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THE GIRLS’ BRIGADE

• Christian Aim• Works closely with local church• International• Interdominational

GB PRINCIPLES1.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.2.Witness to the standard set by Jesus Christ for the whole of life.3.Gives positive teaching on the Christian attitude to the Social Evils facing its members.

Our 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.

Our badge in use since 1964.

7 Symbols 1. LAMP

2. FLAME3. CROSS4. RED BACKGROUND5. CIRCLE 6. TORCH7. CROWN

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.

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 Backgroundhelps us to remember that Jesus' blood was shed that we might be

cleansed from our sins.

The Circlesignifies 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.

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.

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.

The Girls’ Brigade

WorldwideBermuda

USA

Canada

Scotland

England & Wales

Northern Ireland

Ireland

Romania

Palestine

India Bangladesh Hong Kong

CambodiaThailand

MalaysiaSingapore

Brunei

Papua(Irian Jaya)

PapuaNew Guinea

Australia

New Zealand

Pacific Islands

Kiribati

Cook Islands

Niue

SolomonIslands

Vanuatu

Tuvalu Tokelau

Tonga

Samoa AmericanSamoa

Brazil

Sierra Leone

Ghana NigeriaUganda

Kenya

Tanzania

Malawi

DemocraticRepublic ofthe Congo

Zambia

BotswanaZimbabwe

South Africa

Namibia

Swaziland

Belize

Bahamas

Haiti

JamaicaEasternCaribbean

ArubaCuracao

TrinidadTobago

St Vincent

Anguilla

Dominica

St Maarten Antigua

British VirginIslands

St EustatiusSt Kitts & Nevis

CaymanIslands

Mongolia

Siberia

Philippines

Copyright © Girls’ Brigade International Council - Jan 2002

EUROPE

ASIAAMERICACARIBBEAN PACIFICAFRICA

AFRICA WOMEN IN

GB

International PresidentRuth Chikaza

Zambia

RSA National PresidentMarina Sylvester

South Africa

Africa PresidentPriscilla Penny

Zimbabwe

Africa Vice PresidentHelen Hoskin

Tanzania

GB AFRICA

GB WORLDWIDESINGAPORE

IRELAND

MALAYSIA

GB WORLDWIDE

AUSTRALIA

NEW ZEALAND

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

AGE GROUPSThere is room for every girl in the Church or

Community

• EXPLORERS: 6 – 8 years• JUNIORS: 9 – 11 years• SENIORS: 12 – 14 years• PIONEERS: 14 years and over• OFFICERS: 18 years plus

THE FOUR SQUARE PROGRAMME

•SPIRITUAL

•PHYSICAL

•EDUCATIONAL

•SERVICE

S P E S – Latin word for HOPE – Hope for the future

SPIRITUAL• Bible study• Bible exploring•My Church•Missions•Meaning of Spiritual Dancing

PHYSICAL•Physical Exercises•Rhythmic movements•Hiking•Camping•Dancing

EDUCATIONAL•Arts & Crafts• Floral art•Cooking•Music•Manners & Customs

SERVICE• Emergency Helper• Caring for others (reaching out)• Church, Sunday School projects• Baby care• Care for the aged

GIRLS ON CAMP / HIKING

HANDWORK / FLORAL ART

REACHING OUT