A Complete Guide To The Crusading Ministry

The

Compass
Crusader
 The Compass
3rd Edition

A Guide To The Crusading Programme

 Copyright 2010
all rights reserved
Regional Pentecostal Crusaders
Pentecostal Assemblies of the West Indies

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 From The Desk Of The
Regional Service Commissioner – Literature

Aleph! Welcome to this the Fiftieth Anniversary Edition of the Compass.

In the year 1954, the formation of this programme was organized by the General
Conference of the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada. The Christian Education
Department commenced the creation of Crusading.

Since then, this ministry has grown, and several additions have been made to its
programming. This edition seeks to include these new programmes, as well as to
upgrade the previous edition.

The entire Page Programme has been greatly enhanced though some of the
original terms and titles have been retained. It is my prayer that this would be an
exciting and challenging journey for both the Officer and the Crusader.

I have been a Crusader leader for over twenty five years. I have served as a
Herald, Lieutenant, Captain, Brigadier and Unit Commander. I have also served
as the Area Commissioner for Barbados North from 1994 to 2010. I am at
present the Unit Commander of the Full Gospel Assembly, Unit 1114, in
Barbados, the current Regional Service Commissioner with responsibility for all
literature.

This Ministry has realised tremendous growth over the last fifty years and with
dedicated, spirit filled leaders, much can be accomplished for the kingdom of
God. We as leaders have a privilege, entrusted to us by our Chief Crusader, to
teach children about the love of God, and His plan of salvation for all mankind. I
know that the Holy Spirit will give us the wisdom, the strength and the
commitment needed to minister to these young ones.

Jacqueline Clarke
REGIONAL SERVICE COMMISSIONER – Literature

© 2011

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 CONTENTS

General Survey

Membership

Policies

Administration

Personnel

A new Unit

What Every Recruit Should Know

Crusader Protocol

Uniforms And Insignia

Special Events and Ceremonies

Company Camp – The Basic Programme

The Page Programme

Badges and Awards

Crusaders In The West Indies

Appendix

Bibliography

Index

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 General Survey

PENTECOSTAL CRUSADERS is the official week-day paramilitary programme for

children and youth of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the West Indies. The sole
purpose is to apply Christian Education to every phase of a life. ―Crusading‖ was
chosen because it is indicative of a brave campaign to guard the right against the
wrong. The programme and its terminology interpret living for Christ as a
Crusade.

Crusading is an exciting trek along the first miles of the highway of life. It
provides youth with adventure, opportunities to develop leadership abilities and
Christian fellowship. The purpose of this ministry is:

1. To lead boys and girls to Christ

2. To develop Christian character in both its leadership and it ranks.
3. To impart Bible Knowledge.
4. To develop leadership abilities.
5. To develop interests in various skills.
6. To provide wholesome recreational activities.

The Objective is to enlist young people at the beginning of their lives so the
complete span of their years may be spent in the service of Christ. Its character
building programme touches the entire life. Crusading weaves together basic
manual activities and social relationships with Biblical knowledge and Christian
experience so they will remain inseparable throughout life.

Official Name Crusaders operate in a number of territories and are known

officially Name as REGIONAL PENTECOSTAL CRUSADERS

Grouping Crusaders are divided into the following groups:

Pages Crusaders four to seven years of age

Maids & Squires Crusaders seven to eleven years of age
Ladies & Knights Crusaders eleven to fifteen years of age
Sentries Crusaders fifteen to eighteen years of age
Officers The leaders of the Units and Companies

Handbook The leader‘s handbook is called THE COMPASS. It is divided

into sections of classified information that takes you step by
step through the programme, providing ideas and direction
that ensures the Crusader can ably succeed in this ministry.

Weekly Activities The weekly meetings are called Company Camps. The schedule
is varied and includes ceremonies, inspection, Biblical
instruction, games, skills, and outdoor activities.

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Official Uniform Crusaders have a uniform that is smart, colourful and
practical. All ranks and Junior Officers wear tunics of
Crusader blue; navy skirts or trousers and black laced shoes.
All wear navy socks except female Officers who wear navy or off
black stockings. On the head is worn a navy wedge cap called
the helmet. A coloured flash indicating rank is worn behind the
front flap. A Bible insignia and a badge sash, complete the
uniform for all ranks. Officers also wear insignia indicating
their rank.

Items of jewelry allowed in the wearing of the uniform are a

wristwatch, wedding or engagement ring, medical bracelet and
small earbobs [females only]. Males wear helmets on the head
at outdoor events. At indoor events, helmets are worn under
the left epaulette with the flash facing forward and inward.

Registration A Unit is registered upon application by a sponsoring church,

Of a Unit and a charter is issued by the Regional Office. A fee is required.
The amount of the registration will obviously change from time
to time, and will be decided by the Regional Council.

Leadership The leadership of Crusaders is specialized and requires

Training training. Qualifying courses are available.

Copyright The Pentecostal Crusader programme carries an international

copyright. All terms, badges, insignia, titles, decorations,
uniforms and programmes are thus protected and their use
restricted to bona fide members. They are not to be used by
any unauthorized person or group. The use of Crusader
materials and insignia for purposes other than those
authorized by the Regional Council is an infringement of the
copyright.

It will be a further infringement of the copyright if any part is

duplicated or reproduced in any manner without written
permission.

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 Membership

Membership in the Crusader organization is open to all persons who accept The
Compass as their criterion. All Officers and Crusaders are encouraged to attend
the activities of their churches, with emphasis on the programmes geared towards
youth e.g. Christian Education, Junior Church and Youth Ministries. Children
from non-Pentecostal homes/churches must obtain their parents‘ consent to
attend a Crusader Unit.

Minimum Age
Minimum age for all Crusaders is four. If a child starts at any age between four
and seven he is a Page. Between seven and eleven, a child is a Maid or Squire;
between eleven and fifteen, a Lady or Knight and between fifteen and eighteen, a
Sentry.

Application for registration

All children under eighteen should have signed consent, from a parent or
guardian, to join Crusaders. All members are required to pay an investiture fee,
and after this an annual membership fee. The amount will be decided by the
Regional Council. Units shall create a membership form to be given to each child.
Forms should be returned accompanied by the investiture fee.

Recruit test
Upon registration the recruit Crusader is given a test card which provides the
preliminary information to be learned, tested and passed before investiture.
During this time the recruit is assigned to a Guard. The test card is presented at
the second company camp. Each Page should be instructed in the requirements
of the enrollment ceremony. Each Crusader should be instructed in the
investiture ceremony. All Crusaders should know and understand the Motto,
Law, Promise, Commission, Salute, Handshake and Battle Song. In addition, all
Crusaders over age eleven should seek to understand and memorize the Honour
Code.

Certificate of Membership
Upon investiture the Crusader is given a wall certificate and an annual wallet
membership card.

Individual Record Sheets

An "Individual Record Sheet or file" shall be commenced for each child. It
contains pertinent information about the Crusader. This record shall not be
removed from the Unit. If this information is required for another Unit or for a
transfer a duplicate shall be made and marked "copy."

Vanguard Crusader
A vanguard Crusader is one who wishes to follow the Crusader programme but
has a physical or geographical handicap which precludes him from attending
Company Camp at a Unit.

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Adult Membership
Membership is open to all who accept the Compass as their criterion. In addition,
leaders must be trained before being allowed to give instruction in the Company
Camps.

Certificate of Crusading
All prospective Officers of Pentecostal Crusaders shall be instructed in the basic
Crusading knowledge found in “Easy as ...One, Two, Three.” A Certificate of
Crusading is issued to personnel and appointed officers who pass the multi-
choice test. It is issued by the District Commissioner and signed by the
Instructing Commissioner. This certificate is a wall certificate and there is a
wallet card that is re-issued every five years after a refresher training course. The
Certificate of Crusading remains the personal property of the holder and indicates
that the individual has qualified for leadership. It is not an official appointment to
any specific responsibility.

(Wallet Certificate)

(Certificate of Crusading Wall Certificate)

Non PAWI Churches

Non-PAWI churches requesting the use of the Crusader programme shall meet
the following requirements.
1. The church shall have a harmonious working relationship with the
Pentecostal Assemblies of the West Indies
2. They shall secure and forward, to the PAWI District Office, the written
approval of their District Bishop. Upon receipt of this approval the usual
procedure for chartering shall be followed.

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 Policies

Charters
District Charters - A District Charter is the official authority given to a
District by the Regional Council, to conduct a Crusader Unit according to
its official publication The Compass.

Unit Charter - A Unit Charter is the official authority given to a church by

the District Council, to conduct a Crusader Unit.

Registration of Districts
Districts shall be chartered in the following manner. When a District has
decided to commence a Crusading programme, the Regional Office is
contacted and arrangements are made for the acquisition of promotional
materials and also for preliminary training of officers. The Charter is a form
that is completed in triplicate by the District Bishop, and sent to the
Regional Office along with the District registration fee. A copy of the Charter
is lodged with the Fellowship office and one remains the copy of the
District.

Registration of Units
Units shall be chartered in the following manner. When a church has
decided to start the programme and a Unit Council has been appointed, an
application with accompanying fee shall be sent to the District Office. Upon
receipt of this application a Charter shall be issued. A registration number
for the Unit shall be designated, and shall remain permanent.

Co-Operation with National Movements

A Unit Council may co-operate with well established non-partisan, non-
sectarian movements for the relief of humanity. Their objective and policies
shall not be in fundamental disagreement with the objectives and policies of
Crusading. Crusaders shall not be involved as solicitors of money on their
behalf.

Participation in Public Functions

The officers and ranks of a Crusader Unit or Council may co-operate or
participate in civic or other public gatherings of a non-partisan, non-
political character in a way which will provide Crusaders an opportunity to
render service. These include National Youth rallies, Independence Parades
etc.

Annual Unit Communiqué

The Annual Unit Communiqué is a questionnaire issued by the District
Council and forwarded to each Unit. It shall be returned by the required
date. It may also take the form of a written report on the activities of the
unit for a given year.

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The King's Communiqué
The Bible in Crusader terminology is known as The King's Communiqué. A
black or navy Bible is a part of the official uniform.

King's Treasury
The King's Treasury is the chest or container into which the Tribute is
placed weekly by each Crusader.

Tribute Throne
The Tribute Throne is an ornamented chair or stand which is used as a
"worship centre" for Tribute Parade-the opening ceremony of Company
Camps. It is symbolic of the presence of Christ the King, the Chief
Crusader. The King's Communiqué and the King's Treasury are usually
placed on the Tribute Throne. At Tribute Parade the Officers stand on either
side and slightly behind the Tribute Throne.

Finances
Each Unit is expected to be financially independent through its own efforts.
All funds shall be kept consistent with the policies of the sponsoring
church. However if Crusaders are allowed to open their own bank account,
there shall be two signing officers. All finances shall be administered by the
Unit Council and accounts shall be audited annually. The Annual Financial
Communiqué is a summary report of the finances of the local Unit covering
the fiscal year. A finance statement should be lodged with the Church
leadership and also with the District leadership if requested.

Church Obligation
When a church appoints a Unit Council and applies for a Charter for its
Crusader Unit, it agrees that it will assist with the financial support of the
Unit where necessary.

Tribute
Tribute is the money brought to Company Camp by each Crusader as a
demonstration of loyalty to the King.

Tithes
Units pay to the District Office a tithe of all Tribute collected. Districts pay
to the Regional Office a tithe of all Tribute collected.

Registration
Crusaders are required to pay an annual registration fee to their Unit
Office, and Districts pay an annual registration fee to the Regional Office.
The fee is set by the Regional Conference and the amount will change from
time to time.

Honor Tribute
Honor Tribute is offering collected at the final closing ceremony of
Crusading in a given year.
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Caribbean Crusade Fund
The Caribbean Crusade Fund is money given by Crusaders for the purpose
of assisting new Crusader Units with start up costs; travel funds for the
Regional Office; and any emergency circumstances that may affect Units,
Districts or Crusader personnel. The fund id paid annually and the amount
is set by the Regional Conference.

Limitation of Unit Authority

No Unit Council shall have authority to commit the District Council to any
financial obligation whatsoever.

Commercial Contracts
No Crusader or officer or representative of the Crusaders shall have the
right to enter into a contract or relationship of commercial character
involving the Crusaders unless duly authorized by the District Council in
writing, and then only in connection with the carrying out of the purposes
of Crusading in the strictest sense of the word.

Soliciting Funds
Crusaders shall not be used, collectively or individually, in the solicitation
of money, or the sale of tags, or other similar methods in connection with
efforts to raise funds incidental to the expenses of Crusading. This does not
include the sale of such materials as have been made by the Crusaders or
which they present for sale, where the value is apparently commensurate
with the purchase price.

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 ADMINISTRATION

REGIONAL COUNCIL

Pentecostal Crusaders is made up of a number of Districts across the West

Indies. There is a Regional Council headed by the Regional Commissioner, who
may or may not be recommended by the Regional Council and ratified by the
General Executive; or an appointment may be made by the General Executive of
P.A.W.I., to serve for a term of two years. He/she has the oversight of all
crusading activities in the region. He may or may not have an Assistant or Deputy
Regional Commissioner.

Regional Service Commissioners are elected by the Regional Conference as

deemed necessary. They are required to fill designated posts and have the
responsibility for all Regional records for that post. The Regional Council operates
and administers the affairs of the Region. The council meets when necessary
under the leadership of the Regional Commissioner. The Regional Conference is
convened every three years under the direction of the Regional Commissioner and
attended by at least one member of the General Executive, or their designate. All
Commissioners are required to attend the Conference along with other officers as
directed by the Regional Council.

DISTRICT/AREA COUNCIL

The units in a particular island make up a District, and each District has a
Commissioner who is appointed by the District Executive, to serve for a term of
two {2} years. He/she is the chief executive officer of the District Council.

Like the region, the District Commissioner may have an assistant or Deputy
District Commissioner, as the number of units in a District increases. The Deputy
District Commissioner shall be elected by the District Conference [Crusaders] and
ratified by the District Executive.

A District may also be divided into ―Areas‖, with each area having an Area
Commissioner. As the number of units in an area increase, there is room for an
Assistant or Deputy Area Commissioner. Area Commissioners shall be appointed
or elected according to District policy.

Each District should have one or more District Service Commissioner, and Areas
may have one or more Area Service Commissioner. All Commissioners make up
the District Executive Council.

Service Commissioners who serve as secretaries, treasurers, etc. are elected by

the District Council. They may also be appointed by the District Executive
Council and ratified by the District Executive.

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The District/Area Council operates and administers the affairs of the
District/Area, and meets as specified under the leadership of the District/Area
Commissioner. These councils are attended by all officers.

UNIT COUNCIL

Each group of Crusaders in a local church is called a ―Unit‖. The head of the
church is the Pastor, and thus he/she is the head of the unit. His position or
rank is Commander-in-Chief. A Unit consists of Crusader officers and ranks
sponsored by a church and operating under the authority of a Charter. A church
may have a unit for boys and one for girls, or a unit for the entire group. The
officers in charge of a Unit are the Commander-in-Chief, Commander, Deputy
Commander/s, and the Brigadier.

Units are divided into Companies. Companies consist of one to four Guards.
When a Company grows beyond its maximum of four complete Guards, a new
Company is formed. Companies are divided into guards of no more than eight
Crusaders.

The Crusader Department in each unit is headed by the Unit Commander. The
Commanders assistant is called the Deputy Commander. Next is the Brigadier,
who is the Secretary Treasurer.

Each unit should have at least two Captains. There should be one for girls and
one for boys or one for the Junior ranks and the other for the Senior Ranks. Each
Captain has the direct responsibility of making plans for his or her company‘s
weekly Crusader meeting and has the mammoth task of instilling good discipline
in each Crusader. The Lieutenant is the Company Captains‘ assistant. There may
be more than one in each company. The Quartermaster has the responsibility for
all the Units equipment and materials.

All these officers, with the exception of the Commander-in-Chief, make up the
Unit Council. This council meets bi-monthly under the leadership of its
chairperson, the Unit Commander.

The Unit Council shall:

1. Administer the affairs of the Unit and provide for its continuous operation.
2. Provide and maintain a Unit Base and facilities.
3. Make appointments of Captains and Lieutenants.
4. Make application for Warrants.
5. Handle finances and provide an annual audited statement.
6. Assist in raising finances where necessary.
7. Provide a trained leadership reserve.
8. Provide interim leadership when necessary.
9. Provide and encourage basic and advanced leadership training.
10. Plan the activities of the Unit as a whole.
11. Assist with inter-Unit events, field activities and special functions.
12. Enlist the assistance of Counselors where necessary.
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13. Encourage due emphasis on the spiritual aspects of Crusading in each
Company.
14. Prepare and submit the Annual Communiqué, Annual Charter application,
and annual financial obligations to Pentecostal Crusaders International.

COMPANY COUNCIL

The Company Council is the monthly planning meeting of each company. It shall
consist of the Captain {chairperson}, Lieutenants and First Heralds.

GUARD COUNCIL

A Guard Council is a meeting of a guard conducted by the Herald during

Company Camp.

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 Personnel
Commander-in-Chief
1. shall be the pastor of the church sponsoring the Unit.
2. shall be an ex officio member of the Unit Council.
3. shall be conversant with the current issue of The Compass.
4. shall be warranted upon application by the Unit Council.

Commander
1. shall have supervision of Unit activities and functions.
2. shall be chairman of the Unit Council.
3. shall be responsible for nominating Deputy Commanders, the Brigadier,
Captains and Lieutenants, and appointing the Quartermaster.
4. shall be at least 20 years of age and/or capable of mature leadership.

Deputy Commander
1. shall be appointed only in Units which have a minimum of one Company of
boys and one Company of girls. There shall be only two Deputy
Commanders in any Unit, one in command of all the boys, and one in
command of all the girls.
2. shall be at least 18 years of age.
3. shall be nominated by the Commander.
4. shall be appointed by the Unit Council.
5. shall be warranted within three months of appointment.
6. shall be responsible for nominating Captains and Lieutenants.
7. shall be a member of the Unit Council.

Brigadier
1. shall be second in command of the Unit.
2. shall be secretary treasurer of the Unit Council.
3. shall be at least 18 years of age.
4. shall be nominated by the Commander.
5. shall be appointed by the Unit Council.
6. shall be warranted within three months of appointment.

Captain
1. shall be in command of all activities of a Company.
2. shall be at least 18 years of age.
3. shall be nominated by the Commander (or Deputy Commander).
4. shall be appointed by the Unit Council.
5. shall be warranted within three months of appointment.
6. shall be chairman of the Company Council.
7. shall be a member of the Unit Council.

Lieutenant
1. shall assist the Captain in all Company activities.
2. shall be at least 17 years of age unless having previously served as a Lady
or Knight Herald in which case she/he shall be at least 16 years of age.

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3. shall be nominated by the Commander (or Deputy Commander).
4. shall be appointed by the Unit Council.
5. shall be warranted within three months of appointment.
6. shall be a member of the Company Council.
7. shall attend the Unit Council in lieu of the Captain and/or when requested.

{Note: There may be more than one Lieutenant in each Company as required.}

Quartermaster
1. shall be responsible for equipment, its maintenance, replacement and
additions.
2. shall be appointed annually by the Commander.
3. shall be a member of the Unit Council.

Counselor
1. The Officer in charge of the Sentries.
2. Crusader Women or Men or other officers of the Unit not assigned to a
specific company, but who assist Crusaders with specific skills when
requested.
3. A person qualified in a specific field, but not necessarily a Crusader Officer

A First Herald shall be:

1. first in command of a Guard.
2. liaison between the Captain and the Guard.
3. responsible for marking the Guard Log.
4. responsible for the training and discipline of the Guard while in Guard
Council.
5. a member of the Company Council.
6. qualified for Leadership Badge.
7. nominated by the Captain.
8. elected by the Company Council.

A Second Herald shall be:

1. second in command of a Guard.
2. qualified for the Leadership Badge.
3. nominated by the First Herald.
4. elected by the Company Council.

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 A New Unit

The formation of a new Crusader Unit is in two main phases. The first is
preliminary; the second is operational. With patience, follow the directions in
sequence, and check each off as it is completed.

Preliminary Phase

1. The decision of a church to organize Crusaders should be based on prayer.

The Pastor and prospective leaders must first be informed through literature
or personal interview with a Commissioner or other Crusader personnel,
concerning the purpose and programme of Crusading.

2. The church should be given a general survey of the Crusader ministry via
literature or public presentation. The church board should observe if there is
sufficient concern for the need of boys and girls to establish and operate
such a programme. The church board should then make the official decision
to adopt the programme.

3. The church board should now appoint a Unit Council with a Commander,
Brigadier and others Officers and set a date for the first meeting of the Unit
Council. Literature on Crusading should be given to each person on the
Council. The Church should continue to pray for the success of the
Crusading programme.

4. The Unit Council will convene for its own organizational meeting, and review
the Crusader programme. The Commander should make a survey of persons
interested in serving as officers, prepare an agenda and conduct the first
meeting of the Unit Council.

5. The Commander should make sure the members of the council have
sufficient understanding of and training in the programme, in order to
proceed with its organization. The Council should review the leadership
qualifications for Captains, Lieutenants etc. The Commander should now
examine the leadership survey and make nominations to the Council for
appointment of these officers. A Captain should be nominated to be in
charge of each age group.

6. The Unit Council should register the Unit and make application for a Charter
to Regional Pentecostal Crusaders. Communiqués should be sent to the
parents of all prospective recruits outlining the goals of this ministry and
what are the basic things needed at the outset. The Council should also
make a definite recommendation to the church board concerning the initial
financing of the new Unit. Set a date for the next Council meeting and the
first unit meeting and begin training or officers. .

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7. Each nominated officer must own a hand book and become acquainted with
the contents. At the end of the basic training, appointments should be made
and applications forms forwarded to the District Office for Certificates of
Crusading for all successful participants.

NOTE: This certificate should be renewed every five years after a refresher‘s
course designed by the Regional Office.

8. The new officers should arrange an orientation of a number of young people

to assist with the programme. This will start a reserve of potential leaders
and create a strong image of the programme among the younger children.
They will be called Sentries.

9. The Unit Council should meet to complete the organization of the Unit. The
day(s) and time(s) of the weekly Camps should be planned in consideration
of the church calendar and in cooperation with the pastor. The Council
should now make definite plans for the Company Camps. They should be
conducted in the Church if at all possible. There should be facilities for
storing equipment. All necessary supplies and literature should be ordered
and received before the first meeting as a unit.

10. Captains and Lieutenants conduct their first Company Council. They plan
and prepare for upcoming activities. The scheduled general plan of action for
the first three months should be made, along with details for the first month.
These schedules and plans must be submitted to the Unit Council four
weeks in advance. The officers should meet with the Unit Council, review
these plans, and enlist any cooperation and assistance required.

11. The registration meeting should be planned and the registration limited until
the programme is operating smoothly. The registration and the first Camp
should be publicly advertised via bulletin, posters and platform
announcements. The officers should conduct several trial Camps, evaluate
them and then adjust and confirm their plans for the future.

12. The Unit Council arranges a regular schedule of Council Meetings.

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Operational Phase

The Registration Meeting

1. Provide parent consent forms for each prospective member.

2. Conduct a registration meeting. Parents should be encouraged to attend.
3. Parent consent forms should be returned to the registration meeting.
4. Obtain initial information for the individual record sheets.
5. Explain the programme, uniform and all other relevant information at this
meeting.

The First Crusader Camp

1. Conduct the first Camp with new recruits.

2. Commence the preparation of recruits for investiture.
3. The Unit Council should evaluate the success of the first Camp.
4. Order additional materials as needed
5. The Brigadier [secretary] should keep careful records of: attendance and
finances; all District activities in which the Unit participates; all activities
and plans for the Unit; statistics of the Unit and its members; promotion,
investitures, awards etc.

Organization and Investitures

1. The registration should now be opened to all.

2. The Unit should now be divided into Companies and Guards, and ranks
assigned to each.
3. Choose the names for Companies.
4. The officers should be invested by the Commander-in-Chief at a public
ceremony.
5. The Commander should invest qualified ranks at a subsequent and
preferably public investiture.
6. The Unit Council should meet bi-monthly.
7. Qualified Heralds should meet regularly with the Captains and Lieutenants
in Company Council.

Cooperation and Public Activities

1. Conduct at least three Church Parades each year.

2. Conduct an Honour Parade at the conclusion of the Crusading season.
Include the presentation of awards and insignia.
3. Forward the first Annual Unit Communiqué (report) to the District office
upon request.
4. All Unit tithes and registration fees should be forwarded, to the District
Office, upon request.
5. Participate in District and Regional activities.

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 What
Every
Recruit
Should
Know

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 Things Each Crusader Should Know
All Officers should be familiar with this information, and as part of preparation
for investiture, new recruits should be taught the promise, battle song and
handshake. Recruits should also be taught basic Crusader information before
being allowed to join the guard. A test should be given at the end of this short
period of instruction. The other information can be learned as the programme
progresses, but members should be able to answer questions about who they are,
what they represent and the meaning of terms and titles used in this ministry.
They should be encouraged to use these terms during Crusader meetings and
activities.

Origin --- The word Crusader was taken from the French word ―Croix‖ meaning
―cross‖ or the Spanish word ―Cruz‖ also meaning ―cross‖

Crusader --- One who fights for the cause of Jesus Christ against the plans of
Satan.

Crusader Emblem --- Mounted armoured knight in silhouette.

Unit --- Each group of Crusaders who meet weekly at a local church or building.
This group is called a Crusader unit and each unit has a number, which is worn
on the
uniform.

Company --- A group of boys or girls of a designated rank. The group should not
exceed 32 persons.

Guard --- One of the groups in a company. It should not exceed eight persons.

The Chief Crusader --- The Lord Jesus Christ.

Commander in Chief --- The head officer in a Crusader Unit is the Commander-
in-Chief, and he or she is the Pastor or their designate.

Unit Commander --- The person who is directly responsible for the unit.

Deputy Commander --- the Unit Commander‘s assistant.

Brigadier --- The secretary/treasurer of the unit. He is responsible for the

finances, records and secretarial duties of the unit.

Captain --- The leader of the Company, and the one who heads up the Company
Council meeting.

Lieutenant --- The Captain‘s assistant

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Quartermaster --- This officer has responsibility for the management and
maintenance of all Unit materials and equipment.

Counselor --- officer leading the Sentries or a special officer who teaches special
skills or deals with deviant behavior.

Heralds --- Young persons in the group with leadership potential. They are the
junior leaders of guards, [small groups within a company.] The First Herald is the
Chairperson of the Guard Council, and the Second Herald is the Vice-
Chairperson of the Guard Council.

Page --- A Crusader four to seven years of age

Maid/Squire --- A Crusader seven to eleven years of age

Lady/Knight --- A Crusader eleven to fifteen years of age

Sentry --- Crusaders over fifteen to eighteen years of age.

Recruit --- a new Crusader.

The King‟s Communiqué --- The Bible is called The King‘s Communiqué and is
an official part of the Crusader uniform.

Tribute --- Tribute is the name given to weekly offering brought to Crusader
Company Camp by Officers and Crusaders. It is one of the ways in which
Crusaders show allegiance to the Chief Crusader.

Communiqué --- Any mail or written communication between Crusader officers

or from officers to Parents to Crusaders.

The Crusader‟s Motto --- Always on guard

The Sentry Motto --- ―Share the Light.‖

The Law --- The Crusader must be always on guard

Officer‟s Motto --- ―Facre Praestat Quam Reficre.‖ It is the Latin translation of ―It
is better to build than to mend.‖

The Promise --- I promise to be loyal to God, to my country, my church, my

parents and all Crusaders, and to keep the honour code.

Sentry Promise --- ―On my honour, I promise to be loyal to the Chief Crusader
and all that Crusaders stand for.‖

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Crusader

Protocol

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 General Protocol

Protocol is ceremonies and courtesies that are established as proper and correct.
It is simply doing things in the accepted proper way. The following section gives
the ways that Crusaders do such things. Follow them closely and you will find
that Crusading will have meaning and distinction.

Crusader Salute
A salute is a prescribed greeting, gesture, or bow expressing
welcome or respect, especially the raising of the hand to the
head. To give the Crusader salute, raise the hand to your right
temple; on the way up, the thumb and fingers form the letter ‗C‘.
Long way up and short way down. The index finger only should touch the temple.

A Crusader or officer shall salute a superior the first time of meeting on any given
occasion and when being officially dismissed. This applies only when both parties
are in full uniform.

At official Crusader functions during the singing or playing of the National

anthem
(1) Colour parties shall not salute or sing
(2) Officers and ranks in parade formation shall salute
(3) Other assembled Crusaders shall stand on guard.

During the singing of all other national anthems all Crusaders and officers shall
stand on guard. The salute is also used during the presentation of tribute and on
occasions that warrant a ―March Past‖. The salute may be used in public
buildings, on the street, or at mixed functions. The rule at such times should be:
if others salute, Crusaders should do likewise; if others stand at attention,
Crusaders should stand on guard.

Crusader Salutation
The Crusader Salutation is [Aleph} pronounced ―L.F.‖ This is the first
letter in the Hebrew alphabet. It has a center diagonal curved line, which
represents God‘s shoulder. The shorter curved line at the top represents
God‘s hand and the lower one man‘s hand. ―Aleph‖ means: ―God is my
friend, He wants to be friendly with you and so do I.‖ It reminds us of the
redemption God has planned for us, and His desire to bring people together with
Himself.

Crusader Handshake
To give or receive the official handshake the thumb and all the fingers
of the right hand shall form the letter ―C‖. Clasp the other person‘s
hand in an upward position. The Crusader handshake is an act that is
meaningless and worthless, unless its significance is understood and thought of
at the time. The secret salutation should be given with the handshake and
indicates its meaning. The official handshake may be used by any member of the
organization at ant time. It shall never replace the salute.

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Coat-Of-Arms
The official Crusader Coat—of-Arms is a four pointed shield. On
the shield are the official insignia of the mounted armoured knight
in silhouette and the two-edged sword on which the motto ―On
Guard‖ is written. Below the sword appear the words ―Deus Vult.‖
The four top points are significant of the four guards in each
company. The shield signifies being on guard defensively and the
sword signifies being on guard offensively. The two-edged sword is
also significant of the Word of God. ―Deus Vult‖ is the battle cry of the Crusaders
and means: ―It is the will of God.‖

Crusader Flag
The official Crusader flag is basically the white Christian‘ flag
with a red cross in a blue square in the upper left hand corner
next to the staff. The mounted Crusader Knight in red appears
on the lower corner of the fly.

National flags of Caribbean territories are approved by Parliament and proclaimed

by Her Majesty the Queen on the date of Independence. Each flag has a different
design and Officers should make sure that each Crusader has a knowledge of the
history of their National Flag. They should also know what the colours and
emblems represent.

Motto
―Always on Guard.‖
This should be explained carefully to each Crusader recruit. A Crusader must be
alert at all times, constantly guarding the right. He should be aware of and watch
against wrongs and injustices of all kinds. ‗Always‘ is the key word. A Crusader
should never be found off duty. The motto should be used to explain the
difference between right and wrong.

Officer‟s Motto
The motto of all adults in Crusading is ―Facre Praestat Quam Reficre.‖ It is the
Latin translation of ―It is better to build than to mend.‖

Law
―The Crusader must be always on guard.‖
The law is a re-statement of the motto, but in addition declares it a necessity. It
is a spiritual truth without qualification. The law should be used to show the
reality of the two kingdoms in this world — Christ‘s and Satan‘s.

Promise
―1 promise to be loyal to God, my country, my church, my parents and all
Crusaders and to keep the Honour Code.‖
Loyalty is a basic requisite for church, country and home and presupposes
belonging. Obtain a promise of commitment first to God. Without this, the
promise will be meaningless. Explain what loyalty in each of these phases‘ means.

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Commission
―Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to
withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.‖ Eph. 6:13.
A commission is an authorization to perform certain duties or tasks, or take on
certain powers. This is the Crusaders official authorization to wear God‘s armour,
and to engage in a crusade against evil. This Commission should comprise the
very heart of the Crusader‘s attitude — he has a job to do; it is an important
responsibility; it has been authorized by God Himself.

Inspection Protocol
The officer inspecting a Guard shall first receive the salute from the Herald and
then proceed with the Herald to inspect the ranks. The Herald shall record merits
in his Guard log. When a Commander inspects a Company he shall first receive
the salute from the Captain. Together they shall then proceed to receive the
salute from each Herald. The Herald shall remain in position while the
Commander and the Captain conduct the inspection.

Honour Code
The Honour Code is the high moral standard of Pentecostal Crusaders. Every
Crusader should know it by heart. A copy of the Honour Code should be hung on
the wall of every Camp Base. The Company should repeat it often together.

Crusaders Battle Song – By Haldor Lillenas

[Found in early editions of ‗Songs of Praise #3]

Crusaders of Emmanuel, go forward in His name.

Holy warfare waging, powers of sin engaging.
Lift His royal standard and His truth divine proclaim;
Till the world shall own Him King.

CHO: Go forth, go forth and battle for the right;

Defeat the foe and put his hosts to flight.
Crusaders of Emmanuel press on until the victory is won

Crusaders of Emmanuel go forward to the fray.

Songs of triumph singing; shouts of victory ringing.
Follow your Commander, He is with you everyday.
Onward is the battle cry.

Crusaders of Emmanuel the battle soon shall cease.

In a home of splendor, we shall homage render
Unto Jesus, He who is the glorious Prince of Peace.
When we lay our armour down.

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 The Honour Code

1. On my honour
--- I will guard my heart against disloyalty.
A Crusader is loyal to God, to his country, his church,
his parents and all Crusaders.

2. On my honour
--- I will guard my soul against wrong.
A Crusader does what is right.

3. On my honour
--- I will guard my mind against uncleanness.
A Crusader is clean in thought.

4. On my honour
--- I will guard my actions against unkindness.
A Crusader is kind.

5. On my honour
--- I will guard my hands against greed.
A Crusader is generous.

6. On my honour
--- I will guard my life against hatred.
A Crusader is friendly.

7. On my honour
--- I will guard my service against disobedience.
A Crusader is obedient to superiors.

8. On my honour
--- I will guard my face against frowns.
A Crusader smiles in difficulty.

9. On my honour
I will guard the rights of others again injustice.
A Crusader is fair to others.

10. On my honour
--- I will guard the truth against falsehood.
A Crusader is honest.

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 Church Protocol

At specified times the Crusader Unit should take part in ‗Church Parade‘. This is
an event where the Crusaders are in charge of the planning and execution of the
morning worship service. Crusaders are expected to be dressed properly in official
Crusader uniform, and carry out a precise pre-worship session that includes a
procession into the sanctuary, the presentation of flags, the recitation of the
Commission and the Promise, the singing of the Battle Song and if appropriate,
The National Anthem.

Church protocol is good manners in church. There is a proper way of conducting

one‘s self in God‘s house. Crusaders must learn how to do this so that they will
have poise and confidence.

Leaders should encourage the Crusaders to follow these important rules.

1. Take part in the service. Sing every song and give close attention to the
proceedings.
2. Be reverent and never move or look around during prayer time.
3. Wear uniform only on occasions that warrant the formality.
4. Girls adjust skirts properly.
5. Socks must be straight and shoes polished.
6. Check face, hair, and nails before appearing in public.
7. Have proper posture for both sitting and standing.
8. If possible, avoid talking and whispering.
9. Never chew gum when in church.
10. Speak clearly and with sufficient volume to be heard by everyone. Do not lean
on the pulpit. Stand erect.
11. Move carefully and precisely, with dignity as befitting a soldier.
12. Look at the audience and smile.

Public Prayer by Officers

Officers are frequently asked to lead in prayer. They are expected to know how to
pray well in public. It is an honour to be called upon to pray. When an officer is
asked to pray it is because the person in charge believes that he is able to reach
God and bring all in attendance into the presence of the Lord. This is a great
responsibility since many people gain their greatest amount of spiritual strength
and help from the prayer time. Sometimes people pray only when they are in
church and are being led by someone else. An officer‘s prayer is their only contact
with God. Public prayer of an officer will become a pattern for Crusaders as future
officers.

Crusaders should know the following things about public prayer.

1. Formula for prayer.
We always pray to the Father in the name of Jesus, by the power of the Holy
Spirit.
2. The vocabulary of prayer.

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 There are traditional words and phrases we use when addressing God. If
addressed in modern English it sometimes seems irreverent and sacrilegious.
3. The attitude of prayer.
This includes posture, eves closed, etc.
4. The various types of prayer
The Crusader will need to learn how to ask God‘s blessing on a service; how
to pronounce the benediction; how to pray for those with special needs. Have
the Crusaders practice the various types.
5. The length of public prayer
Prayer should be short and to the point but long enough to accomplish the
desired end.

When Congregation should stand

The Congregation should stand for the march on and off of the colours. They shall
also stand for the singing of the country‘s National Anthem, the delivery of the
Commission, the recitation of the Motto and the singing of the Crusader Battle
song. It is quite permissible for the minister to quietly inform the congregation of
the proper procedure.

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 Flag Protocol

Flag protocol is defined as the proper placement, handling and use of flags. Some
countries have added certain protocols into their law system while others prefer
to have "guidelines" without civil or criminal consequences attached. Crusaders
should be aware of the guidelines that govern the use of their own National flag. A
Unit should only use flags when they have practiced ceremonial formations and
are completely at ease with them.

A flag mount is a metal ornament on the top of a flag pole. A brass or

gilt mount may be used for the top of the National flag, and a cross
mount for the top of the Crusader flag. Cords with tassels may be
used on flags and these should be of colours in the flag.. They are tied
around the mount at the top of the flag and allowed to hang free.

A special flag belt or carrier is worn by the colour bearers. This is called the flag
belt. The strap passes over the left shoulder with a buckle at the back and the
leather carrier bucket at the front low enough for the colours to be held easily at
the carry.

As the symbols of our country and our movement, the flags shall be treated
respectfully. They shall never be allowed to touch the ground. Care should be
taken to keep the flags from becoming soiled or damaged. They should be cased
when not in use.

Two colours may be carried by Crusaders, the National flag and the Crusader
flag. A Unit may also carry its own Unit Ensign or Banner.

Flag Mount

Toggle

Upper Halyard

Flag Hoist Fly

Pole
Or
Staff

Strop
Lower Halyard

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Colour Party For One Flag
A colour party for one colour shall be comprised of three Crusaders, a
colour bearer and two escorts. The colour bearer shall take position
and give the command ―Colour party fall in,‖ and the escorts shall fall
in on either side at attention.

When two colours are used, they shall be marched on separately,

each with a colour party of three. A Colour party of five for two
colours may be used when the Unit is on parade. The colour
party of five shall consist of two colour bearers, and three
escorts. The national flag is always on the right of the Crusader
flag. The National flag bearer shall give the commands. They
shall be given as quietly as possible. The following are the methods usually used
for carrying colours. As long as the colours are treated with dignity, the object of
any ceremonial event will have been achieved.

