Fun and friendship
The heat wave that made Europe smile and suffer for several weeks was pushed away by wind, rain and thunderstorms. The temperature dropped dramatically, but that did not affect the fun, friendship and enthusiasm at the World Jamboree 2006, held in The Netherlands.
Every day there were sports, such as penalty shooting, a bungee run and water fights. The game of “Be prepared to be Dutch” was based on the culture of The Netherlands and each day a group visited the ‘Zuiderzeemuseum” to learn how the Dutch lived and worked in the past.
At night the boys and girls assembled in the big tent for Bible study and an hour of worship.
Despite the poor weather many visitors came to taste the atmosphere of Market Day on Wednesday. All the participating countries introduced themselves, and offered their typical food and products. There were Dutch ‘poffertjes’ (small pancakes), English tea, French pancakes, Australian bread and American candy bars.
Commissioner Helen Clifton was the guest of honour and mingled with the scouts and guides. Well prepared with her raincoat and wellies, Commr Clifton enjoyed the company of the young people and visited them in their tents at the subcamps. She was impressed with what the scouts had built with wood and rope. “Scouting is good for the Army,” was her reaction. “It is important to have good leaders who tell the children about Jesus and who teach them to be the leaders of the future.”
After the Bible Study, she thanked all the organizers and volunteers for their hard work. She encouraged the scouts and guides to be examples of God's love: “God wants you to be a flame for Him. Let people see the sparkle in your eyes.”
The 2006 World Jamboree has been a great experience for the 550 boys and girls. They were not only able to meet other young people from different cultures, but they were also invited on many occasions to meet Jesus, and make Him the centre point of their life.
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1. Commr Helen Clifton addresses the scouts and guides 2. Commr Helen Clifton talks with some young people 3. A painted wooded clog makes a great souvenir 4. Being Dutch means learning how to walk with cheese 5. Bible study is an important part of the Jamboree 6.. Studying the Bible in small groups 7. Be prepared... for fun and friendship |
