| Purpose/Aims
of Organisation: |
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BB is a uniformed organisation for Boys, established
and underpinned by the Christian faith.
Our aim (objective) is “The advancement of Christ’s
Kingdom among boys and the promotion of habits of obedience,
reverence, discipline, self respect and all that tends towards a
true Christian manliness.”
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Our emblem is an anchor which stands for the
strength, hope and security which God gives and the new life we have
through Jesus (the red cross).
Our motto is taken from Hebrews Ch 6 v 19 “Such hope
we have as an anchor of the soul both sure and steadfast.”
It is our prayer that many of our boys would come to
know Jesus as their friend and Saviour. |
| What
age range/who is the organisation for: |
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The Company Section is for all boys who are aged between
12
and 15 years. The Senior Section is for those aged 16 to 19 years. |
| When
does the organisation meet and for how long: |
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The Company Section meet on Tuesday evenings from
7.30pm to 9.15pm. The Senior Section meet on Tuesday from 7.30pm to
10.00pm. |
| What
happens during a typical meeting: |
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Opening Prayer
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Scripture - The BB have teamed up
with Christianity Explored youth edition scripture course
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Fall in – Uniforms inspected and
any announcements are made
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Badgework (inc. craftwork, drama,
music - includes our own drum core, cookery, woodwork, 1st Aid and
much more.
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Drill
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Games e.g. volleyball, box work,
team games, basketball, 4 corner football, indoor cricket and many
more
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Closing Prayer & Fall Out
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District Competitions
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BB old boys run a football league
on Thursday evenings at Dickson PS and we also take part in
Saturday football matches
BB offers something to interest every boy and ensures
he is not bored. |
| Special
events/projects in the past: |
Bronze Duke of Edinburgh expeditions
Silver Duke of Edinburgh expeditions
Boys taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme. Boys
completing their Queen's Badge attend Lurgan Hospital on Sunday
mornings and help wheel patients to a Church service within the
hospital.
Sailing weekends
BB Camps (Inc. Ganaway, Shannaghmore, YMCA Greenhill & Tollymore
Activity Centres)
RAF visit
Annual Sleepover
Annual Display
Senior section visit to Mid Night Inn Chinese ( have never seen boys
eat as much in my life!)
As a Company we have supported some of the following:
Presentations to various Missions and Charities (£350.00 to Mayors
Charities MS & Care in Crisis)
£24,500.00 presented at PCI Missionary Rally on behalf of PCI BB
World Mission.
£1,700.00 raised for PCI BB World Mission (Aids Orphans in Malawi)
£650.00 raised to purchase desks for school in Malawi
£2,300.00 presented to Kachepa Mughogho in respect of Motorbike
£250.00 – PCI BB World Mission Project “Indonesia” |
| Special
events/projects in the future: |
Fund Raising Initiatives: Car Wash, Car
Boot Sale and a Barn Dance
Gospel Concert November 2006
Camp “Whithaugh Park” (Barnabas trust Scotland)
Coralee Water Park (June 2007) |
| What
does somebody do if they want to join or if they want more
information about the organisation: |
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Come along to one of our meetings at the
times stated or contact
Mr
Roy Constable. Contact Us >> |
| Anything
else you would like to add about the organisation: |
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BB is a World Wide Christian Organisation which has
rightly earned the reputation as “First for Boys” and having been
around for more than 120 years, is part of the Boyhood experience of
many adults. Our vision is to provide, under Christian leadership,
life-forming and lasting experiences for boys through varied,
enjoyable and challenging indoor and outdoor programmes. The Boys
Brigade programme review has been completed and launched in our
Company September 2005, offering new and exciting, action packed
activities for today’s young people. BB Badge work is developed from
Luke Ch 2 v 52 “And Jesus grew in wisdom and in stature and in
favour with God and man” – we seek to catch the energy and
enthusiasm of youth and channel it purposefully. BB is a life style
training ground for the growing up years and will enable each
individual boy to grow into an adulthood that balances physical,
moral, social and spiritual skills. If your Boy is not involved in
BB please encourage him to come along - lots of fun and friendship
guaranteed! |
