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In all of this, it is the spirit that matters. Our Scout law and Promise, when we really put them into practice, take away all occasion for wars and strife among nations. -Sir Robert Baden Powell
Scouting has a long tradition of reinforcing values young men will use throughout their life.
Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. -Proverbs 22:6
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A Scout is Reverent - and Troop 98 is a Christian based Boy Scout Troop
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes -Romans 1:16
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Welcome to the Boy Scout Troop 98 Web site!
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The purpose of our site is to help the members of Troop 98 get the most out of their Boy Scouting experience and to provide resources for our parents and leaders.
This is the stop to make for all sorts of information about Troop 98 and its scheduled activities.
Inside you'll find resources such as activity calendars, meeting information, recruitment, uniforming, and maps to events.
Troop 98 meets weekly from September to May on Mondays from 6:30pm until 8pm, following the PEC School calendar.
We meet at Paradise Education Center on the Southwest corner of Reems and Paradise Lane (across from Radiant Church).
Browse through all of our links to the left of the page to easily navigate your way through our site.
Boy Scouts in Troop 98 must be in or past the 6th grade, and are part of the Boy Scouts of America, and must meet and maintain the levels of achievement, behavior, participation, and excellence as set by the Scoutmaster. Troop 98 is a family oriented high adventure group that requires much parental involvement and support. This is not your ordinary Troop, and will test your boys physically, mentally, and spiritually!
If you would like to join Troop 98 or desire more detailed information, then make sure you click on the Recruitment links to the left, and contact us to see about the possibility of membership.
NOTE:
The 12th point of the Scout Law is: “A Scout is Reverent”. Part of our Scout Oath reads: “…To do my duty to God…”
We take this seriously and as such, Troop 98 is a CHRISTIAN based Troop. We pray regularly at meetings, events, and over our meals. We do not follow the “all paths lead to God” philosophy and are not ashamed to make this declaration.
We do not water this concept down and may even teach out of the Bible at meetings or outings. If you are not comfortable with this, then we suggest you look for a different Troop as we will not change our moral compass to fit what others may deem as politically correct. We answer to a higher authority!
DEVOTIONAL:
As Christians, we wear a cross around our neck, or put a sticker on our cars as a way to show others the faith we have in our Lord and savior, Jesus Christ. But I fear that sometimes people just do this for ritualistic reasons and do not even believe the whole truth of the image they wish to portray.
We like to keep God in our pocket, only pulling Him out when it suits us or when we feel it is necessary. We lean on Him when we are in troubled times and then too easily leave Him behind as things improve.
This may come as a shock to some of you, but God is pretty big. And He won't easily fit into your pocket.
Perhaps it is time to bend a knee and surrender to His will in your life and to treat the cross as a symbol of the new person you are with a Christ strengthened heart, and not just as a thing to toss in your pocket for 'good luck'.
A poem by - Verna Thomas:
I carry a cross in my pocket
A simple reminder to me
Of the fact that I am a Christian
No matter where I may be.
This little cross is not magic,
Nor is it a good luck charm
It isn't meant to protect me
From every physical harm.
It's not for identification
For all the world to see
It's simply an understanding
Between my Savior and me.
When I put my hand in my pocket
To bring out a coin or a key
The cross is there to remind me
Of the price He paid for me.
It reminds me, too, to be thankful
For my blessings day by day
And to strive to serve Him better
In all that I do and say.
It's also a daily reminder
Of the peace and comfort I share
With all who know my Master
And give themselves to His care.
So, I carry a cross in my pocket
Reminding no one but me
That Jesus Christ is the Lord of my life
If only I'll let Him be.
Rev John Valentine
Founder - Boy Scout Troop 98
Black Sheep - Phoenix Chapter
Harley Davidson’s for Christ
HOG - 93
nubis@troop98az.com
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