Scouting principle of Duty to God and the important role it has played in your adventures. However, as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ends its partnership with the BSA after 2019, will Duty to God in Scouting also meet its end? This is an […]

7 Replies

Tags: After 2019, Buffalo Award, church scouting, Duty to God, Duty to God Award, future of scouting, LDS BSA Relationships, LDS Scouting, utah scouts

By Madison Austin
Apr 19, 2019

Hope, Love, and Family – An Easter Message

On Sunday, Christian Scouts and families all over the world will celebrate Jesus Christ’s triumph over death. For these families, Easter is a day of hope and joy. It can also be a day of love and service in honor of Christ, who lived His life always in the service of others. Nothing is more […]

Comments

Tags: Duty to God, Easter 2019, hope, joy, service, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

By Nicole Balmforth
Mar 12, 2019

Rome Italy Temple Dedication Brings All 15 Apostles Together

In Rome, this Monday the 15 apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints met to dedicate the Rome Italy Temple. The apostles rarely meet outside of Utah because the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints typically only has one apostle accompany him in a temple dedication. This is a […]

1 Reply

Tags: Duty to God, President Nelson, President Richard M. Nelson, Rome Italy Temple, temple dedication, Temples, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

By Maria Milligan
Dec 24, 2018

How Scouts Can Help “Light the World” – Week 4

This Christmas, we are following along with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ “Light the World” campaign. Jesus Christ, the Light of the World, spent much of His ministry caring for individuals, one by one. This movement encourages everyone to follow His example this Christmas and find ways to share our time, love, and […]

Comments

Tags: Christmas, Duty to God, faith, light the world

By Utah National Parks Council
Jun 08, 2018

Introducing the 2018 Religious Award: Title of Liberty

“The Scout in his promise undertakes to do his duty to his king and country only in the second place. His first duty is to God. There is a higher mission before us, namely the promotion of the kingdom of God. That is the rule of peace and goodwill on earth.” – Lord Baden-Powell A […]

12 Replies

Tags: alma, Award, Duty to Country, duty to family, Duty to God, Religious award, summer camp award, Title of Liberty

By Madison Austin
May 18, 2018

Top 4 Comments on LDS – BSA Announcement

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced this past week that, starting on Jan. 1, 2020, it will shift the focus of its youth programs toward serving an increasingly global membership. There was a mixed response as many Scouters began wondering what this news means for the BSA and reflected on their time in the […]

5 Replies

Tags: Boy Scouts, Boy Scouts of America, Duty to God, Eagle Scout, LDS BSA Relationships, LDS Church, LDS Scouting, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

By Julia Thompson
Apr 08, 2018

Pathway to Priesthood: Scouting Promotes Leadership, Citizenship and Priesthood Preparation

Pathway to Priesthood: Scouting Promotes Leadership, Citizenship, and Priesthood Preparation As the longest formal chartered partner of the Boy Scouts of America, Scouting has been a staple in the LDS Church for a long time. The reason the Church has stuck with Scouting is that the program truly promotes the important goals the Church seeks to […]

1 Reply

Tags: BSA LDS Church Alignment, citizenship, Duty to God, LDS, lds boy scouts, LDS BSA Relationships, LDS Church, LDS Church and Scouting, leadership, Priesthood

By Makenzie Wistisen
Dec 28, 2017

Program Feature: Duty to God

In this article we are featuring the program module for Duty to God from the Program Features for Troops, Teams and Crews Volume 3. (You can also read this article for more information on how to plan using the program resources.) Exploring a Key Scout Duty “The Scout Oath begins with duty to God and country, and the Scout […]

Comments

Tags: Adult Training, Boy Leadership, boyscout, Duty to God, Program Features

By Joyce Olesen
Dec 17, 2017

#LightTheWorld Day 17

“YE SHALL MEET OFT.” How lucky we are to be members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Doesn’t your life seem to evolve around Church and Church activities? You’re going to Scouts, Priesthood meetings, and numerous other activities. These activities are both spiritual and athletic. Many times entire families participate. These […]

Comments

Tags: #LIGHTtheWORLD, Attend Church, Duty to God

By Darryl Alder
Nov 30, 2017

Scouts Can #LightTheWorld Too

Once again this year the LDS Church is ushering in Christmas with a #LightTheWorld event that fits right in with a Scout’s Duty to God and Daily Good Turn. Each day in December until Christmas we will offer suggestions for your Pack or quorum that aligns with “25 Days, 25 Ways” part of the Church’s initiative. […]

