GIRL SCOUTS OF THE PHILIPPINES SPEAKER 3:

ESCODA MEMORIAL CEREMONY Josefa Llanes Escoda was exposed to many challenges in
her whole life but she met them with strong
FORMATION: determination and sacrifice. Her efforts to render
OPENING SONG: ESCODA MEMORIAL HYMN services, especially during the war, revealed her untiring
(All together) leadership and courage.
O thou great founder champion of girlhood's cause
Come we in homage share as now we pause PATROL 1:
Grateful are we to thee in all humility Josefa Llanes Escoda, a woman who should not only be
We'll pray for thy repose in God's own home. remembered as the Founder of the Girl Scouting
Movement in the Philippines but also as a woman of
Here are thy children blest by the love and care great courage, compassion and dedication to service,
Girl Scouting marches on lured by thy hand who even at the
Faithful and true we'll be in all activity threshold of death, left this message which all of us
Escoda mother dear honors to thee should ponder upon:
"I have done my duty to God and my country. To my
List to our praising dear name we all revere mind, the most I have done is having helped with the
Our gifts of love we bring, pure and sincere little I
Thy life our torch and guide where'er Girl Scouting goes could do to save the lives of the surrendered soldiers of
Escoda nation's pride love and adore. Bataan and Corregidor. I have offered myself as
guarantor for
SPEAKER 1: men, later released by the enemy, that they commit no
With fondness, we remember the lady born on Anti-Japanese act - men who saw bitter fighting and
September 20, the beloved late founder of the Girls who, if they
Scouts of the Philippines. have any guts left, would continue their resistance. I
have acted as a guarantor not only for the sake of
"Few are the women of her time and age who can be humanity but also
listed along with her on the score of accomplishments, to encourage them to fight again. If you happen to
sacrifices and exemplariness". survive, and I fall, tell our people that the women of the
On this special day, we come together to share our Philippines
thoughts and give tribute to a great woman who’s good did their part also in making the ember sparks of truth
example and wondrous works have set an inspiration to and liberty alive till the last the moment."
the Scouts of this land to live a life dedicated to service.
PATROL 2: -
SPEAKER 2: With fondness, we remember the lady born on
Flowers we offer and this candle represents the golden September 20, the beloved late founder of the Girl
flame of high ideals upon which the Girl Scout Scouts
Movement was built. On the birthday of our founder, of the Philippines.
may this flame touch our lives and enkindle in us a Josefa Llanes Escoda was first in a family of seven
strong desire to live up to these ideals. children born to Gabriel Llanes and Mercedes Madamba
on
FLORAL AND DONATION OFFERING: September 20, 1898. She assumed a parental role when
(All participants pass single file to place flowers on a her father died in her early childhood; thus building the
small table in front of the portrait and drop donations in foundation of dynamic leadership.
a basket.) A consistent scholar, she earned a teacher's certificate,
MA in Sociology and graduates credits in Social Work.
SONG: SERVICE She was a notable student, speaker and lecturer as well
(All together) as leader of the Filipinos and Orientals abroad.
We are made for service to care for all men
We are made for love both time and again PATROL 3:
A love that will live through sorrow and pain There is love that stirs the heart and love that gives the
A love that will never die with strain rest, but the love that leads life upwards is the noblest
God sent His Son to show us the way and
One who shared His love every minute of the day the best.Her last words to remember were "Take care of
One who gave His life that we might live the girls". Her legacy to love and serve others makes her
And His Spirit to help us through the years live
Life can be so empty if nobody cares forever in the Movement she mothered.
Life can be so lonely if nobody shares She was mother to millions of Twinklers, Stars, Juniors,
But if men will live to help other man Seniors and Cadets; strong and healthy, caring and wise;
The happiness will come from within dedicated to a mission of service and citizenship at its
The happiness will come from within best.
PATROL 4: A Love That Will Live Through Sorrow And Pain,
The quality of a person's life is in direct proportion to A Love That Will Never Die With Strain.
his/her commitment. Choice not chance, determines God Sent His Son To Show Us The Way
One Who Shared His Love Every Minute Of The Day.
one's destiny. One Who Gave His Life That We Might Live,
Josefa Llanes Escoda is our model for loving our And His Spirit To Help Us Through The Years.
fellowmen not with words or tongue but with truth and Life Can Be So Lonely When Nobody Cares,
action; Life Can Be So Empty When Nobody Shares.
serving others with a cause, until life was lost to her in But If Man Gives Himself To Help Other Men, The Happiness
the historic recesses of Fort Santiago. Of Christ Will Live Within.
