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Scouting
Our Church sponsers Troop 723, a local chapter of the Boy Scouts of America. Church members serve as scoutmasters. Contact Bob Cauthen (770-439-9283) for more information.
Click here for the official Boy Scouts of America web site!
Purpose of the BSA - The Boy Scouts of America was incorporated to provide a program for community organizations that offers effective character, citizenship, and personal fitness training for youth.
Specifically, the BSA endeavors to develop American citizens who are physically, mentally, and emotionally fit; have a high degree of self-reliance as evidenced in such qualities as initiative, courage, and resourcefulness; have personal values based on religious concepts; have the desire and skills to help others; understand the principles of the American social, economic, and governmental systems; are knowledgeable about and take pride in their American heritage and understand our nation's role in the world; have a keen respect for the basic rights of all people; and are prepared to participate in and give leadership to American society.