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2 Inside this issue: DC TALK 1 R.O.A.R. 2 Events 3-5 WCO Info 6 Leadership 7 FCF 8-10 Yesterday, and this morning s devotions brought a Tom Mathey conversation and thought to my mind.

and one of Tom s sermons came to mind it was entitled sometimes a Lot can be too much. I think or maybe it was Don t get too close to a Lot When Abraham and Lot had too much, and had to split up.

1 Evangelizing, Equipping, and Empowering the Next Generation of Christ like Men and Life Long Servant Leaders Business Name Illinois Royal Rangers Newsletter March 2014 NEWS BRIEFS District Commander Talk By Tom Kesteleyn Prepare your boys to take the FCF Frontier Adventure Nat l Rendezvous early registration deadline is May 14th WCO Early registration deadline is Sept. 2 Inside this issue: DC TALK 1 R.O.A.R. 2 Events 3-5 WCO Info 6 Leadership 7 FCF 8-10 Yesterday, and this morning s devotions brought a Tom Mathey conversation and thought to my mind..i was reading (I m doing a chronological read through the Bible ) about Lot and Abraham, Sodom etc His wife turning to salt, etc God toasting the city Abraham seeing the pillar of smoke rising.and one of Tom s sermons came to mind it was entitled sometimes a Lot can be too much. I think or maybe it was Don t get too close to a Lot When Abraham and Lot had too much, and had to split up.. Or maybe it was you can learn little from a Lot. Or you can learn a lot from a Lot. Or don t keep a Lot when you re striking out on your own or.sometimes a Lot is more than you need.i think you get the point LOL. I do know this You ve got to smile a Lot once in a while We are about to roll into springtime! The winter is still happening with it snaining (that s snow, then rain together) at my house today, I have no desire to be camping! I should have worn my boots to work the commute is laborious in the wet snow! (Just kidding) but I really am dreaming a bit about where the Lord is leading Rangers for 2014 and beyond. I would really like to see each commander draw in another leader this year. If we can get our leaders to come to training (or take training to our leaders...?) and then have each leader bring someone else with them, we can certainly reach more boys than ever before! You see, god doesn t call the qualified, He qualifies the Called! You are called! And when God increases leadership, he will allow more boys to come. In my observation over the years I can attest that when Ranger Outposts have MORE leaders, filled with enthusiasm and excitement about ministering to boys, God brings MORE BOYS! It is really just that simple. Royal Rangers is a quality ministry. When done properly, with proper training behind the leadership, increase is the natural result. But (like Howie says) Complacency is the enemy of Success! It is time for each one, to lead one, and then we watch the expansion our God can do! Let s not be complacent over the winter months! Invite those DADs to come help you! Let s have some fun at Spring Camps by bringing in a whole new ministry group! Men and Boys! (and keep the old group too.) Red E

288 House of Prayer Brian Pierce Outpost 288 House of Prayer David Pertl Outpost 288 House of Prayer Timothy Hooks Outpost 189 Coffeen AG James Walston Outpost 288 House of Prayer Kevin Seals Outpost

2 R.O.A.R Ranger Outstanding Awards Recognition CONGRATULATIONS to all the leaders that have worked hard to achieve their patches! Ranger Basics Shawn McKinney Outpost 276 Rock Church Pastor Mac Dalton Outpost 288 House of Prayer Larry Tice Outpost 288 House of Prayer Shawn Johnson Outpost 276 Rock Church Larry Pierce Outpost 288 House of Prayer Brian Pierce Outpost 288 House of Prayer David Pertl Outpost 288 House of Prayer Timothy Hooks Outpost 189 Coffeen AG James Walston Outpost 288 House of Prayer Kevin Seals Outpost 288 House of Prayer Tom Bailey Outpost 288 House of Prayer Jeff Birkey Open Arms Christian Flwshp Merle Metz Open Arms Christian Flwshp Travis Sharp Outpost 288 House of Prayer Donnie Greathouse Outpost 288 House of Prayer Gary Ephriam Outpost 55 Stone Church Jim Czaja Outpost 55 Stone Church Mike Esposito Outpost 55 Stone Church John Roebuck Outpost 55 Stone Church Phil McNamara Outpost 55 Stone Church Fernando Pierorazio Outpost 55 Stone Church Mike McGarry Outpost 55 Stone Church Mike Muchaowicz Outpost 55 Stone Church Ranger Thought for the Month: Ask of Me, and I will give you the nations for your inheritance and the ends of the earth for Your possessions. Psalms; 2:8 The man Jesus operates His government through intercession. As his bride, when we pray, we are entering into partnership with Him, the eternal intercessor. Page 2

