CELTIC CROSS AWARDED...

Tom and Michelle Reischlein were honored with the National Association of Presbyterian Scouters Celtic Cross Award during the February 6th Scout Sunday worship service.  Tom and Michelle have spent countless hours leading Westminster's Youth group for several years, guiding our young ones to a better understanding of Christ and the church.  Tom currently serves as an Elder on Session and chairs the Property Committee. Michelle currently serves on the Board of Deacons. Both have been members of the Westmareeners group for many years.

Westminster is priveldged to have Tom and Michelle, and their children Derek and Amanda, as members of our church family. Congratulations Tom & Michelle!

THE PURPOSE OF THE AWARD
Leaders of children in Christian Education programs have given
countless hours to prepare and teach values.  Therefore it is appropriate to recognize their service to God and the Church and to affirm how much they mean to us and to our children.  These adults can come from the church’s own programs, i.e. Sunday School and Youth Fellowship.  They may also come from the Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., Camp Fire U.S.A., and other youth serving agencies.

THE EMBLEM
The Celtic Cross was used in the Church of Scotland and has had special significance through the history of the Presbyterian Church.  The bronze medallion has a yellow cross against a dark blue background.  It hangs from a blue and green plaid ribbon.  The recipient of the Celtic Cross Award is entitled to wear the Religious Knot on the Boy Scout uniform.

 PAST RECIEPEINTS of the Celtic Cross Award: