Almighty God, we give thanks for the last 100 years of Scouting in Porthill: for the foresight of those who set up the Troop, for the dedication of those who have been its Leaders, and the loyalty for those who have been its members.<\/font><\/p>\n We give thanks for those who have gone on to serve their families, their communities and their nation, especially those who gave their lives at time of war.<\/font><\/p>\n We thank you that the values of loyalty, service and dedication are still held dear, and we pray that our Troop and the whole of the Scouting Movement may go on from strength to strength in the next 100 years. These things we pray in the name of your Son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ.<\/font><\/p>\n AMEN<\/font><\/p>\n Receive this Colour on behalf of the Troop. Remember that it has been dedicated to the service of God. Let it be respected by you. Let it be a symbol of loyalty to your Troop and to your Movement the world over.<\/font><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n New Flag – Old Flag<\/p>\n I must admit, I prefer the old one partly because of its history and also it looks nicer as it was silk screen printed rather than having the letters sewn on. But as you can see from the patches it needed to be retired! Hope the new one lasts over 60 years!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Yesterday the Scout Troop’s new flag was finally blessed in Church. I say finally as it was supposed to happen during our family celebration camp back in May, but the suppliers were too slow! We’d decided to get a new one as the old one is, we think, over 60 years old and is showing … <\/p>\n![\"100_3330__Large_\"](\"https:\/\/blog.nawbus.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/100-3330-large1.jpg\")
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