Thought 361
Commander Bob
“Commander
Bob,” whose real name is Robert Wenneker, is a great benefit to the Royal
Rangers Ministry at Faith Community Church and his friends. Commander Bob
possesses many character traits that are both helpful and admirable. The
following are just a few of the traits that Bob possesses that seem to stick
out once one gets to know him: Bob coordinates events for the older Royal
Ranger groups, administrates over the younger Royal Ranger leaders, counsels
boys on issues pertaining to Royal Rangers and real life, Bob teaches in a
merciful fashion that encourages one to ‘press on’ and not to give up, and he
possesses leadership skills, which he demonstrates by knowing just the right
time to step in and take charge of a crazy situation.
Due
to Bob’s example as a role model many boys are learning valuable life skills
and are at points of achievement in their lives. One clearly sees the influence
that Bob’s hours of preparation prior to a Royal Ranger meeting has on the
class “flow.” Bob scans merit work/flyers, cleans up the Ranger room, keeps detailed
records of each boy’s advancement, offers help when someone needs him,
discusses ways to improve the class, and is ready to earn his own advancements
and certifications to help others.
Bob’s
appearance might not show just how helpful he is or how many jokes he has up
his sleeve. Bob has a bushy, gray beard about fifty percent of the time that
someone sees him; the other half of the time, Bob has wacked his beard down to
a very thin layer of facial hair. Bob wears big, coke bottle like glasses and
has a bald head to match. Bob’s clothing usually consists of something casual,
like jeans and a t-shirt—he rarely gets dressed up.
All
in all, Commander Bob is a blessing because of the time and energy that he
invests in people, and his tremendous role in the functioning of the Royal
Ranger ministry. Bob truly does display some admirable characteristics, among
which are: wisdom, mercy, teaching, leadership, administration, and counseling,
not to mention that he puts these all together to mentor young men. Thanks for
your investment in me, Commander Bob.