1. ―Hold the flag at the order‖

On this command, the bearer shall hold the pole vertically
standing on the ground at his right side. In this position
the colour party shall stand ―on guard‖, unless given a
command to stand at ease. When the escorts stand at ease
in the usual way, the bearer shall stand at ease holding the
colours vertical. The colour party never stands easy. The
colours shall be held at the order whenever the company is
halted and waiting.

2. ―Carry flag at the slope‖

On this command the end of the pole shall be removed from
the carrier, and the pole lowered to rest on the right
shoulder, a corner of the fly being held to the pole. The end
of the pole shall be as near the ground as possible. The
forearm shall be straight. Colours shall be carried at the
slope when the company is marching except when passing
a saluting base.

3. ―Carry flag at the carry‖

On this command the colours shall be carried vertically
with the end of the pole in the carrier, the right hand
holding the pole and the lower corner of the fly between
thumb and first finger. The hand shall be level with the
bridge of the nose, the back of the hand turned outward,
the fingers turned toward the face. The left arm shall
remain at the side. This position shall be used when
colours are being marched on and off after special
ceremonial occasions. The correct step is the slow march
when the colours are at the carry being marched on or off
in formation.

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Dipping The Colours
Both colours shall be dipped to the Queen and members of the
Royal Family. They are also dipped to Governor Generals,
Presidents and Lieutenant Governors as representatives of the
Queen in. The flag shall be let go and the pole held at an upward
and outward slant, the butt being behind the right arm-pit. The
arm shall be brought slowly forward and downward until the
mount touches the ground. The escorts shall stand at attention. At the end of the
salute, pressure with the left hand on the end of the pole shall be used to bring
the colour up and back into the carrier bucket.

Flag Flies Free When No Royalty

When Royalty or Vice Royalty is not present and the National Anthem is played,
the colours shall be allowed to fly free. The bearer shallgather the fly up again at
the conclusion of the music as he does in the march past.

Flying the Colours

1. Fly flags sunrise to sunset.
Flags shall be flown daily from sunrise until sunset [except during bad
weather] and especially on national holidays. They may be flown at night on
special occasions. Flags shall be raised quickly and lowered slowly.

2. Flags half-mast to honour.

Flags may be flown at half-mast to honour outstanding persons who
have died. By half-mast is meant lowering the flag down to one half
of the distance between the top and bottom of the pole. The flag
should be first raised to the top of the pole and then lowered.

3. National flag greatest prominence.

The National flag, when carried in a procession with other flags, shall be either
on the marching right [the flag‘s own right] or if there is a line of other flags, in
front of the center of that line. The flag shall be at the center and at the
highest point of the group when a number of flags are grouped or displayed
from poles. When other flags are flown from the same halyard, the National
flag should always be at the peak. When other flags are flown from adjacent
poles, the National flag shall be raised first and lowered last.

4. Flying flags of different nations.

When flags of many nations are flown the flag of the hosting country should be
placed on the left with the rest following in alphabetical order in the language
of the host country. The flags should be nearly equal in size, and flown from
separate poles of the same height. The flag of one nation shall not be displayed
above that of another nation in time of peace.

5. Interior display of flag.

On a platform the National flag shall be placed to the speaker‘s right, and all
other flags placed to the left. When multiple National Flags are displayed on a
platform, they should form a line either on the speaker‘s right or in back in the
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 center. When displayed elsewhere the National flag shall be placed at the right
of the audience as they face the platform, and other flags to the left of the
audience.

Unit banner
Each Unit may design its own banner in any size, shape or colour. It shall be
inscribed with the name of the sponsoring church and the Unit number and any
other district, area, or local insignia desired. It may be carried by one or two
bearers. It shall never precede the two official colours.

Prepare Colours For Hoisting and Breaking

The colour bearer shall hold the fly of the flag, and an escort shall take the hoist.
They shall fold the flag in half lengthwise and then in half again. The escort at the
hoist shall hold the strop in her/his left hand and fold on to this each time. They
shall fold the flag now from end to end, bringing the fly to within a few inches of
the hoist. It shall then be folded again in this direction. They shall then roll it
tightly from the fold to the hoist. The corner shall then be folded back and they
shall pass the strop tightly around the flag and loop it under itself.

1. 2.

Escort Colour

Fold in half to strop

3. 4.

Fold in half again to strop Fold to Hoist

5. 6.

Roll from fold to Wrap strop around

Hoist and fold back roll and loop it under
strop corner itself

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Flag Raising
The raising and lowering of colours on a flag pole is the simplest form of
ceremonial. It may be used to open and close Company Camps, and shall be
always used at Field Camps. It is not necessary to have elaborate equipment.
When there is no flagpole on a moveable stand in the Unit Base, a hook in a
suitable high place is all that is required.

1. Before the Company falls in formation for Tribute Parade, the colour bearer
shall take the rolled up flag and run it up the flag pole [or up to the hook)
ready for ceremony. This is done by loosening the halyard. Tie the upper
halyard with a clove-hitch round the neck of the toggle on the flag and the
lower halyard with sheet bend or double sheet bend to the loop of the strop,
taking care not to loosen the rolled up flag in the process.

When the Company wishes to break two colours on the flag pole, procedure is
the same as for one colour. The two colours shall be securely tied together, the
strop of the Canadian flag being fastened around the toggle of the Crusader
flag.

2. The actual breaking of the colour shall come when the Company is in Tribute
Parade formation facing the flagpole. The officer shall stand with his back to
the flagpole, being sure that there is sufficient room for the colour party to
march between him and the flagpole. The colour party shall wait at a suitable
place ready to march on and break the colours when the officer is ready.

The officer shall give the command ―Colour party forward.‖ He shall about face
to the flagpole and the bearer shall say: ―Colour party quick march.‖ The
colour party shall march abreast or in single file. The right hand escort shall
lead to the flagpole and halt in front of it. If in single file, a right or left turn
shall be given after the halt so that the colour party is facing the flagpole.

The bearer shall take two paces forward, and pull smartly on the halyard
attached to the loop on the flag. This shall cause the colour to break or unfurl
and, as it breaks, the Crusaders shall salute, taking their time from the officer.
If the National Anthem is being sung, the colour party shall remain in its
place, the bearer holding the halyard until the singing ends. The colour party
shall not salute or sing. The bearer shall make fast the slack halyard and step
back in place between the two escorts.

3. The bearer shall command, ―About turn,‖ or if they came in file, ―Right turn,
[or left turn), quick march,‖ and when clear of other formation shall give the
command: ―Colour party halt‖ The bearer shall step forward and turn about to
face the escorts, and shall give the command: ―Colour party fall out.‖ The
escorts shall right turn and break away without saluting, and shall go to their
places in the Tribute Parade.

4. The lowering need not take place until the end of Company Camp. At Field
Camps, the colours shall be lowered at sunset, or at any time during the day,
should all the campers be leaving camp. There is usually no formal parade at
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 the lowering of the colour, either at the end of the Company Camp, or at the
Field Camp.

A colour party of three shall march on as before, and halt three paces in front
of the flagpole. The colour bearer shall step forward and loosen the halyard.
When he is about to lower the flag he shall tell one of the escorts to blow the
whistle. All Crusaders within sight, whatever they may be doing, shall turn
toward the colours, and come to attention. If they are wearing uniforms, they
shall salute as the flag is lowered. The whistle shall then be blown again as a
sign to carry on with their activities.

5. The bearer who has lowered the flag shall gather it up over his shoulder or
shall hand it to one of the escorts to hold while he unties the knot and makes
fast the halyard. Then he shall lay the flag across his forearm, step back, and
give the order, ―About turn,‖ and marches the party away from the flagpole.
Having halted the party, he shall step forward, turn to face the escort, and
shall fold the flag ready to hoist again.

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 Drill Protocol

Foot drill is an essential part of the training regimen of organized military and
paramilitary elements worldwide. "Foot drill" or "Drill" stems from time since
antiquity when soldiers would march into battle, be expected to gather in a
formation, and react to words of command from their commanders once the
battle commenced; for example, "Fix Bayonets", which is still used today, albeit
not on the battle field, but to provide a spectacle at military events and parades.
Much of the drill done today is either ceremonial or implemented as a core part of
training in the Armed Forces. Military discipline is enhanced by drill, as it
requires instant obedience to commands.

Drill proved useful when marching formations of soldiers cross-country. For

example, officers could form men from an eight-wide route march formation to a
two-wide formation for passing through gates and other narrow passages, without
losing time or cohesion. Drill was used to efficiently maneuver formations around
and through obstacles. Drill was often used as a forerunner to great battles;
during them it justified itself. It was also utilized after battles, where quick
restoration of the corporate unity of an element was required.

Most of the commands in modern drill are separated into two distinct parts; the
Preparatory Command, and the Command of Execution. The preparatory
command indicates to the person performing the movement that a command of
execution is soon to follow. The command of execution indicates the movement to
be performed. An example of this is the command "Present ARMS", which is
utilized to command a group of soldiers to render salute. In this command, the
word "Present" is the preparatory command, whereas the following word, "ARMS"
is the command of execution. The movement is performed immediately upon
reception of the execution command.

When issuing the command, vocal inflection is varied so that the preparatory
command is given less emphasis, and the most emphasis is placed on the
command of execution. There is usually a slight hesitation between each element
of the command, about the duration of a finger snap.

All drill movements are performed from the base position of Attention. In this
position, the person performing the movement stands straight, arms down and
slightly flexed, fingers curled in to the palm, thumbs pointed down and placed
against the seam of the trouser, and the feet positioned at a forty-five degree
angle with heels together. The most common command given by leaders to gather
their elements into formations, standing at attention, is the command "Fall IN".
From this position, almost any other drill command can be executed.

Crusaders should work towards gaining precision in the timing and execution of
their foot drills. This can only be accomplished by concentrated rehearsals, and
time dedicated to acquiring a squad that exhibits elite movement and accuracy
when on parade.

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1. “Crusaders .... On Guard”
Snap into position when this command is given, body straight, head erect,
shoulders back. Heels should be together, toes at a 45-degree angle, hands at the
sides, fingers together in a relaxed position, thumbs along trouser or skirt seams.
All other commands are executed from this basic position.

2. “Salute... one, two”

At the command, ―one‖ snap right hand sideways and upward to the right temple.
At the command ―two‖ the arm is snapped immediately but silently straight down
to the side. A good rule is: the longest way up and shortest way down.

3. “Stand at. . . ease”

Keep right foot in place and move left foot about 9inches to the left. With the arms
behind the back, place the back of the right hand in the palm of the left, fingers
straight and thumbs crossed. Weight should be equally distributed on both feet;
keep head erect, eyes straight ahead.

4. “Right... dress”
This command is needed to get a straight and evenly spaced line. At the
command, ―dress,‖ take one pace forward (except person farthest to the right),
raise right arm and turn head to the right. Then shuffle back into position where
knuckles just touch the shoulder of the person to the right making a straight line.
At the command, ―Eyes. . . front,‖ snap back to the position of ―on guard.‖

5. “About... turn”
On the command, ―turn,‖ pivot on the heel of right foot and the toe of left foot,
making a full 180-degree turn to the right. Keep head, shoulder and arms rigid.
Then bring the left foot sharply in to the right and resume position of ―on guard.‖

6. “Right... turn”
On the command, ―turn,‖ pivot on the heel of the right foot and toe of the left foot,
making a quarter turn to the right. Keep head, shoulders, and arms rigid. Then
bring the left foot sharply in to the right and resume the position of ―on guard.‖

7. “Mark.., time”
On the command, ―time,‖ lift left foot four inches and proceed to march in place
and in time without moving head, shoulders, or arms.

8. “Forward... march”
On the command, ―march,‖ step out with left foot.

9. “Order about... turn”

This command is given only while marching and as the right foot touches the
ground. When the command, ―turn,‖ has been given, advance the left foot and
make a 180-degree turn about to the right and continue marching in the opposite
direction. Pivot on the heel of the right foot and the toe of the left foot.

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10. “Change direction right.., wheel”
This command is given when the Company marches in single file. The first one
makes a quarter turn to the right, the rest follow turning on the same spot. The
―wheel‖ is not an abrupt turn, but much like turning a street corner.

11. “Crusaders, halt...one, two”

This command is given from any marching position as the left foot touches the
ground. It is to be executed on two counts; on the first count the right foot is
placed; on the second, the left foot clicks beside it.

*All ―left‖ commands are the reverse of ―right‖ commands.

12. “Stand... easy”

This command allows the Crusader to relax but not to move out of ranks or
shuffle about. The feet must not be moved or the dressing (straight line) will be
lost. On hearing the next preparatory command, the ―Stand ... on guard‖ position
shall be assumed.

Slow March
Slow March is to be used for the march on and march off of colours, ranks and
officers at special ceremonies, memorial or funeral services. Take one step on
every second beat. The leg and foot are placed forward bending the knee on the
first beat and the foot placed down and the step completed on the second beat.

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 Parade Formations

Line Guard
Line Guard is the formation of a Guard in one straight line
approximately one arms length apart. The First Herald is
in position at one end, with the Second Herald at the
opposite
end. Use ―Right dress‖ [or left) for positioning. If the Line Guard is formed in
relation to the colours and the Tribute Throne, the Herald shall take the position
nearest the Tribute Throne. If the Line guard is formed parallel to the front of the
Tribute Throne, the Herald shall take the position to the right of the Tribute
Throne.

“C” Guard
A ―C‖ Guard is the formation of a Guard in the shape of the letter ―C‖. It is always
preceded by the formation of a Line Guard. On the Command ―Form ‗C‘
Guard...one‖, the three ranks at each end of the Line Guard advance one step
forward - [Figure a.) On the command ―...two...‖ the two ranks at each end of the
Line Guard advance another step forward - [Figure b.) On the command ―...three
...‖ the rank at each end of the Line Guard advances a third step forward –[Figure
c.) To re-form Line Guard after ―C‖ Guard, simply reverse the order with the ranks
stepping backward on the command ―form line-guard ... one ... two ... three.‖ ―C‖

Guard formations are always used in connection with a ceremonial. In most cases
only one ―C‖ Guard is formed while others remain in Line Guards. It is not
advisable to always use the same ranks. Alternate them from time to time so that
all may have opportunity of being in the place of honour.

         

       

     

   
Line Guard

   
‘C’ Guard before
Tribute Throne
     

        

         

Figure A Figure B Figure C

[ Original Position  Herald  Second Herald Crusaders ]

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March Past
A March Past is a Company or Unit or group of Units giving a formal salute to an
honoured guest. The guest usually stands on a platform or saluting base while
Crusaders march past in formal order.

1. When the flag or post marking the beginning of the saluting base has been
reached the officer in command shall give the order, ―Eyes . . . right‖. On
this command all Crusaders shall take one pace forward and then
simultaneously shall turn their heads over their right shoulder. The right
hand marker shall continue to look ahead along the line of march to keep
everyone marching in line. All officers shall salute on this command and
hold the position until the Lieutenant at the rear passes the saluting base.

2. When the Lieutenant has passed the saluting base he shall give the
command ―Eyes . . . front.‖

3. When colours are carried on a March Past the colour party keep eyes front
but salute by letting the flags fly when they hear the command ―Eyes . . .
right.‖ At the command ―Eyes . . . front,‖ they shall pick up the corner of the
fly again. If it is windy the escort shall assist.

Carrying The Bible

The Bible, known as the King‘s Communiqué, is part of the official dress uniform
and shall be carried in the left hand. When standing ―On Guard‖ it shall be held
with the hinge side down and the front out. It shall be held with the fingers
around the hinge side.

Reading King‟s Communiqué

1. Present-Arms
The presentation of arms is the preparation of officers and ranks for the reading
of the King‘s Communiqué. This official ceremony will assist in the reverent
handling of the Word of God. On the command ―Present Arms ... one‖, the Bible
shall be brought over to the right hand; both arms still extended downwards. On
the command two ... ― the Bible [still closed) shall be lifted in the right hand up to
eye level with the front cover being outward and visible. On the command three
the Bible shall be lowered and opened in both hands ready for reading.

Present Arms ...One... ...Two... ...Three...

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2. Order Arms
When the King‘s Communiqué has been read it shall be returned to the left hand
in the following manner. On the command ―Order Arms the Bible shall be closed.
On the command ―... one ... ―the Bible shall be lifted to eye level in the right hand,
the front cover being outward and visible. On the command two the right hand
shall be lowered extending downward and the left hand brought over to meet and
grasp the Bible. On the command three the left hand now carrying the Bible shall
be returned to its original position.

Order Arms ...One... ...Two... ...Three...

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UNIFORMS & INSIGNIA

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 UNIFORMS
The Importance of Uniforms
Uniform indicates an official representative. Uniform is an important part of the
Crusader programme. It provides the person wearing it with a sense of belonging.
An individual in uniform becomes the official representative of that organization.
The standards of the organization are his to live up to. The name and reputation
of that organization is his to guard and to cherish. Centuries of tradition are
woven into the idea of the Crusader uniform. More important than the material in
the uniform, or how old it may be, is the manner in which it is worn.

Uniform assists discipline. The discipline of any group is easier when in uniform
because there is created that sense of allegiance and accountability to officers.

Uniform eliminates class distinction. There is no embarrassment in regard to the

style or price of clothing. Children are very conscious of these facts. Uniform
makes them all look alike, and puts them all on the same basis.

Insignia Part of Uniform

Insignia is part of the uniform. A Crusader is not in full uniform if he is not
wearing all he should. Each insignia is meaningful and should be worn correctly.
Nothing should be worn on the uniform except that which is indicated officially by
rank or achievement and conversely everything that is indicated by rank or
achievement should be worn on the uniform.

Care of Uniform
The uniform should be clean and well pressed. Neatness makes the difference. It
doesn‘t take a brand new uniform to earn top rating on inspection. The smart
thing is to check the uniform periodically to be sure that all insignia are properly
attached, and to change what needs to be changed.

Occasions For Uniforms

The Crusader uniform is meant for Crusader activities only. It shall be worn by all
new Crusaders for the first time at investiture. It shall be worn at Company
Camps, when participating in Service Crusades, for official Crusader functions, or
where a Unit or section thereof is participating in an official capacity. The
Crusader uniform shall not be worn in soliciting or selling articles for personal
gain.

Spiritual Armour
Many spiritual truths may be drawn from the uniform and its use. For example,
the helmet is a type of our salvation. Every rank and officer wears the helmet,
teaching that salvation is for everyone.

Crusaders should be aware of the correct uses of the uniform and what each part
represents. They should be encouraged to wear it with pride since primarily, we
represent our Chief Crusader.

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Parts of the Uniform and Insignia for Crusaders

Helmet
The helmet is a wedge cap of navy blue. Crusaders are considered in
complete uniform whether they wear the helmet on the head or under
the left epaulet. Helmets must be worn on the head in all ceremonials,
except in the sanctuary where men and boys may wear the helmet
under the left epaulet. Colored ribbon flashes indicate rank, and are worn above
and behind the front band. Helmets shall be worn on the right side with the front
two finger widths above the right brow. It is improper for helmets to be worn in
any other position.

Tunics
All ranks and junior officers wear tunics. The tunic is a buttoned front
shirt of Crusader blue with a collar, shoulder epaulets, long sleeves with
cuffs, pleated patch pockets with a flap, and a straight yolk in back.

Cadet Wear
A tunic with short sleeves is worn as Cadet Wear. Districts and Units
also have T/shirts in their chosen colour. These shirts should have a
District or Unit logo. T/shirts are worn for field activities, camps and
other times as required by the leaders.

Skirts
All female Crusaders wear navy linen A/Line skirts with front and back darts,
back zipper, back inverted pleat, and tabs for a belt. Belts are black, or made of
skirt/pants fabric. Skirts shall fall to just below the knees. The skirt for the
‗Pages‘ have a four inch wide badge sash inserted into the waistband, on the left
side.

Trousers
Pages wear knee length navy pants with an elastic back waistband. Tabs are
present for a belt and the pants have front pockets. The badge sash is attached
into the waistband on the left. All other males wear long pants with back welt
pockets, front slash pockets and pleats, and straight bottoms.

Bible
The Bible is part of the official dress uniform and shall be carried in
the left hand. When standing ―on guard,‖ it shall be held in such a
manner that the hinge side is downward, and the front outward. It
shall be held in the hand with the fingers around the hinge side.

Gorget
The gorget is a scarf or tie in the shape of a triangle. It is made of
two colors, the division being a direct line from the apex to the
centre of the base. The Page gorget is made in navy and white, the
Maid/Squire gorget is made in yellow and navy; the Lady/Knight
gorget is made in red and navy, and the Sentry gorget is all navy.

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To wear: Make small folds in the gorget moving from the base
towards the apex. Fold until it is short enough for the Crusader to
wear it without there being any excess bunching at the back of the
neck. Bring the ends around to the front and fasten with the beaver.

The point [or apex) of the gorget should fall down the centre back
with the navy on the left side.

Beaver
The slide for the gorget for Crusaders is the beaver.
Page beavers are navy with white binding and all
others are navy with gold binding. The beaver wraps
around the folded gorget and has a fastener to keep it in place.

The Entente Cordiale

This is the simple overhand knot that is tied joining the ends of the
gorget. It is a privilege to wear the Entente Cordiale. The Entente
Cordiale is indicative of the good relationship between the wearer
and the other members of the Company. Should discipline have to
be administered to the wearer he must not wear the Entente
Cordiale for the duration of the disciplinary action.

Historically an Entente Cordiale is a friendly agreement between governments,

[e.g. 1. Entente Cordiale between Great Britain and France in 1904; 2. Little
Entente — an alliance between Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia and Romania in 1921;
3. Triple Entente between Great Britain, France and Russia in 1890 which was
ended by the Bolshevik Revolution.)

Epaulets
Epaulets are buttoned shoulder bands on Crusader tunics and
jackets. On certain occasions the helmet may be worn under the
left epaulet. Plume awards are worn on the left epaulets of
Crusaders and senior officers have stars on the epaulets.

Lanyards and Whistles

Lanyards are cords used only for whistles. Crusaders lanyards
are white and worn by Officers and Heralds. Whistles shall be
used for signals and commands where the alert signal and
verbal orders are not effective. Herald lanyards shall be worn as
follows: place the larger loop over the head, cross in front of the
gorget and thread both ends of the gorget through the loop thus
formed. The ―Y‖ of the lanyard will now be under the gorget.
Place the whistle-end of the lanyard into the right corner of the
left pocket.

Shoes
All ranks, officers and Commissioners shall wear black laced walking shoes.

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Tunic Insignia
The following are the insignia which are to be worn on the tunic. They are
specifically for identification.

o Unit Identification Badge

o Expedition Bar
o Membership Shield
o Guard Shield
o Cuff Bars

Shoulder Insignia
The shoulder insignia is worn on the left sleeve starting where the
sleeve is sewn to the tunic.

Unit Identification Badges are worn immediately below the left

shoulder seam, and are inscribed with the registered number of the
Unit.

The Expedition Bar is an interchangeable badge which indicates rank

and the Expedition on which the Crusader is working. The various
Expedition Bars are identified by the Expedition name and coloured
border.

Maid/Squire of the Helmet single red border Expedition 1

Maid/Squire of the Shield single white border Expedition 2
Maid/Squire of the Spurs single blue border Expedition 3
Maid/Squire of the Sword single gold border Expedition 4

Lady/Knight of the Banner double red border Expedition 5

Lady/Knight of the Star double white border Expedition 6
Lady/Knight of the Grail double blue border Expedition 7
Lady/Knight of the Cross double gold border Expedition 8

The Membership shield is of navy with a gold embroidered border and inscribed
with the Mounted Armoured Knight.

Guard Shield
The Guard Shield is a numbered badge (1-4) which indicates the specific
Guard to which the Crusader has been assigned. It is worn on the upper
right sleeve. Guard shields are worn by Maids, Squires, Ladies and
Knights. Maid and Squire Shields are bordered in yellow and Lady and
Knight Shields are bordered red.

Cuff Bars
Cuff bars [1/2‖ braid or ribbon) are worn on the cuff of the right sleeve of
the tunic by Heralds. Second Heralds wear a single bar while First Heralds
wear two bars. Maid and Squire Cuff bars are yellow and lady and Knight
Bars are red.

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Badge Sash
Made of navy polyester the badge sash is worn over the right
shoulder under the right epaulette. The sash is four to five inches
wide, and the length is determined by the height of the child. The
badge sash is part of the official uniform and is worn over the right
shoulder with ends crossed at waist level at the left side. Award
badges are attached closest to the shoulder and Class A and B
badges on the lower portion.

Upon promotion from Maid/Squire to Lady/Knight, the sash is

reversed with the Maid/Squire badges visible on the back of the
Crusader. The Lady/Knight badges are then to be placed on the
other half which then becomes the front. The ends may be secured
with Velcro or such invisible fasteners.

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Parts of the Uniform and Insignia for Officers

Helmet
Officers wear the same head dress as Crusaders but helmet flashes are
made of tunic fabric.

Helmet Patch
This is worn only by officers, on the left side of the helmet. It is a square
navy patch embroidered with the mounted knight and bordered in gold
thread.

Tunics
All junior officers [Lieutenants to Brigadier] wear the Crusader blue
tunic. They also wear a navy necktie. All Officers except Commissioners
wear the same Cadet Wear as the Crusaders.

Jackets
Jackets in different colours indicating rank are worn by Crusader Men and
Women, Commanders-in-Chief, Unit Commanders, Deputy Commanders and
Commissioners. All male jackets are double breasted while female jackets are
single breasted. Commissioners and Commanders wear a white dress shirt inside
the jacket.

Neckties
Navy neck ties are worn by all jacketed Officers with the exception of Crusader
Men and Women.

Skirts
Skirts for female Officer shave front and back darts, back zipper, back fold-over
vent [split]. Junior Officers wear tabs for a belt. Commissioner skirts have no
tabs.

Trousers
Trousers for Oficers are rhe same as for Crusaders.

Unit/District Identification Badges worn immediately below the left

shoulder seam, and inscribed with the registered number of the Unit
or the district name.

The Officer Bar is an interchangeable badge which indicates rank.

The Membership shield is of navy with a gold embroidered border

and inscribed with the Mounted Armoured Knight.

Cuff Bars
Cuff bars [1/2‖ braid or ribbon) are worn on the cuff of the right
sleeve of Lieutenants and Captains. Lieutenants wear a single bar
while Captains wear two bars.

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Officers lanyards and Whistles
Officers‘ lanyards shall be worn as follows. Pass the whistle end of the
lanyard under the left shoulder epaulet from front to back. Bring it
around behind the arm and then up under toward the front. Pass it
through the large loop and place the whistle into the left corner of the
left pocket.

Fabric Stars
These are navy and gold felt star badges worn on each epaulette worn
by unit officers. Again the chart should be consulted by the individual
officer.

Metal stars
Commissioners wear gold metal stars on the epaulettes on a circle of
red felt. The uniform chart for Commissioners will indicate how many
stars are worn by each rank.

Membership Pin
Officers‘ membership pins are worn in the center front of all officer
helmets. They can also be used as tie pins for jacketed officers.

ACLT Leadership Bars

These are awarded for successful completion of the Advanced Crusader
Leadership Training programme. The bars are worn immediately over the
right hand pocket in a continuous line. Commissioners wear bars over
the left hand pocket.

Medallions
Medallions are beribboned awards for proficiency in field craft, camping and
outdoor survival. Medallions are worn immediately over the left hand pocket.
Commissioners wear medallions over the right hand pocket.

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Page Uniform
The Uniform for Pages consists of:
 Navy wedge cap with white helmet flash.
 White polo style short sleeved polyester cotton tunic with three buttons in
front.
 Navy knee length shorts for boys. Pants have tabs for a belt, pockets and
pleats in the front and an elasticized waist at the back.
 Navy Crusader A-line skirt for girls. Skirt has tabs for a belt, back and front
darts, back zipper and kick [inverted] pleat.
 Black laced shoes.
 Navy socks.
 Navy badge sash.
 Navy and white gorget secured with a navy and white beaver.
 Black or Navy Bible.

Insignia

 Membership shield worn on left sleeve

 Page bar sewn above the membership shield on the left sleeve.
 Semester Bar worn on left breast.
 Unit I.D. number worn where left sleeve joins the shoulder seam.
 Navy wedge cap with white helmet flash.

Semester bars
Worn on the left breast until completed and then on the badge sash.

Page Tunic

Girl‘s Uniform Boy‘s Uniform

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Uniform and Insignia for
Maids, Squires, Ladies, Knights

1. Helmet
2. Flash
3. Gorget
4. Guard Shield
5. Badge Sash
6. Tunic
7. Entente Cordiale
8. Cuff bars
9. King‘s Communiqué
10. Beaver
11. Membership shield
12. Membership shield
13. Unit Identification Badge
14. Epaulet

Uniform and Insignia for Sentries

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Uniform for Crusader Men and Women

Males Uniform front and back Females Uniform front and back

Uniorm for Commissioner, Unit Commanders and Deputy Commanders.

Commanders jackets are Crusader blue and Commissioner jackets are navy
blue.

Males Uniform front and back Females Uniform front and back

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Identification of Senior Personnel and Insignia Worn
Commissioners, Commanders-in-Chief, Commanders and Deputy Commanders
all wear jackets with white inside tunics and neck ties. All other officers wear the
Crusader tunic with the designated insignia. Officers will need to follow the
insignia chart when decorating their uniform.
Commanders-in-Chief, Commanders and Deputy Commanders
o Crusader Blue blazer
o Navy helmet with helmet flash of jacket fabric
o Navy skirt/trousers
o Navy blue neck tie
o Black laced shoes
o Males -navy socks
o Females – Hose navy/off black/charcoal
o Navy and gold fabric officer stars
o Officers Membership Pin
o Lanyard and whistle
o Membership Shield
o Helmet patch
o Officer bar

Commissioners
o Navy Blue blazer
o Navy helmet with helmet flash of braid to make cuff bars and membership pin
o Navy skirt/trousers
o Navy blue neck tie
o Cuff bars
o Black laced shoes
o Males - navy socks
o Females – Hose navy/off black/charcoal
o Gold metal Commissioner stars
o Officers Membership Pin
o Lanyard and whistle
o Membership Shield
o Helmet patch
o Officer bar

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The official Crusader Membership Pin is worn by officers in the exact centre of the
helmet band on the front.
Officers wear Leadership Training Bars over the right pocket. Medallions are worn
over the left pocket, and service numerals on the right sleeve.
Commissioners wear ACLT Bars immediately over the left pocket and medallions
over the right pocket. Service numerals are worn on the right lapel for each five
years of service.

Insignia Chart
Regional Four Gold metal Stars on red felt on each epaulet
Commissioner and
Four cuff bars of gold braid with a top bar curl on each cuff
Deputy Regional
Commissioner Regional/{DRC} Bar above the Membership Shield
Gold helmet flash. - Regional Badge.
Gold lanyard & whistle
Regional Service Three Gold metal Stars on red felt on each epaulet
Commissioners
Three cuff bars of white braid with top bar curl on each cuff
Regional Service Commissioner Bar above the Membership
Shield
White helmet flash. - Regional Badge. Gold lanyard & whistle
Regional Protocol Three Gold metal Stars on red felt on each epaulet
Officer
Three cuff bars of red braid with top bar curl on each cuff
RPO Bar above the Membership Shield
Red helmet flash. - Regional Badge. Red lanyard & whistle
District Three Gold metal Stars on red felt on each epaulet
Commissioner and
Three cuff bars of gold braid with top bar curl on each cuff
Deputy District
Commissioner District Commissioner /{Deputy} Bar above the Membership
Shield
Gold helmet flash. - District Identification Badge. Gold lanyard
& whistle
District Protocol Two Gold metal Stars on red felt on each epaulet
Officer
Two cuff bars of red braid on each cuff
PO Bar above the Membership Shield
Red helmet flash. – District ID Badge. Red lanyard & whistle
Area Commissioner Two Gold metal Star on each epaulet
Two cuff bars of gold braid on each cuff
Area Commissioner Bar above the Membership Shield
Gold helmet flash. - District Identification Badge. Gold lanyard
& whistle

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Area Service One Commissioner Gold Metal Star on each epaulet
Commissioner
One cuff bar of white braid on each cuff
Area Service Commissioner Bar above the Membership Shield
White helmet flash. - District ID Badge.
Gold lanyard & whistle
Commander-in-Chief Three Officer fabric star badges on each epaulet.
Unit Identification Badge
Officer Bar and Membership Shield
Helmet Flash made of Jacket fabric
White Lanyard and whistle
The Commander and Two Officer Star Badges on each epaulet
Deputy Commander
Unit Identification Badge
Commander /[DC]Officer Bar
Membership Shield
Helmet Flash made of Jacket fabric
White Lanyard and whistle
Brigadiers One Officer Star Badge on each epaulet
Unit Identification Badge
Officer Bar and Membership Shield
Helmet Flash made of Jacket fabric
White Lanyard and whistle. Gold chevron on right sleeve
Captains Two navy Cuff Bars on right sleeve
Unit Identification Badge
Officer Bar and Membership Shield
Helmet Flash made of Jacket fabric
White Lanyard and whistle
Lieutenants One navy Cuff Bar on right sleeve.
Unit Identification Badge
Officer Bar and Membership Shield.
Helmet Flash made of Jacket fabric
White Lanyard and whistle
Counsellor One navy Cuff Bar on right sleeve
Unit Identification Badge
Officer Bar and Membership Shield
Helmet Flash made of Jacket fabric
White Lanyard and whistle

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Crusader Man One red Cuff Bar on each sleeve.
Woman Unit Identification Badge
Officer Bar and Membership Shield.
Helmet Flash made of Jacket fabric
White Lanyard and whistle
Red 1½″ ribbon around each epaulet
Quarter Master One navy Cuff Bar on right sleeve
Unit Identification Badge
Officer Bar and Membership Shield
Helmet Flash made of Jacket fabric
White Lanyard and whistle
First Herald Two cuff bars on right sleeve
Maid/Squire – yellow; Lady/Knight – red
White Lanyard and whistle
Second Herald One cuff bar on right sleeve
Maid/Squire – yellow; Lady/Knight – red
White Lanyard and whistle
Sentry One red epaulette ribbon on each shoulder with a cloth star
Navy necktie with Youth Ministries badge as tie pin.

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SPECIAL EVENTS
&
CEREMONIES

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 Enrollment Ceremony for Pages

At the age of four a child may join the Crusading programme. He has the
designated rank of ‗Page‘. Enrollment ceremonies for Pages should be done at a
special Company Camp. This is not an official investiture, but an introduction of
a young child to the elements of Crusading. Parents and friends may be asked to
attend in order to make the event more meaningful to the Crusader.

At the start of the ceremony, all persons should be inside except for the Pages
and the escorts presenting them. If they are many, they can be presented in
groups of no more than three.

A Sentry or a Herald escort shall precede the Page up the aisle in a slow walk. He
carries in the same hand as the King‘s Communiqué, a folded gorget, beaver and
helmet. During this procession, the congregation shall sing a verse and chorus of;
―All things bright and beautiful‖, or ―We are the flowers of God‘s garden‖, or
another appropriate song that speaks to growing and developing. If there is more
than one presentation the congregation shall go on to another verse or another
song at the beginning of the next procession.

1. The party shall halt before the enrolling Officer and the escort salutes.
2. The escort shall declare: ‗Sir‘ or ‗Madam‘, I present this recruit to be enrolled
in the Page Programme in this Unit. Salute. Moves to stand to the left and
just behind the enrolling Officer. The escort remains to provide support and
encouragement, if necessary, to the young Crusader who may be
overwhelmed by the proceedings, even though rehearsed.
3. Officer: What is your name?
4. Recruit: My name is …………. Crusader states entire name.
5. Can you repeat the Page pledge?
6. Recruit: ―I am the creation of My Chief Crusader. I will grow and grow and
learn to fly like the eagle.‖
7. Officer: Please place your right hand on this the King‘s communiqué and
repeat after me. ―Jesus is my Chief Crusader. I will try to follow Him in all
that I do. Help me Lord to be kind, brave and strong as a Page in
Pentecostal Crusaders.‖
8. Officer: ―I enroll you as a Page in this Crusader Unit, in the name of our
Chief Crusader, Amen.‖
9. Officer then received the insignia from the escort and places them on the
Page. Page salutes and Officer responds. Page turns about.
10. The escort returns and stands behind the Page. Page says: ―Forward‖ and
precedes escort out.

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Lyrics to: We are the Flowers.

We are Flowers of God's garden, Bright as the morning, Fresh as the dawn.
Lovely in differences, Varied in loveliness. We are the flowers of humanity.
1.
I am a black rose, dark, exotic, Poignant in beauty, fragrant as the night.
God has entrusted me with joy and mystery. We are the Flowers of humanity.
2.
I am a red rose, sweet and lovely. Gay as a bird on a bright, summer day,
Singing a song of God, where „ere I wander. We are Flowers of humanity.
3.
I am a white rose, gleaming, shining. Sparkling like snow on the mountainside.
Restless as whitecaps, flung by the oceans breeze. We are the Flowers of
humanity.
4.
Brown is my color, rich and glowing. Full of the warmth of God's sweet love,
Heir to all nations, grandeur my destiny. We are the Flowers of humanity.

Lyrics to: All things bright and beautiful

All things bright and beautiful, All creatures great and small,
All things wise and wonderful, The Lord God made them all.

1. Each little flower that opens, Each little bird that sings,
He made their glowing colours, He made their tiny wings

2. He gave us eyes to see them, And lips that we might tell

How great is God Almighty, who has made all things well.

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 Investitures

Importance
The investiture ceremony for Crusaders is a very important life changing event.
Here Crusaders kneel and make promises that adults themselves find it a
challenge to keep. For the Captain it is the beginning of an eight-year life-building
programme.

The investiture is important also to the Crusader. It may be the time of

commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ. It should have a deep spiritual
significance. It may be his testimony to the world of the decision he has already
made in his own heart. Some of this sense of importance may be lost if too many
are invested at once. As soon as there are two or three Crusaders ready, plan for
investiture.

Each Crusader should be presented for investiture individually, since this is a

time of serious commitment. However if there is a large number of recruits or a
restricted time frame, they may be presented in twos.

If the Unit is new, the recruit will be presented by Officers of other Units in the
District. For new districts, Regional personnel should be on hand to conduct the
investiture.

Rehearse the ceremony so everyone will know what to do. This will help eliminate
much of the nervous tension. Teach them the importance of the promises they
will be making. Investiture will seem even more important if the parents are
present and if it is conducted in a church service. If the whole Unit recognizes the
special occasion, the recruit will also.

