Seven young people in the front row received “Four Star” PRAY awards. They are joined by adult “God and Service” award winners and counselors. Cook is at the far right.

KANSAS CITY, Mo--North Cross UMC presented PRAY (Programs of Religious Activities with Youth) awards to 117 young people from several denominations. Seven youth received “Four Star” awards for completing all four PRAY awards.

Seven adult leaders received “God and Service” awards.

The program is coordinated by Jeffrey Cook, religious emblems coordinator for the Missouri Conference. A total of 4,126 young people have received awards since August, 1999.