3 Upcoming Events 2014 Apr 25-Apr 27 May 3 Fri.-Sun Sat Illinois District Schedule FCF District Trace Fort Creve Core, Frontier Adventure, Buckskin Ceremony, and Wilderness Vigil Southern Pow Wow planning meeting - Shelbyville May Fri-Sat Spring Merit Camp Kings Camp, Chana IL May Fri-Sun Southern Illinois Camporee - Hiighland IL June Fri-Sun. July Mon-Sat Illinois Pow Wow Cedar Creek, Marseilles IL. Speaker Jacques La Christian National Rendezvous Eagle Rock MO July 30- Aug 2 Wed-Sat. Junior Training Academy JTC, AJTC, camps TBD possible camps include: JFC, JCE, JTT, JSC Sept Fri-Sun. Southern Pow Wow Shelbyville Speaker Jacques La Christian Oct Sun-Sat Sat OCT Fri-Sat Nov Fri-Sat 2015 National Royal Rangers Week WCO and Leadership Conference NEW Life Fellowship, Bloomington IL 7 pm District Staff Planning Meeting Carlinville, IL Jan Jan Feb 7 Fri-Sun Fri-Sun Sat Winter Camp I Speakers TBD Winter Camp II Speakers TBD - Celebration Leadership Conference RB & RE Training Mar Thur-Sat Royal Rangers National Council Dallas TX Apr 25 Sat Southern Pow Wow planning meeting on location - Camp Bunn May Fri.-Sun FCF District Trace (Location TBD) June Fri-Sun. Illinois Pow Wow Location TBD Speaker TBD Page 3

4 Events See the ilrr.org website for information and registration. Page 4

SATURDAY AUGUST 2ND, 2014 Registration is

5 Events See the info packet for Camporee on the ilrr.org website for information and registration. JUNIOR LEADERSHIP TRAINING ACADEMY ILLINOIS DISTRICT WEDNESDAY JULY 30th TO SATURDAY AUGUST 2ND, 2014 Registration is $ if postmarked prior to May 31st, 2014 $ if postmarked prior to June 30th, 2014 $ if postmarked AFTER June 30th, 2014 See the registration pack on the website to register. Page 5

WCO Registration Illinois is hosting a World Class Outpost on October 17-18 2014. This is a National Training event that must be registered through the Royal Ranger National Office.

It is highly recommended to have all your leaders attend so you can strategize as a group. To register for this event you must go to the National Royal Ranger website http://royalrangers.

Scroll to the Bloomington IL City and click on the Camp Info @ Application Select Save from the Pop Up box and choose the location where you want to save the document.

6 WCO Registration Illinois is hosting a World Class Outpost on October This is a National Training event that must be registered through the Royal Ranger National Office. The purpose is to provide a successful set of practices, methods, strategies, and tools that will enable you to develop into a "World Class Outpost". It is highly recommended to have all your leaders attend so you can strategize as a group. To register for this event you must go to the National Royal Ranger website Move your mouse over the Training section of the webpage and select Schedule and Registration. Look for the World Class Outpost Seminar section. Scroll to the Bloomington IL City and click on the Camp Application Select Save from the Pop Up box and choose the location where you want to save the document. Open the saved document. (You must have a PDF reader installed on your computer to view it) Print the form. Fill it out per the instructions and mail or fax it to the information listed. Early Registration cost is $35.00 for a chartered outpost per person if received before Sept 2, Page 6

7 Leaders Are Brokers of Gifts Romans 12:6-8 Paul describes seven spiritual gifts, distributed to different members in the body of Christ. Like any good leader, he recognizes his role as a broker of gifts, talents, and resources. He urges everyone to discover; develop, and distribute his or her gift. Every resource God provides should be in use. Every believer is a steward of the abilities he or she has been given. Every leader is a manager whose goal should be to maximize everyone s gift. The list of gifts in Romans 12 is not exhaustive. They are commonly called motivational gifts, which means they are central to our lives, the hub of the wheel around which our particular set of gifts revolve. Paul s list includes: 1. Gift of Prophecy: to challenge others by declaring God s truth and calling for action. 2. Gift of Service or Ministry: to serve others and meet their needs. 3. Gift of Teaching: to explain truth so that others can understand and apply it. 5. Gift of Exhortation: to encourage, strengthen, and inspire others to be their best. The teaching on the left is an excerpt from the Maxwell Leadership Bible. I encourage you to read the scripture and reflect on the author s comments. 6. Gift of Giving: to generously share what God has given. 7. Gift of Leadership: to govern and oversee others so that the group moves forward. 8. Gift of Mercy: to emphasize with, cheer, and show compassion to those who hurt Kent Kohout : Editor Page 7

Lincoln Log Abe Lincoln Chapter Frontiersman Camping Fellowship National Rendezvous Participation in National Rendezvous is open to all FCF members.