Investiture Ceremony for Maids, Squires, Ladies and Knights

[*] means that this particular item is optional]

1. *Alert signal
2. Officers in position at Tribute Throne
3. *Formation of Line Guards
4. *March on of Colours
5. *Formation of ―C‖ Guards
6. The Herald of the Guard to which the recruit is being assigned, shall lead the
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 this recruit to be enrolled in Pentecostal Crusaders in this Unit. Salute. Turns
right or left and retires.
7. INVESTING OFFICER: What is your name?
RECRUIT: My name is ..............Crusader states entire name.
OFFICER: Why have you come before the King‘s Tribute Throne?
RECRUIT: I would like to become a Crusader.
OFFICER: Are you willing to serve the Lord Jesus Christ as His loyal
Crusader?
RECRUIT: Yes, I am.
OFFICER: Are you willing to guard His kingdom against all that is wrong?
RECRUIT: Yes, I am.
OFFICER: You may kneel in allegiance to the Chief Crusader, the Lord
Jesus Christ. [The Page kneels on right knee.)
OFFICER: Here is your Commission. ―Wherefore take unto you the whole
armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil
day, and having done all, to stand.‖
PAGE: [shall repeat the Promise) I promise to be loyal to God, to my
country, my church, my parents and all Crusaders, and to
keep the Honour Code.
OFFICER: With this the Sword of the Spirit I now dub you a Crusader. [As
he says this he shall touch the recruit‘s forehead with the
Bible.
8. The Officer shall raise the recruit by the hand and extend the Crusader
handshake and greeting.
9. The officer shall place the gorget, beaver and helmet on the recruit and hand
him an envelope containing Unit Identification Badge, Expedition Bar and
Membership Shield [if not already on tunic). Investiture certificate and wallet
membership card are optional.
10. The officer shall receive the salute from the new Crusader.
11. The Herald shall accompany the Crusader to his guard.
12. * Formation of Line Guards.
13. *March off of colours in reverse order of entrance.

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Promotion Ceremony for Maids and Squires
“Golden Sword Promotion”

This ceremony is to be used for the promotion of Maids and

Squires to Ladyhood or Knighthood. It derives its name from the
fact that the yellow gorget, helmet flash and cuff bars are being
changed to scarlet. This can be done during a special Company
Camp where official uniform is worn, or during a Church Parade.
It is best that the promotion of Crusaders be done in their own
church before their fellow ranks and parents and friends, where
they can feel a special pride in their achievement. The investing
Officer will carry the King‘s Communiqué draped left to right with
a fringed gold satin cloth 8″ x16″ square, and having a
membership shield attached in the center.

1. *Alert signal.

2. Officers in position at Tribute Throne.

3. * Formation of Line Guards.

4. *March on of Colors.

5. *Formation of ―C‖ Guards.

6. Formation of Guard of Honour. Members of the Company into which the new
Lady/Knight will be placed, should form an honour guard in the aisle. Eight
persons will make up the guard, four on each side. The Captain to whose
guard the Crusader was formerly assigned shall lead the candidate, and as
they step off, the Guard of Honour shall ‗Present Arms‘ but on the third
movement, end in the ―Proof‖ position - [Bible held in right hand at waist
level with the spine in palm, and left hand at the side.] When the Officer and
Crusader have passed, the Guard of Honour then orders arms and retreats.

7. The Captain will address the officer speaking clearly and unhurriedly, ‗Sir,
this Crusader is a qualified candidate for a Golden Sword Promotion.‖ He will
then step to the right side of the candidate.

8. The Officer will extend the right hand palm upward and the candidate will
step forward

9. OFFICER: Are you willing to continue serving the Lord Jesus Christ as His
loyal Crusader?

10. CRUSADER: Yes, I am.

11. OFFICER: Are you willing to continue guarding His Kingdom against that
which is wrong?

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12. CRUSADER: Yes, I am.

13. OFFICER: In recognition of your continuing allegiance to the Chief Crusader,

The Lord Jesus Christ, you may kneel and place your right hand upon the
Golden Sword of the Spirit. [The Crusader shall kneel, the officer shall
extend the draped King‘s Communiqué, and the Crusader shall place his
hand on the membership shield.

14. OFFICER: Here again is your Commission: ―Wherefore take unto you the
whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and
having done all, to stand.‖

15. CRUSADER: [Placing right hand on the King‘s Communiqué, shall repeat the
Promise. I promise to be loyal to God, to my country, my church, my
parents, and all Crusaders, and to keep the Honour Code.

16. The officer shall raise the candidate and extend the Crusader Handshake
and greeting. He shall then remove the candidate‘s yellow gorget, replace it
with a scarlet one and present the candidate with the required insignia in a
gold coloured envelope.

17. OFFICER: As a Crusader Lady/Knight, may you serve in the same high and
noble manner as you did as a Maid/Squire, and may you win victories with
your sword for our Chief Crusader.

18. The officer shall receive the Salute from the candidate who then turns
toward the Captain. The Captain extends the right hand to indicate that the
proud candidate may proceed back up the aisle followed by the Captain.

Promotion of Ladies and Knights

“Honour Guard Promotion”

1. *March on of Colours.

2. Formation of Guard of Honour. Members of the Company into which the new
Sentry will be placed, should march halfway up the aisle and turn inwards.
Twelve persons will make up the guard, six on each side. [Borrow from
another unit if necessary]. The Guard leader shall proceed up the aisle, and
under the arch of Bibles to take position before the Tribute Throne. The
Candidate shall follow. As they step off, the Guard of Honour shall ‗Present
Arms‘, but on the third movement they shall hold the Bible aloft to form an
arch, left hand at the side. A fanfare may be played. When the Officer and
Crusader have passed, the Guard of Honour then orders arms and face
forward. The Guard Leader shall be carrying the new gorget for the
Candidate.

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3. The Guard leader halts before the investing Officer and recites.
―Commissioner, this Crusader is a qualified candidate for an Honour Guard
Promotion. He then steps to the right of the Candidate.

4. OFFICER: Who honours this Crusader?

5. HONOUR GUARD: [in unison), We do.

6. OFFICER: Why do you honour this Crusader?

7. HONOUR GUARD: One person from the Guard will make a short declaration
concerning the Candidate. He must not be apprised of what will be said
about him before hand.

8. OFFICER: Render therefore honour to whom honour is due.

9. HONOUR GUARD salutes. The Candidate stands crisply at ease and then
slowly lowers the head in a bow [as if in prayer]. The Captains steps behind
the Candidate and lays the folded gorget around his/her neck.

10. OFFICER: On Guard. The Candidate raises the head and the Officer fastens
the gorget and hands the Candidate the remaining new insignia in a red
coloured envelope.

11. OFFICER: In recognition of your continuing allegiance to the Chief Crusader,

the Lord Jesus Christ you may place your right hand on the King‘s
Communiqué. [The candidate shall place his right hand on the Officer‘s Bible
and the Officer or a church elder in the congregation shall offer a short
prayer of dedication.)

12. CANDIDATE: [Keeping right hand on the King‘s Communiqué shall repeat:
―On my honour I promise to be loyal to the Chief Crusader and all that
Crusading stands for. Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving;
Honour, and power, and might, be unto our God forever and ever.‖

13. HONOUR GUARD: [in unison) Amen.

14. OFFICER: Extending the Crusader Handshake: ‗Welcome, honoured

Crusader, to Sentries. May you find your new sphere of service to the Chief
Crusader exciting and challenging.‖

15. The officer shall receive the salute from the Candidate.

16. The Honour Guard shall again form an arch with raised Bibles. The new
Sentry shall turn right then pass through first, followed by the Captain. The
Guard shall „order arms‟, then turn left and right and follow.

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Investiture of Sentries
1. *March on of Colours.

2. Formation of Guard of Honour. Members of the Company into which the new
Sentry will be placed, should form an honour guard halfway up the aisle.
Twelve persons will make up the guard, six on each side. [Borrow from
another unit if necessary]. The Guard leader shall proceed up the aisle, and
under the arch of Bibles to take position before the Tribute Throne. The
Candidate shall follow. As they step off, the Guard of Honour shall ‗Present
Arms‘, but on the third movement they shall hold the Bible aloft to form an
arch, left hand at the side. When the Officer and recruit have passed, the
Guard of Honour then orders arms and stands at ease.

3. The Guard leader halts before the investing Officer and recites.
―Commissioner, this Candidate has completed the basic qualification recruit
test and is now prepared to become a Crusader]

4. Investing Officer: ―What is your name?‖

5. Crusader: My name is ………………..

6. Investing Officer: ―Why have you come before the King‘s Tribute Throne?‖

7. Crusader: I would like to serve the Lord Jesus Christ as His loyal Crusader.

8. Investing Officer: ―Will you promise to share the light of the Gospel of Jesus
Christ as He gives you opportunities?‖

9. Crusader: Yes I will.

10. Investing Officer: ―Will you promise to guard His kingdom against all that is
wrong?‖

11. Crusader: Yes I will.

12. Investing Officer: ‗Will you promise, as much as is within you to honour the
members of your new company and participate whole heartedly in the
activities.‖

13. Crusader: Yes I will.

14. Investing Officer: Please repeat the Sentry Code.

15. Crusader: ―I will love God, be loyal to my country, serve my church, honour
my parents and be true to all other Crusaders. I will do what is right. I will be
clean in thought. I will be kind, generous, obedient, friendly and honest. I will
be fair to others. I will be brave in danger‖

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16. Investing Officer: You may kneel in allegiance to our Chief Crusader.
{Sentry kneels on right knee}. Officer declares the Commission.

17. Investing Officer: Please repeat the Sentry promise.

18. Crusader: Salutes: ―On my honour, I promise to be loyal to the Chief

Crusader and all that Crusaders stand for.‖

19. Investing Officer to new recruit: ―With this the Sword of the Spirit, I now dub
you a Crusader.‖

20. Investing Officer takes the Crusader by the hand and assists him to rise. The
Candidate turns to the right and the Guard Leader steps forward to dress the
recruit in the necktie and present him with all other insignia in a white
envelope with a Mounted Knight printed on the front. He then faces front
again and both Leader and Sentry salutes the investing Officer.

21. The Honour Guard present arms. The Guard Leader and Sentry both turn
right and the Leader leads the way back through the Honour Guard who then
turn right and left in the retreat position, and follows their comrade out,
Bibles held in front at the ―Present arms‖ position.

 
▼ ▼ ▼ Investing ▼ ▼ ▼
Officer
Tribute Throne
Kneeling pad
Crusader Captain
Congregation Congregation

 
 
 
 
 
 

[Investiture diagram for Sentries]

 Flag  Rec‘ Leader ▼ Officers  Company Members

Note: The Company will hurriedly assist the new member in dressing in the new
insignia. They will all then reassemble inside if sufficient space is available. If more than
one person is promoted or invested, all will wait to reenter together. The members of the
company not participating in the honour guard may proceed to help make ready recruits
as they return. If more than one person is being invested, the honour guard may change
so that all members of the company have an opportunity to participate.

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Investiture of Adults
The investiture of adult members shall take place preferably at a Church Parade.
A chair with an open Bible on the seat may be used for a Tribute Throne. The
officers of the Unit shall take their places flanking this Tribute Throne. If Officers
being invested are for a new unit, District personnel should be on hand to
conduct the ceremony.

1. *March on of colours.
2. *Formation of Line Guards.
3. *Formation of ―C‖ Guards.
4. The adult to be invested [candidate) shall stand facing the Tribute Throne.
5. INVESTING OFFICER [unhurriedly]: ‗In the providence of God you have been
called into the service of the Chief Crusader. You have prepared for the
important responsibilities of His service. Because of this call and these
qualifications, you are now presenting yourself for official membership in
Pentecostal Crusaders. Please raise your right hand and declare your
intentions.

6. CANDIDATE: Raises right hand palm outward: ―On my honour I promise to

be loyal to Jesus Christ, the Chief Crusader and all that Crusading stands
for. May He make me a channel of blessing to my charges, and an example
that they can follow. May my dedication never waver, my commitment never
be in question, and my service bear fruit for the kingdom of God.‖ [This
should be memorized and recited, but Candidates should be allowed read
since they may be quite nervous on this occasion].

7. INVESTING OFFICER: As a Crusader Officer you are given the signal honour
of building lives for the glory of God. Your responsibility will be to recruit and
train Crusaders, taking them through each level of the programme, and
above all, to embrace every opportunity to lead them to Christ. As an act of
personal allegiance to the Chief Crusader, the Lord Jesus Christ, you may
place your right hand on the King‘s Communiqué.‖ [The investing officer
shall extend the King‘s Communiqué to the candidate.)

8. The dedicatory prayer of investiture shall be made by the investing officer, or

a church elder in the congregation.

9. The Investing Officer shall extend the Crusader Handshake and greeting,
and present the candidate with the required insignia of office in a white
envelope with the Membership Shield printed and Officer‘s Motto printed on
the front. He shall receive the first official salute from the new member.

10. The new officer shall return to position.

11. *Formation of Line Guards.
12. *March off of colours in reverse order of entrance.

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Commissioning Service
The Commissioning service for Commissioners shall be conducted either at a
District or National function. The charge shall be given by a Commissioner of
higher rank or by a District or General Superintendent.

1. *March on of colours.
2. This charge shall be read by the commissioning official. ―We, the Pentecostal
Assemblies of The West Indies recognize our responsibility in the training of
our children and youth as the men and women of the future Pentecostal
Church. We have embraced Pentecostal Crusaders as a programme to meet
their moral, spiritual and physical needs. Recognizing the vital place of
leadership in Pentecostal Crusaders . . . I hereby charge you to faithfully
perform your responsibilities and duties as a Commissioner of Pentecostal
Crusaders.‖
3. Response: [Place your right hand on the King‘s Communiqué and repeat
after me). ―With God‘s help I will do my best to faithfully perform my
responsibilities and duties as a Commissioner of Pentecostal Crusaders.‖
4. Commissioning official: ―By the authority vested in me as ........... [Declare
present rank or office], I hereby commission you as a Commissioner of
Pentecostal Crusaders.‖
5. Prayer of dedication.
6. *March off of the Colours at conclusion of function.

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Church Parade

Crusaders should have set times during each year, to attend Sunday morning
worship as a Unit. This should be accomplished with pomp and flair and a well
organized and executed display of drill and flag protocol. The Unit should be in
charge of planning the entire service, with the permission and endorsement of the
Commander-in-Chief. This is called The Church Parade.

The service should commence with the procession of Crusaders to reserved

seating. This should be followed by a procession by a colour party. The colours
are usually received by the Commander-in-Chief and the Unit Commander. After
the flags have been positioned in the correct format, the Unit Commander
declares the Commission, and all Crusaders respond by repeating the promise.
This should be followed by the Battle Song. There should then be prayer followed
by a normal worship service in which the Unit participates. Church parade
should be held at least once every quarter. It can also be used to facilitate an
investiture ceremony.

Church parade is mainly an opportunity for the Unit to be on display before

parents and guardians and to keep Crusading in the forefront of the home
church. It is also a means of recruiting new members. The format can be varied
and the many talents of the Crusaders can also be put on display keeping in
mind that it is a worship service.

Rally Day Parade

Rally Day may take several formats. It is however a day when the Units of the
District come together for fun and fellowship, even if this is in the form of
competitions. It is the decision of the District Council what activities will be a part
of the programme.

Rally day activities may include some of the following:

Route March Worship service

Film Singing competition
Drill competition Craft displays
Quiz Workshops
Drama Dance
Camp craft Expedition work displays
Choral speaking competition

Honour Parade
Honour Parade is usually the closing ceremonies for a District to mark the end of
a season or year. A Crusader year may commence in September and the Honour
Parade held in June or July. It may also commence in January and Honour
Parade held at year end. Activities may include investiture, presentation of badges
and awards, displays of work accomplished, and any promotional activity within
the scope of Crusading.
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COMPANY CAMP
The Basic Programme

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 Company Camp

Company camp is the name given to the weekly meeting of Pentecostal Crusaders
in the various units. A Company Camp is a time of varied activities that include
requirements from the written Expedition programme and also other activities
planned by the Company Council. This meeting should last for not more than two
hours, and should be planned three months ahead of time. The details for each
month should be submitted to the unit leader four weeks in advance. The
company camp activities are planned by the company council comprised of the
Captain, Lieutenants and heralds of the company. Leaders should make plans
after considering the following:

1. The expedition requirements - What are the things my company is required

to know and do during the year?
2. The life building needs of their charges - What skills, knowledge, character
building exercises, team building exercises, etc; can I teach my company in
order to assist them in their development?
3. The goals of Crusading - What do I need to do to lead my charges to a saving
knowledge of our Chief Crusader? What wholesome recreational activities
can I direct them in? How can I motivate my company to become leaders in
my Assembly?
4. The abilities of their charges - Given the known ability of my Crusaders, and
my knowledge of their activities outside of Crusading, how much can we do
each evening? How hard can I push them? At which point can we do more?
When would be the best time for necessary activities etc?

Activities
The Company Council is the planning committee for the Company camp
activities. After considering the requirements for the expeditions, the leaders
should creatively plan a programme that encompasses all stipulated
requirements and also include other activities that can enhance the programme.
These activities may be educational, recreational, spiritually motivating etc.
Venues, the lay-out of rooms, equipment and other necessary items should be
sourced in order to motivate a high degree of interest and a great hunger for
knowledge.

The success of every camp hinges on a well planned programme. Each company
council has the responsibility to see that activities are varied, well planned and
well executed on the given day. Some meetings may be held at the unit base, and
other may be held away from the unit. Give your company a healthy mix of
activities in order to keep them motivated to keep returning each week. Make
sure you have a written copy of your plans and that you are always prepared for
every meeting.

Company Camp may be conducted on any day that fits well with the church
calendar. No one day of the week is more suitable than another. It may be

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necessary to vary the time of the Company Camp in consideration of the age
groups. The activities of a company camp fall under one of the following
categories:

Planning: Prayer Tribute Parade

Inspection of ranks Guard Council Tourney
Captain‘s Command Commander‘s Special Camp Chorale
Camp Chapel Mizpah Appraisal

Planning
The success of every Camp hinges on a well planned programme. Without a plan
neither the officers nor the Crusaders will enjoy the evening. This will be a time of
indecision, rushing off for equipment and returning to find confusion in the
Camp. The entire session could very well be in disarray.

1. Planning provides variety: Planning a varied programme is necessary to

maintain interest. The Company Council is responsible to for coordinating and
arranging plans suitable to the Company.
2. Planning provides poise: Poise is secured when officers know ahead of time
to prepare for out-of-door activities, testing of badges, studies of missions or a
story to tell.
3. Planning builds lives: Plans are necessary for the building of lives. It is so
important to help each individual. Plan activities that assure that each
Crusader makes satisfactory progress and qualifies for the next Expedition
Bar.

All Company activities are the direct responsibility of the Company Council.
Advanced planning is the first prerequisite for success. Lieutenants and Heralds
are expected to contribute ideas and information for the preplanning of Company
Camps. These plans shall be completed three months in advance at the monthly
Company Council.

The next four Company Camps shall be planned monthly in detail. Each Camp
should be evaluated at is conclusion and the plans for the next Camp should be
reviewed. Monthly planning logs can assist in drafting Company Camps one
month at a time. Each officer and Herald shall have his own copy of the Planning
Log to follow.

When planning activities for a Company Camp, Captains should delegate some
responsibilities to Heralds. Junior leaders are being trained when they mark their
Guard Logs and conduct Guard Councils.

Plans should be followed. The officer must not depart from the time schedule
because of Crusader interest nor should he hold strictly to the schedule when
there is a lack of interest. Too much variety is just as bad as too little. Too little
time given to an activity is just as bad as activities that are too long and creates
disinterest. A good camp should contain six to eight activities and enough time in
the schedule to complete each activity.

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Prayer
Prayer at each Company Camp is absolutely vital. Make sure that it is possible for
all the Crusaders to understand. The Holy Spirit will help the officer pray prayers
that captivate and hold the attention just as well as a story. If an officer expects
to ―lead‖ in prayer the prayer should be on the level of both the interest and
mental development of the Crusaders. All Crusaders should be taught the reality
of prayer, that prayer is more than the mere repetition of words, that it is a two-
way communication between God and themselves. They should know it is
essential to Christian life and development. Encourage them to set aside regular
times for prayer.

Encourage participation by allowing the Crusaders to pray at some times. Allow

them to express needs to be petitioned for. Teach the Crusaders to publicly
recognize God‘s daily provisions and blessings. Pray together and give thanks for
answered prayer. This will assist them in learning to pray in public.

Tribute Parade
This is the short ceremonial session of company camp during which the company
or unit have prayer, present Tribute, make announcements, have foot drills etc.
Tribute Parade usually opens a company camp, but leaders are allowed to be
flexible within the confines of their group. This activity may be done in companies
or the entire unit may join together. It is designed as a tribute to the honour of
The Chief Crusader.

Tribute Parade Formation of Company with Three Guards

Δ Δ
▼ ▼ ▼ ▼

☻ ☻ ◘ ◘
Tribute Throne ☺ ☺
Δ Flags ☺ ↑ ☺ ☺ ↑ ☺
▼ Officers ☺ ☺
☻ First Heralds ☺ ↑ ↑ ☺ ☺ ↑ ↑ ☺
◘ Second Heralds ☺ ☺
☺ Crusaders ☺ ↑ ↑ ↑ ☺ ☺ ↑ ↑ ↑ ☺
◘ ☻

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Before the alert command is given, the Tribute throne and the colours [flags] are
placed in position at the front of the area being used. Officers should march into
place and then the command to form up given by the presiding officer. Ranks
shall march into place as in the below diagram, with the first herald at the right
end, and the second herald on the left end. Companies with enough members
may also form a ―C‖ guard in the center of the area. After this shall be the
declaration of the Commission. All shall respond by first the Salute followed by
the promise. The Battle song follows.

The King‘s communiqué shall then be read. The command “Present Arms” shall
be given; a short passage of scripture shall be read and then the command
“Order Arms”. Tribute shall be presented led by the presiding officers and
followed first by all other officers in order of rank and then by Crusaders.

Information and announcements may follow and Tribute Parade will close in
prayer. The command “Break Guard” shall be given and the ranks shall break
formation for other activities. This activity must be done frequently by the
companies and or units.

Inspection of Ranks
Inspection serves to teach Crusaders high standards. The first lesson is taught by
the appearance of the officer. Teaching by example is always the best. The officer
should be beyond reproach of criticism in appearance with uniform and
accessories correctly worn and immaculate. The officer is a hero to be followed
and imitated by all Crusaders.

The second lesson is taught by preparation. It naturally follows the first. Being
‗ready‘ for inspection means that Crusaders follow a specific standard. Inspection
provides the opportunity to correct obvious faults, to make improvements and to
keep everyone ―uniform‖ conscious.

Be fair in your credits for inspection. Your objective is to build a desire in every
life to meet a high standard. Although the outward standard for all Crusaders
must be maintained, a certain consideration should be allowed for the
individual‘s home background. Words of praise about a clean uniform, a neat
gorget, or well combed hair, may encourage a Crusader to make an effort for
himself even if unaided by his parents.

It is not necessary to have complete inspection at each Crusaders Camp. If the

Crusaders do not know what will be inspected they will always be prepared.
Periodically a complete inspection should be conducted at which occasion every
thing is considered.

The Captain shall make decisions regarding inspection which shall take place in
the Tribute Parade led by either the Captain or a Lieutenant. The Herald shall
record inspection credits. The officer inspecting the Guard shall first receive a
salute from the Herald and shall then proceed with the Herald to inspect the
ranks of his Guard. Upon completion of the inspection the officer shall receive a
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salute from the Herald. The Commander should inspect the Unit periodically. It is
more advantageous when there is no regularity as to the time of these
inspections.

Guard Council
This is a meeting of the guard under the direction of the Lieutenant or herald. A
specific time and place shall be allotted for these Councils in each Company
Camp. This time will provide opportunity to discuss Guard and Company affairs.
Heralds shall take this opportunity to relay information received from the
Captain. At these meeting the guard can use the time to make detailed plans for
outdoor activities and upcoming events.

The Guard Log is to be marked in the Guard Council followed by the reading of
the King‘s Communiqué. Special business may be recorded in the form of
minutes. The Herald shall use the Council to encourage participation in the
Expeditions or any other part of the Crusader programme. The Captain should
keep a record of all activities of their company. This includes attendance records,
assignment records, records of progress, minutes of meetings etc.

Suggestions, ideas and reactions of the Guard may be presented to the Company
Council by the Heralds. They are the liaison between the two. At each Company
Council assistance should be given to the Heralds in the planning of their Guard
Councils. The Heralds should be given as much responsibility as they can carry.
A Captain is thus training a future leader. The Herald must be accountable to his
officers and the Company Council.

Heralds should be appointed at the earliest possibility. Until such time as a

qualified Herald is available an acting Herald shall be appointed for a period of six
months under the supervision of a Lieutenant.

Tourney
A tourney is a pleasant group activity like a game for the whole Company. It
stimulates enthusiasm and cures restlessness. It is a happy way of teaching
important facts. The person leading the tourney is called a ―Tourney Master‖.

A Purpose
Every tourney should have a purpose. It should teach something whether it be
physical, mental or spiritual. The first decision in choosing a tourney should be
―What am I trying to accomplish?‖ The Captain should have a wide selection from
which to choose and should be on the lookout everywhere for new ideas. He
should not teach a new tourney at every Camp. Too much variety will become
monotonous.

In choosing a tourney, keep the age groups in mind. The time allowed should not
be too long. The best tourneys are: test tourneys which prove the use of a skill,
singing tourneys which teach rhythm, outdoor and nature tourneys which teach
observation, action tourneys which teach co-operation. Tourneys should be used
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to vary the programme, to teach a skill, to improve physical health and to develop
character. Tourneys are happy outlets for excess energy.

The Captain should decide on the mood he desires to create with a tourney. Some
are noisy and boisterous and leave the child in a state of exhilaration. Others are
quiet and create a hushed, thoughtful attitude.

Suggestions For Successful Tourneys

1. The Tourney Master must know the rules thoroughly before attempting to
teach others. The rules should be simple and easy to learn. Rules are
important to the tourney and must be followed as taught.

2. Assess the hazards first before commencing a tourney, whether it be

broken windows, broken furniture, injured limbs, or torn clothing.

3. The Tourney Master must show his personal enthusiasm. Example is very
important. Crusaders will appreciate it if an officer occasionally plays and
wins or outlasts them.

4. Avoid tourneys where children are eliminated and sit on the sidelines. If
these must be used, then provide other activities for those who fall out.

5. Avoid tourneys which are played at school. Use tourneys which belong to
Crusaders so as to create individual characteristics for your Company
Camp.

6. Do not overplay a successful tourney. Stop while they beg for more. If it
does not go well, stop and try another.

7. In playing an energy consuming tourney, be sure it is one in which all may

participate.

8. In a training tourney avoid having the slow players quickly eliminated. They
are the ones that need the tourney more than the rest.

9. Maids and Squires should not have competitive tourneys. They have not
developed sufficiently to be good losers.

10. Maids and Squires sometimes have a poor sense of fair play, so make
tourneys as cheat-proof as possible.

11. Be sure to approach the tourney in the spirit of play.

12. Captains in new Units should first choose tourneys which the Crusaders
know well. New tourneys should be used after confidence has been gained.

13. When you are going to play a new tourney make sure everyone has a clear
understanding of it. Use the alert signal to obtain everyone‘s undivided
attention. Wait until you have it before proceeding with instructions.
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 Demonstrate when necessary by using diagrams or have several of the
Crusaders act it out.

14. If there is a lack of player interest it may be that too many are participating
and the individual does not have enough opportunity for action. Interest
may be secured again by dividing into two smaller groups.

15. Each timid Crusader must be encouraged to participate. The tourney

master will need tact and sympathetic understanding. The timid ones are
those who need the benefit of the tourney. Participation will help the growth
of their self-confidence.

16. Activity must be shared fairly. The capable or the selfish child must not be
allowed to monopolize the play.

17. All injuries should receive immediate medical attention. Information

regarding doctor and hospital is found on the Registration form.

18. A Crusader should not be babied when he looses. When he gets bruised in
a fall he should be cared for and encouraged to return. These experiences
are a good introduction to the knocks of life.

19. Alternate active tourneys with quiet ones.

20. Give ample credit if the tourney is competitive. Carefully decide on the
winner and allow no argument about it.

Captain‟s Command
The Captain‘s Command is a time of concentrated training for the whole
Company. It may be under the specific direction of the Captain, a Lieutenant or a
Counselor. The information may be specifically related to the Expeditions, Service
Crusades, Badges or any part of the Crusading programme in general or that
which would be applicable to the life-building concept of Crusading.

If advantageous the Company may divide into Guards for activity related to the
instructions received in ―Captain‘s Command.‖ Some suggestions for activities for
Captain‘s Command are:

Foil cooking Home Mission project Nature conservation

Ecology Caribbean history Knotting
Caribbean Geography Fire prevention Inspection
Lashing Camping equipment Camping
Protocol Camping gear Maps and compass
Terrariums
Camp cooking Music Signaling
Camping budget Collections of all kinds Musical instruments
Camp fires Slide presentations Crusader history
First aid Origin of Bible World Crusades
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Photography Homemaking Hobbies
Lifesaving Hymn stories Sewing
Camping furniture Electronics Food preparation
Craft Visits to elderly Sign Language
Sleepover Quiz Visit to a pool
Fast food evening Gardening Games
Drill Discussions Boat rides
Visit to other units Visits from other units Choral Speaking
Etiquette Safety Precautions Good grooming
Book reading Club Reading to elderly Mime
Movies [cinema or in house]

Commander‟s Special
A Commander‘s Special is a Camp, or activity, which is either in addition to the
regular schedule, or breaks into the regular schedule of Camps. It should add
colour and interest to Crusading. More than this the basic underlying objective is
still to build lives. There are many things which may be learned by ‗going‘ and
‗seeing‘ and ‗doing‘, outside of the Camp Base itself.

The details should be carefully prepared and scheduled. Parents should be

notified of these details, especially if the hours differ from the regular time of the
Company Camp, and if special clothing or equipment is required. Here are some
suggestions for Captain‘s Specials. Many more could be added to the list
according to the local situation and community.

Honour Parades tour of factories

Church parades tour of industries
Rallies tour of a fire hall
Tourneys tour of a police station
Nature hunts tour of institutions
Boating tour of museum
Swimming tour of a library
Lifesaving tour of a city hall or public
Buildings tour of plantations
Day Marches tour of geographic locations
First aid training tour of historical locations

Special seasons and calendar days will also supply themes which may be
followed. For example; Christmas gift making or collecting for children of the
community, or greeting cards for Mothers/Fathers day

Camp Chorale
Music is a welder
Everyone loves to sing! Music is the language of the soul. Chorale is an excellent
―welder.‖ Singing, more than any other type of activity is something that people
can do together. There can be no closer co-operation than participation in the
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harmony of music. Great care should be exercised in the selection of music for
the Company.

Songs for Camp Chorale

1. Choose songs that the children can easily follow and relate to.
Avoid songs which do not adapt easily to group activity.

2. Choose songs for content and not only for popularity.

It should always be asked, ―What is my objective in choosing this song?
What am I trying to teach by its use?‖

3. Choose songs of quality.

If good taste in music is ever to be planted in the life, it must be now. Music
has tremendous power to either upgrade or downgrade the life.

4. Choose action songs and rounds.

Both are excellent for use in Crusading and should be used often.

5. Create moods with music.

Camp Chorale, near the beginning of the Camp, should be comprised of
peppy, hearty singing. If the Company has engaged in very intense activity
immediately before the time for Mizpah quiet the mood with reverent,
devotional singing.

Teaching a New Song

1. Quote all the words.
2. Quote the words one phrase at a time with the group repeating each
phrase.
3. Sing the whole melody.
4. Sing the melody one line at a time, with the group singing in unison, line by
line.
5. When all are thoroughly familiar with both words and music, then sing in
harmony or divide into groups for a round.

Camp Chapel Mizpah – This is the short devotional session conducted at the
closing of the company camp. The oversight of the spiritual activities of the
Company is the responsibility of the Captain. The officer should be alert to those
who may need spiritual guidance and his heart should be open for direction from
the Holy Spirit.

Mizpah is not primarily a Bible study, or a sermon, but a devotional time where
the leader may forge close bonds and have special talks with the Crusader based
on the truths of God‘s word. This activity may be done in several ways; seated in
a circle on the floor, out in the open etc. and the Captain should assume the
same position. This is the last activity of the Company Camp and should be
conducted so that the children will leave with a real sense of the presence of the
Chief Crusader, The Lord Jesus Christ.

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Mizpah shall conclude with the formation of the ―Mizpah Circle‖, in which each
Crusader places his right hand on the shoulder of the person beside him. All then
repeat the Mizpah benediction in unison. “The Lord watch between me and
thee when we are absent from one another”

Appraisal
At the close of each Camp the officers should appraise what has been
accomplished. Each Crusader should have personally received something new
from each meeting. An appraisal check list of each Camp should be made. They
will provide a veritable gold mine of information for future Camps.

If officers have studied and prepared for the Company Camp in an attitude of
prayer, they will discover new ideas as they proceed. Teaching others by teaching
oneself is dynamic teaching. It arouses new realizations and knowledge. These
possibilities will be thrilling as officers mentally recount the events of the Camp
just completed.

Each officer should pause to ask himself;

―Have I been teaching myself as well as Crusaders today?‖ The answer to this
question will prove whether or not the Camp has been successful.

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 The Basic Programme
Semesters - Expeditions - Routes

The basic programme for Crusading is divided into sections. Crusaders are
expected to complete each section before moving to another. In each division
there are a number or requirements that each child is expected to achieve, and
Officers are required to assist the Crusaders in reaching their goals.

Semesters
The first section of the basic programme is called Semesters. These are
undertaken by Pages, i.e. Crusaders aged four to seven years. There are three
Semesters designed for this age group. ‗Semester One‘ - four to five years;
‗Semester Two‘ - five to six years and ‗Semester Three‘ - six to seven years. Each
Semester would be titled thus:

Semester One “The King‟s Highway” “Sparrows”.

Semester Two “The Shepherd‟s Path” “Ravens”.
Semester Three “The Disciple‟s Journey” “Eagles”.

Expeditions
The second section of the programme is called Expeditions. These are undertaken
by Maids, Squires, Ladies and Knights. There are eight Expeditions divided into
two sections. Expeditions one to four are designed for Maids and Squires, i.e.
Crusaders aged seven to eleven years, and Expeditions five to six for Ladies and
Knights, Crusaders aged eleven to fifteen.

During the time a Crusader is working on each Expedition she/he is designated

as follows:

Expedition 1 - Maid/Squire of the Helmet navy bar with single red border
Expedition 2 - Maid/Squire of the Shield navy bar with single white border
Expedition 3 - Maid/Squire of the Spurs navy bar with single blue border
Expedition 4 - Maid/Squire of the Sword navy bar with single gold border

Expedition 5 - Lady/Knight of the Banner navy bar with double red border
Expedition 6 - Lady/Knight of the Star navy bar with double white border
Expedition 7 - Lady/Knight of the Grail navy bar with double blue border
Expedition 8 - Lady/Knight of the Cross navy bar with double gold border

Each of these ranks is indicated by an interchangeable Expedition Bar worn on

the left sleeve immediately above the Membership Shield. These bars should be
awarded publicly.

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Routes
The last section is called Routes and this is designed for Sentries i.e. Crusaders
over fifteen years. Each Route is comprised of several reconnaissance modules,
some of which are undertaken individually while others utilise the group
dynamic. There are five classifications of Routes: Community; Personal; Career;
Heritage; Environmental. Crusaders may choose which modules to complete
following the requirements for the programme.

Individual Progression
Each programme, with the exception of the Sentry Programme, is constructed
with five different classifications. These are; Reading the Kings Communiqué;
Knowing the King‘s Communiqué; Service Crusades; Field Activities and Badges.

As a Crusader progresses through each stage of the programme he is expected to

acquire discipline, knowledge of the Chief Crusader, knowledge of God‘s word and
skills that he can utilize during his lifetime. Hence, most aspects of each
programme are considered compulsory.

Once a Crusader has reached the age to be promoted he shall be promoted

whether or not he has completed the sections in his programme. However, if he
has completed all the requirements before reaching the set age limit, he can be
promoted, as is done in Public school. As soon as recruits pass the recruit test,
they shall begin their Expedition work according to their age. They are allowed to
take as long as is necessary to complete each one of the Expeditions. Because of
varying age-development some Crusaders will complete the sections in less time
than others. As soon as they complete one section, they shall be allowed to
commence the next, but each one must be completed before the next is started.
This plan allows each Crusader to proceed according to his own capacity. They
will neither be forced to proceed faster than they are able nor held back because
they are others are working at a slower pace.

Reading the Kings Communiqué

Each year the Crusader will be required to read a specified portion of the Kings
Communiqué [Bible]. This is compulsory and is an integral part of the Expedition.
Page Officers will be required to read to the Pages since they have not yet
mastered this skill.

There are three major objectives.

1. To help Crusaders acquire the proper attitude toward the King‘s
Communiqué.
2. To help Crusaders become skillful in the use of the King‘s Communiqué.
3. To help Crusaders learn the truths of the King‘s Communiqué

The basic requirement for this activity is that the portions of the Scripture should
be read through at least once. The reading schedule for the Expeditions has been
arranged so that the simple and shorter narrative books of the Bible are read
first. Each year a greater number of chapters are required and doctrinal books
are left for the older Crusaders. For the younger Crusaders the reading may be
done either personally, or in company with their parents, or at the Company
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Camp. It is wise to go over the story of the chapter first, very briefly, and then let
them read about it. Records and tapes of Bible stories will make the King‘s
Communiqué come alive.

Officers can design individual Bible reading charts to assist the younger
Crusaders by keeping records of their progress. As each chapter is read it should
be marked on the reading chart. The charts should be completed weekly.
Constant attention should be drawn to the advantage of a daily reading time.

In each Company Camp a part of one of the required books may be read. It may
be read in unison or singly. The verses may be read in succession or in alternate
sequence. Either the officer or one of the ranks may tell the story of the passage.
Illustrations and materials will help the children understand what they have read.
Competitions may be arranged giving credits to Crusaders who intelligently read
the chapters assigned. Interest in reading may be gained by discussion on Bible
customs, and reports on the writing, printing and translation of the Bible.

The Crusader‘s world is filled with books: school books, story books, reference
books, how-to-do-it books, library books. To teach that the Bible is above all
other books is the prime objective of the officer. The attitude of the Crusader
towards this Book will determine his faith and conduct for all of his life. Example
is the very essence of teaching. Respect and reverence for the Word of God will be
taught by the way the officer personally handles and consults the Book.

Reading and study habits formed during Crusaders will be carried throughout
life. Crusaders need regular training and practice in the use of the Bible. Though
some may have received prior instruction at home, or in Sunday school, a great
responsibility rests upon the officer to see that every Crusader becomes skillful in
its use. The Company with its close personal association is an ideal place for this
training.

