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History of The Boys Brigade
In the late Victorian era, Glasgow was a busy and bustling city. Often referred to as ‘the Second City of the Empire’, Glasgow epitomized an age of progress, innovation, and industrial expansion. For teenage Boys and their families, particularly in working-class areas, times could be hard. Thousands of Boys lived in the tenement streets and…
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Drills in the Boys Brigade
The Power of Drill in the Boys’ Brigade: Building Future Leaders Drill in the Boys’ Brigade (B.B.) is far more than just practicing movements; it’s about shaping young boys into disciplined, confident, and responsible individuals. When combined with Christian education and other Company activities, drill helps achieve the mission of the B.B. But even more…
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Electoral Guidelines – Boys’ Brigade Nigeria, Lagos South Battalion Council
Introduction The Boys’ Brigade Nigeria, Lagos South Battalion Council upholds a transparent, fair, and democratic electoral process in alignment with its Bye-Laws. These guidelines serve as a reference for all future elections within the Battalion Council, ensuring consistency and order. Elections are conducted as part of the Annual General Meeting (AGM), where eligible officers vote…
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2025 Annual General Meeting and Elections – Electoral Guidelines
As the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Elections of the Boys’ Brigade Nigeria, Lagos South Battalion Council draw closer, all officers and members are urged to adhere to the electoral guidelines to ensure a transparent, fair, and democratic process. The elections will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 9:00 AM at Wesley…
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Sections in the Boys Brigade
ANCHORS The youngest age group (core age group 3 to 7 years) of The Boys’ Brigade, from an early age they are introduced and participate in a wide range of activities within the organisation. They are given opportunities to learn, play, be creative and be introduced to the Bible. At Anchors we encourage the development…
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Biography of Sir William Alexander Smith, KBE
Sir William Alexander Smith (27 October 1854 – 10 May 1914), the founder of the Boys’ Brigade, was born in Pennyland House, Thurso, Scotland. He was the eldest son of Major David Smith and his wife Harriet. He had one sister and two brothers. Education Smith was educated at the Miller Institution, known as the “Thurso Academy.” There is now…
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History of Boys’ Brigade
The Boys’ Brigade (BB) is an international interdenominational Christian youth organisation, conceived by the Scottish businessman Sir William Alexander Smith to combine drill and fun activities with Christian values. Following its inception in Glasgow in 1883, the BB quickly spread across the United Kingdom, becoming a worldwide organisation by the early 1890s. As of 2018, the Boys’ Brigade claimed 750,000 members in 60 countries. The…
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THE BOYS BRIGADE, LAGOS SOUTH BATTALION PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITIES FOR 2025 SESSION
Date Activity Venue Jan 15 Annual Battalion Prayer And Fasting Virtual Jan 12 State Rededication Service City Mission Methodist Church, Surulere Jan 19 Battalion Rededication Service RCCG Peace Assembly, Victoria Island Jan 25th Saturday Trainer’s Retreat T & E February State Online & Physical Competitions Begin Battalions State Hq February 8 Battalion AGM & Elections…
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BATTALION SECRETARY REPORT PRESENTED AT THE 2025 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HELD AT WESLEY CHAPEL LEKKI ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2025
PREAMBLE HYMN 313 of the precious English Methodist Hymn Book says that “To God be the glory, great things he hath done”. We are very grateful to God for all the wondrous things He has been doing in our midst as one big army advancing Christ’s kingdom in Lagos South Battalion despite all situations around.…
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