Boys' Brigade 17th Penang Company
List of things to bring; NTS
Thursday, March 10 / 6:30 PM ?
Attention to all members who are going to NTS this coming Saturday, please note that these are the list to bring.
Things to bring
Form
Full day dress
Mufti
Bible
Sports attire
Sufficient day attire
Raincoat
Toiletries
Slippers
Sport shoe
Black shoe
Rucksack
Mini first aid kit
Torchlight
Notebook &pen
Spare baterries
Water
Sleeping bag
Hangers
Reminder, please reach church @ latest 7.29am. Madam Ee Lin will be there. Please be punctual. Thank you! Labels: Announcement, reminders, Updates
NCO Retreat 2010
Wednesday, December 22 / 2:21 AM ?
Konichiwa people! As you all know, on the 7th, 8th & 9th of December, our company organised a NCO Retreat trip to Langkawi! Yes, this post is about the Langkawi trip (:
On the 6th of December which is the day before our departure to Langkawi, we had a meeting where we review the activities we had in year 2010. So yeahh the meeting went well, everyone prepared well for the meeting. In conjunction to that, there's also a retreat for the Children Camp that happened in the late November 2010. Most of our boys helped in the camp so we all was invited for the steamboat dinner as well.
Because the next day we're flying to Langkawi, all of the NCOs, Primers & some officers overnight-ed at the church.
The very next morning, after getting ready, all of us set off to the Penang International Airport. We joined Captain Jonathan & his family there. Everyone were busy talking while Chaplain David & Lance Corporal Gen Shen went and confirm the flight etc.
Captain Jonathan's family having McDonald as breakfast :D
Then we walked from the McDonald restaurant to the counter where we check in our flight. Our luggage was 7++kg heavier than the limit kg given.
Settled the luggage over weighing problem and we proceed to the waiting hall where we basically just wait for the call.
Getting the boarding passes
While waiting, we took pictures and pictures and pictures.
Group photo before leaving to the waiting hall.
@ the waiting hall.
Then we heard the call, got our luggage and off we went. Passing counters and counters we finally stepped on the aeroplane. The flight was a little scary as it was some of our NCOs first time flying. So they were kinda excited and nervous thinking what will happen if the plane crashed or something.
After 45mintues of flying, we finally reached Langkawi! That was a short flight though. Before stepping on the plane, the rest of us discussed about the surprise birthday celebration for Madam Fenny & Jayden(Captain Jon's wife & son). So we waited for the rest of the passengers to get down from the plane then all of us gathered in the middle of the plane and sang the Happy Birthday song to Madam Fenny & Jayden! They had no idea this was planned and was shocked alright. Jayden half way dozing off. Adorable!
"They're coming! They are coming!"
Then we finally got off the plane and of course we took a group photo after that. Right in front of the plane.
Happy Mamma & Pappa but why Jayden no happy? He was sleeping through the flight and was grumpy when he had to wake up. HAHAHA why so cute?!
The first thing we do when we got off the plane is to find rented vehicles. Had a few problems finding the right one. We ended up renting a van and a Myvi.
Our first stop is a local Malay coffee shop where we had our lunch there and discussed about our route.
So after paying the bills and discussing about our routes, we decided to visit the Makam Mahsuri which was one of the major attraction not to be missed in Langkawi Island. Know more about Makam Mahsuri here.
We were waiting for the peacock to show us his beautiful feathers. We waited for quite some time and gave up waiting Hahahaha
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| I forget what this thing is called but they are yummy and crispy. A must try if you visit Makam Mahsuri. |
You don't find this kind of rich green grasses here in Penang.
In Panglima Hitam's house if I'm not mistaken. Thank you random stranger (:
Complete group photo. Thanks to random strangers who are willing to help (:
Before we knew it, it was evening already and the sky is starting to get darker and darker. Then we met up with Sergent Isaac our former Chairman who left us and went to chase his pilot dreams in Langkawi remember? So yeahh we met up with Sergent Isaac and Corporal Jason from 8th Penang. Hello! and they brought us to this Malay restaurant for dinner.