Knowing the King‟s Communiqué

For each Expedition, Crusaders are expected to learn about God‘s word and His
people. They must complete all requirements in order to gain the Expedition bar.
Officers can chose topics, persons and places etc., to be studied where none have
been specified.

o To read the Word of God is good.

o To learn the Word of God by memory is better.
o To understand the Word of God is best of all.

The officer can do much to make the Word attractive. Use every means possible to
give a clear understanding of the meaning of the Book. Show pictures or
examples of such things as native dress. Explain customs. Maps help them to see
the country, and flannel graph stories help to make the characters live. The use of
drama either by the officer or a Guard to act out the scene leaves an indelible
influence upon the personality. Give assignments to bring information about a
country, a person, an object or an occasion. Each officer should use his initiative
to arrange a variety of learning activities.
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Methods of Memorization
Specific passages for memorization are required of each Crusader.
1. These may be learned phonographically by repeating them over and over
again.
2. They may be learned photographically by seeing and reading the passage
many times, or by following visual symbols, or by writing them out a number
of times.
3. They may also be learned dramatically by the use of short skits, and role
playing.

Learning to Find Bible Scriptures

One of the basic requirements is to learn the books of the Bible in sequence, and
then to be able to locate given passages from the Book. Crusaders can learn to
use their Bibles proficiently. They are good readers. They are taught to develop
reference skills in school, so an officer should capitalize on the look-it-up system.
Teach Crusaders that the Bible is the original source of spiritual authority. It is
the real reference book! The starting place, of course, in the training programme
is the personal possession of the Book itself. Each Crusader should own his
own Bible.

Preparing for the Bible Drill Badge will help them with a physical knowledge of
the Word. Reverence for the Bible should be taught, even when attempting to
learn the fast moving skill of Bible Drill. The real objective is accuracy.

The Officer should apply different methods of teaching the Bible. They should be
aware that lectures are good but children learn more from activities and visual
aids. The question and answer method, discussion, research and assignments,
illustrations, all of these should be used, but not any one to the exclusion of all
the others.

Service Crusades
A Service Crusade is a good turn for which a Crusader volunteers without being
commanded or requested, and for which he refuses to accept payment. It is not
performed for either attention or praise. Service Crusades are our way of teaching
and encouraging our Crusaders to be helpful, first in their homes. As they move
from one Expedition to the next, the requirements will increase in accordance
with their age and ability. A service Crusade should be commensurate with the
age of the Crusader. The Captain shall be the judge of its merit.

There are five classifications of Service Crusades.

Sunday School Service Crusades - Crusaders must regularly attend the

Christian Education or Sunday School Hour, or a Junior Church since some
churches have no Christian Ed. Hour. They are required to invite friends and
acquaintances to their School. The Crusader must also take part in public
activities organized by their School during the year. Activities may include sports
day, Easter, Mothers day, Fathers day, Christmas programmes, Concerts etc. In
addition to the above, each Crusader is expected to do some service to assist in
his school/Junior Church for a period of time specified in each Expedition. This
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may involve assisting in setting up classrooms or teaching area, collection of or
counting of offering, assisting with class room tidy up etc. The requirements vary
for each age level and are spelled out in the guidelines for Expedition work.

Home Service Crusades - These encourage children to be helpful and to be

contributing members of their family. Each age group is required to contribute
meaningfully to their family home, a specified amount of time each year. Parents
should be included in this aspect of the programme. Children are expected to do
chores around the home. This does not include any house work that they are
given money for. As with the other service crusades the requirements vary for
each age level, and are spelled out in the guidelines for Expedition work.

Neighbour Service Crusades - These encourage children to be helpful to their

neighbours and also to others who may need a helping hand. Parents should be
included in this aspect of the programme, and allowed to decide what and where
their child would contribute. Remember that your neighbour may not necessarily
be the person who lives next door to you.

Church Service Crusades – Crusaders will be asked to do jobs that are of service
to their church. These may include tract distribution, making props for a
dramatic production, becoming involved in a clean up campaign etc. These
projects can be devised by the Company Captain, the Commander or the
Commander-in-Chief.

Community Service Crusade - A Community Service Crusade is rendered for the

public. It may be performed either individually or as a Unit. Authorities and
charitable institutions may be contacted for suggested ways in which the Unit
may be able to serve. Assistance in public functions such as memorial days, days
of prayer may be considered. Crusader uniforms may be worn on Community
Service Crusades.

Field Activities
This is a fun way for Crusaders to learn team work and also take part in
wholesome recreational activity. The level of field work will increase with each
Expedition. While there are specified requirements for each expedition, other
activities may also be included.

Value of Outdoor Activities

Field activities are adventures in the out-of-doors which teach practical skills and
an appreciation of God‘s creation.

Lessons learned from Field Activities:

1. Preparation. Each one must be thoroughly prepared and informed before they
start.

2. Punctuality. Those who are not punctual are left behind.

3. Observation. There are many things to be learned and seen. The Psalmist tells
us that the glory of God can easily be seen in His great creative handiwork.
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4. Fellowship. Men and boys, and women and girls, doing good things together
in good places.

Ideas for Field Activities

1. Look out and see the world that starts at your doorstep.

2. Meet and observe the outdoor world. See trees, listen to birds, play nature
games, sing nature songs.

3. Walk out around the block to observe what can be seen. Collect a sea shell or
a piece of drift wood. Touch a tall tree.

4. A hike out is a Day March with a purpose: Bird Hike, Rock Hike, Gadget Hike,
Trailing Hike, Tree Hike, etc.

5. Try a cook out. Whittle shavings or a fuzz stick, light a fire, cook with one pot
or skillet, stick toasting, broiling, ember cooking in aluminum foil, reflector
fires.

6. Plan to sleep out. Prepare for an overnight camp with bedroll, backpack, toilet
kit. Know how to choose a good safe spot for sleeping! Know how to make a
comfortable bed of leaves, grass etc.

7. Plan what to wear and what to take on a campout. Know safety rules and first
aid. Make outdoor cooking equipment, cooking utensils, toasting fork for
broilers, pot hooks and cranes. Be safety wise with utility knife and fire
building. Establish a campsite with caches, latrines, and sleeping quarters.
Lash gadgets, table, and washstand. Pitch and strike a tent. Make
incinerators and grease pits. Handle garbage disposal and dishwashing.

8. On a trip out we will use everything we have learned. Plan a trip that offers
interesting and worthwhile programme possibilities. Know how to plan meal
menus, places to eat, purchasing, and storage of food. Know how to plan
routes, transportation and necessary arrangements. Know how to use road
maps, geological surveys, charts, timetables, and compasses. Know how to
select, set up and dismantle campsite in a minimum of time. Determine costs,
budget and keep financial records. Know how to select, pack and transport a
minimum of personal and group equipment needed for shelter, cooking,
eating and sanitary arrangements.

Importance of Day March

A Day March is the whole Unit, or part thereof, taking a hike together under the
direction of an officer. The most used of all field activities could be the Day
March. It is an excellent way for the officers to get close to Crusaders. Reserves
break down, and confidence grows as the officer walks side by side with a prayer
in his heart, and chats amiably but not aimlessly with Crusaders. Much can be
taught along the course of a Day March. Give basic instruction during the
Company Camp, and then put it into actual experience in the out-of-doors.
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Maps
One of the requirements in the Expeditions is the presentation of the map of the
locality in which the Crusader lives, If the Crusader lives in a city, it should be a
map ten blocks square around his home, indicating all the streets and avenues,
all the public buildings such as churches, schools, fire stations, civic offices,
police stations, hospitals, doctor‘s offices, ambulance headquarters, fire hydrants
and alarms. If the Crusader resides in a rural area, a map should be prepared of
five miles square indicating parish boundaries, boroughs, schools, churches,
bridges, underpasses, overpasses, highways and everything of importance.

Field Compass
Crusaders must know all the points of the compass. They should be able to find a
given location from a point on the map by the compass.

First Aid
A person with a practical knowledge of first aid must accompany Crusaders on all
field activities. Once there has been an opportunity for one first-aid course, a
number of the Crusaders will have some knowledge of first aid. Each Crusader
should make his own pocket first aid kit, and carry it with him on every field
activity.

Expedition Communiqués
One of the requirements in the Expeditions is the preparation of communiqués on
insects, trees, flowers, birds, animals, and the planets. In each case, specimens
or drawings are required for five varieties. The Day March is a good occasion on
which to gather information and specimens.

How to Conduct a Day March

1. Advance Information
Before a Company is taken on a Day March, information is necessary. Heralds
should know such basic factors as how to build fires, make a meal, make and
follow a map, fire prevention, foil cookery, assemble a first-aid kit. They will
learn these best through actual experience. The Captain should take just a
small group of officers and Heralds without Crusaders for the first several
times. On subsequent Day Marches Heralds shall be responsible for their
Guards. Most activities should be conducted using the Guard System.

2. Preparation
1. route to be followed accompanied by sketch
2. check with property owners re route, fire building and activities
3. badge testing to be done
4. written instructions about required food, clothing, equipment, time and
place of departure and return
5. instructions to the Heralds who in turn will relay it to their Guard
6. specific instruction for Heralds
7. enlist the assistance of the Unit Council where necessary.

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3. Schedule
1. provide Heralds with written instructions
2. check and pack equipment
3. follow the course
4. build fires for meals
5. clean up site before leaving
6. thank property owner
7. return on course on time
8. evaluate the Day March with Heralds at next Company Council
9. Heralds review Day March with their Guards
10. written thank-you notes to property owner and all who assisted

4. Reports
Every aspect of the day‘s activities should have some meaning to the Crusader.
They should be instructed to observe what is happening around them as they
travel - the places they pass through, people they meet or observe, buildings,
bodies of water etc. - rather than just walking aimlessly along. The Crusaders
should make notes and sketches along the way and complete a full report when
they return. The following should be noted.

1. route followed with detailed map

2. weather, cloud cover, visibility
3. planned activities, skills, testing
4. observations with sketches
5. fire making and refreshments

Field Camps
Field camps are occasions when any part of a Unit spends two or more nights
under canvas. Field Camps require a unique programme of their own. They are a
valuable and exciting way of teaching. The Unit Council will provide necessary
equipment and personnel.

General Directions For Field Camps

1. Location
Successful Field Camps may be conducted on any type of terrain. When
located near water it is imperative to provide water-front safety coverage.

2. Activities
Suggestions: a Day March, manual activities which have to do with woodcraft,
the making of camp gadgets, tourneys, practicing skills and badge testing.
There should be free periods when Crusaders have nothing else to do than
just day-dream.

3. Field Camp Mizpah

The Camp Mizpah will deepen the officer-Crusader relationships. The
Counselor should have devotions with the Crusaders in his tent.

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4. Camp Fires
Field Camps are not complete without camp fires, where there are times of
singing and discussion, and the exchange of ideas. And, of course, devotional
times where decisions are made to serve God, and lives are dedicated to Him.

5. Personnel
There must be at least one adult staff member for every eight Crusaders.
Sufficient suitable equipment must be provided. The staff must have certain
inherent qualifications: get along well with Crusaders, have a good sense of
humor, active and healthy, able to play without losing respect. The most
successful camps are those where the personnel have been trained in an
actual camping situation before the Field Camp.

6. Schedule
Field Camps must be planned and details arranged far ahead of time.
Balanced meals must be provided with not too many starchy foods. Definite
―rest‖ periods are essential.

7. Pentecostal Camp
In many of the Field Camps which have already been conducted several
Crusaders have become acquainted with the Chief Crusader — The Lord
Jesus Christ — as their personal Saviour. Others have been filled with the
Holy Spirit, thus making the Camps in every sense of the word — Pentecostal
Crusader Field Camps.

Some activities for Field Camp are: Fire Craft, Camping Equipment and Shelter,
Tool Craft, Nature and Conservation, Cooking, Compass and Map, First Aid,
Safety, Sanitation, Backpacking, Team Building exercises.

Badges
A requirement of each Expedition is badges. Crusaders are expected to complete
all compulsory badges. They may also do other badges from the badge book in
their own time, but assisted by their officers when necessary. Badges will be worn
on the badge sash along with completed Semester bars and special awards.
The future will of God is always in embryo in the youngest life. Many times it is
never discovered and thus never developed. Young people often take the first job
that they find and without any definite planning for the future, it eventually
becomes their life‘s pattern. By encouraging the Crusaders to attempt a number
of skills it is hoped that they may discover the one God wants them to fully
develop.

While it may not be possible to teach the whole scope of a skill, it is possible to
give the Crusader some knowledge of what is involved. This will stir his interest
and awaken within his heart the consciousness that God has placed within him
an inherent ability along this line. It may be true also that more than one skill
may be useful in the pattern God has planned for the individual life. The more
keys he has on his chain, the more doors he will be able to open in the future.
One of these may be the key to the main corridor of life. Care must be taken lest
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the value of learning a skill is lost in the outward evidence of the badge. Badges
are but the indication that a certain skill has been learned.

Keep the desire for a great number of badges from running wild. Emphasis
should be placed on the Expeditions of which the badges are but one of the
qualifications.

Badges are divided into two groups, class A and class B. As a Crusader
progresses through the programme the required number of badges to be
completed increase.

Teaching Badge Skills

1. Teach in group or individually
Some of the skills adapt themselves easily to group attention and are
advantageous for practically every one to learn. There are others in which only
a few may be interested. These should be learned by the individuals
themselves, and most of the work should be done at home. The qualifications
required for each of the badges are found in the section on badges.

2. Testing commensurate with age

All testing must be commensurate with the development of the child. High
standards should be maintained. When a badge is earned it should represent
something worth while to the individual. Adult standards of perfection should
never be expected of a child. When they find it very difficult to pass tests they
become discouraged at their slow progress and often stop altogether. Our
objective is to encourage Crusaders to move on from rank to rank until the
Expeditions are completed. Only then will Crusading have reached its highest
goal in the life of the individual.

3. Testers
A wise Captain is one who keeps many other people busy in teaching and
testing. The one who teaches should never test on the subject taught. Definite
times should be allocated for testing.

4. Research
In the teaching of badge skills use every source possible. There are many
materials that can be procured free from sponsoring companies. Information
on any subject is available in the public library, paper backs and magazines
and on the internet.

5. Counselors
Teaching badge skills may be delegated to someone who has professional
knowledge. Such a Counselor may be called in for a temporary time of
assistance [for example, a St. John Ambulance representative or a
photographer.) The Captain should call in as many specialists as possible.

6. Heralds and Sentries

Use Heralds and Sentries in teaching badge skills. They have learned many of
these skills and can pass them on easily to their peers.
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7. Awards and promotions
Make the recognition, either of badges or promotion of rank, an occasion of
importance. The Crusader and the public should be aware that something
worthwhile has been accomplished. Present the badge to the Crusader as
soon as possible after he has qualified. This can be at a Company Camp, a
church service, a Church Parade or Honour Parade.

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 The Page Programme

The term “PAGE” was chosen because it depicts the concept of - ―Preparing boys
and girls for involvement in the Crusading program.‖

For this age group, a varied schedule should be maintained. The program should
include Bible teaching, Bible memorization, games, singing, craft, introduction to
Crusader Protocol and terminology, home crusades and church involvement.
Weekly camp activities should not exceed twenty minutes per activity. The officer
may also add to the written program any activity that would be of benefit to the
crusader, insofar as it does not detract from the crusading program.

THE COMPANY:

A page company has a maximum membership of twenty four. This may be further
divided into four guards of six crusaders each, under the leadership of one or two
officers. Guard membership is not determined by gender but by the age of the
child and/or the expedition on which the child is currently working. When the
number of pages exceeds twenty four, another company is formed.

ACTIVITIES OF A COMPANY CAMP:

It will be necessary for each unit to decide on the duration of the company camp
for pages, whether one hour or two, taking into consideration that most pages
would probably be accompanied by an older relative, whose company camp would
last for two hours.
While most experts will say that the attention span of a pre-school child is
limited, it is also note worthy that if the activity is exciting, properly planned and
executed, this same pre-school child will keep going long after the activity and the
teacher are totally exhausted.
It may be necessary to complete one requirement for an Expedition before moving
on to another. Children may become confused if there is no continuity in the
camp meetings. However the weekly program can have variety if officers are
creative and innovative.
The requirements as spelt out in this book are compulsory, but officers may
include other activities that can be of benefit to the Crusaders. Activities should
not be planned on the spur of the moment in order to fill in time.
Some activities which can add to the program either during company camp or on
weekends are: Recreational tourney, Craft sessions, Video shows, Overnight
camps, Evening tours or outings, Parents evening, Indoor games evening, Visit
from other units, Visit to other units, Dance, Mime, Sign language, Choral
speaking, Hiking, boat rides, Mall shopping, Scenic drives, Drama etc.

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THE OFFICERS:
The officer in charge of a Page company is the Captain. The guard officers are
Sentries or Lieutenants. Sentries {teens} have a greater capacity to keep up with
the energy level of the four to six year olds, and therefore should be encouraged to
be an integral parts of the guard leadership within the Page Program.
Page leaders are required to complete the Certificate of Crusading. They are also
expected to attend Advanced Crusader Leadership Training seminars. All officers
are chosen on the basis of the Compass and they are to be born again members
of an Assembly. Ensure that the Captain is a person with the ability to give good
leadership and sound spiritual guidance to the Crusader.
The program for pages will consist of three expeditions called ―Semesters‖. Pages
join at age four and continue to age seven. ‗Semester One‘ - four to five years;
‗Semester Two‘ - five to six years and ‗Semester Three‘ - six to seven years. Each
Semester would be titled thus:

Semester One “The King‟s Highway” - “Sparrows”.

Semester Two “The Shepherd‟s Path” - “Ravens”.
Semester Three “The Disciple‟s Journey”- “Eagles”.

Pages are expected to complete one semester per year. Upon joining a unit a child
should start with the semester relative with his age. He may however attempt the
requirements for any that would have come before. If completed, he should be
awarded for his achievements. Officers are expected to patiently guide the page
through each segment of the Expedition, and include in their planning other
exciting, educational, recreational and spiritually fulfilling activities. Officers are
encouraged to do everything to ensure that their charges complete all
requirements in time to move on to the next level.

Semester badges indicating the progress of each child are worn on the left side of
the tunic directly above the membership shield. When the semester is completed,
the badge is worn on the badge sash and is replaced on the tunic with the current
badge.

Pages should be recognized and awarded if they complete the entire program
within the given time. If the program is not completed before promotion, the page
may be allowed to finish at his convenience, but no award given. Leaders are
required to know their charges and so make plans for activities that will consume
the given time, especially for those who work at a fast pace.

BADGES:
Pages will be allowed to work for badges in accordance with their age and ability.
Badges will be worn on the badge sash along with completed Semester bars and
special awards.

AWARDS:
Awards can be given for attendance, special achievements etc. This is at the
discretion of the guard officers and the Unit Council

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 Required Activities for Semester 1 - 3

The Page Programme

Semester One 4 – 5 yrs Semester Two 5 – 6 yrs Semester Three 6 – 7 yrs
Reading Since most children this age have not yet mastered Jonah
The King‘s reading, the responsibility lies with the Officer.
Communiqué During weekly camps, read from the Bible to the
Crusaders, passages designated by your Unit
Commander. Suggestion: Choose simple passages
like accounts of some miracles of Jesus.
Knowing o God created the o The Ten o The account of Daniel
The King‘s heavens and the earth Commandments in the Lions Den
Communiqué Gen. 1-2 Exodus 20:1-7 o The account of Moses‘
o Memorize the Lord‘s o The account of Joseph birth and adoption
Prayer [Matt 6:1-15 and his coat of many
colours
Crusader Handshake and Salute Salutation The Mizpah Benediction
Knowledge Presentation of Tribute Unit Officers The Battle Song
Service I Sunday School Service I Sunday School Service
Crusades 1 Home Service [6 hrs] 1 Home Service [10 hrs]
Field o Tour of one place of o Tour of a nature o Sleepover
Activities interest in your sanctuary o Hike [not more than
country o Scenic bus ride four miles]
o Outdoor fun event
Badges o Artist o Hiking o Cooperation
o Chef o Astronomer o Bible memorization one
o My Country
Rank SPARROW RAVEN EAGLE

SPARROW RAVEN EAGLE

Bar with red border Bar with white border Bar with gold border

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SEMESTER GUIDELINES FOR OFFICERS
There are compulsory requirements for each year. Officers are expected to
incorporate other activities to make the weekly programme enjoyable. The use of
energetic; life building; educational; spiritually uplifting and informative activities,
can stimulate interest and keep the meetings lively.

Plan your year. Plan how to assist the Crusader in the completion of all modules
of the Expedition. Allow enough time for the completion and submission of each
assignment. Remember that you have at least ten months to complete all
requirements. Occasionally, take a break from the required work and incorporate
a fun activity that teaches, or generates fellowship among the Crusaders, and
then return to the programme.

Design and prepare hand outs and work sheets where necessary in order to assist
the Crusader in the presentation of his work. Acquire a file folder for each child to
keep a record of submitted work.

At the end of each Crusader year, organize a parent‘s day where parents and
guardians can come to view the Crusaders work, and see them presented with
any badges they have not yet received. Recognize and award excellence.

o Be energetic! Have expressive, dramatic Bible readings. Get someone to do it if

you cannot do so yourself.
o Teach Bible knowledge with drama, photos, drawings, story telling etc. Make
posters that Crusaders can see and remember, even if you have to set up and
take them down each week.
o If your group is small, organize field activities with other Units.
o Persons assisting Crusaders with the badges should not be assessing the
finished work.
o Liaise with parents to make sure that home crusades are completed.
Remember that they are required to give help in their homes for the total
number of hours mentioned. It is not done all at once.
o Liaise with parents to make sure that neighbour service crusades are
completed. Parents should be allowed to have a say in where their child will
go to and whose home they will be a part of. Remember that your neighbour
does not necessarily have to be the person who lives next door.

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Semester One Guidelines

Reading The King‟s Communiqué

o Most four year olds do not have reading skills. During weekly camps, the
Officer should read to the Crusaders from the Bible. Bible reading passages
for this age group can be designated by the Unit Commander, or the District
Commissioner can decide what all pages will be ‗reading‘ for a given year.
Passages chosen should be simple, e.g. accounts of some miracles of Jesus.
Officers should be careful not to read passages that are complex, or that need
to be interpreted since young children are very literal and: ―The fruit of the
Spirit‖ can be interpreted as ―oranges, apples and plums‖.

Knowing The King‟s Communiqué

o Explain that God took His time to prepare a beautiful place for man to dwell,
and where He could meet with man for fellowship. Explain that God created
all things man would need to survive, and when He had done this, he created
the first man and woman. Help each child to create their own Garden of Eden
poster. Help them insert cut out photos of ‗Adam‘ and ―Eve‘. Fill the garden
with some of the things God created to make it a beautiful place for man to
live. Teach that we are meant to enjoy God‘s creation, and we ought also to
take care of it.
o Provide a large print out of the Lord‘s Prayer. Have the Crusaders recite it
often. Be aware that depending on where the Crusader goes to school, their
version of the Lord‘s Prayer may differ. Where possible teach the age old King
James version. Explain that this is not a prayer in itself, but a model to teach
us how to pray. Give Crusaders an opportunity often to prayer in their group.

Crusader Knowledge
o Start the Pages to learning the general things that each Crusader should
know. Go slowly and repeat often until they can rightly perform or recite each
step.

Field Activities
o Organize the field activity for a time when all can attend. If necessary join
with another unit to generate excitement and interest. Parents can be asked
to accompany the group to assist with discipline and safety.
o Organize an outdoor event for the Pages. Some suggestions are: a boat ride,
picnic, bumper cars, kite flying expedition, etc.

Badges
o Assist the Page in the completion of the badges. Design scrap books for
presentation and acquire folders to hold completed work.

Other
o Plan activities that will enhance the compulsory program. Plan a tour to a
viewing station where Crusaders may see the stars etc. Plan a field trip to see
some of the natural things in your country that God created.

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Semester Two Guidelines

Reading The King‟s Communiqué.

o Five year olds are beginning to grasp reading skills, but each child is different.
The Officer should allow those who can, to read aloud from the Bible. Again,
choose passages that they can understand, and be patient with their
limitations.

Knowing The King‟s Communiqué

o Teach the commandments to the Pages in the sequence of the Bible. Explain
the meaning of these commandments, [one each week]. Help the Crusaders to
understand that these are God‘s rules for us to obey. Relate them to rules
that children are to obey in their homes. Make full page copies of the first
sentence in each commandment, and create a scrap book of all ten. Allow the
Pages to colour in the letters for their scrap book. Make scrap books of school
drawing books.
o Explain how Joseph came to have this beautiful coat. Teach some of the
aspects of Joseph‘s life. Make copies of Joseph‘s coat (see appendix), and have
each child colour it as beautiful as possible. Remember they see differently to
adults so some drawing will be astonishing.

Crusader Knowledge
o Teach the salutation. Explain what it means. Repeat it often so the page can
grasp it.
o Begin explaining that in Crusading Officers are addressed by their rank.
Begin to address the Pages by using their rank.

Service Crusades
o Liaise with Christian Ed. Teachers and Junior church personnel so that
Crusaders can be afforded the opportunity to complete their church
assignments.
o Liaise with parents for home crusades. Together assign a completion date and
keep in contact with the parent to monitor the progress of the crusader.

Field Activities
o Organize events for the Crusaders but give time between each event. Take
photos of your group on its outing.

Badges
o As above for Semester One, design scrap books for presentation, and help the
Page to find photos or drawing to use. Officer should not depend solely on the
parents to help with the badges. Some of them will not.

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Semester Three Guidelines

Reading The King‟s Communiqué

o Read the Book of Jonah to the pages. If there are those who can read, allow
them to read to you at their own pace. Be sure to explain about the
importance of obedience to God, parents and authority. Be sure to explain the
consequences of disobedience. Teach Pages that even when we disobey God
He still loves and cares for us.

Knowing The King‟s Communiqué

o Tell the account of Daniel and how he was thrown to the lions. Be sure to
explain that when we trust in our Chief Crusader, He will deliver us from all
danger. Explain the necessity of worshipping the one true God. Use photos
and recordings to tell the story.
o Tell the story surrounding Moses‘ birth, and how he was adopted by
Pharaoh‘s daughter. Make posters of a lake with reeds, and have the children
attached a basket with a baby.
o The story‘s above can be told over time, not necessarily in one go. Prepare well
and always leave the Page wanting to know more. Explain that these events
really happened and are recorded in the Bible. Ask questions to assess how
much the Page remembers. Do revision at the end of every month to keep the
lessons fresh in their minds.

Crusader Knowledge
o Make a small card with the Mizpah on it. Teach it to the Pages. Explain what
it means and when and why we use it.
o Teach the Battle song. Since some may not be able to read, teach it by singing
it every Company camp.

Service Crusades
o As above for Semester Two.

Field Activities
o Organize events for the Crusaders but give time between each event. Be sure
to have the hike for Pages only, and do not ask more of them than they can
give. The officer would not have to carry two Pages on his back if the correct
distance is maintained.

Badges
o As above for Semester One, design scrap books for presentation, and help the
Page to find photos or drawing to use. Officer should assist the Page with any
research needed to complete the badges.

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 Required Activities for Expeditions 1 - 4

Programme for Maids & Squires

Expedition No. 1 Expedition No. 2 Expedition No. 3 Expedition No. 4
7 – 8 year olds 8 – 9 year olds 9 – 10 year olds 10 – 11 year olds
Reading the Ruth and Esther Matthew Nehemiah and Daniel and
King‘s St. Mark St. John
Communiqué
Knowing the  Memorize Psalm  Memorize Psalm  The Beatitudes  The Song of
King‘s 23. 121 [Matt.5:3-12] Mary
Communiqué  Jesus‘ twelve  Study Moses,  The plagues of  The Books of the
disciples Samuel and Egypt. New testament
Samson  Three women of  The fruit of the
the Old Spirit
Testament.
Service  1 SS Service  1 SS Service  1 SS Service  1 SS Service
Crusades Crusade Crusade Crusade Crusade
 1 Home Crusade  1 Home Crusade  1 Home Crusade  1 Home Crusade
[24 hrs] [48 hrs] [72 hrs] [96 hrs]
 1 Neighbour  1 Neighbour
Service Crusade Service Crusade
Field  1 Day March  1 Day March  2 Day Marches  2 Day Marches
Activities  Tour of a place  16 Points of the  1 educational  1 educational
of interest Compass tour tour
 Scrap book of  Sleepover  1 sleepover  1 weekend camp
drawing book
Use a school

ten fish  Scrap book of  Scrap book of [indoors]

to assemble
your scrap

 Scrap book on ten insects of ten animals of  Communiqué on

five trees your region your region [not ten places of
 Scrap book of imported] interest in your
book

five fruit grown  Communiqué on country

in your region five flowers.
Badges  2 Skill Badges  2 Skill Badges  Chef Badge  Bible knowledge
 1 Achievement  2 Skill Badges badge
Badge  2 Achievement  3 Skill Badges
badges  2 Achievement
Badges
Rank Maid/Squire of Maid/Squire of Maid/Squire of Maid/Squire of
the Helmet the Shield the Spurs the Sword
Insignia Expedition Bar Expedition Bar Expedition Bar Expedition
[with single yellow [with single yellow [with single yellow [with single yellow
border] border] border] border]

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 Required Activities for Expeditions 5 - 8

Programme for Ladies & Knights

Expedition No.5 Expedition No.6 Expedition No.7 Expedition No.8
11 – 12 year olds 12 – 13 year olds 13 – 14 year olds 14 – 15 year olds
Reading  St John  Judges  Lamentations  Exodus
The King‘s  Philemon  Acts of the
Communiqué
Apostles
Knowing  Memorize  The Books of the  The divisions of  Church
The king‘s Psalm 8 Bible in the Bible ordinances and
Communiqué sequence what they
 Study the life of  Study and write
Noah, Jacob and  Five miracles of a communiqué represent
Joshua Jesus on four Old  Five parables of
Testament Kings Jesus
who obeyed God.
Service  2 Sunday School  1 Home service  1 Home service  1 Home service
Crusades service [120hrs] [120 hrs] [168hrs]
 1 Home service  1 Neighbour  1 Neighbour  1 Neighbour
[96hrs] service service service
 1 Church service  1 Church service  1 Church service
 1 Sunday School  1 Community
service service
Field  1 sleepover  Tent raising and  1 weekend  1 Day March
Activities  2 day marches striking indoor camp  1 Back Packing
 Communiqué on  Make a map of 5  1 weekend off road hike
five food crops miles square outdoor camp  1 seven day
around your  Communiqué on outdoor camp
home or church five different  1 Survival camp
 2 Day Marches modes of  List or fire safety
 Communiqué on transport, rules
one annual include photos
sporting activity  2 Back packing
in your region off road hikes
Compulsory Bible Drill badge Day Marcher Leadership badge My Country Badge
Badges 1 Skill Badge badge Campfire badge Chef badge
1 Achievement Cooperation Badge 2 Skill Badges 2 Skill Badges
Badge 1 Skill Badge 1 Achievement 1 Achievement
1 Achievement Badge Badge
Badge
Rank Lady/Knight of Lady/Knight of Lady/Knight of Lady/Knight of
the Banner the Star the Grail the Cross
Insignia Expedition bar #5 Expedition bar #6 Expedition bar #7 Expedition bar #8
[with red border] [with white border] [with blue border] [with gold border]

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 EXPEDITION GUIDELINES FOR OFFICERS

There are compulsory requirements for each year. Officers are expected to
incorporate other activities to make the weekly programme enjoyable. The use of
energetic; life building; educational; spiritually uplifting and informative activities,
can stimulate interest and keep the meetings lively.

Plan your year. Plan how to assist the Crusader in the completion of all modules
of the Expedition. Allow enough time for the completion and submission of each
assignment. Remember that you have at least ten months to complete all
requirements. Occasionally, take a break from the required work and incorporate
a fun activity that teaches, or generates fellowship among the Crusaders, and
then return to the programme.

Design and prepare hand outs and work sheets where necessary in order to assist
the Crusader in the presentation of his work. Acquire a file folder for each child to
keep a record of submitted work.

At the end of each Crusader year, organize a parent‘s day where parents and
guardians can come to view the Crusaders work, and see them presented with
any badges they have not yet received. Recognize and award excellence.

o Be energetic! Have expressive, dramatic Bible readings. Get someone to do it if

you cannot do so yourself.
o Teach Bible knowledge with drama, photos, drawings, story telling etc. Make
posters that Crusaders can see and remember, even if you have to set up and
take them down each week.
o If your group is small, organize field activities with other Units.
o Persons assisting Crusaders with the badges should not be assessing the
finished work.
o Liaise with parents to make sure that home crusades are completed.
Remember that they are required to give help in their homes for the total
number of hours mentioned. It is not done all at once.
o Liaise with parents to make sure that neighbour service crusades are
completed. Parents should be allowed to have a say in where their child will
go to and whose home they will be a part of. Remember that your neighbour
does not necessarily have to be the person who lives next door.

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Expedition One Guidelines

Reading The King‟s Communiqué

o Suggestion: Assign one book for each half of the year. Make a Bible reading
chart so Crusaders know where they ought to have reached at specific times.
Assist any child who has difficult reading. Start off the reading with them;
stop, and assign passages to be completed at home. Assign further reading.
Continue until completed. Prepare a final test [can be multiple choice] for the
Crusader to take at completion of reading.

Knowing The Kings Communiqué

o Assign the passage for memorization. Allow the Crusader to proceed at his
own pace, while reminding him that it must be done in a given time.
o Over time, teach about the disciples and their relationship with Jesus. Have
Crusaders memorize their names and be able to highlight some of the
accounts mentioned in the Bible with regard to the disciples. Teach that we
are all disciples of Jesus if we follow Him. Teach what following Jesus means.

Service Crusades
o Liaise with Christian Ed. Teachers and Junior church personnel so that
Crusaders can be afforded the opportunity to complete their church
assignments.
o Liaise with parents for home service crusades. Suggest what the Crusader can
do considering your own local customs and restrictions, and the wishes of the
parents. Together assign a completion date and keep in contact with the
parent to monitor the progress of the crusader.

Field Activities
o Organize events for the Crusaders but give time between each event.
o Provide some of the material they may need since some may not have the
necessary medium to get it themselves. Prepare books for the presentation of
finished work.

Badges
o Assign times for the completion of badges. While all Crusaders may not make
the deadline, they will still understand that there is work to be done. Assist
where necessary but make sure they do their part of the work.

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Expedition Two Guidelines

Reading The King‟s Communiqué

o This Bible reading has twenty eight chapters, and some are very long. Again,
start out by reading along with the Crusaders until they have acquired an
enthusiasm. Assign chapters to be done on their own, and prepare questions
on the assigned work to assess their understanding. Continue until the
module is complete. Prepare a final test [can be multiple choice] for the
Crusader to take at completion of reading.

Knowing The Kings Communiqué

o Again, spread the assignment for the required work over your year, to give
ample time for the Crusader to complete every module. Assist where needed.
Obtain other personnel or church members to give variety and create interest
as you teach.

Service Crusades
o Liaise with Christian Ed. Teachers and Junior church personnel so that
Crusaders can be afforded the opportunity to complete their church
assignments.
o Liaise with parents for home service crusades. Suggest what the Crusader can
do considering your own local customs and restrictions, and the wishes of the
parents. Together assign a completion date and keep in contact with the
parent to monitor the progress of the crusader.

Field Activities
o Organize a set time in which each activity should be completed. Try to get
your group to stick your the time.
o Provide some of the material needed. Prepare books for the presentation of
finished work.
o Acquire outside help either from other units or other sources to teach topics
you are unfamiliar with.

Badges
o Assign times for the completion of badges. Assist where necessary but make
sure they do their part of the work.

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Expedition Three & Four Guidelines

Reading The King‟s Communiqué

o Suggestion: As with Expedition one, assign one book for each half of the year.
Make a Bible reading chart so Crusaders know where they ought to have
reached at specific times. Prepare questionnaires to assess understanding as
you progress. Encourage the slower Crusaders, and ask for help from parents.

Knowing The Kings Communiqué

o Again, give assigned times for the completion of the required work, so the
Crusader has ample time to complete. Remember that their school work is
important and care must be taken to ensure that they are not being
overworked. This could result in either no work being done or poor
presentations submitted. Research material that they need to know and also
have them do some research and reading on their own. Have a system of
assessing what they have learnt. Keep record of each child‘s progress.

Service Crusades
o Christian Ed. And home crusades are done as in other Expeditions.
o Parents should be aware of the requirements of neighbour service crusades,
and have some input as to where and for whom the module will be done.

Field Activities
o Organize a set time in which each activity should be completed. Try to get
your group to stick your the time.
o Provide some of the material needed. Prepare books for the presentation of
finished work.
o Acquire outside help either from other units or other sources to teach topics
you are unfamiliar with.

Badges
o Assign times for the completion of badges. Assist where necessary but make
sure they do their part of the work. Some of the badges can be completed at
work shops spread over the holidays.

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Expedition Five Guidelines

Reading The King‟s Communiqué

o Read through St. John 1 with the Crusaders. Explain what you read as you
go along. Assign two chapters to be completed by next camp. Prepare
questions on assigned chapters, to ask at next camp. Read another chapter at
next camp. Assign further reading. Continue until completed. Prepare a final
test [can be multiple choice] for The Crusader to take at completion of reading.

Knowing The King‟s Communiqué

o Read Psalm 8 to the Crusaders. Assign verses to be memorized by next camp.
Have each Crusader try to recite assignment next camp. Assign other verses.
Continue until complete.
o Make a list of Kings of the Old Testament who obeyed God. Give the Crusader
a list with the names and the Bible references. Let the Crusader read the
references himself, and choose which five Kings he will present. Assign
deadline for the handing in of the communiqué on the first King. Continue
until module is completed.

Service Crusades
o Liaise with Christian Ed. Teachers and Junior church personnel so that
Crusaders can be afforded the opportunity to complete their church
assignments.
o Liaise with parents for home and neighbour service crusades. Suggest what
the Crusader can do considering your own local customs and restrictions, and
the wishes of the parents. Together assign a completion date and keep in
contact with the parent to monitor the progress of the crusader.

Field Activities
o Organize a set time in which each activity should be completed. Try to get
your group to stick to your the time.
o Provide some of the material needed. Prepare books for the presentation of
finished work.
o Join with other units for variety, and also when your group is small and you
need to have outside personnel to teach certain modules.

Badges
o Assign times for the completion of badges. Assist where necessary but make
sure they do their part of the work. Some of the badges can be completed at
work shops spread over the holidays.
o Start with the compulsory badges, and when completed, Crusaders may
choose others.

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Expedition Six to Eight Guidelines

Reading The King‟s Communiqué

o Assign one book for each half of the year. Make a Bible reading chart so
Crusaders know where they ought to have reached at specific times. Prepare
questionnaires to assess understanding as you progress. Encourage the
slower Crusaders, and ask for help from parents. Prepare a final test [can be
multiple choice or a quiz to assess their understanding of the Book.

