Author: Boys Brigade Lagos South Battalion
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Camping in the Boys’ Brigade
Camping is a foundational activity of the Boys’ Brigade (BB), an organization founded in 1883 by Sir William Alexander Smith. He introduced camping to the BB in 1886. His goal was to keep boys engaged during summer breaks. He also wanted to build camaraderie outside of weekly meetings. The first BB camp was held at…
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Paying Compliments in The Boys’ Brigade
A Comprehensive Guide to Compliments in the Boys’ Brigade This guide is designed to help you understand and teach the practice of giving compliments in the Boys’ Brigade. This is a tradition that reinforces discipline, respect, and order. By learning these actions, you help maintain the high standards and strong identity of the organization. In…
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How The Boys’ Brigade Can Be A Vibrant Part of Your Church
The Boys’ Brigade (BB) is more than just a weekly activity; it’s a vital ministry of the church, dedicated to shaping young men and advancing Christ’s Kingdom. For new officers and companies, understanding these opportunities is key to becoming a dynamic and visible part of your church family. This article highlights how the BB can…
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THE BOY
INTRODUCTION: This lecture is to give the Officers of The Boys’ Brigade the insight of the behavioural characteristics and the expectation of The Boy in The Boys’ Brigade. The Boy is an important personality to the founder of the organisation, Sir William Alexander Smith. As we are all aware of the saying of the leaders…
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THE BOYS’ BRIGADE METHOD
Method can be defined as a way, pattern or skill of doing things. The aim of The Boys’ Brigade is to train the boys by moulding their character and to win him for Christ and as to such The Boys’ Brigade has developed several methods which are eight (8) in numbers which include: 1. THE…
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THE BOYS’ BRIGADE STRUCTURE
The Boys’ Brigade Structure is an annotated representation or diagram of the various levels of authority of The Boys’ Brigade indicating the flow of power from the highest level of authority (Global Fellowship of Christian Youth Organization) to the lowest level of authority (Company). This lecture is to provide officers the definition, explanations, importance, purpose…
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Lagos South Battalion Makes History with Digital Strides!
The Lagos South Battalion of the Boys Brigade has truly raised the bar. We embrace digital transformation. This sets a new standard for the Boys Brigade in Lagos State, Nigeria and beyond. We didn’t just dip our toes into the digital world. We dove in headfirst. We are now the Digital Battalion. We fully embrace…
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THE BOYS’ BRIGADE CREST
The Crest was originally a plain anchor bearing the Boys’ Brigade motto,with a capital letter B on either side. The Boys’ Brigade and the Boys Life Brigade merged in 1926. After this merger, they placed the red Greek cross behind the anchor to form the present emblem. The cross originally formed part of the emblem…
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THE BOYS’ BRIGADE OBJECT
The object of The Boys’ Brigade is “The advancement of Christ Kingdomamong Boys and the promotion of habits of obedience, reverence,discipline, self-respect and all that tends towards a true Christianmanliness”. The object has remained unchanged since the inception of the organization, except for the addition of the word “Obedience” in 1893.
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SENIOR SECTION PROGRAMME PLANNING
INTRODUCTION: The Boys’ Brigade developed a set of specific and clearly defined methods. They did this in a bid to advance Christ’s kingdom. The organization employs these methods in achieving her goal. One of these methods is “activity”, every business of achieving the organizational goal of the B.B. as set out in the object revolves…
Lagos South Battalion Council, The Boys Brigade Nigeria 