On your left; Corporal Jason, On your right; Our steam former Chairman/future pilot/Sergeant, Isaac (:
Primer Miao Xuan happily enjoying her dinner Family shot. Jayden is only 2yo and he knows how to drink through a straw already. Smart baby.
Then Sergeant Isaac and Corporal Jason brought us to various of chocolate shops so we could but some chocolates back for our families and friends. That's what Langkawi is famous for right? Tax free by the way, double catch ;D
While waiting for the others to finish shopping for chocolates.
After that, we went back to the "apartment" that we're staying in for the rest of the trip.
We had a hard time finding the place too. Langkawi is so complicated! With Isaac's help we finally found it and settled down with our luggage and finally after a day of travelling around we get to bath.
Living room. Simple blue walls.
Girls' room.
Guys' room. Yes they ALL had to squeeze in a room. Good luck. They failed though, some of them went and sleep on the couch in the living room. Hahaha
Sergeant Wei Huai and current Chairman waiting for his turn to use the bathroom.
Looks like everyone is too excited to sleep except our Chaplain David who was exhausted from all those driving. Thank you!
Everybody wants a snap shot with Jayden.
Captain Jonathan and his family got a room all by themselves. Lucky
Everybody smile for the camera!
When some of us were about to sleep, the rest wanted to go for supper. So some of us went to the 7-eleven for instant noodles which was located right below our place and the rest ordered burgers from a local burger stand. Then we all went to sleep. the first night was a "musical night"! Night night.
Day 2 & 3 coming soon. Took me a looooooong time writing and uploading pictures. Sorry for delaying though. Remember to catch us up for more upcoming activities! And to all the NCOs remember to pass up your reviews. Friendly reminder (:
Photos from Corporal Derrick & Bernice. Labels: Activities, Others, reminders
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Boys' Brigade History
The first Boys' Brigade company was set up by Sir William Alexander Smith on 4 October, 1883, at Free Church Mission Hall, North Woodside Road, Glasgow, Scotland, to develop "Christian manliness" by the use of a semi-military discipline and order, gymnastics, summer camps, and religious services and classes.
In the years following the establishment of the 1st Glasgow company, others were rapidly formed throughout Scotland and the rest of the United Kingdom leading to a movement comprising thousands of boys.
The Boys Brigade movement in Wales was founded by George Phillip Reynolds in 1887 at Havelock Sreet Presbyterian Church, Newport, Monmouthshire.
By the early 20th century there were about 2,200 companies connected with different churches throughout the United Kingdom, the British Empire, and the United States, with 10,000 officers and 160,000 boys.
Each company is normally affiliated to a battalion encompassing several nearby companies, which in turn are organized at a district and then national level, although in Scotland each company is attached to a local district, which is attached to a battalion.
Companies are named in the form "2nd Springfield", indicating the second company to have been established in or around Springfield; it should be noted that where companies have closed, numbers are not normally reallocated, so it is quite normal to find a "2nd" but no "1st" company.
Initally, a simple rosette was worn as an identifying uniform, shortly being replaced by the simple use of a belt, haversack, and pillbox cap (a popular military cap of the day) worn over the boys' everyday clothing.
The pillbox cap was used into the 1960s, long after it had fallen out of use in the British Army, when it was replaced with a field cap.
The movement also pioneered camping for leisure in Britain, previously rarely used outside the military. Early admirers of the Brigade included Robert Baden-Powell who as Vice President of the Boys' Brigade used it alongside initiatives in schools, particularly Eton, to promote the idea of scouting and outdoor pursuits based on those of the military for boys.
At the time, he did not originally intend that any individual organization would later arise from this aim in the form of the various Boy Scouts movements.
Early examples of Scouting were seen in Boys' Brigade Scouting awards and even specialised Boys' Brigade Scout sections who wore a blue uniform with shorts and the distinctive Smokey Bear hat traditionally identified with Scouts, and still worn today by drill sergeants in the United States Army.
However, nowadays there is a certain friendly rivalry between the two groups.
The Boys' Life Brigade was one of many similar movements formed by the Boys' Brigade's influence, sometimes along denominational or religious lines, including the Church Lads' Brigade, the Jewish Lads' Brigade, or the Catholic Boys' Brigade.