Knowing The King‟s Communiqué

o Teach what they need to know from God‘s word. Make sure they do their part.
Get other church members or Crusading personnel to teach subjects you may
be unable to handle adequately. Know your limitations, ask for help, delegate.
Provide a testing system so you know that Crusaders have completed all
requirements. Keep proper records.

Service Crusades
o As with Maids and Squires, liaise with relevant leaders in the home and the
church, to make sure that Crusaders are doing the work required. Follow up
their progress.

Field Activities
Plan your field activities carefully with regard to time of year. Information can be
found in: “Adventures For Camping – Learning the great outdoors.” Get skilled
personnel to teach or demonstrate topics that you are unfamiliar with. If your
group is small, join with another Unit.

Tent raising and Striking: Spend an afternoon or a day in the field. Teach
Crusaders how to erect a tent. Tents come in all shapes and sizes and the modern
tents are lightweight and easy to erect, if instructions are followed correctly.

Backpacking: Teach how to pack when travelling to the outdoors. Teach the best
ways to carry a heavy pack without injuring oneself.

Crusaders will need to have a grasp of: map reading; compass directions: outdoor
cooking; camp kitchens; camp sanitation; sleeping bags; campfires and camp
craft.

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 THE SENTRY PROGRAMME
THE PROGRAMME FOR CRUSADERS 15 – 18 YEAR YEARS OLD

This age group is very busy within their own world. Homework, dating and
employment are part of the teens‘ life. They are experiencing a strong pull of the
worldly things around them, and peer pressure is a large factor in their decision
making process. They are not fully responsible, and sometimes it is easier to quit
than to just hang in there. They are, in some cases, not terribly interested in
uniforms and formality; and constantly try to ―break away‖ from these
―restraints‖, while exhibiting a dislike of authority. Some are restless, almost
rebellious. The male of this age is sometimes more actively verbal and rebellious
than the female. Many activities are considered boring.

On the other hand, they are attracted to the idea of being identified with others.
The discerning leader will make sure that activities do not carry any hint of
immaturity in content; for this will be a turn off for teens. They all believe that
they are entering adulthood and should be treated accordingly. To this end they
will need a balance of physical, emotional and spiritual programmes.

This programme is written in the hopes of encouraging active and realistic

expressions of the Christian experience. In this atmosphere, learning situations
can be sparked, leading to more discoveries that can be shared by the leader and
the teenager. We must adjust to changing times, be flexible, and still hold fast to
unchanging principles. A programme that provides a broad range of experiences
is our goal. Because young people have many different needs, the opportunity to
express themselves in more than one way can be vital to their Christian growth.
In this programme we will now be commencing training of the leaders of
tomorrow; persons who will embrace leadership roles in Christian Education,
Women‘s‘ Ministries, and Men‘s Ministries etc.

Sentry Motto: “Share The Light”. Leaders must stress to our youth,
especially those who have already become Christians, the
importance of a consistent Christian life and witness. To share
the light means ‗missions‘.

Sentry Code: ―I will love God, be loyal to my country, serve my church,

honour my parents and be true to all other Crusaders. I will do
what is right. I will be clean in thought. I will be kind,
generous, obedient, friendly and honest. I will be fair to others.
I will be brave in danger‖

Sentry Promise: ―On my honour, I promise to be loyal to God, to my country,

my church and all that Crusaders stand for.‖
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 PERSONNEL

The Counselor/Captain
This officer is the leader of the company. He/she is the adult administrator of the
Sentry Company. He must be an officer ranking from Captain to Commissioner,
and have a heart for ministry to teens. The Captain presides over all Company
Council meetings and is the liaison between the Company and the Unit Council.
This Council plans the activities of the group and approves the formation of
committees to enable the success of the programme. The Captain stays in contact
with the personnel of the group to make sure that is goals are being realized.

The Lieutenant
This officer is the Captain‘s assistant and the treasurer of the group. He has the
responsibility for the basic instruction of all recruits prior to their being placed in
a group. He keeps records of all funds, other than Tribute, collected by the group.

The President [A Sentry not an officer]

The President presides at all Company Camp meetings, some of which are
executed by adhering to basic parliamentary procedures. The President
coordinates the activities of any committees and is responsible for making sure
that the group realizes its short and long term goals by submitting information
and assignments when stated.

The Vice President [A Sentry not an officer]

The Vice President carries out the duties and responsibilities of the President
when the President is absent. He also keeps records of work submitted, and
organizes it into a report or package to submit to the Captain.

The Secretary [A Sentry not an officer]

This is the record keeper of the group. He keeps a log of attendance that includes
deportment, tribute, absenteeism, number of meeting held etc. In conjunction
with the Lieutenant the Secretary prepares a quarterly report of the groups‘
activities, to be submitted to the Captain/Leader.

All the above personnel make up the Company Council for Sentries. The Unit
Commander should be invited. At this meeting, both the Lieutenant and the
Secretary will take the minutes. A copy of the Lieutenant‘s minutes of this
meeting, along with all Company plans, is logged with the Unit Commander. The
Secretary‘s efforts are so he can relate to the group information that they need to
know when they have their weekly meetings. The President, Vice President and
Secretary are elected by the group to serve for one year.

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 PROGRAMME
Sentries have a three year programme that encompasses Prayer; Bible reading;
Bible Knowledge; Field Activities; Missions Emphasis; Exploration Routes and
Leadership Training. A log book for each individual is required for record keeping.
Weekly meetings are to be varied in organization and activity. It is not necessary
that all elements of the programme be included in each Company Camp, but
they must be given equal status in the planning programme.

The Sentry Company

The maximum membership of the Sentry Company is twelve persons: two officers
and ten Crusaders, if the Unit has enough personnel. As the company increases,
the group can be divided to allow for added growth, but each group should have
its own leader.

EXPLORATION ROUTES
While the junior Crusaders go through semesters and expeditions, the Sentries
will be required to go through Exploration Routes, of which there are five. The
Routes offered will give the Sentry an opportunity to explore, to learn, to
investigate, to grow and to appreciate the world around him, as well as to gain
knowledge of the past.

There are: Personal Route

Career Route
Environmental Route
Heritage Route
Community Route

Each individual learning experience will be classified as a „reconnaissance‟.

Sentries are expected to complete modules of three Exploration Routes in each of
the first two years of their programme. The final year will be focused on
leadership training in this ministry. The level of difficulty of the reconnaissance
will be guided by the members‘ abilities and will the leader is expected to
supervise. The quality of work done will determine the success of the group‘s
exploration. The goal within the group should be to ―Excellence‘.

The Reconnaissance Leader – [A Sentry not an Officer]

After the group has decided which modules they will complete, the work may be
divided amongst the members. A Reconnaissance leader or ―Rec Leader‘ shall be
chosen. He has the responsibility to call meetings with the group to discuss the
project and make plans. He also has the task of motivating his group to work to
meet their deadlines, and, by example, to maintain the discipline of the group.

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Personal Route
Purpose: To develop self awareness and personal growth and achievement in
both the physical and spiritual aspect of one‘s life.

Career Route
Purpose: To facilitate the occupational opportunities which are available to
today‘s youth.

Environmental Route
Purpose: To develop an understanding and appreciation for the world in which
we live; to understand that the Chief Crusader is in control of all
things, for He has made all things.

Heritage Route
Purpose: To increase one‘s knowledge of and learn lessons from the past and
compare it with the present; to have an appreciation for the struggles
and victories of our ancestors and spiritual forefathers.

Community Route
Purpose: To become ―Doers of the Word‖ within a social and community
context; to become involved with members or our community as
Christ became involved in helping others.

Each route offered will provide a broad area to investigate, with opportunity for a
multitude of learning experiences. Each learning experience or module is
classified as a ―Reconnaissance‖. Some of these are group oriented and others
must be done individually. The designated routes for each year‘s activity are
specified in the table of activities. The number of modules to be completed is also
specified. Module requirements may be changed, deleted, added to, or otherwise
re-arranged every five years.

The group must get together and, with input from the leader, decide which
modules they will undertake for the year. They must also make plans for each
weekly camp allowing time for other activities. Work on reconnaissance is not
necessary at every Company Camp, but care must be given to ensure that the
work is completed in the assigned time.

Leaders must be careful to ensure that all members are participating and
cooperating, especially where group work is required. No Sentry should be
allowed to shirk or be non cooperative, and still be rewarded along with his
teammates. A positive attitude by the Captain will give the encouragement needed
to do that much better.

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IMPORTANT:
 Prayer – All teens should be encouraged to pray out loud. Opportunities
should be given to do so during Company camp and other Crusader activities.

 Bible Reading – As with the other Crusaders, Sentries must be encouraged to

read the King‘s Communiqué.

 Bible study – Weekly study of no more than fifteen minutes from designated
Bible passages or required topics. These can be found in the attached
programme. Plan carefully even if it means that a specific topic takes more
than one session.

 ‗Missions‘ emphasis _ This is an ongoing endeavor. A study of missions and

foreign and local missionaries will give our youth an appreciation for the
mission field and encourage them to make themselves available to our Chief
Crusader to work in this Ministry. Short term missionary exercises both
locally and regionally can give the Crusader a broader understanding of the
work yet to be done in God‘s kingdom.

 Fellowship Meetings together with teens of other groups can help our teens to
appreciate others and give them opportunities to interact with others of their
own age group.

 Team work – This gives our teens opportunities to be unselfish and

considerate of others. It will also help to draw out those who are shy and
cautious about interacting with others.

 Field Activity – Opportunities to get out and embrace the natural beauties of
creation and also other means of developing team spirit. Teens can also
acquire skills that will be further enhanced during the next stage of
Crusading.

 Badge Work – Another avenue for our teenagers to learn and to work to see
thing completed.

 Leadership Training – This can assist in ushering our youth into leadership or
participatory roles in our churches and in the kingdom of God. It can also be
a time for present leaders to recognize and cultivate prospective leaders for
Crusading and other youth activities in our fellowship

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 Awards – Recognizing the Crusader‘s hard work and his contribution can go a
long way to deepening his commitment to this ministry and the work of God.

Uniform & Insignia

Sentries wear the same tunic, skirt and pants as other Crusaders.
On the left sleeve are the Unit ID number, the Sentry bar and the
Membership Shield. Sentries wear red felt/satin 1½" ribbon
around each epaulette with a cloth star in the center. Around the
neck they wear a regular navy blue tie with the Youth Ministries
Badge. Navy gorgets and socks are optional for female Sentries.
Females wearing neckties are required to wear navy or off-black
stockings.

Chevrons
Master chevrons are presented upon commencement of Exploration Routes. They
are worn on the upper right sleeve with the point downward. The Master
Chevrons are assigned thus:

Personal Route Red Chevron

Career Route Gold Chevron
Community Route Royal Blue Chevron
Environmental Route Green Chevron
Heritage Route Purple Chevron

Personal Environmental Community Career Heritage

For each completed module in a given Route a black chevron is

awarded. These are worn under the Master chevrons. At the
beginning of the year the Crusader will be given the Master
Chevrons and these will be placed on the sleeve pointing up. All
subsequent black chevrons earned [any number] shall be worn in a
straight line pointing downward from the Master Chevrons. The
next year the new Master Chevrons will be attached pointing up
from the last Reconnaissance chevron.

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 Requirements For The Sentry Programme

1st year 2nd year 3rd year

Bible Two Major Prophets. Twelve Minor Prophets Acts of The Apostles
Reading Analyse one Provide an analysis of Revelations
three.
[Refer to Thompson
Reference Bible or a
Bible Concordance]
Bible o Describe five of the o Write a short story o List the places Paul
Knowledge religious officials of on any account visited on his
the Bible e.g. – Priest, recorded in the second missionary
Prophet, Scribe, Gospels journey and give a
Elder, Apostle, o List the places Paul report of the events
Deacon. * visited on his first of three cities. *
o Biographies on five missionary journey o Describe three
outstanding men of and give a report of places consecrated
the Bible who were the events of three for religious
not Kings. What can cities. * worship – e.g.
we learn from their o Submit a list of the Synagogue, Temple,
life. ‗‘I AM‘S‘ of Jesus, Altar, Tabernacle *
giving Bible
references*
Field o Backpacking day o Weekend outdoor o Survival hike
Activities march camp o Scavenger hunt
o Weekend indoor o Night Fishing o Night Fishing
camp o One week tent o Bronze Medallion
o Cookout and treasure camping
hunt
Exploration Career Environmental Certificate of
Routes Complete Module 5 and Complete two group Crusading
any other 2 modules and one individual
module
Personal
Complete one module Personal A.C.L.T. 1
Complete one module
Community
Complete 2 modules Heritage
Complete Module 3
and any other two
modules
Badge My country Badge Bible Reading Badge Soul Crusader Badge
Chef badge Conservation Badge Home Maintenance
Badge
Insignia Red Chevron Green Chevron o Bronze Medallion
Master Gold Chevron Purple Chevron o Certificate of
Chevrons Blue Chevron Crusading
o ACLT Bar 1

[* See appendix in badge book]

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 Modules for Exploration Routes

Personal Route - {Individual}

1. Do a physical fitness programme at least three days weekly for four months.
Prepare and submit menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner for balanced
meals for one week.

2. Write a communiqué on your own understanding of 1) The work of the Holy

Spirit in the life of the believer; 2)What the Bible says about how believers‘
should relate to each and to the unsaved.

3. Participate in house to house witnessing in a specific area. [four visits are

required].

4. Write your own biography. Tell of your birth, where it occurred, weight, time.
Tell of different places where you lived; different schools you attended;
Mention hobbies or sports you enjoy; vacations and travel history; awards
and achievements; what you aspire to be. Include a few photos of yourself
through the years.
Note: The Crusader can choose to mention only what he/she is comfortable
sharing.

5. Write a communiqué about how and when you received salvation, how it has
changed your life, some challenges you have faced, some victories you have
won and what you believe is God‘s plan for your life.

Career Route {Groups of no more than four persons}.

1. Study two career choices and make a presentation on the educational tools
needed to pursue each career. Interview someone from each of these
professions and include information from these interviews in your
presentation.

2. Explore how to manage finances. Make a budget for one year, including
church offerings, savings, utilities, purchases, recreation or leisure
expenses, holiday spending, Christmas shopping, personal expenses etc.

3. Design your own business and prepare a presentation outlining the nature
of this business, financing, personnel needed, materials and equipment and
desired growth over a three year period.

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4. Conceptualize a business enterprise. Prepare the following: a logo;
letterhead; mission statement; a flyer advertising the grand opening; a
brochure of services or products to be offered.

5. Compulsory: 1) Prepare a list of ten occupations and give a short [4-5 lines]
synopsis of what each entails. 2) Write your CV. 3) Prepare a list of ten job
interview tips. 4) Prepare a list of twenty questions that can be asked during
an interview. 5) Write an application letter for a management position.

Community Route {Group}

1. Under the guidance of your Unit Council, organize a small community

project. Make plans, set up committees if necessary, and carry out this
project. Submit a communiqué detailing the project and the work done.
Include photos. Suggestions: de-bushing an area; clearing a sidewalk;

2. Organize a sports tournament in which members of the community may

participate in at least two disciplines. E.g.

3. Select three areas of your surrounding community. On separate occasions,

go into these areas and distribute tracts and Crusader promotional
materials.

4. Organize a group comprising your company and other members of your unit
into a chorale. With authorization, take your group to three separate
locations during the Christmas holidays and sing carols while other
members take time to witness about the significance of Christmas.

5. Organize a project to be carried out among your own Church community. It

should last for a period of at least four months. Some suggestions are: Park
vehicles for members attending worship services; Provide light refreshments
after morning worship; Clean the sanctuary.

Environmental Route - Section A - {Individual}

1. Draw a map of your country and indicate in colour coded style, the natural
geography i.e. bodies of water, beaches, caves, valleys, mountains/peaks any
other natural phenomenon etc. Include some areas designated for parks,
agriculture, residential areas, sporting arenas and commercial areas.
Suggestion: Information can be found in the Town /Country Planning Office.

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 Write a communiqué on two endangered species of plants and animals in
your country and state what plans are in place to preserve these species.

2. Submit a communiqué including photos of two sites in your country

designated as heritage sites. Visit the sites. Include photos of you at the
sites.

Make a photo collage of two National Parks. Place the photos around a
communiqué on the history of the park. [Individual]

3. Research the main exported crop of your country. Submit a communiqué on

these exports giving times of planting, harvesting, countries to which the
crop is exported, by products of this crop and average annual revenue made
from this crop.

Section B – {Group}
1. Go on a hike with your group. No motorized transport should be used and
the hike should encompass ten miles on and off road. Submit a communiqué
detailing your expedition. Include a sketched map of the terrain traveled;
times; comrades and activities etc.
2. Conduct a clean up campaign of your Church property. Organize a clean up
and beautification of an area in your community.

3. Participate in an outdoor camp of five full days and nights. No modern

amenities can be used, and it must not be too near to other buildings.
Complete a communiqué prepared by your leaders detailing dates, place,
times. Activities etc.

Heritage Route
1. Draw a diagram of your family tree on your father and mother‘s side going
back three generations if possible. Include names and dates of birth if
available and also marriage partners, occupations and offspring. [Individual]

2. Submit a communiqué, with photos, detailing your country‘s progress in two

of these areas, over the last one hundred years. Suggestion: For help visit the
National Museum. [Group]
a) Clothing worn; b] Transportation c) Infrastructure d) Industry

3. Participate in your country‘s independence celebrations. Provide photos of

your participation. Submit a chart detailing the voting districts of your
country, and naming the current Members of Parliament for each. Attach a

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 short communiqué detailing when and how your country gained its
independence. [Individual]

4. Research dress; weapons/tools, food and modes of travel in Biblical times.

Write a communiqué and provide photos if possible. Make a costume that
represents dress worn in that period, one for a male and one for a female.
[Group]

5. Submit a drawing of an area of your country that is ten miles square.

Include parish boundaries or boroughs, main towns, the Capitol, places of
interest, hospitals, police stations, libraries etc. Include a drawing of your
National flag; Coat of Arms; National Flower. Attach a copy of the words of
your National Pledge and Anthem. [Individual]

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Guidelines for the Sentry Officer

Company Camp - Meetings where Sentries are expected to have discussions are
to be executed observing basic parliamentary procedures. Sentries should also be
exposed to forums such as debates, panel discussions, public speaking etc. on
topics that are current, biblical in nature and content, pertaining to youth etc.

Some basic parliamentary procedures are:

Rules of Order – These are to assist an assembly to accomplish in the best

possible manner the work for which it was designed. To do this it is necessary to
restrain the individual somewhat, as the right of an individual, in any
community, to do what he pleases, is incompatible with the interests of the
whole. While it is important that an assembly has good rules, it is more important
that it be not without some rules to govern its proceedings. It is the duty of the
presiding officer to enforce the rules and orders of the assembly, without debate
or delay. It is also the right of every member who notices the breach of a rule, to
insist upon its enforcement. In such a case he rises from his seat and says. "Mr.
Chairman/President, I rise to a point of order."

Point of Order - The speaker immediately takes his seat, and the chairman
requests the member to state his point of order, which he does and resumes his
seat. The chair decides the point, and then, if no appeal is taken and the member
has not been guilty of any serious breach of decorum, the chair rules the motion
out of order, and permits him to resume his speech. But, if his remarks are
deemed to be improper and any one objects, he cannot continue without a vote of
the assembly to that effect.

Motions - A motion is a proposal that the assembly take certain action, or that it
express itself as holding certain views. It is made by a member's obtaining the
floor as already described and saying, "I move that" (which is equivalent to saying,
"I propose that"), and then stating the action he proposes to have taken. Thus a
member "moves" (proposes) that a resolution be adopted, or amended, or referred
to a committee etc. A motion is seconded by a member's saying "I second the
motion," or "I second it," which he does without obtaining the floor, and in small
assemblies without rising.

Resolutions – Every resolution should be in writing, and the presiding officer has
a right to require any main motion, amendment, or instructions to a committee to
be in writing. When a main motion is of such importance or length as to be in
writing it is usually written in the form of a resolution, that is, beginning with the
words, "Resolved, That,".

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Introduction of Business - Business is brought before an assembly either by the
motion of a member or by the presentation of an agenda to the assembly.

What Precedes Debate - Before any subject is open to debate it is necessary,

first, that a motion be made by a member who has obtained the floor; second,
that it be seconded (with certain exceptions); and third, that it be stated by the
chair, that is, by the presiding officer. The fact that a motion has been made and
seconded does not put it before the assembly, as the chair alone can do that. He
must either rule it out of order, or state the question on it so that the assembly
may know what is before it for consideration and action.

Obtaining the Floor - Before a member can make a motion, or address the
assembly in debate, it is necessary that he should obtain the floor -- that is, he
must rise after the floor has been yielded, and address the presiding officer by his
official title, thus, "Mr. Chairman," or "Mr. President," or if a woman (married or
single), "Madam Chairman," or "Madam President." If a member rises before the
floor has been yielded, or is standing at the time, he cannot obtain the floor. It is
out of order to be standing when another has the floor.

Adjournment - The motion to adjourn, like every other motion, cannot be made
except by a member who has the floor. When made by one who has not risen and
addressed the chair and been recognized, it can be entertained only by general
consent. Before putting the motion to adjourn, the chair should be sure that no
important matters have been overlooked. If there are announcements to be made
they should be attended to before taking the vote, or at least, before announcing
it. No appeal, or question of order, or inquiry, should be entertained after the
motion to adjourn has been made, unless it is of such a nature that its decision is
necessary before an adjournment, or unless the assembly refuses to adjourn,
when it would be in order.

Bible Knowledge ---- The Thompson Chain reference Bible or a Bible

concordance can be used to facilitate the acquisition of information for Bible
Knowledge. Each Crusader must submit a map detailing Paul‘s journeys. Some
information is provided in the appendixes of the Compass.

Field Activities ---- The activities should be scheduled for a time when
favorable weather is expected if possible. Schedule required activity to commence
at different times throughout the year, after careful preparation and instruction
has been given. An adult officer should accompany the Crusaders.

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Reconnaissance ---- These should be well researched and neatly presented.
Group projects should be signed by all participating members of the group.

Badge Work
Badges are to be undertaken by all Sentries. Compulsory badges should be
completed first and additional badges can be worked on when time permits.
Though these Crusaders are of an age where they can work on their own, Officers
are expected to give direction, make suggestions, edit for neatness, spelling,
organization and content and assist where necessary before the completed project
is submitted for final appraisal.

Leadership Training
Certificate of Crusading, Bronze Medallion and ACLT is not automatic.

Each Crusader must complete the multiple-choice Certificate test paper with a
passing grade of not less than eighty per cent.

The Medallion and the Leadership bar must be completed by a qualified

instructor and assessed by someone other than the instructor.

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Badges
And
Awards

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 ADMINISTRATIVE BADGES

REGIONAL IDENTIFICATION BADGES

DISTRICT IDENTIFICATION BADGES

UNIT OFFICER IDENTIFICATION BADGES

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 BADGES FOR PAGES
Requirements For Skill Badges For Pages

{Note: Badges for Pages must be completed under the guidance and supervision of the Group
Leader or the Parent, but the Crusader must be an active participant in the process.}

ANIMAL CARE
1) Feed and care for a pet for two weeks. This involves cleaning its
living area, grooming, exercise etc. {If you do not have a pet,
arrange to do this for a relative‘s or neighbour‘s pet}
2) Give your group leader a letter, signed by the owner of the pet or
your parent/guardian, to show that you have completed your
assignment.
3) Give your group leader a photo of you and the pet you cared for.

ARTIST
1) Make an abstract finger painting. Finished work should be done
on white paper and mounted on letter sized {8½″x11″} card with a
1inch border.
2) Make a hand or footprint in water color paints on white paper and
mounted on letter sized {8½″x11″} card with a 1inch border.
3) Make a collage of: a fruit or a vegetable.

ATHLETE
1) Make a collage of athletic sports. Label each sport
2) Demonstrate for your Group Leader three exercises an athlete
must do.
3) Participate in an athletic meet where you are awarded a prize.

BIRD CARE - Own a bird, or get permission from someone who does
and complete the following.
1) Handle, feed and care for {clean cage} a bird for two weeks.
2) Give your group leader a photo of you and the bird

BIRD WATCHING
1) Make a bird feeder using hard card, polo sticks, soft wood etc.
2) Submit photos of two birds of your region and two birds of other
places.

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CHEF – [work in groups of no more than six]
1) Make simple sandwiches with the crust removed.
2) Help to make a batch of cookies, biscuits or cup cakes.
3) Make one cold beverage and one hot beverage
4) Make two appetizers or hors d‘oeuvres served in your local
cuisine, e.g. Open faced sandwiches– {using cookie cutters for
designs}; Pigs in blankets; Cheese puffs etc.
5) Make three of the following:
a. Homemade popsicles or fruit smoothie.
b. Popcorn [on stove top]
c. Milkshake
d. French toast
e. Smores
6) Wash, dry and put away utensils and tidy kitchen.

CLEANLINESS
1) Keep own bedroom or play area in your home tidy, for one week.
[Parents or Guardian are required to sign a note to verify this has
been done]
2) Assist in setting up or rearranging and tidying your classroom or
work area for company camp for four weeks.
3) Do the following for a period of two weeks:
a. Put away clothes at the end of the day
b. Empty waste baskets two times in the week
c. Clean table after meals

CRAFT
1) Make a photo frame or jewelry box using craft sticks.
2) Make a mobile using a clothes hanger or empty can, string and
small lightweight objects
3) Make a decorative item using beads, seeds, shells etc.

COMPUTER
1) Know how to turn the computer on and off.
2) Be able to play a computer game.
3) Make a sign on the computer. e.g.{Exit, Closed, Out of order}

DRAMA
1) Participate in a short drama with your group. Your leader must
organize the drama, rehearse with the members of your group and
make a presentation during a Crusader event at your unit.
2) Be a part of a Christmas production in your church.

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FAMILY FOCUS
1) Make a booklet showing photos {at least ten} of your family. Label
each item, naming persons in the photo, and giving their relation
to you.
2) Make a card for a family member for any occasion e.g. birthday, I
love you, get well soon etc.

FRIENDSHIP FACTOR
1) Make a NEW friend with someone in your church or
neighbourhood.
2) Invite your friend to attend church, or Sunday school.
3) Make a card for your friend and give it to them along with a small
gift of friendship.

GARDENER
1) Assist an adult in planting seeds for fruit, vegetables or flowers.
2) Water and care for the plant
3) Submit a photo of the plant when it first appears and then again
six weeks later.

GYMNASTICS – {this badge is automatically earned by any child who has taken
gymnastics lessons for a minimum of three months]
1) Balance yourself on a gym bench for a minimum of twenty steps.
2) Be able to perform on a trampoline or an air mattress the
following: a) sit-drop b) tuck jump
3) Be able to do two forward somersaults in a row.

HIKING
1) Go on an outdoor nature walk with your leader.
2) Make a scrap book with photos and drawings indicating ten of the
beautiful things that God has made, e.g. trees, leaves, sand,
flowers, shells, water, animals, people and rocks.
3) Label each one.

MUSIC MAKER
1) Participate in a public singing event in your church or school in
solo, duet, chorale etc.
2) Know an action song and sing it with your group.
3) Submit a drawing of two different musical instruments.

MY COUNTRY
1) Draw a picture of your National flag.
2) Know the first verse of your National Anthem.
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3) On a map of your country be able to locate the following:
a) Your home location
b) Your Capital city
c) A National Park

PUZZLES
1) Put together three puzzles with a minimum of fifty pieces.
2) Mount one puzzle on card board and make a wall hanging.

SAFETY
1) With your leader, make a set of safety rules.
2) Mount these rules in large print and place them in your room or
work area.
NOTE: Each child does not need his own list, but should know the
rules.

SINGER [Crusader must be able to sing in tune with correct rhythm]

1) Be a soloist or a member of a junior choir, school choir or any
singing group.
OR
2) Lead singing in camp chorale during company camp.
3) Sing a solo during Company Camp.

SKIPPING
1) Be able to skip using a single rope for a continuous count of
twenty five jumps.
2) Be able to skip in the center when the rope is being held by two
persons.

SWIMMING
1) Know how to swim. The use of water wings or a life jacket is
allowed.
2) Take swimming lessons for a minimum of three months. Provide a
note from instructor or parent to confirm completion of this
requirement.

WEATHER WATCH
1) Submit a drawing of each of the following types of weather:
a) a sunny day b) a rainy day c) a stormy day
2) Submit a printed card list of items you may need to go out on a
rainy day.

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 Requirements For Achievement Badges For Pages

BIBLE MEMORIZATION ONE

1) Be able to recite The Lord‘s Prayer.
2) Memorize the following verses and recite them for your leader.
a. Matthew 4:4
b. John 15:7
c. Psalm 46:1I
d. John 4:7

BIBLE MEMORIZATION TWO

1) Be able to recite Psalm 23 or Psalm 100
2) With your leader, prepare a passage for choral speaking, and
perform it in your Company Camp.

CO-OPERATION
Assist in your Company Camp or Sunday School class, for a period of
four weeks - [not necessarily consecutively]. Activities may include
setting up and replacing of furniture and equipment, preparing and
sharing snacks, counting offering, handing out supplies etc.

FOLLOWING JESUS
1) Accept the lord Jesus as your personal Saviour.
2) Attend converts class at your church and be baptized in water.
3) Attend worship services or Junior Church regularly

SCHOLAR
1) Obtain an excellent scholastic achievement record for one year.
2) Submit a copy of a school report signed by the child‘s teacher]

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 BADGES FOR MAIDS AND SQUIRES
Requirements For Skill Badges For Maids and Squires

ANIMAL CARE
The Crusader can complete this badge if he owns an animal or if he
gets permission from a relative or neighbour to take care of their
animal for a period of time.
1) Feed and keep the animal healthy for a period of four weeks. This
includes cleaning of its living area, grooming and exercise.
2) Submit a chart of the time spent with the animal. This must be
signed by the owner of the animal or a parent.
3) Submit a photo of you and your animal.

ARTIST
All drawings and paintings submitted must be on white paper and
mounted on 8½‖x11‖ card unless otherwise stipulated.
1) Draw and colour two of the following: a) a beach ball; b) a pencil;
c) an opened book; d) a bottle
2) Make a wall hanging of your footprints using any kind of paint.
3) Make a collage of two of the following: a) a candle; b) a bird; c) a
cup; d) a bag; e) a flower.

ASTRONOMER
1) Submit photographs or drawings of the sun, the moon, stars, a
planet, daytime and nighttime. Label each picture.
2) Make a list of the planets of the solar system.
3) Explain the Milky Way Galaxy and include a photograph.
4) Give a simple definition of the following: a star, a comet, an
asteroid, a meteor.

ATHLETE
1) Run for one mile and walk for one mile.
2) Complete any three [3] of the following:
a. long jump over four feet
b. throw a tennis ball over twenty feet
c. run one hundred meters in fourteen seconds or less
d. high jump over one meter
e. run two hundred meters in under twenty eight seconds.
OR
3) Participate in an outdoor meet. Provide a photo of you
4) in your event. (Church sports, school sports)

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BIRD CARE
The Crusader can complete this badge if he owns a bird or if he gets
permission from a relative or neighbour to take care of their pet for a
period of time.
1) Feed and care for and keep the bird healthy for three weeks.
2) Chart your care of the bird daily, and submit this to your leader. It
must be signed by your parent or the owner of the bird.
3) Submit a photo of you and the bird.

BIRD HOUSE BUILDING

1) Build a simple bird house using hard card or card board.
2) Hang your bird house a take a photo of any bird that uses it.
3) Submit a copy of the photo to your leader.

CAMPFIRE
1) Under the supervision of your leader, build two of the following: a)
Tepee fire b) Reflector fire c) Council or log fire d) Hunter‘s or
trapper‘s fire
2) Submit a list of fire safety precautions for the outdoors.
3) Under the supervision of your leader, cook a simple meal on an
outdoor fire.

CAMPING
1) Go on a sleepover with your Leader and your group.
2) Go on an indoor weekend camp with you group.
3) Write a communiqué on one of the activities of your camp [one
page]. Include photos.
4) Submit a timetable of activities.

CHEF {Practical work may be done in small groups, but Crusaders are required to
submit individual written work}. See appendix.
1) Know how to measure with spoons and cups, and what
ingredients are usually measured with the same
2) Give definitions of the following: Fry; Beat; Boil; Garnish; Dice;
Bake; Sift.
3) Make three different appetizers from your local cuisine.
4) Make three of the following breakfast foods: Scrambled eggs;
Omelet; Oats or wheat cereal [hot]; Pancakes; Muffins; Cheese
paste. [You may substitute items on this list with local cuisine]
5) Make two of the following: cocoa; lemonade; milkshake; fruit
punch; jell-o.
6) Wash dishes and tidy kitchen area.
7) Submit photos of some of your work.

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CLEANLINESS
1) Submit a list of weekly cleaning duties for the home.
2) Wash by hand three white garments
3) Clean a bathroom window, mirror and sink.
4) Assist in cleaning your work area regularly at Company camp.
5) Obtain a record of good deportment from your officer.
6) Mop and vacuum and dust your room regularly for one month.
7) Provide some record of someone having inspected your room
regularly for two weeks]

COMMUNICATIONS
1) Carry a verbal message from your leader to your parent/guardian
and bring back a response.
2) Submit signs in drawings or words indicating the following;
Entrance; No exit; No talking; No pets.
3) Write a letter to a friend giving directions to your home. Draw a
map to accompany the letter.

COMPUTER
1) Give definitions of: modem, mouse, monitor, CPU and keyboard
2) Make one each of the following:
a. small get well soon postcard
b. for sale sign for a vehicle
c. letter sized poster advertising a fun event

CRAFTS
1) Choose three of the following materials and make one item with
each choice of: plastic [any kind including bottles]; soft wood;
yarn; beads; cork; craft sticks; paper; Styrofoam.
2) Make one craft item and give as a gift to a member of your unit.
3) Make a wall hanging using cardboard and glue, and adding
sand, peas, beads, shells etc for design. Paint the completed item.

CYLIST
1) Own or have access to a bicycle with bell, reflector and 1ight.
2) Write out three local laws regarding cycling.
3) Change and mend a tire and know the location of the cycle repair
shop nearest you.
4) Demonstrate care and oiling of the bicycle.
5) Demonstrate mounting, riding and dismounting.
6) Participate in a bike ride of approximately four miles.

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DRAMA
1) Be a part of a dramatic presentation at a Crusader function.
2) Participate in a dramatic presentation in your church or school.
3) Participate in a chorale speaking presentation.

DRAWING - See appendix

1) Using a pencil, draw and label stick figures or bubble shapes
doing the following; climbing stairs; running; jumping; walking;
skipping. All figures must be on the same sheet and backed by
card.
2) Using pencil and crayons draw a picture of your home from the
outside.
3) Draw a picture of a flower in a vase sitting on a table.

EMBROIDERY
1) Make a small embroidery kit, using a box or basket, containing:
pencil, carbon paper, scissors, needles, thread, thimble and
patterns.
2) Mount samples of the following stitches: backstitch, chain, lazy
daisy, French knot, blanket stitch.
3) Using the above stitches, embroider two [2] of the following:
place mat, tea towel, one pair of pillow cases, handkerchief, or a
doily.

FAMILY FOCUS
1) Do something special for your parents. It must be a surprise, so
you cannot let them know. Get assistance from your leader so you
do a good job.
2) With the help of your leader, make a scripture verse wall hanging
for each member of your household. Use fabric and
paint so the hanging can last for a long time.
3) Participate in a family outdoor activity and report to your
leader on your enjoyment of the activity. Provide a photo if
possible.

FIGURES AND FINANCES

1) With your parent‘s assistance, open your own savings account at
the bank.
2) Make a budget of your allowance, and provide records stating that
you saved some of your allowance and deposited it to your
account.
3) Make a chart of your life for one week and include how much
it actually costs. E.g. meals, travel, saving, shopping etc.

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FITNESS
1) Complete the following fitness requirements in a two months
period:
a. Jump rope three times a week. 5 minutes
b. Do dance aerobics three times a week. 10 minutes.
c. Walk three times a week. 10 minutes.
d. Do arm exercises three times a week. 5 minutes

OR

2) Be a part of a judo or karate club, or a dance group.

FOLLOWING JESUS
1) Accept Jesus Christ as your personal Saviour.
2) Attend a convert‘s class at your church.
3) Be baptized in water.

FRIENDSHIP FACTOR
1) Make a NEW friend with someone in your church or
neighbourhood. Invite your friend to attend church, or Sunday
school.
2) Make a card for your friend and give it to them along with a small
gift of friendship.
3) Be a good friend by praying for the person you have invited on
a daily basis.

GAMES
1) Know the rules and be able to play two different outdoor games
with your group.
2) Participate in an indoor games event organized by your church or
school.
3) Submit a communiqué outlining the rules of an international
game. Include a drawing of the playing field, area or table used
in the game; position markings; and a list of equipment needed.

GARDENING
1) Assist your parents in planting a vegetable or flower garden.
2) Plant several rows of at least three [3] different varieties of seed.
3) Write a detailed report of the progress of the garden including
weeding, cultivating and harvesting.
4) Submit photos of you at work in your garden and also with
your produce.

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GIFT GIVING
1) Make a gift for someone that you appreciate.
2) Design a card to go with the gift.
3) Gift your gift of love away to someone who is really in need of
cheering up.

GYMNASTICS {This badge is earned automatically by a child who is

or has been taking gymnastics lessons for a minimum of two years.
1) Know the rules of gymnastics.
2) Be able to do the following with some skill:
a. Hand spring
b. Backward roll.
c. Hand stand,
d. Forward roll,
e. Round off,
f. Cartwheel
3) Prepare and perform a gymnastics routine on any apparatus.

HIKING
1) Participate in two hikes organized by your leaders.
2) Submit a detailed report of each hike, listing time, date,
destination, company, activities, the route etc.
3) Submit photos of your hikes.

HOBBY This must be an activity not done in any part of the Crusader
program.
1) Be able to: Describe and demonstrate your hobby.
2) Tell how you are improving your hobby.
3) Help someone else start a hobby the same as yours.

HORSEMANSHIP
1) Demonstrate the following skills of horsemanship:
a. Proper mount
b. Proper dismount
c. Proper form and reasonable control when leading a horse
d. Proper form and reasonable control in a walk.
e. Proper form and reasonable control in a trot.
2) Be able to explain how to saddle and bridle a horse.
3) Bring a picture of yourself riding a real horse to your leader.
4) Submit a drawing or picture of a horse listing all the body parts.

INSTRUMENTALIST
1) Know how to play a musical instrument with reasonable skill.
2) Play an instrumental solo or participate in a musical selection in
public.
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3) Write a paper on the origin and development of your instrument,
and include some information on either an internationally
recognized musician, or a successful local
musician on your instrument.

