SAGALA

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Similar to Scouts and Guides, SAGALA provides teaching in life skills (such as cooking and first aid), hobbies (such as craft and art), personal development (in areas like health and safety), community involvement (including conservation) and the program includes Christian teaching in a fun and interactive program. Members can be involved in camping, hiking and other outdoor activities.

Members wear uniforms, earn badges, and each age-group has a prayer, law, pledge and motto. 

SAGALA is held every Tuesday night from 6.00pm to 7.30pm except school holidays.

 

Membership

SAGALA is open to all young people aged 5-17 years regardless of race, gender, social standing, economic background or faith. Members pass simple enrolment tasks that include attendance, memorisation and some practical work. 

Statement of Purpose

In a safe Christian environment of love, fun and instruction SAGALA aims to provide young people with the skills and abilities to:

  • help them discover Jesus
  • know they are valued develop character, enabling them to reach their full potential
  • equip them for life 

SAGALA Pledge

By God's help I promise to:

  • Love and serve God and my country
  • Be a friend to all
  • Respect my leaders
  • Keep our law

 

Explorers (boys) / Moonbeams (girls)

Ages: 5-6

Explorer/Moonbeam Law

I will always have fun,
do my best
and help my family and friends 

Explorer/Moonbeam Prayer

Help us to do the things we should,
To be to others kind and good 
In all we do at work and play,
To grow more like Jesus every day. Amen

 

Adventurers (boys) / Sunbeams (girls)

Ages: 7-10

Adventurer/Sunbeam Law

  • I will be God's friend and will care for His world
  • I will help others
  • I will think, say and do good things
  • I will care for my body by not using alcohol, tobacco or harmful drugs
  • I will always do my best


Adventurer/Sunbeam Prayer

Thank you God because You love and care for me. I'm sorry when I make you sad. Please help me to love and care for others and show me how to be more like Jesus. Amen.

 

Guards (girls) / Rangers (boys)

Ages: 11-17

Guard/Ranger Law

  1. I will put God first in my life and seek to please Him
  2. I will actively care for the environment
  3. I will be accepting and considerate of all people
  4. I will be clean in thought, word and action
  5. I will care for my body by not using alcohol, tobacco, drugs or other harmful substances
  6. I will show courage and integrity in all circumstances
  7. I will aim high to reach my full potential.


Guard/Ranger Prayer

I praise you, Mighty God, for Your wonderful world and the love You show me. Please forgive me when I do wrong and help me to forgive those who hurt me. Give me Your strength to stand for what is right, and teach me to be fair and honest in all I do. Help me to serve others and show me how to be more like Jesus. Amen.

 

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