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The crest is a registered trade mark of Girls' Brigade England & Wales. However, all Girls' Brigade companies around the world have the right to use it. <br /> |
The crest is a registered trade mark of Girls' Brigade England & Wales. However, all Girls' Brigade companies around the world have the right to use it. <br /> |
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In the centre is a '''Cross''', which represents the symbol of [[Christ]] and his [[Church]]. Below the cross is a '''Lamp''', which represents the light of the Girls' Brigade shining upon the World. Above it is a '''Crown''', so that people recognize [[Christ]] as a [[King]]. Behind it all, is a '''Torch''', the flame of [[Christ|Christ's]] living [[spirit]], so all members can be devoted to him.<br /> |
In the centre is a '''Cross''', which represents the symbol of [[Christ]] and his [[Church]]. Below the cross is a '''Lamp''', which represents the light of the Girls' Brigade shining upon the World. Above it is a '''Crown''', so that people recognize [[Christ]] as a [[King]]. Behind it all, is a '''Torch''', the flame of [[Christ|Christ's]] living [[spirit]], so all members can be devoted to him.<br /> |
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Revision as of 16:33, 4 March 2007
The Girls' Brigade is an international and interdenominational Christian youth organization. It was founded in 1893 in Dublin[1], Ireland. The modern organization was formed as the result of the amalgamation of three like-minded and similarly structured UK-based organizations in 1964[2]. These organizations were the Girls' Brigade of Ireland (1893), the Girls' Guildry of Scotland (1900), and the Girls' Life Brigade of England (1902). The International Headquarters are currently based in Glasgow[3]. The organization operates in over 60 countries worldwide and is divided into five Fellowships: African, Asian, Caribbean and Americas, European, and Pacific.[4] International Conferences are held every four years with the next to be held in South Africa in the summer of 2010.[citation needed]
Girls' Brigade principles and motto
The Girls' Brigade's principles are as follows:[5]
- 1) The Brigade acknowledges Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord according to the Scriptures and seeks to fulfil its aim to the glory of one God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit
- 2) The Brigade witnesses to the standard set by Jesus Christ and gives positive teaching on the Christian attitude to life
- 3) The Brigade promotes a just society where all people are equally valued.
The motto of the Girls' Brigade is "Seek, Serve and Follow Christ" and its Aim is "To help girls become followers of the Lord Jesus Christ, and through self control, reverence and a sense of responsibility to find true enrichment of life".[6]
Girls' Brigade programme
The GB programme follows four themes: Spiritual, Physical, Educational and Service. These words spell SPES which is latin for Hope. It was said that each girl in Girls' Brigade was a hope for the future. [7] Also the girls are encouraged to participate in activities other than just badge work. These include leadership courses for 14-21 year old, and most companies or districts arrange camps or holidays, usually one per year. Moreover, GB helps its members with the Duke of Edinborough Award scheme.[8]
Sections in Girls' Brigade
- 5 to 7 years - Explorer
- 8 to 10 years - Junior
- 11 to 13 years - Senior
- 14+ - Brigader
- 18+ - can take optional Leadership Training to become a Leader[9]
The Girls' Brigade crest
The crest is a registered trade mark of Girls' Brigade England & Wales. However, all Girls' Brigade companies around the world have the right to use it.
In the centre is a Cross, which represents the symbol of Christ and his Church. Below the cross is a Lamp, which represents the light of the Girls' Brigade shining upon the World. Above it is a Crown, so that people recognize Christ as a King. Behind it all, is a Torch, the flame of Christ's living spirit, so all members can be devoted to him.
The badge incorporates symbols from the three original organizations and is, therefore, in itself a symbol of union, as well as faith and allegience to the Lord Jesus Christ. [10]
International
The International President of GB is Mrs Ruth Chikasa from Africa. The International Treasurer is Ms Joyce Evans from England & Wales. The International Vice-Presidents are the Chairmen from each Fellowship[4]
African Fellowship
Bridget Leher (Zimbabwe) is the Fellowship Chairman.
There are 14 African countries that have GB companies[11]:
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Botswana |
Sierra Leone |
Asian Fellowship
Sally Chew (Singapore) is the Fellowship Chairman.
There are 12 Asian countries that have GB companies [12]:
Caribbean & Americas Fellowship
Andrea Stevens (Cayman Islands) is the Fellowship Chairman.
There are 22 countries in the Americas that have GB companies [13]:
Europe Fellowship
Vivienne Aitchison (England and Wales) is the Fellowship Chairman.
There are 7 countries within the Europe fellowship that have GB companies. [14]:
Note: Currently England & Wales run as one country for Girls' Brigade even though they are distinct countries.
Pacific Fellowship
Janice Zachan (New Zealand) is the Fellowship Chairman.
There are 13 countries within the Pacific Fellowship that have GB companies. [15]:
See also
References
- ^ About GB
- ^ History of GB
- ^ Address of HQ
- ^ a b International GB
- ^ Information on principles
- ^ Information on motto and aim
- ^ SPES files - GB Award Handbook
- ^ Further part of the GB proramme
- ^ Information on sections of GB
- ^ Leadership Training booklet 2001 (contains all information about the crest)
- ^ Information on African Fellowship
- ^ Information on Asian Fellowship
- ^ Information on Caribbean & Americas Fellowship
- ^ Information on Europe Fellowship
- ^ Information on Pacific Fellowship