| 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 Junior Section is for all boys who are aged between 8
and 11 years (P5 – P7). |
| When
does the organisation meet and for how long: |
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Tuesday evenings from 6.45pm to 8.15pm. |
| What
happens during a typical meeting: |
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Fall
In & Opening Prayer
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Scripture (Theme for 2005/06 “Service & Sacrifice”
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Games
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Badge
Work (inc. special visitors, educational/community visits,
craftwork, drama, music, activity trips, quiz kids & lots, lots
more!)
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Figure Marching
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Mat Work
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Closing Prayer & Fall Out
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District and N. Ireland Competitions
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Themed BB Nights (e.g. Pirates, Cow Boys/Indians, Charlie & the
Chocolate Factory, the Senses, Healthy Eating – to name but a
few!!)
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Football League on Saturdays & summer evenings.
BB offers something to interest every boy and ensures
he is not bored. |
| Special
events/projects in the past: |
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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”.
Pet Food Project – “TACT” Crumlin.
Trip to Scotland (football match).
BB Camps (Inc. Ganaway, Shannaghmore, YMCA Greenhill
& Tollymore Activity Centres).
RAF visit.
Annual Sleepover.
Annual Display. |
| Special
events/projects in the future: |
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Fund Raising Initiatives: Bag Packing, Car Wash, Cake
Sale.
Gospel Concert October/November 2006.
Camp “Whithaugh Park” (Barnabas trust Scotland).
Puma Helicopter ride.
Coralee Water Park (June 2006).
Bouldering (September 2006).
Trip to Newcastle Lifeboat Station at the invite of
Tim McMillen. |
| 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
Harry Cherry. 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! |