The merger also prompted the abandonment of dummy drill rifles that had been used in The Boys' Brigade, due to the Life Brigade's objection to use of weapons or their representations. For some time afterwards, the section covering members aged 8–12 years was known as Life Boys, before being restyled as the Junior section.
A popular hymn in the BB containing its motto and obvious reference to its emblem is "Will Your Anchor Hold" by Priscilla Owens, usually sung at displays and church services. Note, however, that this is not the official Boys' Brigade song. The official song for the Boy's Brigade is 'Underneath the banner'.
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This is the official blog of Boys' Brigade 17th Penang Company.
The 17th Penang Company is founded by Ex Captain Ho Eng Leong in the year 2004.
Our members meet every Sunday in the Permata Baptist Church of Penang, Malaysia.
Boys and girls of age 4-19 is divided into different sections like the Pre-Junior section, Junior section, Senior section and the Primer section.
Each section within the Boys' Brigade has awards that can be gained by fulfilling achievements.
Boys' Brigade 17th Penang Company's Committee list
Sponsoring Authority Permata Baptist Church
Chaplain Pastor Chang David Saw
Captain Jonathan Chew
Lieutenant Celine Lee Lye Chen Chee
Warrant Officers Oon Yi Lin Yeo Aik Leong Wong Yin Hoong
Primers How Miao Xuan Soon Yong Hong
Non-commissioned officers Sergeant Teh Wei Huai Coporal Bernice Tan Corporal Chin Wen Huey Lance Corporal Cheah Yixian Lance Corporal Goh He Mi Lance Corporal How Gen Shen Lance Corporal Jacky Tan Lance Corporal Lee Su Keat
President
Sergeant Teh Wei Huai
Vice President
Coporal Chin Wen Huey
Secretary
Lance Coporal Lee Su Keat
Treasurer
Coporal Bernice Tan
Quatermaster
Lance Coporal How Gen Shen
Vice Quatermaster
Lance Coporal Goh He Mi
Discipline master
Lance Coporal Jacky Tan
Notice Board
Lance Coporal Cheah Yixian
Cleanliness
Choy Khai JIe
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List of things to bring; NTS
Thursday, March 10 / 6:30 PM ?
Attention to all members who are going to NTS this coming Saturday, please note that these are the list to bring.
Things to bring
Form
Full day dress
Mufti
Bible
Sports attire
Sufficient day attire
Raincoat
Toiletries
Slippers
Sport shoe
Black shoe
Rucksack
Mini first aid kit
Torchlight
Notebook &pen
Spare baterries
Water
Sleeping bag
Hangers
Reminder, please reach church @ latest 7.29am. Madam Ee Lin will be there. Please be punctual. Thank you! Labels: Announcement, reminders, Updates
NCO Retreat 2010
Wednesday, December 22 / 2:21 AM ?
Konichiwa people! As you all know, on the 7th, 8th & 9th of December, our company organised a NCO Retreat trip to Langkawi! Yes, this post is about the Langkawi trip (:
On the 6th of December which is the day before our departure to Langkawi, we had a meeting where we review the activities we had in year 2010. So yeahh the meeting went well, everyone prepared well for the meeting. In conjunction to that, there's also a retreat for the Children Camp that happened in the late November 2010. Most of our boys helped in the camp so we all was invited for the steamboat dinner as well.
Because the next day we're flying to Langkawi, all of the NCOs, Primers & some officers overnight-ed at the church.
The very next morning, after getting ready, all of us set off to the Penang International Airport. We joined Captain Jonathan & his family there. Everyone were busy talking while Chaplain David & Lance Corporal Gen Shen went and confirm the flight etc.
Captain Jonathan's family having McDonald as breakfast :D
Then we walked from the McDonald restaurant to the counter where we check in our flight. Our luggage was 7++kg heavier than the limit kg given.
Settled the luggage over weighing problem and we proceed to the waiting hall where we basically just wait for the call.
Getting the boarding passes
While waiting, we took pictures and pictures and pictures.
Group photo before leaving to the waiting hall.
@ the waiting hall.
Then we heard the call, got our luggage and off we went. Passing counters and counters we finally stepped on the aeroplane. The flight was a little scary as it was some of our NCOs first time flying. So they were kinda excited and nervous thinking what will happen if the plane crashed or something.
