Day 9 - Parent's Prayer

Its Day 9 at the Jamboree and the sunset is near.  Our scouts will be busy spending time with new friends made, exchanging contacts, and planning visits in the future.  There is a new understanding of the world, whether it be about its nature, world economics, the people and cultures, or their own physical abilities and spirituality. They are forever changed.

The story is told that Sir Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the world scouting
movement, closed the first World Scouting Jamboree with the following charge:
(cited here from “A Scout’s Own Service from the Pine Tree Camp”)

Brother Scouts, I ask you to make a solemn choice. Differences exist between the
peoples of the world in thought and sentiment, just as they do in language and
physique. The war has taught us that if one nation tries to impose its particular will
upon others, cruel reaction is bound to follow. The Jamboree has taught us that if we
exercise mutual forbearance and give-and-take, then there is sympathy and harmony.
If it be your will, let us go forth from here determined that we will develop among
ourselves and our boys that comradeship, through the world-wide spirit of the Scout
brotherhood, so that we may help to develop peace and happiness in the world and
good will among men. Brother Scouts, answer me -- will you join in this endeavor?

Native American Prayer for Peace

O Great Spirit of our Ancestors, I raise my pipe to you.
To your messengers the four winds,
and to Mother Earth who provides for your children.
Give us the wisdom to teach our children to love, to respect,
and to be kind to each other so that they may grow with peace in mind.
Let us learn to share all the good things you provide for us on this Earth.