The Association of African Methodist Episcopal Scouts congratulates dedicated servants of the church for their commitment as leaders of the church, community, nation and the world. This honor is reserved for best of God’s creation that have been recognized for their outstanding ministry and acknowledge distinguished volunteer service by adults through service to the church and one or more of the national youth agencies (Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A.)
The Association of African Methodist Episcopal Scouts presented The God and Service Award which is a national recognition awarded by churches and national youth agencies cooperating with Programs of Religious Activities with Youth (P.R.A.Y.). It is given to individuals in ministry to young people through service to the Church and one or more of the national youth agencies (Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A).
The following leaders have been recognized and awarded this distinguished award.
DuPage A.M.E. Church, Lisle Il.
Rev. Dr. James F. Miller – Senior Pastor, Rev. Lana Parks Miller – Executive Pastor,
Billy Williams – Trustee Emeritus & Baseball H.O. F., Anita Debarlaben – Girl Scout Leader & AAMES Scouting Ministry, Donna Franklin – Missionary Society & AAMES Scouting Ministry and Anthony Franklin Sr, – Trustee & AAMES Scouting Ministry.
Ebenezer A.M.E. Church, Ft. Washington Md.
Clarence Crayton – AAMES Scouting Ministry & Scoutmaster
Greater Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church, Melbourne Fl.
Dundrae Lakes – Church Ministry
Lisa Lake – Church Ministry
Jessie McDaniel – Church Ministry
St. John A.M.E Church, St. Louis, Mo.
Jessie Trigg – AAMES Scouting Ministry & Asst. Scoutmaster
Robert McRath – AAMES Scouting Ministry & Scoutmaster -Trustee
St. Peter A.M.E. Church, St. Louis, Mo.
Vivianne Frye-Perry – Girl Scout Leader & Scouting Ministry
Woodlawn A.M.E. Church, Chicago, IL.
Rev. Arties Phillips – Ministry, Scoutmaster, AAMES Scouting Ministry
Myron Ford – Scoutmaster – AAMES Scouting Ministry
The God and Service Award for Adults
THE AWARD
The God and Service Award is a national recognition awarded by churches and national youth agencies cooperating with Programs of Religious Activities with Youth (P.R.A.Y.). It is given to acknowledge distinguished volunteer service by adults in ministry to young people through service to the Church and one or more of the national youth agencies (Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A).
ELIGIBILITY
A God and Service recipient should:
1. Have a minimum of 5 years of service to the church.
2. Have a minimum of 5 years of service (be fully trained and exhibit past and present leadership) in the youth agency (BSA, GSUSA,).
3. Encourage and assist young people in earning the P.R.A.Y. award.
4. Promote religious observances at youth agency functions at all levels.
5. Encourage youth to participate in community service projects.
6. Recruit volunteers to give leadership to national youth agency programs.
7. Promote the organization of youth agency units among churches other than his or her own congregation.
8. Be a person whose Christian example is highly regarded by others in the church and whose lifestyle is a model for young people.
Respectfully Submitted
Anthony Franklin Sr.
The Association of African Methodist Episcopal Scouts (AAMES)
Historiographer / Emeritus – AME Connectional Director of Boy Scouts
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