Her perilous but successful attempt to help concentration PANANAGUTAN
camp prisoners and some intelligence work earned her Walang sinuman ang nabubuhay para sa sarili lamang
the AFP Legionnaire of Honor. For their war efforts, Walang sinuman ang namamatay para sa sarili lamang
Mrs. Escoda and her husband Antonio Escoda were Tayong lahat ay may pananagutan sa isa't isa
captured and Tayong lahat ay tinipon ng Diyos, na kapiling Niya
incarcerated for espionage in 1945 and never were seen Sa ating pagmamahalan at paglilingkod sa kaninuman
again. She was 46 years old. President Carlos P. Garcia Tayo ang magdadala ng balita ng kaligtasan
declared September 20, Josefa Llanes Escoda Day, in Tayong lahat ay may pananagutan sa isa't isa
1959. Tayong lahat ay tinipon ng Diyos, na kapiling Niya
SPEAKER 4: Sabay-sabay ngang mag-aawitan ang mga bansa
Josefa Llanes Escoda was a model of loyalty in all her Tayo'y tinuring ng Panginoon bilang mga anak
works. This she showed by doing her faithfully to God, Tayong lahat ay may pananagutan sa isa't isa
to her country, to her people in spite of difficulty that Tayong lahat ay tinipon ng Diyos, na kapiling Niya
come along her way. Walang sinuman ang nabubuhay para sa sarili lamang
Come and share your blessings in recognition of the Walang sinuman ang namamatay para sa sarili lamang
great sacrifices of Josefa Llanes Escoda, the Lady with Tayong lahat ay may pananagutan sa isa't isa
great vision and overflowing civic virtues. Give what Tayong lahat ay tinipon ng Diyos, na kapiling Niya
you can as your gift especially on her birthday today, Tayong lahat ay tinipon ng Diyos, na kapiling Niya
September 20, 2015. Every centavo that you share helps (Tayong lahat ay may pananagutan)
support international opportunities to our Girl Scouts. Translate to English
SPEAKER 5: CLOSING PRAYER (ALL)
As we now offer flowers and drop into the basket our God, grant us the gift of enlightenment to understand
contribution to the Escoda Memento Fund, let us sing the fully our duties and responsibilities to the Scouting
song Girl Scout Hymn. Movement to which we have committed ourselves by
our Promise and Law.
A GIRL SCOUT PRAYER💚 May Almighty God, in His abounding mercy and
Almighty Father, hope of all the earth, hear my humble goodness grant us the strength of mind and body to carry
prayer. You are my God, I thank you. My God, I praise on
you. Grant that I may progress today in your love as I do these tasks joyfully in the finest Scouting traditions of
a good turn for others and live the Girl Scout Promise service and dedication. Let your guiding light take us to
and Law. Give me the joy of Your help that I may have the right
the courage,strenght and grace to meet life's challenges. Girl Scouts Hymn
A pure heart create for me and pour out Your spirit on We are the Girl Scouts, the RP Girl Scouts
me that I may discover my fullest potential so that I may Members of the worldwide band
discover my fullest potential so that I may be of service Youth consecrated, youth dedicated
to You, my country and fellowmen for Your greater To serve with heart and soul and hands.
glory We're ready ever to rise together to every GSP command
Amen. No task too lowly, no cause too lofty
ESCODA MEMORIAL HYMN When it's our God and motherland.
O thou great founder, Champion of girlhoods cause
Come we in homage share, As now we pause [chorus]
Grateful are we to thee, In all humility Yes! The girls in green are we
Well pray for thy repose, in Gods own home Proud and honored so to be
Here re thy children, Best by thy love and care The Girl Scouts of the Philippines
Girls scouting marches on, Lured by thy hand Girl Scout of the Philippines.
Faithful and true will be in all activity
Escoda mother dear, Honors to thee We are the Girl Scouts, the RP Girl Scouts
List to are praising Dear name we all revere And wherever we may be
Our gifts of love we bring, Pure and sincere In farthest barrios, in town or pueblo
Thy life our torch and guide, We'll do our duty full and free.
Were eer girlscouting goes Escoda nation At home and leisure, outdoors with nature,
On native soil and overseas
SERVICE (WE ARE MADE FOR SERVICE) Whether the rank is star or senior miss
We Are Made For Service To Care For All Men, We'll rally to the GSP.
We Are Made For Love Both Time And Again. Repeat [chorus]