After 45mintues of flying, we finally reached Langkawi! That was a short flight though. Before stepping on the plane, the rest of us discussed about the surprise birthday celebration for Madam Fenny & Jayden(Captain Jon's wife & son). So we waited for the rest of the passengers to get down from the plane then all of us gathered in the middle of the plane and sang the Happy Birthday song to Madam Fenny & Jayden! They had no idea this was planned and was shocked alright. Jayden half way dozing off. Adorable!
"They're coming! They are coming!"
Then we finally got off the plane and of course we took a group photo after that. Right in front of the plane.
Happy Mamma & Pappa but why Jayden no happy? He was sleeping through the flight and was grumpy when he had to wake up. HAHAHA why so cute?!
The first thing we do when we got off the plane is to find rented vehicles. Had a few problems finding the right one. We ended up renting a van and a Myvi.
Our first stop is a local Malay coffee shop where we had our lunch there and discussed about our route.
So after paying the bills and discussing about our routes, we decided to visit the Makam Mahsuri which was one of the major attraction not to be missed in Langkawi Island. Know more about Makam Mahsuri here.
We were waiting for the peacock to show us his beautiful feathers. We waited for quite some time and gave up waiting Hahahaha
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| I forget what this thing is called but they are yummy and crispy. A must try if you visit Makam Mahsuri. |
You don't find this kind of rich green grasses here in Penang.
In Panglima Hitam's house if I'm not mistaken. Thank you random stranger (:
Complete group photo. Thanks to random strangers who are willing to help (:
Before we knew it, it was evening already and the sky is starting to get darker and darker. Then we met up with Sergent Isaac our former Chairman who left us and went to chase his pilot dreams in Langkawi remember? So yeahh we met up with Sergent Isaac and Corporal Jason from 8th Penang. Hello! and they brought us to this Malay restaurant for dinner.
On your left; Corporal Jason, On your right; Our steam former Chairman/future pilot/Sergeant, Isaac (:
Primer Miao Xuan happily enjoying her dinner Family shot. Jayden is only 2yo and he knows how to drink through a straw already. Smart baby.
Then Sergeant Isaac and Corporal Jason brought us to various of chocolate shops so we could but some chocolates back for our families and friends. That's what Langkawi is famous for right? Tax free by the way, double catch ;D
While waiting for the others to finish shopping for chocolates.
After that, we went back to the "apartment" that we're staying in for the rest of the trip.
We had a hard time finding the place too. Langkawi is so complicated! With Isaac's help we finally found it and settled down with our luggage and finally after a day of travelling around we get to bath.
Living room. Simple blue walls.
Girls' room.
Guys' room. Yes they ALL had to squeeze in a room. Good luck. They failed though, some of them went and sleep on the couch in the living room. Hahaha
Sergeant Wei Huai and current Chairman waiting for his turn to use the bathroom.
Looks like everyone is too excited to sleep except our Chaplain David who was exhausted from all those driving. Thank you!
Everybody wants a snap shot with Jayden.
Captain Jonathan and his family got a room all by themselves. Lucky
Everybody smile for the camera!
When some of us were about to sleep, the rest wanted to go for supper. So some of us went to the 7-eleven for instant noodles which was located right below our place and the rest ordered burgers from a local burger stand. Then we all went to sleep. the first night was a "musical night"! Night night.
Day 2 & 3 coming soon. Took me a looooooong time writing and uploading pictures. Sorry for delaying though. Remember to catch us up for more upcoming activities! And to all the NCOs remember to pass up your reviews. Friendly reminder (:
Photos from Corporal Derrick & Bernice. Labels: Activities, Others, reminders
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Object, Motto and Emblem
Object
"The advancement of Christ's kingdom among members and the promotion of habits of Obedience, Reverence, Discipline, Self-respect and all that tends towards a true Christian character."
Motto
Sure and Stedfast
Emblem
The crest was originally a plain anchor, bearing the BB motto with a capital 'B' on either side.
Upon the merger between the Boys' Brigade and the Boys' Life Brigade in 1926, the red Greek cross was placed behind the anchor to form the current emblem.
The cross originally formed part of emblem of the Boys' Life Brigade.
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