Miscellaneous Ceremony

JUNGLE BOOK INVOCATION FOR MEETINGS

OF ADULT LEADERS

by Hal Robinson and Edward A. Haluska

We approach Thee, oh Great Akela of All the Packs, and ask Thee to join Thy love for the Cubs with ours, making our efforts mighty.

Join with us in this effort to (insert purpose of meeting) as we prepare to present the Cubs to Thee at the Council Rock.

Grant us the patience of Baloo, the great bear who taught Mowgli, as we teach the Cubs the Cub Scout Promise and Law of the Pack

Grant us the strength of Bagheera, the panther who guarded Mowgli in the jungle, as we protect the Cubs that have been entrusted to our care.

Grant us wisdom that we may lead the Cubs away from the traps and pit falls of Shere Khan, the evil tiger who would devour our Cubs.

Grant us insight that we way lead the Cubs away from the idleness and disobedience of the Bandar-log, the monkey people.

In all that we do, oh Great Akela of all the Packs, help us to unify the Pack by strengthening each Cub.

Help us do our Duty to God and to our Country.

Provide us the opportunities to help other people, and grant us your compassion so that we will recognize those opportunities when they come.

Help us to obey the Law of the Pack.

In all of this we can teach the Cubs in our care by our example, which will speak louder than our words.

In all, help us to do our best.

Grant us success, we ask ____(if the group has a common religious composition, insert an appropriate specific phrase here, such as "in Jesus' name")

AMEN