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    Good Samaritan Award

    The purpose of the award is to provide United Methodist churches a means to recognize youth who demonstrate the attributes of the Good Samaritan described in Luke 10:25-37. This award recognizes ministry to others through outreach, humanitarian assistance, or advocacy.

    Requirements

    The candidate should demonstrate significant personal and selfless contributions toward others or assistance to individuals in need. It is the responsibility of the local United Methodist church to determine qualifications of the award recipient. criteria for nominating a candidate

    Criteria for nominating a candidate:

    1. A. The recipient may be a registered member of a civic youth-serving agency (Boy Scout troop, Cub Scout pack, Venture crew, Girl Scout troop, Camp Fire club, 4-H club) chartered to, sponsored by, or meeting in a United Methodist church. Or: B. The recipient may be an active member of a United Methodist church.
    2. The recipient must be between the ages of 6 and 30.
    3. The recipient must be nominated by an adult familiar with the youth’s outstanding service (pastor, Scout leader, scouting coordinator, scouting ministry specialist, etc.).
    4. The recipient is participating in outreach ministry within the context of the local United Methodist church giving the award.

    Examples of Ministry to Others

    • Humanitarian Assistance – Hunger relief (youth coordinated a “potato drop” through the Society of St. Andrew, a national hunger relief organization sponsored by United Methodist Men)
    • Advocacy/Education – Youth participated in a service project for “Nothing but Nets,” a campaign to eradicate malaria in Africa
    • Outreach – Youth directed a service project to benefit homeless persons in his/her community; volunteer service at a “clothes closet” or thrift shop
    • Outreach – Youth rendered service that benefited a low-income day care center or a center for at-risk youth
    • Outreach – Youth coordinated a service project that benefited a senior citizen facility, nursing home, or independent living facility
    • Other v Impromptu actions in response to a need v Unsung actions observed or discovered by an adult.

    REQUIRED SIGNATURES

    The local United Methodist pastor and ONE of the following:

    • Unit representative (scoutmaster, troop leader, scouting coordinator, etc.) • Youth minister or coordinator
    • Adult member of the local UM church giving the award who is familiar with the nominee’s work (not a relative) Please include photo of recipient(s) and project and a brief (2-3 paragraph) description for potential publication in Scouting News.