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Ecclesiastes 12 “Remembering God”

More than 3000 years ago the wealthiest man in the world went on a journey to try everything. He was a man of intelligence, wisdom, respect, admiration, power and influence. His name was Solomon and he was a leader of leaders. In the book of Ecclesiastes Solomon writes about the futility of life (donâ€™t worry his view point changes). Ecclesiastes 7:24, “How can anyone discover the meaning of life?” At some point every one of us will have to answer this question. “Why am I here?” “What is the meaning of life?” Join us for this series and discover that even though the world around us is dark, a relationship with Jesus changes everything.

Foundations of Character

This past Thursday Pack 277 had itsâ€™ regular pack meeting at the local city park building. I gave a presentation on an award that the cubs can earn called â€œDuty to God.â€ It is an award that encourages the boys to learn about their individual denominational beliefs. Every time we meet as a pack (all the boys) or as a den (age graded) the boys say, â€œI promise to do my best, to do my duty to God and my country, To help other people, and To obey the Law of the Pack.â€ The boys promise to do their duty to God, every time we get together. This leads us to why I wanted to write you tonight.

If we say a promise that we have no intention of doing, then it is a lie. I cannot in good conscience lead boys (who are seeking to be men of character) in a pledge/promise if I am also not encouraging them to understand who God is and what our duty to Him should be. So I gave a presentation on how parents can guide their children in the spiritual formation of their kids and I hope that they saw the importance of this heavy responsibility. I also volunteered to take boys and their parents through a class if they do not have a religious leader of their own.

We must have a foundation that is sure and sound if we are to build boys of character upon it. They must understand who God is, and what His Word teaches us, if they are ever to follow it and honor Him with their lives.

1 Corinthians 3:11 â€œFor no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. 12 Now if anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, strawâ€” 13 each one’s work will become manifest, for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done. 14 If the work that anyone has built on the foundation survives, he will receive a reward. 15 If anyone’s work is burned up, he will suffer loss, though he himself will be saved, but only as through fire.â€

My goal of working with the Cub Scouts is to have a positive influence and these young boys and guide them to a solid foundation of character. The true foundation is in Christ.

Ecclesiastes 9 “Would You Rather Be a Living Dog or a Dead Lion?”

Ecclesiastes 7 “When Pain is Better than Perfection”

Cub Scout Go-See-It 911 Center Frederick

Today was our first Pack 277 “Go-See-It” when and we visited the Frederick 911 Center. It was a huge facilites where multiple municipal agencies share resources, personnel, and the building itself. We had a tour guide who allowed the rambuncious Cub Scouts to see the inner workings of the dispatch unit. Our leader was an older gentlemen who seemed to have forgtotten the five second attention span of a seven year old, so he gave a very detailed explanation of every aspect of the operation. His colorful montogue included stories of funny 911 stories. Thank you Frederick 911 for all you do, and the service you provide to our community.