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The Boys’ Brigade Asia has been formed out of a desire to maintain the unity, purpose and specific character of The Boys’ Brigade everywhere. It came into being to give The Boys’ Brigade an international organisation which would advance its growth, interest and cause. To promote the development and extension of The Boys’ Brigade to new ...
The Boys’ Brigade in Indonesia started in 1984 through the initiative of The Boys’ Brigade in Singapore. Mr Sam Tan from The Boys’ Brigade Singapore approached GMI or Gereja Methodist Indonesia (The Methodist in Indonesia) in Medan, Sumatera Island with the idea of starting a Christian uniform ministry for children and youth.
The Boys' Brigade (BB) was founded in Glasgow, Scotland on 4 October 1883, by Sir William Alexander Smith. It spread rapidly to North America, Europe, Africa, Australia and New Zealand. However, the BB did not appear in the Asian scene until 1915, when the first Company was founded in the Chinese city of Swatow by the Rev Guthrie Gamble (the ...
The Boys’ Brigade in Singapore has its very own flower. “Dendrobium Boys’ Brigade” was named on 18 September 1999 in celebration of our 70th Anniversary in Singapore. The flower symbolises the aspiration of BB youth, and reflects a new generation with the best hybrid of courage from our heritage and boldness to face the future.
The Boys’ Brigade was launched in the Free College Church Mission, North Woodside Road, Glasgow on 4 October 1883 with a crew of three Officers and 28 Boys. Smith was the Captain and the Hill brothers were Lieutenants.
Confidence, discipline, and self-respect. BB New Zealand Object and Values. Growing Christ’s Kingdom in the hearts of boys, BB strives to nurture values in boys that anchor their lives, their families, their churches, and society as a whole: Obedience: The bedrock of service and a healthy, functioning civil society.
The Boys' Brigade is the world's first uniformed organisation for youth. The impact of The Boys’ Brigade led to the establishment of other uniformed organisations: Church Lads’ Brigade (1890), Boys’ Life Brigade (1899), The Jewish Lads’ Brigade (1900), Girls’ Life Brigade (1902), Boy Scouts (1908) and Girl Guides (1910).
