Duty to God program

Ockanickon Scout Reservation
2008 Program and Leader Guide

Overview

As members of the Boy Scouts of America, each member pledges to “. . .do my duty to God . . .” and Ockanickon offers a variety of ways to do this duty.  Our program includes two evening vesper services, one morning silent meditation and three daily devotionals.

New this year is the “Duty to God” patch program. Each Scout and Scouter can earn a “Duty to God” patch by completing five simple requirements entirely doable during a week in camp.  Each year, a new patch in a sequence of four will be offered that form a square as depicted below:

The first patch received will always be the kneeling Scout. Those who've participated in the program before will receive the fishes in the stream patch.

Requirements

Each Scout or Scouter that wishes to complete the first part of the "Duty to God" patch program must do the following:

  1. listen to a presentation about the religious emblem program which will be done during the Monday morning meal.
  2. attend one camp worship service (OSR services are Sunday and Monday evening)
  3. attend 3 daily devotionals offered Wed, Thurs and Fri during both breakfasts.
  4. say grace before meals.
  5. fill out and return an evaluation survey form about the patch program.

Worship services and daily devotionals can also be done at the unit level.  The patch will be available for purchase at the Ockanickon Trading Post for $3.00 once the evaluation and participation sheet has been received. If you have any questions about the camp religious programs please speak with Ockanickon's Chaplain Betsy Lerch.

Schedule of Religious Services

Scouts' Own Vespers Service - Sunday 7:30 to 7:55 PM at the Chapel, Monday 7:00 PM in Palmer B (handicapped accessible)

Daily Devotionals - Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday during Meal A for units that eat Meal B and Meal B for units that eat Meal A

Jewish Service - Friday 7:30 PM to 7:50 PM in Palmer B (handicapped accessible)

If a camper has mobility restrictions that prevent him or her from attending the Daily Devotionals they can be moved Handicraft upon request.

Rev. Betsy Lerch attends the Sunday Leader Meeting to answer questions about the OSR religious services and Duty to God program

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Ockanickon Scout Reservation Program and Leader Guide

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