1 THE GIRLS’ BRIGADE
2 THE GIRLS’ BRIGADE Christian Aim Works closely with local church International Interdominational
3 GB PRINCIPLES Acknowledge 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. Witness to the standard set by Jesus Christ for the whole of life. Gives positive teaching on the Christian attitude to the Social Evils facing its members.
4 Seek, Serve & Follow ChristOur Motto: Seek, Serve & Follow Christ The Aim of the Girls’ Brigade is to help girls to become followers of the Lord Jesus Christ and through Self-control, Reverence and a Sense of Responsibility to find True Enrichment of life.
5 Our badge in use since 1964. 7 Symbols LAMP FLAME CROSS RED BACKGROUND CIRCLE TORCH CROWN
6 The Lamp is likened to our lives - empty, it is useless, filled but left unlit it is simply an ornament. The Spirit of God is within us needing the spark of God's Love to set us alight. The Flame of Love will then shine out from the lamp - God's love shines through us out to others.
7 The Cross is at the Centre The Cross is at the Centre. The Lamp is at the foot of the Cross where we begin to live as Christians. It is an empty Cross of victory reminding us that God's Love for us is so great He gave His Son to die for us. The Red Background helps us to remember that Jesus' blood was shed that we might be cleansed from our sins.
8 The Circle signifies God's encircling LoveThe Circle signifies God's encircling Love. To remain in that Circle we must forgive and accept others. To keep that Circle complete we each have a place in it, being loyal to God, to His Church, and to one another.
9 The Torch of Endeavour at the top of the Badge becomes a reality if the Flame of Love burnt brightly in the lives of all Brigaders in the Circle - leaping up to set the world on fire for our Lord.
10 The Crown which supports the Torch reminds us of whom we serve - no one less than the King of Kings who promises a Crown of Life to those who are faithful to Him.
11 The Girls’ Brigade WorldwideEUROPE Siberia Scotland Northern Ireland Ireland England & Wales Canada Romania Mongolia AMERICA CARIBBEAN USA ASIA Bermuda Palestine Bangladesh Hong Kong Bahamas India Haiti AFRICA PACIFIC Belize Eastern Caribbean Jamaica Thailand Cambodia Philippines Cayman Islands Sierra Leone Ghana Nigeria Uganda Malaysia Brunei British Virgin Islands Kenya Democratic Republic of the Congo Singapore Papua New Guinea Anguilla Tanzania Papua (Irian Jaya) St Maarten St Eustatius Antigua Zambia Malawi St Kitts & Nevis Brazil Namibia Zimbabwe Botswana Dominica Australia Swaziland Pacific Islands Aruba South Africa Curacao St Vincent Tobago Trinidad New Zealand Kiribati Solomon Islands Tuvalu Tokelau Cook Islands Tonga Vanuatu Niue Samoa American Samoa Copyright © Girls’ Brigade International Council - Jan 2002
12 AFRICA FELLOWSHIP
13 International President RSA National PresidentAFRICA WOMEN IN GB International President Ruth Chikaza Zambia Africa Vice President Helen Hoskin Tanzania RSA National President Marina Sylvester South Africa Africa President Priscilla Penny Zimbabwe
14 GB AFRICA
15 GB WORLDWIDE SINGAPORE MALAYSIA IRELAND
16 GB WORLDWIDE AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND
17 HOW THE BRIGADE WORKS THE BRIGADE PROVIDES A FOUR SQUARE PROGRAMME TO HELP GIRLS ATTAIN PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SPIRITUAL MATURITY. ENCOURAGES THEM TO EXPRESS WHAT THEY LEARN THROUGH PRACTICAL SERVICE AT HOME AND COMMUNITY
18 AGE GROUPS There is room for every girl in the Church or CommunityEXPLORERS: 6 – 8 years JUNIORS: 9 – 11 years SENIORS: 12 – 14 years PIONEERS: 14 years and over OFFICERS: 18 years plus
19 THE FOUR SQUARE PROGRAMMESPIRITUAL PHYSICAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICE S P E S – Latin word for HOPE – Hope for the future
20 SPIRITUAL Bible study Bible exploring My Church MissionsMeaning of Spiritual Dancing
21 PHYSICAL Physical Exercises Rhythmic movements Hiking Camping Dancing
22 EDUCATIONAL Arts & Crafts Floral art Cooking Music Manners & Customs
23 SERVICE Emergency Helper Caring for others (reaching out)Church, Sunday School projects Baby care Care for the aged
24 GIRLS ON CAMP / HIKING
25 HANDWORK / FLORAL ART
26 REACHING OUT
27 Thank You & God Bless