16th annual God and Country retreat (Houston, TX): Nov 11, 2006

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16th annual God and Country retreat (Houston, TX): Nov 11, 2006

 

The Episcopal Scout Association of the Diocese of Texas is sponsoring it's 16th annual God and Country Retreat on Saturday, November 11, 2006. The retreat is open to all interested youth from 2nd through 12th grade. Participants do not have to be registered members of any Scouting organization or of the Episcopal church.

 

Concurrently with the God and Country Retreat, the Episcopal Scout Association is offering a Chaplain's Aide training for those serving as Chaplain's Aides in a their Troop.

 

Participants work on age-appropriate awards designed to help strengthen them in their Christian walk and enhance their knowledge and understanding of the work of Christ in their lives and the lives of the Church.

 

This year the Retreat is being hosted by St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 4900 Jackwood St, Houston, TX 77096-1505 (near Loop 610 and Beechnut).

 

Check in and late registration will begin at 8:00. The opening session will begin at 8:30 and classes will begin at 9:00 a.m.

 

We will pause for lunch at noon, then resume classes at 1:00.

 

We will finish up with a Eucharist service let by Fr. Chris Bowhay, rector of St. Thomas', at 3:00 p.m.

 

Participants will complete about one half of their workbooks at the Retreat. They should plan to complete their workbooks under a counselor approved by their minister.

 

The cost for the Retreat or the Chaplain's Aide Training is $20 per participant, $10 per attendees (parents and me-toos). The cost includes the workbook, a patch, and lunch.

 

Parents are encouraged to join with their children by participating in the Mentor program for the level of the God and Country Award on which their child will be working. If you decide to participate in the Mentor program, please let us know when you register your child and we will be happy to supply the appropriate Mentor workbook for your use.

 

Please send registrations to:

 

ESA God and Country Retreat

c/o John Unger

78 Sandel Rd

Huntsville, TX 77340-2147

 

For further information, please feel free to contact John Unger at Crew99Advisor@hotmail.com