Tag: education
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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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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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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…
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THE SENIOR AND THE CHURCH
INTRODUCTION: The Seniors in the BB is the most tasking and challenging group. It is difficult yet enjoyable because the group comprises teenagers or young adults. They are experiencing changes in all aspects of life. Therefore, whoever is involved in this group needs extra care in dealing and relating with them. The end-time and its…
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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…
Lagos South Battalion Council, The Boys Brigade Nigeria 