Comments

Tags: #LIGHTtheWORLD, 25 Days, 25 Ways, Do a Good Turn, Duty to God, Messenger of Peace, service

By Katelyn Kenedy
Nov 17, 2017

Applying Scout Spirit to Overcome Everyday Problems

This article is adapted from a story written by Michael Brucia Going into his sophomore year of high school, Michael Brucia held himself to the highest standard in his academic goals. Selecting three AP and two Honors classes, Michael didn’t realize he may have bitten off more than he could chew. Never having taken a […]

Comments

Tags: Boy Scout, Boy Scouts of America, do a good turn daily, Duty to God, helping others, Michael Brucia, Scout Oath and Law, Scout Spirit, the spirit of scouting, westlake high school

By Community Submission
Nov 12, 2017

How To Best Lead Our Youth (Even After Earning Their Eagle)

What interest would I, a 37 year-old female with no children, have in learning about the best practices regarding our 14-18 year-old young men? As a female I have concern for the building of young men because one day a young man will be the spouse of my daughter, or the father of my grandchildren. […]

1 Reply

Tags: Be with them, building youth, connect them to heaven, Duty to God, Eagle Scout, Elder Munk, leading youth, Let them Lead, Little Philmont

By Kimball Vaughn
Oct 17, 2017

Acting When Your Prayers Aren’t Answered

Have you ever prayed and expected Heavenly Father to answer your prayer right then and there in the way you were anticipating? Did you get off your knees and find yourself disappointed? You aren’t alone. Every day we pray for all kinds of things, but not all of our prayers are answered during our timetable or […]

1 Reply

Tags: Boy Scouts of America, Duty to God, elder richard g. scott, prayer, The Book of Mormon, the brother of jared

By Mac McIntire
Aug 07, 2017

Thoughts on the New Teacher-Priest Activity Program

Mac McIntire is a dedicated Scouter who has posted more than 80 blogs at the LDS-BSA Relationship Blog. Each week I read his thought provoking articles with interest and I often repost part of something he writes. But this week you need to read his whole post, especially if you are still uptight about the future […]

Comments

Tags: Duty to God, LDS-BSA Blog, Mac's Message, new leaders, scouting committee, Scouting testimony, Team, training, Troop, Varsity

By Colin Wylie
Jun 18, 2017

Father: A Most Important Role

In my article for Mother’s Day, I was fortunate to pay tribute to my Scouting Mom. Reflecting over the impact she had in my life was such a beautiful experience. This month, I have the opportunity to pay homage to my father, a man who has helped shape my life. Some of the most valuable […]

1 Reply

Tags: camping, Duty to God, Example, Father, father and son, Fathers Day

By Utah National Parks Council
Jan 09, 2016

Scouters’ Pledge to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The Utah National Parks Council has recently published a pledge outlining the things Scouting programs in the area will do for youth in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This pledge includes promises to teach boys to recognize the hand of God in their lives, to create ‘mountaintop’ spiritual experiences, to prepare them […]

6 Replies

Tags: Duty to God, Duty to Others, Duty to Prepare, LDS BSA Relationships, lds scouts

By Joel Hood
Dec 20, 2015

How Building a Testimony of Christ Prepared Me to Do My Duty

The Scout motto is “Be Prepared.” Our Scouts will hear this command hundreds, perhaps thousands of times during troop meetings, pow-wows, and camps. Yet the phrase has no meaning until we answer the question, “What must they be prepared for?” Otherwise, the motto becomes a trite, boring tidbit that our young men must recite before […]

Comments

Tags: Duty to Country, Duty to God, Pillar 1, Six Pillars of Being Prepared, United States Marine Corps

By Darryl Alder
Sep 20, 2015

A Chapel in the Woods—What BP Thought

Last Saturday morning, during the first weekend of our Woodbadge course, I had a singular spiritual experience at Tifie Scout Camp’s outdoor chapel. There among the reddening maples and in the crisp morning air, our Wood Badge staff presented these words from our founder, Baden Powell, in a Scout’s Own Worship Service: FOR an open Troop, or for Troops […]

4 Replies

Tags: Duty to God, Scout's Own Worship Service, Wood Badge