8 Lincoln Log Abe Lincoln Chapter Frontiersman Camping Fellowship National Rendezvous Participation in National Rendezvous is open to all FCF members. Attendees who register by May 14, 2014, will receive a special commemorative FCF hat pin. Members of chartered Royal Rangers outposts receive a 15% discount if preregistered (meals plans and on-site registration excluded.) Registration Fees To Register go to the FCF website and click the link below CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE and fill out the form online. To register by mail, print and complete the Print Application and mail to the address on the bottom of the application. All attendees must complete a Participant Agreement & Medical Form before their registration can be finalized. This applies to all registrations whether made online or by mail. Page 8

Lincoln Log Abe Lincoln Chapter Frontiersman Camping Fellowship Frontier Adventures National Rendezvous is July 2014 Men & Adventure/Expedition Rangers interested in FCF can take a Frontier Adventure

9 Lincoln Log Abe Lincoln Chapter Frontiersman Camping Fellowship Frontier Adventures National Rendezvous is July 2014 Men & Adventure/Expedition Rangers interested in FCF can take a Frontier Adventure in order to attend the Nat l Rendezvous Trace 2014 at the following camps: at Fort Creve Court April Lawnridge Dr. Creve Coeur, IL Northern Pow Wow 2014 Cedar Creek June 6-8 Start working on or finishing those FCF merits!!! Toolcraft, Ropecraft, Lashing, Firecraft, Compass, First Aid Skills, Cooking, Camping Changes have been made to the Trail to the Grizzly. See nationalfcf.org website for details. Page 9

Lincoln Log Abe Lincoln Chapter Frontiersman Camping Fellowship Howdy fellow FCF members! Raise the Axe! I want to take this opportunity to write to you and remind you of a few things.

.. Last year at a camp I normally do not attend, I was asked by a young lad (about 8 years of age) during Sunday morning breakfast with his outpost where I lived. I told him over 4 hours drive away.

This blew me away. I and another FCF pard had spent the entire camp demonstrating crafts, talking to boys and men, hanging out at our FCF shelters, and telling historical stories.

10 Lincoln Log Abe Lincoln Chapter Frontiersman Camping Fellowship Howdy fellow FCF members! Raise the Axe! I want to take this opportunity to write to you and remind you of a few things. Royal Rangers and FCF is a ministry. Ministry which will make a lasting impression on young men who are growing up. To be brief... Last year at a camp I normally do not attend, I was asked by a young lad (about 8 years of age) during Sunday morning breakfast with his outpost where I lived. I told him over 4 hours drive away. He asked if I would consider moving. I told him not knowing what he was getting at, that I needed to stay where I was living. He then proceeded to tell me he wanted to move next to me in the future. This blew me away. I and another FCF pard had spent the entire camp demonstrating crafts, talking to boys and men, hanging out at our FCF shelters, and telling historical stories. Those actions affected this young lad, and if he is like me, he will remember that camp for the rest of his life. Do not grow weary in well doing! This year it would be nice to see some demonstrations of whatever skill set God has blessed you with. If you can do something historical, bring out the tools and pieces needed to demonstrate your craft to the boys in an FCF camp. Be willing to teach how things are done. Show your tricks of the trade, and how you do things to pass along the knowledge. It might be the thing that sparks a lad or two into developing his own craft, or give him the confidence to jump in and try something he has been thinking about with his outfit. Raise the axe head! Let s get back the tool which worked so well in times past, demonstrating historical crafts and skills while camping! Encourage lads to make pieces of their kit themselves by showing them how it s done. This years FCF opportunities include our up and coming Trace. Look for both Northern and Southern Pow Wow s. Fall encounters in both north and southern Ill. Do NOT forget National Rendezvous this summer. There will be Frontier adventures offered at least in both pow wow s, and Trace this year, so plan accordingly and get your boys ready for the adventure. This year at Trace there will be a new trekking class taught which will help towards earning the new FCF trekking merit. If you or your boys are interested, please contact myself or White Hawk so we have a general idea who will be attending. Keep watching the ILRR website for more info on the trekking class. God bless! Simeon (Red Squirrel) Page 10

Illinois Royal Rangers Newsletter

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