October 2004 - The Boys' Brigade

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The Boys’ BrigadePatron: H.M. The QueenRHeadquarters: Felden Lodge,Felden, Hemel Hempstead,Hertfordshire HP3 0BLTel 01442 231681; Fax 01442 235391;Email: enquiries@boys-brigade.org.uk;Website: www.boys-brigade.org.ukOur ObjectThe advancement of Christ's Kingdomamong boys and the promotion ofhabits of Obedience, Reverence,Discipline, Self-respect and all that tendstowards a true Christian Manliness.‘Trust God from the bottom of your heart.He’s the one who will keep you on track.Honour God with everything you own,Give Him the first and best.’Proverbs 3The GazetteThe Gazette is the official publicationof The Boys' Brigade. Official noticesto members appear under BrigadeAnnouncements. Opinions expressedin any other articles are those of theauthor of the article and do notnecessarily reflect Brigade policy.Published by Terry Ingham for the BBPrinted by APG 9, Mitcham Ind. Est.,Streatham Rd, Mitcham, Surrey CR4 2APTel 020 8239 4100; Fax 020 8239 4120Design by Twenty-Five Educational,Tel 020 8769 9281;Email: sales@base25.comEditorial TeamMary Care, Steve DickinsonSubmission of copyAll material submitted with a view topublication in the next issue of BBGazette should be addressed to theEditor at Brigade Headquarters toarrive by November 6th 2004.Small AdvertisementsSmall Advertisements should be sentto Mary Care at BB Headquarters;e-mail: mary.care@boys-brigade.org.ukDisplay AdvertisementsEnquiries regarding display advertisingspace should be addressed to TerryIngham, APG. Tel 020 8239 4100;Fax 020 8239 4120; Mobile 07866567811; ISDN 020 8687 1036Front cover: 3rd Hemel HempsteadCompany activity weekend in Derbyshire.Members of 42nd Dundee Companyon a long distance route through theSwiss Alps – a detailed account willappear in the next Gazette.
GazetteThe official quarterly journal of The Boys’ BrigadeContentsSpecial FeaturesRegular FeaturesEditorialBrigade Council ......................82Crossover ................................84KGVI ........................................92Un:covered supplement..........93Millennium volunteers ........101International Games ..........102Cleveland Hike ....................107Championships Results ......107Company Spotlight ................86Chaplains corner ....................87Stedfast News..........................87Here and there ........................88Brigade announcements ........91Millennium volunteers ........101Anniversary items ................101President’s diary ..................102Obituaries ............................108Small ads ..............................110AS YOU READ THIS the new sessionwill be well under way. The startof a new session brings with ithopes and aspirations, visions anddreams for what we would want for theboys in our care. There will, of course,be some disappointments; the boy whohas not returned; the hoped for newleader that didn’t materialise. All ofthese are common experiences, whichare shared throughout the movementand as a company captain I know thatthey can lead to feeling disheartened.However, I do believe that often weunderestimate the influence we haveand we need to have faith in God’s planfor the young people who join ourorganisation.I am sure that you are aware by nowthat the motion to Brigade Council inthe name of six officers of the LondonDistrict to instruct the Executive tobring a constitutional motion next yearto admit girls in specified circumstanceswas passed. The Executive will seek themind of the whole Brigade as it wrestleswith this issue. As we discuss and shareviews, let us remember the integrity ofeach other’s position. I am concernedthat as Council has diminished in sizetrue representation of company viewsmay be lost. I am told that some peoplefeel there is little value in attendingBrigade Council as things have alreadybeen decided. If this is the feeling thenwe have a lot of bridge building to do.In my term as Brigade Secretary I amdetermined to reconnect the nationalmovement with companies andbattalions. The Brigade DevelopmentPlan focuses on the needs of companiesand how they can best be supported asthis is where the real work happensweek by week. At the start of this newsession I trust that all is going well andwish you every joy and blessing for thechallenges of the year that lies ahead.Steve DickinsonVOLUME 112 No. 4 • October 2004 • page 81
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