RA's in Action at University Heights

Who Are Royal Ambassadors?
A Royal Ambassador (RA) is a boy in grades 1-5 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 mission education organization for boys in grades 1-5. 
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, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting men's sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation. We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ's behalf: Be reconciled to God" (2 Cor. 5:17-20, NIV). 
What are the Parts of the RA Emblem and their purposes? 
The Words RA—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). 
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. 
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. 


 
THE RA PLEDGE
as a Royal Ambassador, I will do my best
 
To become a well informed, responsible follower of Christ
 
All Crusader Virtues: 
 
Faith (to become a well-informed, responsible follower of Christ Compassion (to have a Christlike concern for all people)
 
Perseverance (to learn how to carry the message of Christ around the world)
 
Teamwork (to work with others in sharing Christ, and)
 
Self-Discipline (to keep myself clean and healthy in mind and body)            
 
Hey RA's Check Out this Site for RA On-Line Activities
http://www.kidzplace.org/adult/royal-ambassadors/ra.asp