JOURNALIST
1) Write an article of approximately 500 words on any subject. This
must be assessed by someone versed in the topic or a literary
professional.
2) Write any one of the following:
a. A letter informing parents of an upcoming outdoor activity
b. A short play or skit
c. A poem that rhymes
d. A Bible story as if you were present
3) Write a report on any Crusader event

LIBRARY
1) Provide record of your membership in a public library.
2) Read four different books and submit a short overview of one of
them.
3) Read three epistles of The New Testament.
4) Submit a chart of your reading detailing the tiles of the books you
read, when you commenced reading and when you completed the
books. Your leader will give you this chart and it must be signed
by your parent or guardian.

MUSIC APPRECIATION
1) Give a written definition of the following musical terms: opera,
symphony, minuet, concerto, string quartet, and cadence.
2) Write a simple biography on one of the great music masters. E.g.
Mozart, Bach, Chopin.
3) Attend an event where classical or instrumental music is being
showcased and write a report on this event.

MY COUNTRY – Badge is National Flag pin

1) Using hard card or poster board [12″x18″], make a large outline
drawing of the map of your country. Your leader will help you to
indicate Parish boundaries and label parishes.
2) Mark a red ‗x‘ to indicate where you live.
3) Place a small card with the National flag in the upper right hand
corner.
4) Place a small card with the National pledge beneath the flag.
5) Shade in and label the area indicating your Capitol or main town.
6) Place a labeled photo or drawing indicating your main crop,
beneath your pledge.
7) Sing the National Anthem of your Country with your group.

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ORIENTEERING
1) Know the points of the compass.
2) Demonstrate how to use the compass
3) Participate in an outdoor activity where it is necessary to use the
compass to find direction.
4) On a map of your neighbourhood indicate the following:
a. Your house
b. Your school or the nearest school
c. Your church or the nearest church
d. Your closest friend‘s home {if they live in your community]
e. The nearest grocery store

POETRY
1) Memorize and be able to recite Psalm 100.
2) Write a poem for each of the following subjects:
3) The love of God; b) Friendships
4) Perform a poetry reading of not less than four verses in a public
event.

PUPPETRY
1) Make two finger puppets.
2) Create a full body puppet with arms and legs. Design or purchase
clothing for your puppet, develop a voice for it and give it a name.
3) Write a skit or monologue for your puppet to perform.
4) With your group, provide a short puppet display.

PUZZLES
1) Be able to put together three jigsaw puzzles on your own. Each
puzzle should have no less than 250 pieces.
2) Create three puzzles from the following list. Make copies and have
your group solve the puzzles:
a) Maze; b)dot to dot; c)word search; d)hidden picture cross word
3) Create a wooden ―X‖ and ―O‖ board. Make wooden playing pieces
or secure plastic playing pieces. Varnish your wooden pieces and
play ―X‖ and ―O‖‘s with your group.

RECYCLING {The guard can work on this as a group project}

1) Collect items of glass and plastic and bring them to your unit.
2) With your leader sort your collection and take them to a recycling
plant or collection area.
3) Write an advertisement on what each person can do to recycle.
Present or perform it for your group. It must be between thirty and
forty five seconds.

ROPES AND KNOTS

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1) Know the names of the different parts of a rope.
2) Own a six foot length of ½" rope. Learn how to whip rope ends so
they do not fray. Whip your own rope.
3) Learn how to tie the following knots: Reef knot, figure of eight
knot, clove hitch, fisherman‘s knot, round turn and two half
hitches. [you will need to practice]
4) Make a display board and mount samples of your tied knots using
small sized rope or thick twine.

SAFETY PATROL
1) Write out a list of ten traffic regulations each for pedestrians,
cyclists and traffic, in your country.
2) Submit a drawing of six road traffic signs and say what each
means.

SINGER
1) Sing the first verse and chorus of five [5] hymns and one [1] folk
song from memory, with or without accompaniment.
2) Be a member of and sing regularly with your church or school
youth choir or chorale, for at least one year.
3) Sing a solo, or be part of a duet, trio or quartet and perform two
harmonized songs.

SKIPPING
1) Be able to skip using a single rope for a continuous count of fifty
jumps.
2) Be able to skip backwards using a single skipping rope for a
continuous count of 15
3) Be able to jump into and out of a skipping rope held by two
persons using a rhyme and keeping the rhythm.

SWIMMING
1) Demonstrate with some skill three of the following: a)breast stroke
b) back stroke c) butterfly d) free style
2) Demonstrate floating, paddling and treading water.
3) Swim free style for fifty meters in under two minutes.

TREE TRANSPLANTING
1) Obtain a small tree and plant it in your yard or garden.
2) Care for the tree for three [3] months and keep records every week
of its progress.
3) After the three [3] months period, write in detail where you got the
tree, how you planted it, its size when it was planted, your care
during the three months and its present size.
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 4) Provide a photo of your tree

WEATHER WATCH
1) Submit a drawing of each of the following types of weather: a) a
sunny day, b) a rainy day, c) a stormy day.
2) Make a weather chart for one week.
3) Record for each day the weather and temperature in the morning,
afternoon and evening.

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BIBLE DRILL
1) Know the books of the New Testament in sequence, and recite
them for your leader.
2) Locate any ten [10] Scriptures from the Old testament in thirty
[30] seconds each.
3) Submit a list of: Ten Kings of the Bible; Ten places mentioned in
the New Testament; Ten women mentioned in the New Testament.

BIBLE READING
1) Read any five books of the Bible through once.
2) From each book, print out and frame your favorite verse.
3) Write or print out and frame five [5] verses with reference to
salvation.
4) Give in your own words an account of any Bible event.

BIBLE MEMORIZATION
1) Memorize two passages of scripture chosen by your leader.
2) With your group make a choral speaking presentation from the
Bible.

CHURCH MINISTRIES
1) Complete an assignment given by your Commander–in–chief
involving a minimum of five [5] hours of work for your church.
2) Write a report describing what you did for your assignment.
3) On two separate occasions, participate in distribution of Christian
literature with your church or group.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH
1) Participate in three separate expeditions to distribute church
literature to homes in the community.
2) Personally invite ten [10] people from within your community to
attend special church functions. {They do not have to all attend
the same event]
3) Write a report describing what you did to earn your Community
Outreach Badge.

COOPERATION
Invite one person to attend either Crusaders or the Christian
Education Hour at your church. This individual must become a
Crusader, or be a member of the Christian Education for at least one
year. He may also choose to be a member at another Unit or church
that may be closer to him. Your should introduce the person to your
leader when first they attend and then make regular communication
to be sure that your recruit is actually attending on a regular basis.

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FOLLOWING JESUS {This badge is only awarded once, so if it was
awarded as a Page, the Crusader will not be given another}
1) Accept the lord Jesus as your personal Saviour.
2) Attend converts class at your church and be baptized in water.
3) Attend worship services or Junior Church regularly

NATIONAL- This is a pin badge of the National Coat of Arms.

1) Submit a map of your country showing parish boundaries, main
towns, main roads etc. A tourist map is acceptable.
2) Submit a framed copy of your National Anthem, National pledge
and National flag.
3) Submit a photo and basic information on five members of
parliament in your country.
4) Submit a communiqué on one place of interest in your country.
Provide photos.
5) Submit a communiqué on one food crop grown in your country

SCHOLAR
Obtain an outstanding report for a school year. This must be verified
by either your teacher or your school principle.

SOUL CRUSADER
To be given to a Maid or Squire who witnesses to a person, with the
result that the person becomes a Christian, is baptized and becomes
a member of a church.

BADGES FOR LADIES AND KNIGHTS

Requirements For Skill Badges For Ladies and Knights

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ANGLER
1) Own a proper fishing rod.
2) Describe the following terms: casting; angling; trolling.
3) Know five species of fish found in your region.
4) Catch one fish and have a photograph taken with your catch.

ANIMAL CARE
1) Own an animal that can be obedience trained.
2) Know how to feed, groom care and keep the animal healthy.
3) Explain symptoms of common diseases found in your animal.
4) Keep a record of your care of the animal for four weeks [feeding,
bathing, walking etc]
5) Write a communiqué on your animal entitled ―My animal and I‖,
and submit it to your officer along with a photo of you and your
animal.

ARTIST (Complete any three of the following. Please note that #6

is compulsory.) All work must be submitted mounted on card with a
two inch border around the drawing/painting.
1) Draw a simple object from memory.
2) Arrange a group of five [5] to eight [8] objects on a table and draw
them. Include the table and tablecloth. Color in pencil crayon.
3) Draw and color or paint an outdoor scene.
4) Draw your own conception of any Bible scene. [Painting or color
optional)
5) Submit a black and white drawing of one of the following: a)
animal;
b) flower; c] vehicle, d) building e] winding road
6) Compulsory: Submit a communiqué on the life of a celebrated
artist e.g. Michelangelo, Renoir, Picasso. Provide a photo of the
artist.

ASTRONOMER
1) Know the operation of the solar system and submit a communiqué
on it.
2) Submit a drawing of the planets of the solar system.
3) Explain the following: season; moon phases; moon tides; eclipse;
light years.
4) Explain retracting and reflecting telescopes.
5) Submit a communiqué on the twelve monthly constellations and
explain the Milky Way.
6) State what is: star; planet; satellite; comet; meteor?
ATHLETE
1) Participate in a cross country run of five miles or more.

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2) With your group, participate in a triathlon organized by your
leader specifically for this badge.
3) Participate in two of the following in competition with other
groups: football; polo; basketball; cricket; volleyball; table tennis;
hockey; netball; lawn tennis. Events can be organized by your
Area or District, or your participation in a club or school team is
acceptable.
4) With your group, participate in an obstacle course event with eight
to twelve different challenges, organized by your Area or District.

BAND {Crusader must be able to play a musical instrument,

drums included.}
1) Be a regular member of a band or orchestra for at least twelve
[12] months. (Your church‘s music ministry is acceptable)
2) Play an instrumental solo for a public gathering.
3) In the presence of your leaders, play the Crusader Battle Song
and four [4] other hymns.

BIRD CARE
1) Own or be part owner of a bird.
2) Know how to feed care and keep your bird healthy.
3) Chart the care of your bird daily for three weeks and submit a
chart with a photo of you and your bird.

BIRD HOUSE BUILDING

1) Build a birdhouse for your bird.
2) Write a communiqué on the building process. Say how long it
took, what materials were used, features included in the house
and what bird/s will live in it.

BOATING
1) Be able to maneuver a boat for at least ten minutes using oars.
2) Be able to pilot a boat with an outboard motor for fifteen minutes.
3) Demonstrate the wearing of a life jacket.
4) Demonstrate how to store your boat when not in use.

CAMPCRAFT
1) Camp out for two nights in a tent.
2) Submit a camp program with camp schedule and activities.
3) Submit a menu for six meals, commencing with supper on the
first night and concluding with lunch on the final day. Attach
grocery list and list of utensils needed.
4) Know how to arrange a camp kitchen, including fireplace
5) Know how to provide camp sanitation.
6) Make two gadgets that can be used on a camping trip.
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7) Know how to pack and store camping gear.
8) Make a list of necessary first-aid equipment for a weekend camp.

CAMPFIRE
1) Build three different kinds of fire. Submit drawings or photos of
your fires.
2) Cook a meal on one of these fires using utensils.
3) Cook a meal on outdoor fire without utensils.
4) Make a list of fire precautions for the outdoors.
5) Cook or bake in an underground oven.
6) Write a communiqué on fire building. State the different categories
of wood and their use. State how to get a fire started, how to keep
it going and how to extinguish it.

CARPENTER
1) Make a list of carpenter tools including photos, and explain the
use of each of them.
2) Demonstrate sanding, sawing and the use of a carpenter‘s plane.
3) Repair a broken piece of furniture in your home.
4) Make two of the following: Bird House; Spice rack; Stool; Medicine
Chest; Bookcase; Child‘s chair; Lamp stand.

CHEF [food preparation can be done in groups of no more than four]

1) Submit definitions of the following terms and state which
ingredients may be used with each term. Garnish; Glazing; Knead;
Stew; Blend; Mix; Slice; Chop; Barbeque.
2) Make a list of the following: Five starches; five meats; five sea
foods; ten vegetables; ten fruits; ten herbs used in food
preparation; list ten desserts.
3) Submit a labeled drawing or photo of different glasses and
stemware.
4) Bake three of the following: Coconut bread; Chocolate cake; Pizza;
Swirl Cake; Bread Pudding; Apple pie; Cassava Pone; Banana
Bread; Cheesecake; Fruit Cake; Pastry with filling
5) Make two different entrée soups and two different salads.
6) Set a table for dinner for four with dinnerware, cutlery and
glasses. Include folded linen napkins and submit a photograph.
7) Wash and tidy kitchen or work area, and replace utensils.

CHILDCARE [yellow cross]

1. Prepare a list of important telephone numbers that may be needed
in case of emergency when caring for small children such as:
Doctor, Fire, Police, Ambulance, Neighbor etc.
2. Prepare a simple lunch for a four-year old and submit the menu.
3. Bathe, dress, undress and put a child [four years and under] to
bed.
4. Assist in church nursery or junior church regularly for three
months.

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5. Baby-sit for a maximum time of ten hours. It may be necessary to
sit more than once to accumulate the required time.

CLEANLINESS
1. Wash by hand four pairs of socks, four under garments, and two
white shirts.
2. Iron one pair of pillowcases, one shirt/blouse, and one pair of long
pants.
3. Clean a refrigerator or stove and submit a signed statement from
your parent.
4. Clean a bathroom including toilet bowl, sink, shower curtain,
mirror and window.
5. Vacuum a rug and mop a floor.
6. Submit a signed statement from your parent/guardian verifying
that you kept your room reasonably tidy for four consecutive
months.

COMMUNICATIONS
1. Know the hand alphabet for the hearing impaired deaf.
2. Use this alphabet to communicate to the deaf in public.

CONSERVATION
1. Explain in writing what is Conservation Genetics and Genetic
Diversity.

2. Wetland Conservation
a. Define in writing what is meant by ―Wetlands‖ and state
their main functions.
b. Describe wetland conservation.
c. Explain in writing how wetlands aid in water filtration.

3. Wildlife Conservation
a. Describe in writing what is wildlife conservation.
b. Explain two types of wildlife management; open season;
and closed season.
4. Participate in a conservation or ecology project.

CRAFTS Complete three of the following:

1. Make a hanging with macramé or wool complete with pot or holder
and plant.
2. Make a collage of a fruit or a flower at least 14‖X16‖. [use Bristol
board]
3. Make and paint two pairs of wall hanging of Plaster of Paris.
4. Tie dye a garment or do a garment in batik.
5. Make a model or container out of wood, craft sticks or wooden
clothes pegs.
CYCLIST
1. Own a bicycle with bell, light and reflectors.
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2. Change and mend a bicycle tire.
3. Provide a communiqué on the maintenance of your bicycle.
4. Participate in a bike hike of no less than ten miles. Write a short
essay on the hike, describing the route taken, number of persons
involved, stops made etc.

DAYMARCHER
1. Participate in three [3] day marches of six miles each.
2. Make a report on each day march.
3. Make a list of items for and assemble a pocket first aid kit.

FIRE SAFETY [orange cross]

1. List A, B and C types of fire and give methods of extinguishing the
same.
2. Make a list of ten ways of fire prevention indoors and outdoors.
3. Have basic knowledge of the following: a) special knots in rescue
work; b) rescue from burning rooms; c) improvised stretchers; d)
how to form a bucket brigade.

FIRST AID [red cross]

1. Assemble first aid kits for the home and for camping.
2. Obtain a basic first aid certificate from the Red Cross, St. John
Ambulance or any other institution qualified to teach the subject.

GARDENING
1. Plant a garden of vegetables, [at least four different kinds].
2. Care for the garden until harvesting.
3. Write a detailed report on your cultivation, care and harvesting of
your garden.
4. Plant and maintain a flower patch.

HOBBY This must be an activity not followed in any part of the

Crusading program.
1. Describe [in writing] your hobby.
2. Make a presentation or exhibition of your hobby to your Unit.

HOME MAINTENANCE
1. Make a List of names and numbers to be used in case of
emergency in the following: Electrical, Plumbing, Gas, Telephone.
2. Under supervision, replace an electrical fuse and reset a circuit
breaker.
3. Prepare a list of ten items or pieces of equipment that can be used
for home repairs.
4. Give a list stating the safe storage of paint, varnish, cleaning
fluids, flammable materials and rags.
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5. Name twelve different household electrical items or pieces of
equipment that may need to be repaired.
6. Disassemble, clean and reassemble an electric fan.
7. Do one of the following: Replace a tap washer; Replace an
electrical plug; Repair a broken item using glue or similar
material; Replace a door or drawer knob

HORSEMANSHIP
1. Demonstrate the following: Proper mount; Proper dismount;
Proper form and control at a walk, at a trot, cantering.
2. Be able to describe:
a. Parts of the saddle and bridle
b. Parts of the horse
c. Basic grooming
d. Feeding requirements
e. Medication and first aid basics.
f. Stable management

INSTRUMENTALIST [Any instrument may be used for this badge}

1. Know elementary music.
2. Play the following from music: six hymns, The National Anthem of
your country, two contemporary songs, The Crusader Battle
Song.
3. Play an instrumental solo or participate in a musical selection in
public.

INTERPRETER
1. Read a chapter aloud from a book in a language other than your
own. Then translate.
2. Take a person who speaks another language on a tour; shopping;
to a game or similar situation that requires that you explain
what‘s happening in their language.
3. Make a chart detailing the currencies of ten different nations and
show their value to your currency.
4. State where in your country one would find the consulates of five
nations.

JOURNALIST
1. Write a story of approximately one thousand words on any
subject.
2. Write two of the following: A ten-minute drama; A poem that
rhymes; A short story; A biography on an Old Testament
character:
3. Prepare a news report on any Crusader event.
4. Paraphrase an incident from the New Testament.
LIBRARY
1. Be a member of your church‘s library or a public library.
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2. Read one book in three of the following categories: Biography,
Missions, Fiction, Adventure, Suspense or History.
3. Give a presentation on one of the books. It may be written or oral.
4. Read the epistle of Paul to the Hebrews and The Song of Solomon.
5. Submit a communiqué on an author living in your region. Provide
photos, personal history and information on some of the author‘s
works.

LIFE SAVING [green cross]

1. Demonstrate and/or state how to deal with the following:
hemorrhaging, asphyxia, poisoning, broken bones, shock, dog
bites, and burns.
2. State how to form a bucket brigade and what are the special knots
used in rescue work.
3. Make an improvised stretcher.
4. Throw a lifeline.

MECHANICS Demonstrate the following:

1. Check and change automobile tire
2. Check oil and radiator
3. Check lights, signals and fuses
4. Check window washers and wiper blades
5. Draw a simple diagram of and explain an internal combustion
engine.

MUSIC APPRECIATION
1. Write about the life and works of two prominent musicians of your
region.
2. Define opera, symphony, string quartet, sharp, musical stave or
staff, allegro, andante, adagio, and minuet.
3. Give the difference between a gospel song and a hymn.
4. Name four great hymn composers and copy out a song written by
each.
5. Write a communiqué on the life achievements of one of the
outstanding gospel groups or singers in your country.

MY COUNTRY – Badge is National Flag pin

1. Using hard card or poster board make a large 12"x18" outline
drawing of the map of your country.
2. Insert by individual colours: parish boundaries and names; Main
and secondary towns; Four popular beaches; Four major
highways; Four medical institutions; Four sporting complexes;
Four National Parks; Four places of worship; Four tourist
attractions; Four educational institutions; Four scenic places;
Four historic buildings/sites;
3. Create a colour coded legend on the drawing to indicate the above.
4. Describe in writing four of the places indicated on your map.
Include photos of these places.
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5. Submit a drawing of your National flag, and describe in writing its
colours and emblems.
6. Write a short history on the political structure of your country.

NATURALIST
1. Mount ten specimens of flowers of your region.
2. Briefly state where they can be found, what time of year they
bloom and in what colors.
3. Prepare a scrapbook or display board on animals, insects and fish
found in your region. Choose four creatures in each category and
write a brief summary on each.
4. Describe five trees of your region and provide a photograph or
drawing of each.
5. Provide a poster board containing pictures of five places of interest
created by nature in your country: e.g. caves, parks, etc.

NEEDLECRAFT Complete four of the following:

1. Sew a pleated skirt or a sleeveless buttoned front top in your own
size.
2. Crochet a three piece doily set or a large table center.
3. Make a pair of pillow cases and embroider a pattern in them.
4. Make a pair of kitchen mittens and an apron.
5. Make a pencil case or cosmetic bag with zipper.

ORIENTEERING
1. Own a map of your country and a compass.
2. Go on an expedition with your group using your map and
compass for direction.
3. Write a report describing your hike. Include compass readings
from point to point, plants, flowers, trees and other things
discovered along the way; the duration of the expedition and the
time you reached your destination.
4. Draw a road map depicting the route of your hike.

PHOTOGRAPHER
1. Own a camera and know how to take pictures with it.
2. Explain the following: shutter speeds, I.S.O. file ratings, flash
bulb guide numbers, F. openings and focus for distance.
3. Know the S.A.F.E. code — pictorial result.
4. Prepare a list of what comprises good photography in each of the
following: scenery, people, animals, action and flashes.
5. After you have learned to use your camera, submit ten
photographs to show your group. Include indoor photos, scenery,
people and animals. Photos should be displayed in frames or one
kind or another.
PHYSICAL FITNESS
1. Be a member of a gym for more than one year.
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2. Start a physical fitness program and record your progress in
weight loss, size, eating habits etc, for six months.

PUBLIC SPEAKING
1. Prepare a list of rules for public speaking.
2. Prepare and deliver a ten-minute address to your group on a topic
chosen by your leader.
3. Read in public clearly and with expression, observing
punctuation marks, a minimum of fifteen verses of Scripture.
4. Participate in a debate in Crusaders.

ROPES AND KNOTS

1. Make a display board of the following, using ¼‖ rope or cord: reef
knot, clove hitch, sheepshank, sheet bend, stevedore, lariat loop,
bowline, overhand knot, figure of eight knot, round turn and two
half hitches, miller‘s knot, carrick bend, larkshead knot and
overhand knot. Label knots and say what they are most likely to
be used for.
2. Demonstrate whipping rope ends and a square lashing.
3. Make a gadget to be used on outdoor camping using rope and
wood.
4. Give the parts of a rope used in knot tying.

ROAD SAFETY
1. Know traffic regulations on the procedure of pedestrians, cyclists,
motorists, fire vehicles, police and ambulance.
2. Submit a chart of road signs and signals and their meanings.
3. Know signals used by cyclists, motorists, safety patrol, police, fire
vehicles, ambulance and tow vehicles.

SEMAPHORE
1. Know alphabet, numerals and signs.
2. Make a chart showing these signs and signals.
3. Send and read a message of no less than fifteen words using
numerals and signs.

SINGER
1. Demonstrate singing ability using five different solo hymns, one
contemporary solo, two choruses with different tempo and three
folk songs.
2. Sustain unaided second part with another person.
3. Participate in a public presentation other than a choir.
4. Prepare a list of ten choruses with words and suggested keys.
Sing two of these and lead a group in two choruses for your
examiner.
{ Note: Testing shall be made on quality of tone, diction, rhythm,
style, selection of songs, personality}
Optional
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 1. Sing in a choir for one year or take vocal lessons for one year.
2. Participate in a public presentation other than a choir.

SWIMMING
1. Demonstrate with proficiency for the examiner the following:
breast stroke, back stroke; butterfly; free style; twenty strokes
each.
2. Tread water for ten minutes and float for ten minutes.
3. Swim on back twenty yards with legs only and twenty yards with
arms only. No stopping.

TRAVELLER
1. Plan a trip outside your country for two weeks duration.
2. Submit a budget to show expenses for: air travel, ground
transportation, accommodation, personal shopping, departure
taxes, food, tips, miscellaneous purchases, entertainment and
emergency funds
3. Make lists concerning: luggage required; equipment and clothing
required; travel insurance; home departure arrangements.
4. Make a schedule to include visits to places of interests,
entertainment, shopping and leisure time.
5. Go on a weekend rip and submit a written report.

TREE TRANSPLANTING – [may be done in a group]

1. Obtain a small tree from a nursery or countryside and plant it in
your backyard.
2. Care for the tree for four months and keep a record of your care
and the progress of the tree.
3. Write a communiqué telling of the entire process.

UTILITY -{Testing for this badge should be done by a qualified

professional other than the person who instructed the group.}
1. Be able to identify all the service entrances for the four basic
utilities.
2. Be able to determine whether or not the services are active, i.e.
turned on.
3. Be able to isolate or turn off the services except for the telephone
service.
4. Be able to read any metered service.
5. Be able to determine if an electrical breaker is on, off or is in the
tripped position.
6. Know basic safety drill with regard to: home utilities; response to
gas leaks; what to do in the event that a wire is sparking or
smoking; what to do in the event of a water leak.
7. Know how to safely manipulate the hot and cold mixer for any
water outlet.
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BIBLE DRILL
1. Know by memory the books of the Bible.
2. Locate any ten given Scriptures [five from the Old Testament and
five from the New Testament] within fifteen seconds.
3. Know the books belonging to each of the main classifications
[Pentateuch, Poetry, Major Prophets etc.]
4. Give a list of the books of the Bible and the author of each book.

BIBLE READING
1. Read the Bible through once consecutively.
2. Do an in-depth study of one book from the Old Testament and
one book from the New Testament.
3. Participate in a quiz on three or more chapters of any book of the
Bible.
4. Give a record of your own personal daily Bible Reading for one
month.

CARICOM
1. Submit a photo or drawing of the Caricom Standard (flag) and say
what the colours and emblem represents.
2. Make a list of ‗Caricom‘ member states and associate members
3. State what the acronym CARICOM means. Give the mission
statement and a list of the main functions of the secretariat
4. Give a list of institutions of the Caribbean Community responsible
for formulating policies and supervising cooperation and services
such as education, health, labour matters and foreign policy.
5. Write an article outlining one issue you think Caricom should
address.

CHURCH OUTREACH
1. Complete an assignment given by your Commander-in Chief
[Pastor] involving a minimum of five hours of work for your
church. This should involve ministry to those within the church,
e.g. visiting the elderly, working in the nursery, hospitality etc.
2. Write a report of your assignment and attach Pastor‘s comments.

CO-OPERATION
1. Recruit two persons who actually become Crusaders OR Recruit
two persons for Christian Education.
2. Your friend should attend Crusaders or Christian Education
regularly for six weeks.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH
1. Your Commander-in-Chief should give this assignment involving
a promotion or special event in your church. Your involvement
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 should benefit the community at large. It may include house to
house evangelism, distribution of tracts and personal witnessing,
distribution of fliers for a special service, meals on wheels,
beautifying the community etc.
2. Write a report of your assignment and attach Pastor‘s comments.

COMPUTER
1. Demonstrate the ability to use the basic functions of the
computer.
2. Give definitions of: Pot, Modem, Pascal system, Cobol, Fortran,
RPG, Scanning and Variable.
3. Submit one each of the following: Ticket or invitation, postcard,
banner, memo, flier and church bulletin.
4. Along with your group, submit a brochure or newsletter, of not
less than five pages back and front, promoting Crusaders,
finished product must be 8½‖xl 1‖ in size and have designed front
and back covers. You should use color, photos, graphs, text
boxes, tables, auto shapes, shading etc.

ELECTRONICS –Prerequisite – Have a basic knowledge of electronics.

1. Assist in supplying lighting and sound to an open air event or a
stage production.
2. Assist a qualified electrician for three weekends. Have your
mentor provide a Communiqué on your involvement.

LEADERSHIP
1. Draw a chart detailing the leadership structure of a Crusader
unit.
2. Submit a plan for company camp for your age group for three
weeks.
3. Instruct a recruit in the information needed to be invested.
4. Conduct an outdoor recreational tourney taking responsibility for
any equipment needed.
5. Arrange and conduct a special field activity for your guard under
the supervision of your Captain.

MATHEMATICS
1. Obtain an excellent grade in Mathematics at your school for one
year.
2. Submit a letter from your teacher recommending you for this
award. Your Parent must make this request, and there should be
a covering letter from your Commander or Commander-in-Chief.
SCHOLAR
1. Obtain an outstanding scholastic achievement at your school for
one year.
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2. Submit a letter from your teacher recommending you for this
award. Your Parent must make this request, and there should be
a covering letter from your Commander or Commander-in-Chief.

SOUL CRUSADER
1. Lead one soul to make a decision to follow Christ.
2. Attend prayer service regularly at your church for six months.
3. Make a prayer list. Share a verbal report or testimony on answers
to some of your prayers‘ during a Crusader Mizpah period.

USHER
1. Complete any usher‘s training course sponsored by your church.
2. Assist in the duties of an usher in your church for a minimum of
six months.
3. Assist in the hospitality ministry of your church regularly for
three months.
4. Perform the duties of an usher at a Crusader Activity in your
District

VICTORS
1. Write in your own words the biography of any of the great heroes
of the Bible.
2. To be done by the group: Write a dramatization of a Bible event.
Stage a presentation with your guard [with appropriate costumes,
either before your church audience or a Crusader audience.
3. Perform a Puppet Presentation for Christian Education Hour or
Junior Church.
4. Submit with Scripture locations and verses written in full the four
crowns mentioned in the Epistles of St. Paul.

WORLD CRUSADER — [can be undertaken as a group]

1. Prepare a list of missionaries from within your organization and
give their location; home church and specialized ministry.
2. Construct a missions‘ banner for your guard.
3. Make a monetary donation to the ―Crusaders Missions Fund‖
three times a year.

BADGES FOR SENTRIES

Requirements For Skill Badges For Sentries
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Note: Some Sentry badges differ in originality and requirement. The Sentry should only complete
those with requirements not found in Lady/Knight badges, or those not completed at all- as in the
case where a Sentry was never a lady/knight.

ARTIST – All presentations should be done using a large drawing pad

and artwork must be easily recognisable. Finished submissions
should be assessed by a qualified artist.
1. Sketch a landscape using coloured crayons.
2. Draw your own conception of any Bible scene.
3. Make a black and white self portrait.
4. Paint a still life painting.
5. Describe five different media for drawing and five different media
for painting.

ATHLETE
1. Be a member of an athletic group.
2. Compete in an athletic meet where you receive a medal or prizefor
1st to 3rd place.
3. Write an article on training and equipment used specific to your
particilar sport or discipline.

BAND
1. Be a member of a band or orchestra for at least one year.
2. Participate in two public presentations.

BIBLE DRILL
1. Know by memory the books of the Bible.
2. Locate any ten given Scriptures [five from the Old Testament and
five from the New Testament] within fifteen seconds.
3. Know the books belonging to each of the main classifications
[Pentateuch, Poetry, Major Prophets etc.]
4. Give a list of the books of the Bible and the author of each book.

BIBLE READING
1. Read the Bible through once consecutively.
2. Do an in-depth study of one book from the Old Testament and
one book from the New Testament.
3. Participate in a quiz on three or more chapters of any book of the
Bible.
4. Give a record of your own personal daily Bible Reading for one
month.

CAMPFIRE
1. Know how to build and sustain fires in the outdoors for warmth,
light, cooking etc. Submit a drawing of a woodpile.
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2. Make a list of fire precautions to be taken when building fires
outdoors.
3. Cook a meal on an outdoor fire without utensils.
4. Cook or bake in an underground oven.
5. Camp out for at least a weekend where meals are prepared over an
open fire.

CARICOM
1. Make a list of ‗Caricom‘ member states and associate members
2. State what the acronym CARICOM means. Give the mission
statement and a list of the main functions of the secretariat
3. Give a list of institutions of the Caribbean Community responsible
for formulating policies and supervising cooperation and services
such as education, health, labour matters and foreign policy.
4. Write an article outlining one issue you think Caricom should
address.

CARPENTER
1. Demonstrate sanding, sawing and the use of a carpenter‘s plane.
2. Write an article defining carpentry and explore five different
categories of carpenter.
3. Repair a broken piece of furniture in your home.
4. Make two of the following: Dog house; Coffee Table; Bookcase;
Child‘s chair; Lamp stand; Tree House; Bench

CHEF
1. Submit definitions of the following terms and state which
ingredients or foods may be used with each term: Cream;
Whip; Grill; Steam; Broil; Blanche; Sautee; Blacken;
Simmer.
2. Submit a list of ten foods that are necessary for good health,
and state why each is important.
3. Write a communiqué on at least eight of the different spoons
used in food preparation or dining. Include photos where
necessary.
4. Prepare and serve a meal for at least four persons from the
following list. You may create your own signature dishes or
prepare dishes from your own local cuisine. [can be done in
a group of no more than four persons]
a) Soup
b) Salad
c) Main course [include one meat or sea food dish, one
carbohydrate dish and one cooked vegetable dish.
d) Dessert
e) Make one hot and one cold beverage.

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5. Submit a menu for your presentation and prepare a recipe
for your main course including ingredients and the method
of preparation and cooking
6. Wash, dry and tidy kitchen and put away utensils.

CHILDCARE [yellow cross]

1. Prepare a list of telephone numbers that may be needed in
case of emergency when caring for small children such as:
Doctor, Fire, Police, Ambulance, Neighbor etc.
2. Bathe, dress, undress and put a child to bed. [four years and
under].
3. Assist in a church nursery or junior church regularly for
three months.
4. Baby-sit for a maximum time of twelve hours. It may be
necessary to sit more than once to accumulate the required
time.

COMMUNICATION
1. Learn the hand alphabet for the hearing impaired.
2. Be able to sign two choruses using this alphabet.
3. Write a letter to your supervisor requesting leave work early
to attend a conference.
4. Write a memo to your office staff to inform them that their
request for an increase in salary cannot be entertained at the
present time.

CONSERVATION [Complete two topics]

1. Marine Conservation
a. Give a short overview defining marine conservation
b. Prepare an article about the importance of coral reefs to
the ecosystem and the human impact on these reefs.
c. Write a paper on strategies and technology for marine
conservation and marine conservation technology.
2. Water Conservation
a. Define water conservation.
b. Explain in writing some social solutions to water
conservation.
c. Give a list of household water conservation applications.
d. Explain in writing how water conservation can be applied
in agriculture.

3. Soil Conservation

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 a. Define soil conservation and state some conventional
practices used by farmers.
b. Explain in writing what are soil organisms and how they
can help to control soil erosion.
c. Write a short article on salinity management or soil
salinity control.
d. Explain mineralization of the soil.
4. Energy Conservation
a. Write a paper explaining what is meant by energy
conservation and how it using it can impact positively on a
nation.
b. Describe how climate change and the design of a building
can impact this topic.
c. Explore energy conservation in your country and report
your findings.
d. Write a paper exploring energy recovery.

FIRST AID
Successfully take a course in first Aid by a certified organization
such as The Red Cross or St. John‘s Ambulance or any national
body that teaches first aid and gives certification.

HOME MAINTENANCE [To be completed if not done as a Lady or

Knight]
1. Make a List of names and numbers to be used in case of
emergency in the following: Electrical, Medical, Plumbing, Gas,
Telephone.
2. Under supervision, replace an electrical fuse and reset a circuit
breaker.
3. Prepare a list of ten items or tools that can be used to effect home
repairs.
4. Give a list stating the safe storage of paint, varnish, cleaning
fluids, flammable materials and rags.
5. List twelve different household electrical items that may need to be
repaired.
6. Disassemble, clean and reassemble an electric fan.
7. Do one of the following: Replace a tap washer; Replace an
electrical plug; Repair a broken item using glue or similar
material; Replace a door or drawer knob

HOME NURSING [blue cross] This should be taught and tested by

qualified personnel.
1. Prepare a sick room bed with hospital corners for a patient.
2. Explain prevention of bedsores.
3. Bathe a patient in bed.
4. List care of utensils for an infectious patient.
5. List ways of making a bed-ridden patient relaxed and comfortable.
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6. Take a patient‘s temperature and pulse.

HORSEMANSHIP - The Crusader can complete this badge if he owns

a horse or if he gets permission from an owner or a riding school.
1. Demonstrate the following: Proper mount; Proper dismount;
Proper form and control at a walk, at a trot, cantering.
a. Be able to describe:
b. Parts of the saddle and bridle
c. Parts of the horse
d. Basic grooming
e. Feeding requirements
f. Medication and first aid basics.
g. Stable management
2. Submit a chart of the time spent with the animal. This must be
signed by the owner of the animal or a parent.
3. Submit a photo of you and your animal.

INTERPRETER [To be completed if not done as a Lady or Knight]

1. Read aloud from a book in a language other than your own for
fifteen minutes. Then translate.
2. Take a person who speaks another language on a tour; shopping;
to a game or similar situation that requires that you explain
what‘s happening in their language.
3. Make a chart detailing the currencies of ten different nations and
show their value to your currency.
4. State where in your country one would find the consulates of five
nations.

JOURNALIST [To be completed if not done as a Lady or Knight]

1. Write a story of approximately one thousand words on any
subject.
2. Write two of the following: A ten-minute drama; A poem that
rhymes; A short story; A biography on an Old Testament
character:
3. Prepare a news report on any Crusader event.
4. Paraphrase an incident from the Bible.
5. Prepare a jingle or slogan on a product of your choice.

LEADERSHIP [To be completed if not done as a Lady or Knight]

1. Draw a chart detailing the leadership structure of a Crusader
unit.
2. Submit a plan for company camp for your age group for three
weeks.
3. Instruct a recruit in the information needed to be invested.
4. Conduct an outdoor recreational tourney taking responsibility for
any equipment needed.
5. Arrange and conduct a special field activity for your guard under
the supervision of your Captain.
LIBRARY [To be completed if not done as a Lady or Knight]
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1. Be a member of your church‘s library or a public library
2. Read one book in five of the following categories: Biography,
Missions, Fiction, Romance, Adventure, Suspense, History and
Poetry.
3. Give a presentation on one of the books. It may be written, oral or
dramatized.
4. Know how to use the card catalogue in a Library.
5. Read through the twelve minor prophets of the Old Testament
6. Submit a communiqué on an author living in your region. Provide
photos, personal history and information on some of the author‘s
works.

MECHANICS
1. Be able to do the following: a) Check and change an automobile
tire. b) Check oil in an automobile. c) Check window washers and
wiper blades. d) Check light and fuses and signals.
2. Submit a labeled drawing of an internal combustible engine and
say how it works.

MUSIC APPRECIATION
1. Write about the life and works of two prominent musicians of your
region.
2. Define opera, symphony, string quartet, sharp, musical stave or
staff, allegro, andante, adagio, and minuet.
3. Explain what is: a gospel song; a chorus: a hymn.
4. Name four great hymn composers and copy out a song written by
each.
5. Write a communiqué on the life achievements of one of the
outstanding gospel groups or singers in your country.

MY COUNTRY – (Badge is a pin of your country‘s Coat-of-Arms.)

