Tag: Gary United Methodist Church

Troop 35’s Centennial at Gary Church

Troop 35 celebrated its 100-year anniversary at Gary Church this past November. The Scouts were honored to speak during the church service and served delicious cobblers to the congregants. On display were various artifacts from our 100-year history. Tremendous thanks to Gary Church for the endless support!...

Cameron Cox Eagle COH – 2023

Cameron Cox and family hosted his Eagle Court of Honor earlier this month. We thank him for his dedication and the continued service he has donated since achieving his Eagle....

Fall Court of Honor

This fall we celebrated our scouts who achieved new ranks and earned merit badges throughout the year. Hard work was seen all around and new milestones reached....

Gary Methodist Mulch Day

Saturday we had the opportunity to show our appreciation for Gary Methodist by helping them with some yearly mulch spreading and weeding. Thanks for the many ways you support Scouting....

Stephen Walsh Eagle Court of Honor

Congratulations Stephen on a job well done. Troop 35 thanks you for your service and dedication to scouting. You are an inspiration to others and a continued role model for upcoming scouts....

Eric Richmond Eagle Court of Honor

This July Eric after much patient waiting was able to hold his Court of Honor celebrating his Eagle rank accomplishment. Congratulations from Troop 35 on your great achievement and hard work and good luck on endeavors to come! (edit: Sorry for typo Eric!)...

Troop 35 hosted hundreds of “Trunk or Treaters”

Scouts from Troop 35 passed out candy to hundreds of kids in costume at Gary United Methodist Church‘s Trunk or Treat event. As you can see from the photos, the “scoutmaster” needed help dressing himself, and he wasn’t exactly looking his best. The candy campfire, however, was a bit...

Gary Church honors scouts; Troop 35 serves up cobbler

Scout Sunday took on special relevance this year as February 2020 marks the 100th anniversary since scouting officially formed a relationship with the Methodist Church. During the church service, Gary United Methodist Church honored scouts who completed the “God and Church” religious emblem program, including two scouts from Troop...

Court of Honor celebrates achievement

Congratulations to the following scouts who advanced in rank since Troop 35’s last Court of Honor ceremony: Scout: Eric S.; Tenderfoot: Logan A., Caleb B., Asher J.; Second Class: Noah B., Caleb B.; First Class: Ben A., Jack M.; Life: Ben B., Stephen W.; Eagle: Michael W. Troop 35...

Troop 35 helps with Christmas Sharing

As Christmas Sharing celebrates its 50th year, scouts from Troop 35 enjoy helping out. The boys packed boxes with food, toiletries and household products, which will go to needy families in Community Unit School District 200. Christmas Sharing started in 1969 when a school social worker was concerned about...