Royal Ambassadors
RA CAMP 2011
About Royal Ambassadors
A Royal Ambassador (RA) is a boy in grades 1-6 committed to living out the RA Pledge. This Pledge is part of personal and chapter (group of RAs) accountability.
What is the Royal Ambassador Organization?
Royal Ambassadors (RAs) is a Bible-centered, church-based, Southern Baptist mission education organization for boys in grades 1-6.
WHY THE NAME ROYAL AMBASSADORS?
The RA Motto, "We are Ambassadors for Christ," not only gives the organization its name, but also gives the boys and leaders a lifestyle goal. This Motto is taken from Scripture, specifically 2 Corinthians 5:20.
The Scripture passage 2 Corinthians 5:17-20 describes the purpose of Royal Ambassadors. While the RA motto is found in verse 20, the other verses sum up Paul's declaration of why we need to be ambassadors for Christ.
"Therefore if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation; old things have passed away, and look, new things have come. Now everything is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that is, in Christ, God was reconciling the world to Himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and He has committed the message of reconciliation to us. Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ; certain that God is appealing through us, we plead on Christ's behalf, 'Be reconciled to God.'" (2 Cor. 5:17-20, HCSB)
What are the Parts of the RA Emblem and their purposes?
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The Words—Royal Ambassadors
An ambassador is a representative in a court or nation other than his own. Royal Ambassadors are representatives of Christ the King bringing good news of salvation to people everywhere. The RA Motto reads, "We are Ambassadors for Christ" (2 Cor. 5:20, HCSB).
The Shield
The shield stands for faith in Christ (see Eph. 6:16). This symbol represents the journey of faith and a commitment to having faith in Christ.
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The Crown
The crown stands for Christ the King and what He represents (see Jas. 1:12). As a follower and ambassador of Christ, we are to stay focused on Jesus and His message to the world.
The Branch
The branch is for achievement and victory in the work of being an Ambassador for Christ (see Matt. 25:21). Combining skills and actions help accomplish the goal of carrying the gospel to people needing to hear it.
The Colors
Blue represents the boy's loyalty to Christ, His church, and each other.
Gold represents the worth of the boy to God's mission.
White represents purity of living, which makes him an effective ambassador.
Royal Ambassadors 2010-11 Annual Theme
Anchors Aweigh - Taking God's Love to All people
In September, we set sail and look at maritime ministries, the RA Motto and a review of the five Lad and five Crusader virtues.
With All hands on deck in October the boys will hear about Royal Ambassadors that were on mission projects with their family or chapter to share Jesus' love with others. The virtues of Loyalty and Fith will be studied.
November finds us in the search and rescue mode as chaplaincy is featured along with the virtues of Friendship and Compassion.
In December, we Batten down the hatches as we study thailand and how missionaries are sharing Christ there. The virtues of Courage and Perseverance will be emphasized.
January finds us Becoming Shipmates as we see how missionaries miniser to Muslims in North America and overseas. Responsibility and Teamwork are the featured virtues
In February, we Run Around to focus on community ministries and how they share the gospel with persons who play may have run aground in their lives. The virtues of Honesty and Self-discipline with help RA's not run aground in their lives
GPS navigating the course will help boys see in March how God's plan for sharing can reach people with the love of Christ. All fire Lad and five Crusader virtues along with the RA motto will be featured.
We will take Shore leave in April and learn how southern baptists share Christ in recreational settings. Loyalty and faith are the virtues for April.
In May, we Dive in to find out how southern baptists meet needs and plant churches to reach people for Christ. The featured vitrues of Friendship and Compassion play a part in these activities.
June finds us going From sand to sea as we see the similarities and differences in southern baptist work in Arizona and nothern africa. The virtues of Courage and Perseverance are featured this month.
In July, we go Island Hopping to see how island communities are reached for Christ. The virtues of Responsibility and Teamwork will be highlighted.
Seeking Sunken Treasure, in August, we feature Christmas -in-August and the virtues of Honesty and Self-discipline.