Prepare a portfolio containing the following:
1. A history of the colonization of your country. Include a paragraph
each explaining the present economy and main export, the
geography and climate, the government and politics.
2. A large map or drawing of your country indicating: parish
boundaries and names; the Capital; Secondary towns and
shopping areas; five major highways; Bodies of water; five
monuments or statues; five golf courses; five health care facilities;
five natural eco attractions; five sporting facilities; five religious
buildings or churches; four sea or air ports; five popular beaches;
five tourist attractions.
3. On your map place a compass indicating geographical direction
and if possible a scale.
4. A drawing of your National flag. Explain in writing what the
colours and emblems represent.
5. A Drawing or photo of the Coat of Arms, describing and indicating
what it represents.

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6. The National Motto, National pledge and National flower.
7. A legend stating your country‘s size and geographical location;
largest city; ethnic groupings; languages spoken; last dated
population; time zone; international calling code.
8. Copy of the National Anthem with a short biography on the author
and arranger.

PHOTOGRAPHER [To be completed if not done as a Lady or Knight]

1. Own a camera and know how to take pictures with it.
2. Explain the following: shutter speeds, I.S.O. file ratings, flash bulb
guide numbers, F. openings and focus for distance.
3. Know the S.A.F.E. code — pictorial result.
4. Prepare a list of what comprises good photography in each of the
following: scenery, people, animals, action and flashes.
5. After you have learned to use your camera, submit ten
photographs to show your group. Include indoor photos, scenery,
people and animals. Photos should be displayed in frames or one
kind or another.

PHYSICAL FITNESS
1. Be a member of a gym for more than one year.
2. OR
3. Start a physical fitness program and record your progress in
weight loss, size, eating habits etc, for six months.

PUBLIC SPEAKING [To be completed if not done as a Lady or Knight]

1. Prepare a list of rules for public speaking.
2. Prepare and deliver a ten-minute address to your group on a topic
chosen by your leader.
3. Read in public clearly and with expression, observing punctuation
marks, a minimum of fifteen verses of Scripture.
4. Participate in a debate in Crusaders.

SEMAPHORE
1. Know alphabet, numerals.
2. Know semaphore equivalent to: Stop; Clear: Go; On; Off etc.
3. Send and read an entire conversation of five or more sentences
using numerals and alphabetical signs.

SOUL CRUSADER
1. Lead one soul to make a decision to follow Christ.
2. Attend prayer service regularly at your church for six months.
3. Make a prayer list. Share a verbal report or testimony on answers
to some of your prayers‘ during a Crusader Mizpah period.

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TRAVELLER [To be completed if not done as a Lady or Knight]
1. Plan a trip outside your country for two weeks duration.
2. Submit a budget to show expenses for: air travel, ground
transportation, accommodation, personal shopping, departure
taxes, food, tips, miscellaneous purchases, entertainment and
emergency funds
3. Make lists concerning: luggage required; equipment and clothing
required; travel insurance; home departure arrangements.
4. Make a schedule to include visits to places of interests,
entertainment, shopping and leisure time.
5. Write a report of an actual trip you took that lasted for a weekend.

UTILITY ADVANCED BADGE - The Crusader should be competent

enough to isolate any part of the whole house from all of the utilities.
They should be able to, with the correct tools, make basic changes to
the utilities in the house.
1. Be able to identify the breaker which controls a specific part of the
house.
2. Be able to reset a breaker that has tripped.
3. Be able to correctly change the head on a twenty pound gas
cylinder.
4. Know where the lock-off valves are in the house, i.e. flex lines
under the sink, shut off valves for the solar water heater.
5. Be able to change a basic bulb, i.e. screw or bayonet.
6. Be able to, under supervision, change a basic tap washer.
7. Know the procedure to determine if there is a water leak within
the home.
8. Be able to explain the dangers of using water around electricity
and visa versa.

USHER [To be completed if not done as a Lady or Knight]

1. Complete any usher‘s training course sponsored by your church.
2. Assist in the duties of an usher in your church for a minimum of
six months.
3. Assist in the hospitality ministry of your church regularly for three
months.
4. Perform the duties of an usher at a Crusader Activity in your
District

VICTORS [To be completed if not done as a Lady or Knight]

1. Write in your own words the biography of any of the great heroes
of the Bible.
2. To be done by the group: Write a dramatization of a Bible event.
Stage a presentation with your guard [with appropriate costumes,
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3. Perform a Puppet Presentation for Christian Education Hour or
Junior Church.
4. Submit with Scripture locations and verses written in full the four
crowns mentioned in the Epistles of St. Paul.

WORLD CRUSADER — [can be undertaken as a group]

1. Prepare a list of missionaries from within your organization and
give their location; home church and specialized ministry.
2. Construct a missions‘ banner for your group.
3. Make a monetary donation to the ―Crusaders Missions Fund‖
three times a year.
4. Participate in an evangelistic outreach program in your District.
Compile a report on this outreach.
5. Write a report on the activities of missionaries across the globe
and say how the Gospel is being propagated in a specific area.

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AWARDS

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AWARDS FOR PAGES

Silver Star The Silver Star is the highest award a Page may win. It shall be
awarded upon investiture as a Maid or Squire, and shall be
worn on the badge sash thereafter, no matter what future rank
shall be attained.

Qualifications
1. Six Skill Badges for Pages
2. Two Achievement badges for Pages.
3. Semester Bar number two or three
4. Regular attendance to Junior Church or Christian
Education Hour.

Little Warrior The Little Warrior award is earned by the Page who has
completed the following badges.
1. Athlete
2. Cleanliness
3. Bible Memorization One
4. Cooperation
5. Friendship Factor

Mighty Warrior The Mighty Warrior award is earned by the Page who has
completed the following.
1. Little Warrior badge
2. Scholar badge
3. Bible Memorization One and Two badges
4. Following Jesus badge

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AWARDS FOR MAIDS AND SQUIRES
Maid/Squire of the Year
This is a TROPHY awarded to the Unit Maid and/or Squire who
has the most excellent performance, over a one year period, in
the areas of attendance, cooperation, badge work, expedition
work and Church Attendance. Units can purchase a trophy or
have it sponsored by a church member or a member of the
business community.
The Crusader should also receive a shield badge that can be
worn on the badge sash. This badge has the year it was won
and a Crusader can win more than one.
The Captain will be required to keep records of each Crusader‘s
work and performance, in order to make a correct assessment
before presenting the best candidate to the Unit Council for
ratification.

Golden Shield The Golden Shield is the highest award a Maid or Squire may
win. It is a gold badge shield with a navy border. It shall be
awarded upon promotion to Lady or Knight and shall be worn
on the badge sash thereafter, no matter what future rank shall
be attained.
Qualifications
1) 10 Maid/Squire Skill Badges
2) 5 Maid/Squire Achievement Badges
3) Regular attendance to Junior Church or Christian
Education Hour.
4) 1 Special Service Crusade to be given by the Commander-in-
Chief

Golden Star Badge

The Golden Star Badge is awarded to all Maids and Squires
who have completed Expeditions one to four. It is a gold shield
with a navy border. It shall be worn on the badge sash. A
second or duplicate Honour shield shall be worn on the Sentry
uniform below the Membership Shield.

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AWARDS FOR LADIES AND KNIGHTS
Golden Circle The Golden Circle is the highest religious recognition which
may be awarded to a Lady or Knight. The Golden Circle is worn
on the badge sash.
Qualifications
1. Crusader must be saved and a member of an evangelical
church.
2. Regularly attend church services over a one year period.
3. Be a member of a Ministry other than Crusaders. E.g.
Usher, Choir, Dance, Youth Ministries etc.
4. Completed Expedition five and six.
5. Soul Crusader badge
6. Bible Drill Badge.
7. Leadership Badge.
Note: The award of the Golden Circle shall be made by the
Commander-in-Chief on behalf of the Unit.

Crusader The Crusader of the Year Award is a badge awarded annually

Of The and worn by Unit, District/National winners. Unit awards are
Year white shields with a red border, and District/National awards
are red shields with a gold border. It shall be worn on the
upper right sleeve. Award winners shall be those receiving the
highest number of credits on an official evaluation sheet set by
the District Council (Unit winner) and the Regional Council
(District winners). This evaluation sheet may be updated or
adjusted every five years. The Crusader should also be
presented with a commemorative trophy.

Golden Leaf Badge

The Golden Leaf Badge is indicative of membership in Youth
Ministries. Membership in YM is a requirement for Expedition
seven. This badge may be awarded as soon as the Crusader
has qualified. It shall be worn on the badge sash.

Honour Shield
The Honour Shield is awarded to all Ladies and Knight who
have completed Expeditions five to eight. It is a red badge
shield with a navy border. It shall be worn on the badge sash. A
second or duplicate Honour shield shall be worn on the Sentry
uniform below the Membership Shield.

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AWARDS FOR SENTRIES
Golden Leaf Badge
The Golden Leaf Badge is indicative of membership in Youth
Ministries. Membership in YM is a requirement for Expedition
seven. This badge may be awarded as soon as the Crusader
has qualified. It shall be worn on the badge sash.

Crusader Plume
The Crusader Plume is the highest award obtainable for
Crusaders. It is a red and green feathered plume, no higher
than three inches, worn behind the helmet flash. Cuff bars,
one each of the same colours are worn on the left sleeve, with
the green nearest the fingers. The award of Crusader Plume
shall be made by the District Commissioner or district Bishop.
Once awarded, the Crusader Plume shall be worn on the
helmet no matter what future rank shall be attained. A
Crusader must become a Sentry before commencement of
preparation for the Plume.
Qualifications
1. Golden leaf badge
2. Bible reading badge
3. Conservation OR Home maintenance badge
4. Caricom OR My Country badge
5. Victors OR Soul Crusader badge
6. Campfire badge
7. Bronze medallion
8. One special service crusade to be given by a Commissioner.
9. A communiqué of 1500 words on ―Crusading … and Me‖,
describing how Crusaders has affected his/her life.

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DISTRICT AWARDS

District Badges Districts may produce special District Badges. They shall be
participation type badges, (e.g. a badge for participation in the
district camp celebrating a tenth anniversary.) They may be
worn on the Badge Sash as a Special Badge. No more than two
special badges shall be worn at any one time, unless they are
worn two on the back and two on the front as in the case of a
Lady or Knight wearing the Maid or Squire badges on the back.

Unit of the Year

The Unit of the year shall be the Unit receiving the highest
number of statistical credits, in a format determined by the
District Executive Council. At the start of the year the
Council will design the criteria needed in order to be
eligible for consideration. All entries will be fairly assessed
and the Unit with the best performance will be awarded a
challenge trophy. A smaller replica of the trophy shall also
be awarded. The challenge trophy is the property of the
District.

Badge of Merit
The Badge of Merit is awarded to a Crusader for exceptional
bravery or service to humanity beyond the call of duty or
Crusading. It is awarded by the District Bishop or District
Commissioner upon the recommendation of a Unit Council and
application by Unit Commander.

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AWARDS FOR OFFICERS

Honour Plume
The Honor Plume is obtainable by all officers. It is a purple
and gold feathered plume, no higher than three inches, worn
behind the helmet flash. If the officer has been awarded a
Crusader plume, the honour plume shall be placed in front of
and a little lower than the Crusader plume. A purple and gold
chevron is worn on the left sleeve. The chevron is of gold ½"
satin ribbon on purple 1½" satin ribbon.
The award of Honor Plume shall be made by the District
Bishop. Commissioners can wear only the helmet insignia.

Qualifications

1. The Four Leadership Training Bars

2. Four consecutive years of successful activity in a local
Unit.
3. The Silver Medallion.
4. An original communiqué (minimum of 2,500 words)
titled ―The Crusading Ministry‘ describing the influences
and effect of the Crusading organization and program on
a local church. A copy of this communiqué shall be
forwarded to the Regional Office.

Leadership Training Bars

A Leadership Training Bar is awarded upon completion of
each of the four sections of the Advanced Crusader
Leadership Training Course. These shall be worn as
specified in the uniform and insignia chart.

Section 1 - Organization - red bar

Section 2 - Coordinating - white bar
Section 3 - Advanced Crusading - blue bar
Section 4 - Instructor's bar - gold bar

Campaign Chevrons
A Campaign Chevron is a small ½" navy chevron which
indicates membership and service in Crusades by an
officer for the year indicated on it. A Campaign Chevron for
each year shall be worn on the outer left sleeve just above
the cuff. Each chevron shall be added above and touching
the previous one. An officer may wear one campaign
Chevron for each year of service up to four. They shall then
be replaced by a five year Service Bar. Each consecutive
group of four Campaign Chevrons shall be replaced by a
consecutive Service Bar. Chevrons are discontinued after
twenty years, abut are awarded accordingly.
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Service Bars and Awards
A Service Bar is awarded to officers upon completion of
every five years of continuous service. These shall be worn
immediately over the left pocket, or as specified in the
uniform and insignia chart.

5 years - red bar with gold numeral and border

10 years - white bar with gold numerals and border
15 years - navy bar with gold numerals and border
20 years - gold bar with gold numerals and border and a
framed service award certificate
25 years - green bar with gold numerals and border and a
wooden trophy
Over 25 years - purple bar with red numerals and border
and a wooden trophy
Over 30 years – long service award trophy

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 ADMINISTRATIVE BADGES

REGIONAL IDENTIFICATION BADGES

DISTRICT IDENTIFICATION BADGES

UNIT IDENTIFICATION BADGES

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Guidelines for District Commissioners

The Pentecostal Crusader program is an exciting opportunity for service to

boys and girls. Through Crusaders they are being saved and developed
spiritually, socially, physically and mentally. The emphasis on Bible study,
church doctrine, and Christian service is preparing them for future
leadership in our churches. New trails to adventure, fun and fellowship
captivate their interest and attention.

As a District Commissioner, you are a major factor in this fruitful ministry.

You can share in this vital outreach by vigorously promoting Pentecostal
Crusaders in your district. You want to do all you can to reach boys and
girls for Christ. The following guidelines will help you in reaching this goal

1. Study carefully and become familiar with the information contained in

The Compass and various brochures.
2. Enroll in the Leadership Training Course. Encourage all Crusader
officers in your district also to enroll in the course. The attached
information sheet describes fully the Leadership Training Course.
3. As District Commissioner you are entitled to wear a uniform and
insignia. Secure one and wear it when you promote Crusaders in
services and rallies.
4. Mail Crusader promotional material to the churches in your District.
5. Become thoroughly acquainted with procedures in organizing a new
Unit. Study this section in the Compass.
6. Assist local churches in organizing Crusader Units.
7. Conduct a district Crusader tour.
8. Make a presentation and set up a display at District Conferences,
District Men‘s Ministries, Women‘s Ministries, Youth Ministries, con-
ventions, minister's institutes, section rallies, camp meetings, or other
district meetings.
9. Conduct a basic district leadership training seminar for the Crusader
officers in your district. The seminar should include practical training
and demonstrations on the various Crusader activities.
10. Organize your sections into Area Councils. Commission an Area
Commissioner for each Council. The council is composed of
Commanders and/or officers in a given section who meet together every
quarter or more often as deemed necessary. The purpose is to share ideas
and receive training and instruction. When possible, use persons who are
specialists in Crusader skills and activities to make presentations at these
councils.
11. Direct an annual district-wide Crusader Tourney.
12. Direct an annual district-wide Field Camp.

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Guidelines for Area Commissioners

The Pentecostal Crusader program is an exciting challenge! It opens a door to

unlimited opportunity for service to boys and girls. Through Crusaders they are
being saved and developed spiritually, socially, physically and mentally. The
emphasis on Bible study, church doctrine, and Christian service is preparing
them for future leadership in our churches. New trails to adventure, fun and
fellowship captivate their interest and attention.

1. As an Area Commissioner, you are a major factor in this fruitful ministry.

2. You can share in this vital outreach by vigorously promoting Pentecostal
Crusaders in your Area. You want to do all you can to reach boys and girls
for Christ. The following guidelines will help you in reaching this goal
3. Study carefully and become familiar with the information contained in The
Compass and various brochures.
4. Enroll in the Leadership Training Course. Encourage all Crusaders officers
in your area also to enroll in the course. The attached information sheet
describes fully the Leadership Training Course.
5. As Area Commissioner you are entitled to wear a uniform and insignia.
Secure one and wear it when you promote Crusaders in services and rallies.
6. Mail Crusader promotional material to the churches in your area.
7. Become thoroughly acquainted with procedures in organizing a new Unit.
Study the brochure" A New Unit".
8. Assist local churches in organizing Crusader Units.
9. Conduct an area leadership training seminar for the Crusader officers in
your section. The seminar should include practical training and
demonstrations on the various Crusader activities. You should use the
Leadership Training Course as a guide.
10. Organize your area into an Area Council. This council is composed of
Commanders in a given section who meet together every six months or
oftener. The purpose is to share ideas and receive training and instruction.
When possible, use persons who are specialists in Crusader skills and
activities to make presentations at these councils.
11. Conduct area Crusader Tourneys.
12. Conduct Area Field Camps.
13. Contact each unit in the Area annually regarding the Annual Communiqué,
Finances, Needs and Progress etc. Make sure reports are submitted at the
scheduled time.

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Advanced Crusader Leadership Training Course

This course has been prayerfully prepared to instruct and train men and women
who have a real interest and burden for boys and girls. It is planned to develop
full capacity and top efficiency to lead young lives to a fuller service for the Chief
Crusader, the Lord Jesus Christ. It is divided into four parts with an award
available at the completion of each.

1. Understanding Crusading - Red Leadership Bar

This section deals with: the organizational structure of the program; the
qualifications of a good leader; the procedures in starting a Crusader Unit;
and an analysis of the eight expeditions.

2. Building Crusaders - White Leadership Bar

This is a step by step study in understanding and counseling boys and girls.
Christian principles and methods are applied to dealing with children in
today's "space-age". Problem cases will be analyzed and new techniques in
counseling presented.

3. Counselor‘s Award - Blue Leadership Bar

This will teach the philosophy of coordinating a successful meeting, planning
and laying out weekly and monthly schedules.

4. Instructor‘s Award- Gold Leadership Bar

The basics of camping and the "whys and wherefores" of a camping program
will be dealt with in this section. It will include out-of-door health and safety,
and how the Christian life can be taught through camping.

This course will be available only to certified members of the

Pentecostal Crusaders, in other words, only to those (Sentries
included) who have successfully completed: “Easy as One, Two,
Three...” and have received their Certificate of Crusading. There may
be a charge for this course to help cover the printing, mailing and
handling of certificates and bars. The Crusader Leadership Training Course is
given in Seminar form on the local level. The materials are taught by experienced
leaders in their field. The subject of each module can be taught in approximately
two hour units. Upon completion of the required number of modules the Award is
presented. The award bars will be worn immediately above the right hand pocket
in one continuous line.

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Guidelines for Leadership Training Classes

The following uniform guidelines have been established for Crusader Leadership
Training Classes. If these guidelines are followed, the training classes will receive
proper recognition and the officers taking training will be eligible to wear the
Training Bars.

Instructors

The instructor should be well versed in every aspect of the Crusader program.
The instructor shall have completed the entire training course and be wearing the
four Leadership Training Bars before instructing others.

A good training course is like a good Company Camp - it doesn't just happen, it
must be planned. Therefore, the instructor should prepare, well in advance,
giving careful and prayerful attention to every aspect of the training.

Each of the four sections is formed into a 3-step program, (1) studying, (2)
applying and (3) testing. Many fine programs offer only 1 or 2 of these steps. This
3-point system will not only provide necessary information, but will offer the
opportunity to put the newly gained knowledge to immediate use.

Objectives

1. To train adults for the job of reaching, teaching and keeping the Crusaders
for Christ.
2. To assure that each person wearing the Crusader Leadership Training Bars
has been properly trained.
3. To assure that each person receives the same high standard of training.

No part of the requirements listed on the course shall be omitted. Each instructor
should give his class more than they would receive by taking the course through
correspondence. Those attending classes receive better training. To qualify for the
award participants must attend all classes and complete and pass all
assignments.

Training Sessions
The Crusader Leadership Training program has been designed to be flexible. The
modular construction allows for this program to be built upon. Training sessions
are planned depending on the location of the participants, and each module
should take approximately two hours. Classroom instruction is followed by
written tests and where necessary, a training camp out should be planned.

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Testing
The instructor should send to the National/District Office the names and
addresses of all enrolled in the course. Testing is done at the completion of each
module. At the end of the course each participant should be given a module
transcript (below) that shows whether or not they were successful in passing all
the modules.

Grading
Participants are given a ‗letter‘ grade using the following chart:

A+ 96% - 100 % C 71% - 75%

A 91% - 95% D+ 66% - 70%
B+ 86% - 90% D 61% - 65%
B 81% - 85% E+ 56% - 60%
C+ 76% - 80% E 51% - 55%

Participants need to have a ‗C‘ grade to pass each test. Those persons with lower
than a ―C‖ grade has failed and need to retake the particular module after a
specified time. The Training Bar and certificate will be forwarded to only those
who have successfully completed the course.

MODULE TRANSCRIPT

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 CRUSADERS IN THE WEST INDIES

The Ministry of Crusading began in the West Indies in The North West Trinidad
District, at the Woodbrook Pentecostal Church under the leadership of Unit
Commander David Farrell. This was followed by the Barbados District when in
1962 Reverend and Mrs. Irvin and Gwendolyn Smith moved from Trinidad to take
up the Pastoral leadership of the Full Gospel Assembly church.

Since then several Districts have joined in this ministry of leading boys and girls
to Christ. These include Antigua, Dominica, Grenada, St. Vincent & The
Grenadines, South Trinidad, North East Trinidad and Tobago. With the exception
of the dormant St. Vincent District, all these Districts are still functioning with a
combined total of some twenty two units.

Many other faithful men and women of this fellowship have worked unceasingly
to move this Ministry forward. Some now rest with our Chief Crusader, and
others still give of their time when requested. Our former leadership includes
Reverend Halcourt Bovell {B‘DOS}, Rev. Emerson Boyce {B‘DOS}, Mr. Lloyd Webb
{NWT}, Mr. Percival Brathwaite {NET} and Pastor Janice Morgan {B‘DOS} –
(Regional Commissioners). Mrs. Klara Emmanuel {ANT} – (Deputy Regional
Commissioner). Mrs. Cheryl Spencer {NWT}, Ms Enid Coulthrust {ST}, Mr. Ian
McLean {ST}, Ms. Jacqueline Clarke {B‘DOS}, Ms Suzanne Isaac {NET} and Mrs.
Eleanor Price {B‘DOS} – (Regional Service Commissioners). Ms Sarah Tannis {SVG}
and Mrs. Lucille Baird {TOB} – (District Commissioner).

Leadership conferences and camps are held every two years, moving from District
to District. The Region celebrated 50 years in the Ministry in 2010.

Regional Council 1989 – 1991

Mr. Lloyd Webb {T&T} – Regional Commissioner
Ms. Enid Coulthrust {T&T} – Regional Service Commissioner – Secretary
Mr. Ian McLean {T&T} – Regional Service Commissioner – Treasurer

Regional Council 1991 – 1993

Mr. Lloyd Webb {T&T} – Regional Commissioner
Ms. Jacqueline Clarke {B‘DOS} – Regional Service Commissioner – Secretary
Ms. Suzanne Isaac {T&T} – Regional Service Commissioner – Treasurer

Regional Council 1993 – 1995

Mr. Percival Brathwaite {T&T} – Regional Commissioner
Mrs. Klara Emmanuel {ANT} – Deputy Regional Commissioner
Ms. Jacqueline Clarke {B‘DOS} – Regional Service Commissioner – Secretary
Mrs. Cheryl Spencer {T&T} – Regional Service Commissioner – Treasurer

Regional Council 1995 – 1999

Mr. Percival Brathwaite {T&T} – Regional Commissioner
Mrs. Klara Emmanuel {ANT} – Deputy Regional Commissioner
Ms. Jacqueline Clarke {B‘DOS} – Regional Service Commissioner – Secretary
Mrs. Cheryl Spencer – Regional Service Commissioner – Treasurer
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Regional Council 1999 – 2003
Pastor Janice Morgan {B‘DOS} - Regional Commissioner
Mrs. Klara Emmanuel {ANT} – Deputy Regional Commissioner
Ms. Jacqueline Clarke {B‘DOS} – Regional Service Commissioner – Secretary
Mrs. Cheryl Spencer {T&T} – Regional Service Commissioner – Treasurer *

Regional Council 2003 – 2005

Pastor Janice Morgan {B‘DOS} - Regional Commissioner *
Mrs. Pamela Dickson Stewart {T&T} – Deputy Regional Commissioner
Ms. Jacqueline Clarke {B‘DOS} – Regional Service Commissioner – Secretary

Regional Council 2005 – 2007

Mrs. Pamela Dickson Stewart {T&T} - Regional Commissioner
Ms. Yvette Price {B‘DOS} – Regional Service Commissioner – Secretary
Mr. Kenneth Alleyne {B‘DOS} – Regional Service Commissioner – Treasurer
Ms. Jacqueline Clarke {B‘DOS} – Regional Service Commissioner – Literature

Regional Council 2007 – 2011*

Mrs. Pamela Dickson Stewart {T&T} - Regional Commissioner
Mr. Kurt Jean Baptiste {ANT} – Deputy Regional Commissioner
Ms. Yvette Price Clarke {B‘DOS} – Regional Service Commissioner – Secretary
Mr. Kenneth Alleyne {B‘DOS} – Regional Service Commissioner – Treasurer
Ms. Jacqueline Clarke {B‘DOS} – Regional Service Commissioner – Literature
Mr. Richard Greenidge {T&T} – Regional Service Commissioner – Materials
Mr. Lionel Sampson {T&T} – Regional Protocol Officer

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 APPENDIXES

The following pages contain some help for Officers in assisting Crusaders with
badge work. Some may need to be photocopied so each child may have his own
copy.

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 DRAWING BADGE

Refer to the following resource pages to assist you in drawing the figures required to complete the
Drawing Badge. Once you have developed these simple drawing techniques, you will be able to
create great pictures for years to come!

STICK FIGURES
Practice drawing stick figures using
the following examples. Then try
drawing some of your own.

Running Skipping Walking

FIGURES USING ACTION LINES “INVISIBLE”

Use the following ―Forming the ACTION LINES
Figure‖ directions to create the
various body sections which will
assist you in drawing the correct
proportions for a body figure. Your
figures should turn out to resemble
the following examples:

FORMING THE FIGURE

Begin by drawing the following sections of a body.
Start with the head, which determines the size of the body (see Figure 1). Use a
pencil to lightly draw these shapes which look like ―bubbles‖. Allow your hand to
relax when drawing so you can produce a nice oval or round bubble-shape. If you
make a mistake, do not erase the line but rather continue your lines until you
achieve your desired bubble-shape. Next draw the torso, which is made up of the
upper body and the hips. The torso should be approximately three times the
length of the hips (see Figure 2).

Fig. 1- the head Fig. 2 – the torso

Then, draw the arms by starting with the upper arm, then
adding the elbow, lower arm and hand. Try to keep each
section proportioned with the rest of the arm (see
Figure3).The arms should be approximately three times the
length of the head.

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Lastly, draw the legs by starting with the upper leg then adding
the knee, lower leg and foot. Try to keep each section
proportioned with the rest of the leg (see Figure 4). The legs
should be approximately four times the length of the head.

SAMPLE POSES
Refer to the Action Line Drawings at the beginning of this section to see how an
―invisible‖ action line determines the pose being drawn. Look at Figures 5, 6, 7
and 8 below. Draw a faint Action Line through each figure. Then try drawing each
of these figures on your own. Start each figure off by drawing a faint Action Line,
then draw the body sections onto the Action Line. Once you have mastered these
four figures below, create a couple of your own figures using this same technique.

Figure 5. Crouching Figure 6. Leaping Figure 7. Stretching Figure 8. Sitting

HOW TO DRESS THE BUBBLE SHAPES

The next step is to take your figure and place clothing and
other details onto it (see Figure 9). It wil1 be important to
make sure your bubble shapes have been drawn faint
enough so that when you color in the clothing, they will
not show through. You will want to erase any light pencil
lines which are outside of the colored sections.

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 ARTIST BADGE

Still life Painting

A still life is a work of art depicting mostly inanimate

subject matter, typically commonplace objects which
may be either natural i.e. food, flowers, plants, rocks,
or shells; or man-made i.e. drinking glasses, books,
vases, jewelry, coins, pipes, and so on. With origins in
the ‗Middle Ages‘ and Ancient Greek/Roman art, still
life paintings give the artist more leeway in the arrangement of design elements
within a composition, than paintings of other types of subjects such as landscape
or portraiture. Still life paintings, particularly before 1700, often contained
religious and allegorical symbolism relating to the objects depicted. Some modern
still life breaks the two-dimensional barrier and employs three-dimensional mixed
media, and uses found objects, photography and computer graphics, as well as
video and sound. Some of the earliest examples of still life were paintings of
flowers by Northern Renaissance, Dutch, and Flemish painters.

Drawing Media

In drawing, "media" refers to both the material that is manually applied and the
base onto which it is applied. The media applied can be many things but the
method of application is a stick type object with a point (not a brush) that
transfers particles of media to the base. The point of the stick can be minute or it
can be large. The medium applied can be graphite, fusain, pastel or ink among
other things. Bases can be paper, plaster, canvas, wood or basically anything that
accepts the medium applied from the point of the stick.

Common drawing media are:

* Chalk * Charcoal soft or hard
* Conté * Crayon
* Marker * Pastel
* Pen and ink * Pencil
* Watercolour * Human finger (with ink or paint)
* Graphite (can be pencils which are small or large sticks similar to charcoal)

Common bases for drawing are:

* Canvas * Card
* Metal * Paper
* Plaster * Walls – typically for murals
* Wood

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Painting

In painting, "media" refers to both the type of paint used and the base (or ground)
to which it is applied. A paint's medium refers to what carries a paint's pigments,
and is also called a "vehicle" or a "base". A painter can mix a medium with
solvents, pigments, and other substances in order to make paint and control
consistency.

Common paint media

* Acrylic paint * Black light paint
* Fresco * Gesso
* Glaze * Gouache
* Ink * Latex paint
* Magna paint * Oil paint
* Primer * Stencil
* Sumi * Tempera
* Vinyl paint (toxic/poisonous) * Vitreous enamel
* Watercolor

Common bases for painting

* Architectural structures * Canvas
* Cloth * Glass
* Metal * Paper
* Wood

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 CARPENTRY Badge

Types and occupations

A finish carpenter (North America) also called a joiner is one who does finish
carpentry; that is, cabinetry, furniture making, fine woodworking, model building,
instrument making, parquetry, joinery, or other carpentry where exact joints and
minimal margins of error are important. Some large-scale construction may be of
an exactitude and artistry that it is classed as finish carpentry.

A trim carpenter specializes in molding and trim, such as door and window
casings, mantels, baseboard, and other types of ornamental work. Cabinet
installers may also be referred to as trim carpenters.

A cabinetmaker is a carpenter who does fine and detailed work specializing in

the making of cabinets made from wood. These include wardrobes, dressers,
storage chests, and other furniture designed for storage.

A ship's carpenter specializes in shipbuilding, maintenance, and repair

techniques and carpentry specific to nautical needs; usually the term refers to a
carpenter who has a post on a specific ship. Steel warships as well as wooden
ones need ship's carpenters, especially for making emergency repairs in the case
of battle or storm damage.

A scenic carpenter can be found in filmmaking, television, and the theater. This
carpenter builds and dismantles temporary scenery and sets.

A framer is a carpenter that builds the skeletal structure or framework of

buildings. Techniques include platform framing, balloon framing, or timber
framing (which may be post-and-beam or mortise-and-tenon framing).

A luthier is someone who makes or repairs stringed instruments. The word

luthier comes from the French word for lute, "luth".

A formwork carpenter creates the shuttering and falsework used in concrete

construction.

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 SEMAPHORE CODE SIGNALING

Sempahore is similar to Morse code in that each letter of a message is translated

into another form to allow it to be more easily communicated. While Morse code is
used to send messages electronically over a telegraph line, semaphore is used to
visually communicate information over long distances.

To use semaphore, an operator holds a flag or lighted wand in each hand. The
operator extends their arms to the correct position and pauses for each letter of
the message. "Attention" is the only signal that involves movement and the "rest"
position is the only time when the flags should cross.

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ROPES & KNOTS BADGE INFORMATION

VISIUAL AID FOR KNOT TYING

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 A rope has three parts:

1. The END is the end of the rope with which you are working when
you tie a knot.
2. The STANDING PART is the inactive length of the rope.
3. The BIGHT is the central part of the rope between the working
end and the standing part of the rope.

There are some general loops and turns you will need to know before
tying a rope:

1. An OVERHAND LOOP is made by crossing the end OVER the

standing part of the rope.

2. An UNDERHAND LOOP is made by crossing the end UNDER the

standing part of the rope.

3. A TURN is made by looping the rope TWICE around an object.

4. An OVER-AND-UNDER SEQUENCE happens whenever two

sections of the rope cross each other. One section of the rope
must go OVER and the other section goes UNDER. Be careful to
follow this ―over-and-under‖ arrangement exactly, otherwise you
get either an entirely different knot or no knot at all!

5. ―DRAWING UP‖ is done after a knot is formed. A knot must be

tightened SLOWLY AND EVENLY to make sure that all sections
of the knot arrangement keep their place and their shape. Quick
and careless tightening may result in a useless tangle.

Before tying knots, one should safeguard the rope so that it does not unravel at
the ends. This is called whipping or seizing.

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 WHIPPING ROPE ENDS

This is used to keep the ends of the ropes from unraveling.

Good ropes deserve good care. One way to keep your rope in
good condition is to ―whip‖ or bind the ends to prevent
unraveling.

TO MAKE: Use a fine yarn to do the whipping. Place the end of

the yarn at the end of the rope and then lay a loop along the
rope. Then wind the yarn tightly around both loop and rope,
binding them together. Wind to a distance roughly equal to the
diameter of the rope you are whipping.

The whipping is finished by putting the Winding End B through

the loop, then pulling End A tight until the drawn back out of
sight under the winding. Both ends are then cut short to make
a neat finish.

THE OVERHAND KNOT

This is the simplest and smallest stopper knot and is used to
begin many more difficult ones. It is generally used on small
cord or twine, since it jams and is hard to untie.

To tie: Make an overhand loop. Pass the end under and

up through the loop. Draw it up tightly.

REEF (SQUARE) KNOT

Used for the universal package knot for parcels. It can easily be
undone when either free end of a rope is jerked. It can therefore
be a dangerous knot when tying two ropes together. Caution is
advised if you use this knot for heavy objects.

TO TIE: Pass the left end OVER and UNDER the right end.
Curve what is now the left end towards the right. Cross what is
now the right end OVER and UNDER the left. Draw up tight.

FIGURE EIGHT KNOT

Used to keep the end of a rope or ―fall‖ from running out of a
tackle or pulley. It is a large, strong knot that does not injure
rope fibers.

TO TIE: Make an UNDERHAND loop. Bring the end around

and OVER the standing part. Pass the end UNDER and then
up THROUGH the loop. Draw up tight.

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SURGEON‟S KNOT
Used for twine, to keep the first tie from slipping before the
knot is completed.

TO TIE: With one end, take three turns about the other end.
Bring both ends up. Pass one end OVER and UNDER the other
end. Draw up tight.

FISHERMAN‟S KNOT
This is used to tie two shorter lengths of rope together, to tie a
package when you are short of twine and must join two lengths
together. It is also used to join fishing lines. It is a very strong
knot and is therefore used by many anglers.

TO TIE: Lay the two ends of a rope together, each pointing in

the opposite direction. Then tie an OVERHAND KNOT at both
ends of the rope AROUND the standing part of the other rope.
When drawn up tight, the two knots slide together and will not
slip.

BOWLINE KNOT
This is a loop knot used for mooring boats, hitching, lifting and
joining. It is sometimes called the ―King of Knots‖ because it
never jams or slips. It can be tied in the hand or directly
around the object.

TO TIE: Make an OVERHAND LOOP with the end of the rope

held toward you. Pass the end up THROUGH the loop, then up
BEHIND the standing part and DOWN through the loop again.
Draw up tight.

SHEEPSHANK KNOT
Used for shortening a rope that is longer than needed. It is for
temporary use only. When carefully tied and drawn up tight, it
is a fairly reliable knot to use for pulling an object such as a
car that needs to be towed. To make it a permanent shortening,
both ends will need to be ―stopped‖ by using several round
turns around the section to be fastened together. Finish the
ends off with a Square Knot.

TO TIE: Form an S loop of desired length to make the rope

smaller. Then with one free end of the rope, make a HALF
HITCH and slip it over one of the loops. Tighten. Repeat the
process for the other loops. The shortening will only hold as
long as a steady pull is exerted on both ends. To make it more
PERMANENT, secure the ends of loop A and D and loop C and
B, by seizing or toggling them to each other.
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BLACKWALL HITCH
This is used if the end of a rope is too short. This knot is never
trustworthy for a heavy load. It can be used for a moderate load
but only if the tension is never allowed to slacken.

TO TIE: Make a loop AROUND the hook and pass the end of
the rope UNDER the standing part of the rope and ACROSS the
hook. Under the strain, the hauling part jams and holds the
end of the rope against the hook.

TIMBER HITCH
Used mainly for towing and hoisting cylindrical objects such as
logs, etc. It can also be used to handle cargo or to hoist small
crates and bales. This is a simple hitch that does not jam and
comes undone easily when the pull ceases.

TO TIE: Pass a rope AROUND an object and take a turn with

the end around the standing part. Then, TWIST or TURN the
end back on itself. Three turns back are enough. The turns
should follow the lay of the rope. Draw up tight.

CLOVE HITCH
Used to fasten a rope around a post or stake. It is a quick and
simple method to use. It is sometimes called the ―BUILDER‘S
HITCH‖ because of its extensive use in fastening staging to
upright posts. Because it does have a habit of slipping when
used at the end of a rope, the end should be HALF-HITCHED to
the standing part of the rope for greater security.

TO TIE: Make a turn with the rope AROUND the object and
OVER itself. Make a second turn around the object. Pull the
end up UNDER the second turn so it lies BETWEEN the rope
and the object. Tighten by pulling on both ends of the rope.

RUNNING BOWLINE
THIS is used for retrieving objects that have fallen overboard
and for package tying.

TO TIE: Tie the regular BOWLINE KNOT around a loop of the

rope‘s own standing part. It is a good knot to use for tightening
at the beginning of tying a package.

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SHEET BEND (Weaver‟s Knot)
This is used to join light and medium ropes together. It is a
common utility knot which unties easily without injuring the
rope fibers. It is similar to the BOWLINE KNOT but instead of
one end being tied to itself, one end is tied to the other rope. It
is an easy knot to tie.

TO TIE: Make an OVERHAND LOOP with the end of one rope.

Pass the end of the other rope THROUGH the loop formed, then
up BEHIND its standing part and DOWN through the loop
again. Draw up tight.

CATSPAW
Used as a hook hitch tied in a ―sling‖ or continuous wreath of
rope for hoisting heavy loads. It does not jam and unties by
itself when removed from the hook.

TO TIE: Grasp two bights and while holding them well apart,
TWIST each of them away from you. The two loops thus formed
are then brought together and placed over the hook.

CARRICK BEND
Used for heavy ropes and cables. It is one of the strongest of
knots. It cannot jam and unties easily. Under strain, it always
draws up tight correctly. This is important because very heavy
ropes cannot be fully tightened by hand. For maximum
security the ends of the ropes should be seized (whipped) to the
standing part.

TO TIE: With one rope-end, form an UNDERHAND LOOP with

both the free end and the standing part pointing away from
you. Start the second rope-end BENEATH both ends of the
loop. Cross it OVER the standing part of the first rope. Then
put it UNDER the free end of the first rope and then OVER the
left side of the loop. Cross it UNDER itself and let the second
free end lie OVER the right side of the loop. Finish by seizing
(whipping) each end to the standing part.

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ROUND TURN AND TWO HALF HITCHES
Used to secure a rope to a post or pole, or to secure a boat to a
dock. It is quickly tied and it does not jam and allows you to
get a hold on the rope when you want to attach something
firmly. It is also used for tying a line to a ring hook in hand-line
and pole fishing. The end can be seized back (whipped) for
greater security.

TO TIE: First take a turn AROUND the post as close to the

ground as possible. This is called the SINGLE TURN. Then tie
two HALF HITCHES around the standing part of the rope. Draw
up tight.

F1SHERMAN‟S BEND KNOT

Used by people who fish to attach the fishing line to the hook.
It is a very strong, secure knot.

TO TIE: Pass the rope loosely around the object two times.
Pass the end of the rope in FRONT of the standing part of the
rope and THROUGH the one loop. Bring the end of the rope up
and over in FRONT of the loop and then in FRONT of the
standing rope. Loop it BEHIND the standing rope and up
THROUGH the loop in front of the rope. Draw up tight.

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COMMUNICATIONS BADGE
(Reading Sign Language)

The American Manual Alphabet

Drawings show a side view. In actual
practice the letters should face the
persons with whom you are
communicating.

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LEARN
How To: Hold out the left hand, palm facing up,
and with the right hand make a motion
as if taking something out of the left
hand and placing it on the forehead.

Origin: Taking information from a book and

placing it into the mind.

Usage: I am always interested in learning

more.

SIGN
How To: Cross the index fingers in front of you,
palms facing out, and circle the arms
alternately toward the body.

Origin: Hands are moved, representing signs.

Usage: I study sign language.

CHURCH
How To: Form a ―C‖ with the right hand and an
―S‖ with the left hand. Place the right
―C‖ on the back of the left ―S‖.

Origin: The church shown as being on a rock.

Usage: I go to church every Sunday.

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BROTHER
How To: Sign ―Male´[see Father on "FATHER"
on following page] followed by
"SAME" [To sign "Same", place both
index fingers side by side, pointing to
the front). This sign is often made by
placing the hands, in index finger
positions, one above the other, right
hand facing left and left hand facing
right.
Origin: Male in the same family.
Usage: Older brother

SISTER
How To: Sign ―FEMALE‖ [SEE "MOTHER" on
following page] followed by "SAME"
(To sign "Same", place both index
fingers side by side, pointing to the
front). This sign is often made by
placing the hands, in index finger
positions, one above the other, right
hand facing left and left hand facing
right.

Origin: Female in the same family.

Usage: Youngest sister.

HELLO, HI
How To: The right hand in an open position
moves outward from the forehead,
almost as if saluting.

Origin: The natural gesture used in greeting

people.

Usage Hello how is everybody?

Hi, David, where have you been?
["HI" is frequently finger spelled.)

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MOTHER
How to: Using the ―FIVE‖ hand, place the
thumb tip against the chin twice

OR

Sign ―FEMALE‖ by moving the

inside of the thumb of a right
handed ―A‖ down along the right
cheek towards the chin and then
open the right hand and move it
toward the left, palm up.

Origin: Woman holding a baby

[represented by the second sign]

Usage: A new mother, a wonderful mom

FATHER
How To: Using the ―FIVE‖ hand, place the
thumb tip against the forehead twice.
OR
Sign ―MALE‖ by grasping the
imaginary brim of a hat with four
fingers and thumb then open the
right hand and move it towards left,
palm up.

Origin: Man holding a baby [represented by

the second sign]

Usage: Father‘s Day

Our Heavenly Father [use second
description]

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HOW
How To: Place the curved hands back to back
with fingers pointing down; turn
hands inward toward yourself and
then up so fingers point upward.
Origin: As if turning seams up to see the
inside edges.

Usage: How did you sew that?

How is your family?

ARE
How to: With the fingers in the letter "R"
formation place the tip of the index
finger at the mouth and move it
forward, still upright.

Origin: This sign represents the verb "to be"

and indicates that breath is still there.

Usage: We are improving each day.

YOU
How To: Point the index finger out. For the
plural, point the index finger out and
move from left to right.

Origin: natural sign.

Usage: You have one vote.

All of you are improving.

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AMEN
How To: Place the right ―A‖ inside the left
curved hand; draw the hands up and
towards you in a reverent style.

Origin; This sign can also be used for

―worship‘ and ―adore‖.

Usage; In Thy name we pray, Amen.

The people worshipped God.
―O come let us adore Him…‖

JESUS
How To; Place the tip of the middle finger of the
right open hand into the left palm and
then reverse the action using the
opposite hand.

Origin: Indicating the nail prints.

Usage: Jesus was born in Bethlehem.

LOVE
How To: The ―S‖ hands are crossed at the wrist
and pressed to the heart. (Or use the
open hands.

Origin: Pressing to one‘s heart.

Usage: Jesus loves you.

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 Appendix

Helps To Completing Expeditions

The following are suggestions and

helps for Officers, so they can assist
Crusaders with Expedition Work.

Officers will be required to copy

some pages and give to the
Crusader.

These can be used to keep a record

of the Crusader‘s progress and a
written record of him having
completed all requirements for the
badge

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Pages
Copy this drawing and let each page colour it in many colours to represent
Joseph‘s coat.

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PLACES FOR RELIGIOUS WORSHIP
The Altar
A raised structure upon which sacrifices
were offered or incense burned. It was
man‘s simplest and earliest effort to give
outward expression of faith in God, the
desire to worship, and his need of sacrifice
for sin.

Immediately after leaving the ark Noah

erected an altar, and offered sacrifices
unto the Lord. This act was acceptable
unto Jehovah, and resulted in a divine promise of blessing for the world
throughout ages to come. From Noah‘s time godly men continued to build altars
for worship.

Abraham erected altars at different places where he sojourned. See Gen 12:7, 8;
13.18, etc.

Jacob was an altar-builder. See Ge.33.20; 35.7, etc.

Moses, Joshua, Samuel, David, and other ancient worthies built altars for
sacrifices, or in commemoration of great events. See Gen. 8:20, 12:7; 22:8; 26:25
etc.

The Tabernacle
A sacred tent and its furniture made
according to a divine plan given to Moses
in the mount. Heb. 8:5. It was the idea of
the altar, expanded by divine revelation,
to meet the needs of the nation for
sacrifice and worship.

The Tabernacle proper was divided into

two parts -the ‗Holy Place‘ and the ‗Holy
of Holies.‘

The Holy Place was twenty cubits long, and ten wide. It contained the ―table of
shewbread,‖ the ―golden candlestick,‖ and the ―altar of incense.‖ The Holy of
Holies was ten cubits square. It contained the ―ark of the covenant,‖ - a sacred
chest which was a symbol of the divine presence.

A curtain or veil of costly material divided the two sections. No one, except the
High Priest, ever entered the Holy of Holies, and he went in only once a year, on
the Day of Atonement, to make atonement for the sins of the people.

Many of the ceremonies and furnishings of the tabernacle had a typical

significance and foretokened the coming of Christ.

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The Temple
The Children of Israel had been pilgrims from Egypt to the Promised Land. When
they were settled in their new home it was natural for them to desire something
more permanent than a tent in which to worship. David conceived the idea of
building a temple for the Lord, but he was forbidden to do so because he was a
man of blood, 1 Chr.22:8. He amassed a great amount of material for the
construction of the building, but it was left for Solomon to erect it.

Legend:
1. Temple
2. Altar
3. Palace
4. House of Pharaoh‘s daughter
5. Throne Hall
6. Porch of pillars
7. House of Lebanon
8. Temple Court
9. Middle Court
10. Outer Court

Synagogue
A Jewish place of worship. This institution appears to have
arisen during the exile, or shortly after. The Jews that were
scattered abroad felt the need of places for religious assembly
and thus synagogues were erected wherever there was a
Jewish colony.

They differed from the temple at Jerusalem in the fact that

they were generally plain buildings of rectangular form, with
no altars for sacrifice and no elaborate furnishings.

The Sabbath services held in them were comparatively simple, consisting largely
of reading the Scriptures, prayer, some kind of religious instruction, and often an
expository address. They were in some sense forerunners of the church. Jesus
attended their services, and Paul often spoke to assemblies gathered in these
buildings.

Church
We can trace the desire for spiritual worship up through
the successive steps in the erection of the altar, the
tabernacle, the temple and the synagogue. It reaches its
highest stage of development in the institution of the
church founded by Christ.

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 HEBREW TIMES; SEASONS AND FESTIVALS.
Sabbath
The seventh day divinely set apart in the Decalogue, as a day of rest and worship.
Gen. 16:23

The Six Annual Feasts

1. Of the Passover - held on the 14th day of the month, Abib [April], to
commemorate the Exodus from Egypt. Lev. 23.6; Num. 9;5

2. Of Pentecost, or Weeks, held at the end of the Wheat Harvest, on the 6th of the
third month, Sivan [June), to commemorate the giving of the Law. Exo. 23;16,
34:22

3. Of Trumpets, held the 1st of the seventh month, Etbanim [October). Lev. 23:24,
Num. 29:1.

4. Of Tabernacles, or Ingathering, held from the 15th to the 22nd of the seventh
month, Ethanim [October), as a thanksgiving for the harvest. The people dwelt
in booths to commemorate life in the wilderness. Lev 23:34; 2 Chr. 8:13;

5. Of Dedication, held the 25th of the ninth month, Chisleu [December), to

commemorate the re-consecration of the temple after its pollution by the
Syrians. John. 10:22.
6. Of Purim, held the 14th and 15th of the twelfth month, Adar [March], to
commemorate the deliverance of the Jews from Haman. Esther 9:17, 22, 26.

Day of Atonement
The tenth of October. This was the day of humiliation and expiation for the sins of
the nation. On this day the high priest entered the Holy of Holies to make
atonement for the people.

The Sabbatical Year

Every seventh year the Mosaic Law required that the land should remain untilled.
Slaves were to be liberated and debts remitted.

The Year of Jubilee

This occurred at the end of seven Sabbatic years or the fiftieth year. It was a year
of complete release. Slaves were to be emancipated, mortgages released, real
estate revert to its original owners, [except in walled cities).

The land was to lie fallow as in the ordinary Sabbatic Year. The moral purpose
was to unite people in brotherhood, check oppression, and lighten the load of
poverty.

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RELIGIOUS OFFICIALS

1. The Priests. Men set apart for special religions duties, acting as mediators
between God and man, the offering of sacrifices, and other functions relating
to divine worship.

2. The Prophets. Men divinely called and inspired to deliver God‘s messages,
particularly in relation to future events. In the New Testament the word
―prophet‖ refers to a person who had received a special spiritual gift enabling
him to interpret or proclaim truth, and does not necessarily involve the
element of prediction.

3. The Scribes. These were men who were originally secretaries or writers. In
later history the term refers to a class of men who were students, copyists, and
interpreters of the law. Ezra was the most famous of their number. In New
Testament times they were leaders among the Jews, associated with the
priests, sticklers for the letter of the law and hostile to Christ.

4. The Elders. In the Old Testament they were leaders in the community or
among the tribes. In the New Testament times they were the chief men among
the Jews, together with the scribes and priests. In the early church they were
leading officials elected, or appointed, to perform certain duties and invested
with more or less authority in the administration of affairs.

5. The Apostles. Originally the twelve disciples chosen by Christ and named
apostles, by him, Luke 6:13. Matthias was afterwards chosen by the church,
Acts 1:26. Paul was later on added to the number by special divine call. The
word is sometimes applied in a less restricted sense to men of apostolic gifts,
like Barnabas, Acts.14:4, 14.

6. The Deacons. Christian officials appointed to perform some special duties,

generally of a subordinate character. The origin of the office is generally traced
to the appointment of the seven men mentioned in Acts 6.1-6. The
qualifications for the office arc given by Paul, 1 Tim.3:8, 9.

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Church Ordinances
There are two ordinances which Jesus Christ has instituted and established for
His Church. An ordinance is a "prescribed practice." It is something that has been
prescribed and ordered by Jesus Christ and practiced by the Church. An
ordinance is something that the Church practices because Jesus Christ has told
her to do so. The New Testament makes it very clear in Acts 2:41-42, that the
early Church practiced and observed two ordinances:
1. Water Baptism
2. Observing the Lord‘s Supper – (Communion; Breaking of bread)

BAPTISM
INSTITUTED BY JESUS CHRIST
The reason the Church baptizes people in water is because this is exactly what
Jesus Christ has told us to do. After His resurrection and before He returned to
heaven, Jesus gave this command to His followers: "Go ye therefore, and teach
(make disciples of) all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of
the Son and of the Holy Spirit" (Matthew 28:19). Jesus said it and the Church
must obey it!

WHAT IS THE PROPER METHOD OR MODE OF BAPTISM?

Today different churches baptize people in different ways. Baptism by sprinkling
is done by placing a few drops of water on the head of a child or an adult.
Baptism by pouring is done, as the name implies, by pouring a larger amount of
water on the head of the individual. Baptism by immersion is done by placing the
person completely under the water (complete submersion) and then raising him
out of it. Which method is correct? Which method is taught in the Bible?

We must first understand what the word "baptize" really means. This word does
not mean "to sprinkle" and it does not mean "to pour." The word "baptize" is a
Greek word which means "to dip, to immerse, to plunge into something that
surrounds or covers." When used of a liquid it means that an object or a person is
put into or under a liquid so as to be completely covered by the liquid (totally
submerged).

In Acts 8:36-39 we read about the time when the Ethiopian eunuch was baptized.
In verse 38 it says that "they went down into the water both Philip and the
eunuch; and he (Philip) (immersed) him (the eunuch)." After this baptism they
came "up out of the water (verse 39). According to these verses, what method or
mode of baptism do you think was used? Was it baptism by sprinkling, by
pouring or by immersion? Compare the baptism of Jesus in Matthew 3:16 ("As
soon as Jesus was baptized he went up out of the water…‖. Why did John baptize
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in Aenon (John 3:23)? "Because there was plenty of water there." Neither
sprinkling nor pouring requires much water; however immersion does.

DOES WATER BAPTISM SAVE A PERSON?

There are many people who teach that water baptism is absolutely necessary for
salvation. They teach that a believer in Christ is not saved and his sins are not
forgiven until he is baptized in water. They would say this: "In order to be saved a
person must believe in Christ and be baptized. Salvation takes place not when a
person believes but when a person is baptized." Is this what the Bible really
teaches?

COMMUNION
DIFFERENT NAMES FOR COMMUNION
The Communion service is called by different names. Here are the different names
and what they mean:

1. COMMUNION (see 1 Corinthians 10:16)

This word means "fellowship, participation, the sharing of a common life."
Communion is not something that just the Pastor and Elders and Deacons share
in, but it is something that all the believers share and participate in. The Bible
says, "for we are partakers of that one bread" (1 Corinthians 10:17). It is our
privilege to enjoy fellowship with our risen Lord and with one another (1 John 1:3,
and compare 1 Cor. 1:9).

2. THE LORD‘S TABLE

This name is found in 1 Corinthians 10:21--"ye cannot be partakers of the Lord‘s
table and of the table of devils." It was at a table that the Lord Jesus first
instituted Communion. It was at a table that the Lord first broke the bread and
passed the cup. A "table" reminds us of FELLOWSHIP (compare Revelation 3:20--
"I will sup with him and He with me." Those who sit at the same table partake
together of the same food. All believers partake of the same Saviour. All believers
are trusting His shed blood. All believers are sharing His life.

3. THE LORD‘S SUPPER (see 1 Corinthians 11:20)

On the night before He was crucified, Jesus shared in a supper meal with His
disciples. After this supper Jesus instituted the bread and the cup (Luke 22:20; 1
Corinthians 11:25).

4. THE EUCHARIST
This is a Greek word which means "giving of thanks." Before breaking the bread
and passing the cup Jesus gave thanks to God (Matthew 26:27; Luke 22:19 and 1

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Corinthians 11:24). The Communion service ought to be a special time when
believers thank God for what Christ has done for them.

5. THE BREAKING OF BREAD

This is what Jesus did (Matthew 26:26) and this is what the followers of Jesus
continued to do (Acts 2:42).

INSTITUTED BY JESUS CHRIST

The Communion service was instituted on the same night the Lord Jesus was
betrayed. On the very next day Jesus would go to the cross, suffer and shed His
blood for us. We read about what Jesus did on this night in the gospels (Matthew
26:26-30; Mark 14:22-26; Luke 22:19-20) and 1 Corinthians 11:23-25.

Notice the commands that we find in 1 Corinthians 11:24-25: Take (v. 24), Eat (v.
24) Do this in remembrance of me (v. 24). The reason we observe Communion is
because Jesus Christ has told us to! Jesus said it and the Church must obey it!

WHAT DOES COMMUNION PICTURE?

Like Baptism, Communion presents a very important picture. The bread is a
symbol (a picture) of Jesus‘ body (Matthew 26:26) and the cup is a symbol (a
picture) of Jesus‘ blood. (Matthew 26:27-28). What did Jesus mean when He said,
"This is My Body" and "This is My blood"? There are churches today that believe
that the Communion bread actually changes and becomes the body of Christ.
They believe also that the juice of the grape actually changes and becomes the
blood of Jesus.

Suppose a man has a picture or a photograph of his wife. One day he shows it to
a friend and says, "Look, this is my wife." What does he mean? Obviously he does
not mean that this small piece of photographic paper is actually his wife. He is
merely using a common figure of speech called a metaphor. What he really means
is: "This represents my wife. This is a picture of my wife. When you look at this
picture you will think of my wife."

This is exactly what Jesus meant. Jesus said, "This is My Body" and the meaning
of these words is: "This bread represents My body. This bread is a picture
(symbol) of My body. When you look at this bread you will think of My body and
what I did for you when I died on the cross." When Jesus said, "This is My body,"
it had to be symbolic because His body was right there and separate from the
bread. The same can be applied when Jesus said:‖This is My blood.‖

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A TIME TO REMEMBER
The Lord Jesus has told us why we should observe Communion. He has told us
why we should eat the bread and drink the cup. He said, "This do in
remembrance of Me" (1 Corinthians 11:24, and see verse 25). God knows that
people are prone to forget. We tend to forget even important things! But there is
one thing that God never wants us to forget. He never wants us to forget what our
Saviour did for us on the cross:

HIS BLOOD WAS SHED SO THAT OUR SINS COULD BE FORGIVEN

(See Matthew 26:28; Ephesians 1:7; Revelation 1:5). The communion service is a
time when we think back to the cross and remember what Jesus did for us when
He died in our place.

WHO SHOULD PARTAKE OF COMMUNION?

Jesus did not tell everyone to eat the bread and drink the cup. This was
something that He told His disciples to do. In Acts 2:41-46 we learn that "all that
believed were together" (verse 44) and it was these people who were "breaking
bread" (verses 42 and 46).

Before you take Communion you should make sure of these four things:

1. Make sure you are saved. Make sure that you are a believer in Jesus Christ
and that you are trusting Him and what He did on the cross for your eternal
salvation.

2. Make sure you know that you are saved. Many people do not have assurance
of salvation. They may think they are saved or hope they are saved or feel like
they are saved, but God wants us to know that we have eternal life (1 John
5:13).

3. Make sure you examine yourself and are ready to eat and drink in a worthy
manner (1 Corinthians 11:27-31). Parents sometimes have a rule for their
children that goes something like this: "You can‘t eat supper without washing
your hands!" So also the believer must not eat at the Lord‘s Table without
clean hands. Sin and the Saviour cannot come together. A holy God cannot
have fellowship with an unclean believer (compare John 13:8; 1 John 1:5-9).
Before partaking of Communion the believer needs to realize this: "Apart from
Christ I am dirty and I have no access to God. I cannot come to God as I am.
Sin and the Saviour cannot come together. I thank God that I have a Saviour
who makes me clean. I thank God that the blood of Jesus Christ keeps on
cleansing me from all sin (1 John 1:7). The only way that I can approach God
is through Christ and through His cross. I need to come to God this way

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 (through the cross) and this is the only way that I can come. Thank you Lord
for making me clean. Thank you that I am able to have fellowship with a holy
God. Thank you for what Jesus did for me on the cross to make this possible."

4. Make sure that you are ready to take Communion in the right way.
Communion is a serious time. It is a time to think about our Saviour and what
He has done for us. It is a thoughtful and a thankful time. It is not a play time.
It is not a time to "have a snack." It is not a time to play with the bread with
your fingers. It is not a time to lick the bottom of the cup with your tongue to
get every last drop. Those who do such things are showing that they are
definitely not ready to take Communion.

Should you partake of Communion? Why not talk to your parents, to your
Sunday School teacher, or to your Pastor about this. Talk to someone who can
help you to make the best decision about Communion. Some parents encourage
their children to give a public confession of faith and to be baptized before taking
Communion. It is certainly not something to take lightly. You need to understand
what you are doing and why you are doing it.

HOW OFTEN SHOULD COMMUNION BE OBSERVED?

The Lord Jesus did not say how often believers should observe Communion. He
said it should be done "often" (1 Corinthians 11:25-26) but He did not say how
often. Some churches have Communion every week. Some have it every month.
Some have it every other month. There are two dangers that churches need to
avoid:

DANGER #1--Having Communion Too Often

If Communion is observed too often, then it is possible that the service could lose
some of its meaning. The Communion service should be as meaningful as
possible. When something is done too often it can become a ritual (doing
something out of habit without really understanding what you are doing or why).
The Communion service should always be something very special and very
meaningful. If we do observe Communion often, then we need to make sure that
we make every effort to keep before our minds and hearts the significance of what
we are doing, remembering our great God and Saviour.

DANGER #2--Not Having Communion Often Enough

If Communion is not observed often enough, then we lose the blessing of it. Also
we are not obeying our Lord who told us to remember His death and to do it often
(1 Corinthians 11:25-26). We don't want to neglect our duty to remember our
Lord as He commanded.

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Because we do not want to miss the blessing of Communion and because we do
not want to lose the meaning of Communion, our local church observes
Communion about once every month (about 12 times a year). At the same time
we do not want to look down upon or wrongly judge other Bible believing
churches that have decided to observe Communion less often or more often than
we do.

THE FOUR "LOOKS" OF COMMUNION

The next time you take Communion you can think about these four "looks":
1) A BACKWARD LOOK--"Thank You Lord for what You did for me on the
cross."
2) AN UPWARD LOOK--"Thank You Lord that You are my Saviour, my Lord, my
Helper, and my Keeper right now."
3) A FORWARD LOOK--"Thank You Lord that you are coming again, perhaps
even today."
4) AN INWARD LOOK--"Thank You Lord that if I confess my sins You are
faithful and just to forgive my sins and cleanse me from all unrighteousness."
(See 1 John 1:9.)

The „I AM's‟ OF CHRIST

 I AM The Messiah - John 4:26

 I AM The Bread of Life - John 6:35
 I AM From Above - John 8:23
 I AM The Eternal One - John 8:58
 I AM The Light of the World - John 9:5
 I AM The Door - John 10:7
 I AM The Son of God - John 10:36
 I AM The Resurrection and Life - John 11:25
 I AM The Lord and Master - John 13:13
 I AM The Way, Truth, and Life - John 14:6
 I AM The True Vine - John 15:1
 I AM Alpha and Omega - Rev 1:8
 I AM The First and the Last - Rev 1:17

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 Major Divisions of the Bible

THE BIBLE - The sacred Book, or collection of books, accepted by the Christian
church as uniquely inspired by GOD, and thus authoritative, providing guidelines
for belief and behavior.

Major Divisions: The Bible contains two major sections known as the Old
Testament and the New Testament. The books of the Old Testament were written
over a period of about 1,000 years in the Hebrew language, except for a few
selected passages, which were written in Aramaic. The Old Testament tells of the
preparation that was made for Christ's coming.

The New Testament was written over a period of about 100 years. The original
language in which it was written was Greek. This portion of the Bible tells of
Christ's coming, His life and ministry, and the growth of the early church.

The English word testament normally refers to a person's will, the document
which bequeaths property to those who will inherit it after the owner's death. But
the meaning of testament from both the Hebrew and the Greek languages is
"settlement", "treaty", or "covenant". Of these three English words, "COVENANT"
best captures the meaning of the word testament. Thus, the two collections that
make up the Bible can best be described as the books of the old covenant and the
books of the new covenant.

The old covenant is the covenant sealed at Mt. Sinai in the days of Moses. By this
covenant, the living and true GOD, who had delivered the Israelites from slavery
in Egypt, promised to bless them as His special people. They were also to worship
Him alone as their GOD and to accept His law as their rule for life (Exod. 19:3-6;
24:3-8).

The new covenant was announced by Jesus as he spoke to His disciples in the
upper room in Jerusalem the night before His death. When He gave them a cup of
wine to drink, Jesus declared that this symbolized "the new covenant in My
blood" (Luke 22:20; I Cor. 11:25). Seven Natural Divisions of the Bible

By: Pastor David Reagan

God is a God of order. He is also a God who divides. Even on the first day of
creation, He divided the light from the darkness. And, He expects His servants to
rightly divide His word (2Timothy 2:15).
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Therefore, it should not surprise us that God has provided natural divisions in
the Bible. These divisions, interestingly enough, are sevenfold. Each level of
division is a subdivision of the unit above it.

The sevenfold division has the mark of God upon it. The number seven in
scripture identifies the perfect work of God. The creation of this world began with
seven days (six days of creation and one day of rest). There are seven colors of the
rainbow and seven notes in the major scale. Joshua marched seven times around
Jericho on the seventh day. But most important for this article is Psalm 12:6
which says:

“The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth,
purified seven times.”

God speaks of the sevenfold purification of His Book. He introduces a seven-

sealed book in the book of Revelation (Revelation 5:1). And we see a natural
(should we say providential?) sevenfold level of divisions in the Bible. The seven
divisions are as follows:

1. TESTAMENTS: The Bible is clearly divided into two testaments. A testament is

related to the idea behind a last will and testament. It refers to something
received after something or someone dies. Hebrews 9:16-17 refers to this: For
where a testament is, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator.
For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at
all while the testator liveth.

2. WRITINGS: This refers to the major sections of the Bible that are distinct as to
type of writing. This division is the most difficult to define both as to title and
to exact number of them in the Bible (usually given as from 6 to 10 for the
entire Bible). However, even though some may disagree as to where to make
the divisions, the concept is of God. Jesus Himself accepted the standard
Jewish division of the Hebrew Bible in His time. Luke 24:44 tells of when He
appeared to His disciples after His resurrection: ―And he said unto them,
These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all
things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the
prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.‖

3. BOOKS: This is the original separation between the individual books as

originally written. The word Bible actually mean a collection of writings or
library of books. The Apostle John refers to his prophetic work as a book in
Revelation 22:10: ―And he saith unto me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy
of this book: for the time is at hand.” The Bible has a total of 66 books; 39 in

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 the Old Testament and 27 in the New Testament. Each of these books is a
whole within itself and yet each book relates to the other books of the Bible.

4. CHAPTERS: Chapters separate the Bible into blocks of text suitable for public
reading, study or teaching. The Bible was first divided into chapters about
1250 by Cardinal Hugo for the purpose of reference in a Latin concordance.
For this reason, many have questioned the validity of the chapter divisions.
Yet, the concept of chapter divisions is based on Biblical practice. The Psalms
are individual songs and were separate from the beginning. Lamentations was
divided into five separate poems. Four of these five poems are 22 verses each
(the number of letters in the Hebrew alphabet). Of all the chapters in the Bible,
the most common length is 22 verses. It seems clear that this size of text was
providentially chosen for reading, study, etc. The Bible has a total of 1,189
chapters. The Old Testament has 929 chapters and the New Testament has
260 chapters.

5. VERSES: Verses separate the Bible text into lengths suitable for reference,
quotation and memorization. New Testament quotations from the Old
Testament set the pattern for the length of a verse. Matthew 1:22-23 gives an
example where Isaiah 7:14 is quoted as a promise of the virgin birth: ―Now all
this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the
prophet, saying, Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a
son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God
with us.‖ The New Testament was first divided into verses in 1551 by Sir
Robert Stephens in his Greek New Testament. In 1560, the Geneva Bible, an
English translation of the Bible made by the English exiles in Geneva, divided
the entire Bible into the verses that we still use today.

6. WORDS: Words distinguish between individual mental concepts. Language is

made up of words and God speaks to man in words. Proverbs 30:5 teaches
that …every word of God is true. Men are warned against taking any words
from the book of Revelation (Revelation 22:19). It is the words that are pure
and preserved in Psalm 12:6-7: The words of the LORD are pure words: as
silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times. ―Thou shalt keep them,
O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever.‖

By one count, there are 773, 746 words in the King James Bible. This means
that the average verse is approximately 25 words long. There are
approximately 8,000 different words in the English Bible. The power of God in
using words can be seen when this is compared with Shakespeare. He used
about 25,000 different words in his writings. God said much more with fewer
words.

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7. LETTERS: The last division is that of the letters. They separate between the
distinct sounds which make up the words. They are important because a
change in them can create a new word and meaning. Paul distinguishes
between the meaning of seed and seeds in Galatians 3:16. Someone, I do not
know who, has said that there are 3,556,480 letters in the Bible. This means
that the average word has slightly less than five letters.

The more well known divisions of the Bible are:

OLD TESTAMENT

Books of Law - Ezra Minor Prophets

Pentateuch Nehemiah Hosea
Genesis Ester Joel
Exodus Amos
Leviticus Books of Poetry Obadiah
Numbers Job Jonah
Deuteronomy Psalms Micah
Proverbs Nahum
History Ecclesiastes Habakkuk
Joshua Song of Solomon Zephaniah
Judges Haggai
Ruth Major Prophets Zechariah
1 Samuel Isaiah Malachi
2 Samuel Jeremiah
1 Kings Lamentations (400 silent years)
2 Kings Ezekiel
1 Chronicles Daniel
2 Chronicles

NEW TESTAMENT

History-Gospels 2 Corinthians General Epistles

Matthew Galatians James
Mark Ephesians 1 Peter
Luke Philippians 2 Peter
John Colossians 1 John
1 Thessalonians 2 John
Church History 2 Thessalonians 3 John
Acts 1 Timothy Jude
2 Timothy
Pauline Epistles Titus Revelation -
Romans Philemon Prophecies
1 Corinthians Hebrews Revelations

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Bibliography

 The Crusader Compass

 Adventures in Camping – Gospel Publishing House

 BG Club Badge Requirements

 http://en.wikipedia.org

 http://www.rulesonline.com/

 Thompson Chain Reference Bible

 The Sentry Programme

 http://www.pdclipart.org/thumbnails.php?album=96

 http://www.shutterstock.com/s/

 http://www.fotosearch.com/photos-images

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 Illustrated Dictionary of the Bible

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 The Page Programme

 Learning God‟s Truth

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A Camp Chapel 79
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About turn 37 Campaign Chevrons 168
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ACLT 49 Camping badge 129
ACLT Module Transcript 175 Captain 15,18,21,108
ACLT Training Course 173 Captain’s Command 77
Activities 71 Career Route 109,110,114
Adjournment 119 Caribbean Crusade Fund 11
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All things bright & beautiful 59 Carrying the Bible 40
Angler badge 140 Carrying the flag 31
Animal Care badge 123,128,140 Ceremonies 57
Annual Unit Communiqué 9 Certificate of Crusading 8
Appendixes 178 Certificate of membership 7
Application for registration 7 Change direction 38
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Area Council 12 Chevrons 112
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Band badge 141,153 Commission 26
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Beaver 45 Communication badge 130,143,155,
Bible 44 Communications badge information 192-197
Bible drill badge 138,150,153 Communiqué 22
Bible knowledge 119 Community outreach badge 138,151
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Bible memorization badge 138 Company 21
Bible reading badge 138,150,153 Company camp 70,71
Bibliography 214 Company Council 14
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Break guard 74 Cooperation badge 19,127,138,150
Breaking the colours 33 Coordinator’s Award 173
Brigadier 15,21 Copyright 2,6
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C Counselor’s Award 173
C Guard 39 Crafts badge 124,130,143
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Crusader flag 25 Flag raising 34
Crusader Man’s tunic 52 Flying the colours 32
Crusader of the Year 166 Following Jesus badge 127,132,139
Crusader Protocol 23 Foreword 3
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Crusader Woman’s tunic 52 Friendship factor badge 125,132
Crusader’s Motto 22 G
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District Charters 9 Gorget 44
District Council 12 Grading ACLT’s 175
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District Identification badges 48,122 Guard Council 14,75
Divisions of the Bible 210-213 Guard shield 46
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Drawing media 181 Guidelines for Sentry Officers 117
Drill Protocol 36 Gymnastics badge 125,133
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Expeditions 81 Honour Shield 166
Exploration Routes 109 Honour Tribute 10
F Horsemanship badge 133,145,157
Fabric stars 49 I
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Field Activities 85,86,119 Individual progress 82
Field camps 88 Individual record sheet 7
Figures and finances badge 131 Insignia 42,43,44,50
Finances 10 Insignia chart 53,54,55,56
Fire safety badge 144 Inspection of ranks 74
First aid badge 144,156 Inspection Protocol 26
First Crusader Camp 19 Instructions 174
First Herald 16 Instrumentalist badge 133,145
Fitness badge 132 Interpreter badge 145,157
Flag 25 Introduction of Business 119
Flag bearer 34 Investiture of adults 67
Flag belt 30 Investiture of Sentries 65
Flag mount 30 Investitures 19,60
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Jackets 48 Organization 19
Joseph’s coat 199 Organizer’s Award 173
Journalist badge 134,145,157 Orienteering badge 135,147
K Outdoor activities 85
King’s Communiqué 10,22 P
King’s Treasury 10 Page 22
Knight 22 Page Programme 92,94
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Knowing the King’s Communiqué 83 Paint bases 182
L Paint media 182
Ladies uniform 51 Painting 182
Lady 22 Parade Formation 39
Lanyard 45,49 Personal Route 109,110,114
Law 22,25 Personnel 15,108
Leadership badge 151 Photographer badge 147,159
Leadership bars 49 Physical fitness badge 148,159
Leadership training 6,120 Places for religious worship 200
Leadership training bars 168 Planning 72
Library badge 134,146,157 Poetry badge 135
Lieutenant 15,18,21,108 Point of order 118
Life saving badge 146 Policies 9
Line guard 39 Prayer 73
Little Warrior 163 Preliminary Phase 17
M Present arms 74
Maid 22 President 108
Maid/Squire of the Year 164 Promise 22,25
Maids uniform 51 Promotions 62,91
March past 40 Public Activities 19
Mark time 37 Public Functions 9
Mathematics badge 151 Public prayer 28
Mechanics badge 146,158 Public speaking badge 148,159
Medallion 120 Puppetry badge 135
Membership 7 Puzzles badge 126.136
Membership pin 49 Q
Membership shield 46,48 Quartermaster 16,22
Metal stars 49,54,55 R
Methods of memorization 84 Rally day Parade 69
Mighty Warrior 163 Ravens 81
Minimum age 7 Reading the King’s Communiqué 40,84
Mizpah 79 Reconnaissance 109,120
Modules for Exploration Routes 114 Reconnaissance leader 109
Motions 118 Recruit 22
Motto 25 Recruit test 7
Music appreciation badge 134,146,158 Recruits should know 20
Music maker badge 125,133 Recycling badge 135
My Country badge 125,134,146,158 Regional Council 1989-1999 176
N Regional Council 1999-2011 177
National badge 139 Regional ID Badges 170
National Movements 9 Registration 10
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Neckties 48 Religious Officials 203
Needlecraft badge 147 Requirements for Semester 1-3 94
Neighbour Service Crusade 85 Requirements for Sentry Programme 113
Non PAWI Churches 8 Research 90
O Resolutions 118
Objectives 174 Right dress 37
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Officer bars 48 Road safety badge 148
Officer’s Motto 22,25 Ropes & Knots badge Information 185-191
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Official Uniform 5 Routes 82
On Guard 37 Rules of order 118
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Salutation 24 Training Sessions 174
Salute 24,37 Traveler badge 149,159
Sample poses 180 Tree transplanting badge 136,149
Scholar badge 127,139,152 Tribute 10,22
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Secretary 108 Tribute Throne 10
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Semester guidelines 95 Tunics 48
Semester One guidelines 96 U
Semester Three guidelines 98 Uniform 42,43,44
Semester Two guidelines 97 Uniform and Insignia 112
Semesters 81 Unit 21
Senior personnel insignia 53,54,55,56 Unit authority 11
Sentries 90 Unit banner 33
Sentry 22 Unit Charters 9
Sentry Code 107 Unit Commander 15,21
Sentry Company 109 Unit Commander jacket 52
Sentry Motto 22,107 Unit Council 13,17,18
Sentry Programme 107,109 Unit ID Badges 170
Sentry Promise 22,107 Unit Identification badge 46,48
Sentry Routes 81 Unit Identification badges 122
Sentry tunic 51 Unit of the Year 167
Service Bars and awards 169 Usher badge 152,160
Service Crusades 84 Utility advanced badge 160
Shoes 45 Utility badge 149
Shoulder insignia 46 V
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Skirt 44,48 Weekly Activities 5
Slow march 38 What Precedes Debate 119
Soliciting Funds 11 Whipping rope ends 187
Soul Crusader badge 139,152,159 Whistle 45,49
Sparrows 81 World Crusader badge 152,161
Special events 57
Spiritual armour 43
Squire 22
Squires uniform 51
Stand at ease 37
Stand easy 38
Stick figures 179
Still life painting 181
Successful tourney 76
Swimming badge 126,136,149
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Teaching badge skills 90
Testers 90
Testing ACLT’s 175
The tabernacle 200
The altar 200
The basic programme 70,81
The Church 201
The Disciple’s Journey 81
The King’s Highway 81
The Shepherd’s Path 81
The Synagogue 201
The Temple 201
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A Complete Guide To The Crusading Ministry

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Pentecostal Assemblies of the West Indies

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