338th Mountjoy Girls' Brigade
The MOTTO of the Girls’ Brigade is to
"SEEK, SERVE AND FOLLOW CHRIST”
"SEEK, SERVE AND 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.
At present we have 107 girls on roll with 15 full time leaders, and we meet in Mountjoy Presbyterian Church Hall on the following nights and times:
self-control, reverence and a sense of responsibility, to find true enrichment of life.
At present we have 107 girls on roll with 15 full time leaders, and we meet in Mountjoy Presbyterian Church Hall on the following nights and times:
Explorers: Age 4-7 Wednesday nights 6.30pm - 7.45pm
Juniors: Age 8-10 Tuesday nights 6.45pm - 8.00pm
Seniors: Age 11- 14 Tuesday nights 7.45pm - 9.15pm
Brigaders: Age 14+ Tuesday nights 7.45pm - 9.15pm
Juniors: Age 8-10 Tuesday nights 6.45pm - 8.00pm
Seniors: Age 11- 14 Tuesday nights 7.45pm - 9.15pm
Brigaders: Age 14+ Tuesday nights 7.45pm - 9.15pm
GB Crest
All over the world, Girls' Brigade members wear the same badge which we often refer to as the GB Crest.
The badge has 4 main elements, each with a special meaning to those who wear it.
The badge has 4 main elements, each with a special meaning to those who wear it.
Girls' Brigade is a uniformed organisation. We choose to wear uniform because:
Each year our members aim to their earn badges through badgework which is carried out under 4 sections namely, spiritual, physical, educational and service.
Each year we follow the GBNI Scripture Course and this year’s topic is on "God’s promises” where we hope that the girls realise that the promises that God made to the people years ago in the Bible are still as important to us today in our everyday lives.
- It encourages a sense of belonging
- It promotes equality
- It sets us apart as members of a Christian organisation
Each year our members aim to their earn badges through badgework which is carried out under 4 sections namely, spiritual, physical, educational and service.
- Spiritual - scripture course
- Physical - sport/dance
- Education - badgework challenges
- Service - in church and wider community
Each year we follow the GBNI Scripture Course and this year’s topic is on "God’s promises” where we hope that the girls realise that the promises that God made to the people years ago in the Bible are still as important to us today in our everyday lives.
We take part in all our District competitions and have been very successful. Competitions this year include Football, Art and team games.
We do fund raising events in our company and also have a very successful night, before Christmas, for the members of Mountjoy Presbyterian Church. Recently our officers wrapped shoe boxes for the
Operation Christmas Child Appeal which were made available to members of the church.
We do fund raising events in our company and also have a very successful night, before Christmas, for the members of Mountjoy Presbyterian Church. Recently our officers wrapped shoe boxes for the
Operation Christmas Child Appeal which were made available to members of the church.
Our Chaplain is Rev Jonathan Cowan, minister of Mountjoy, who has the lead role in our company, and we
are greatly supported by the members of our congregation, and by family and friends of all the girls
in the company.
are greatly supported by the members of our congregation, and by family and friends of all the girls
in the company.
Chaplain : Rev Jonathan Cowan
Captain : Elaine Catterson
Explorer Leaders : Ann Jack, Valerie Shortt, Sylvia Killen, Olivia Crosbie and Margaret Hemphill.
Junior Leaders : Sharon Doherty, Rachel Jack, Andrea Rennie and Gillian Adams.
Senior Leaders : Hilary Hutchinson, Audrey Moore, Valerie Finley and Lorraine Sterritt.
Brigader Leaders : Violet Carson, Lynn Greer, Leanne Moore and Elaine Catterson.
Captain : Elaine Catterson
Explorer Leaders : Ann Jack, Valerie Shortt, Sylvia Killen, Olivia Crosbie and Margaret Hemphill.
Junior Leaders : Sharon Doherty, Rachel Jack, Andrea Rennie and Gillian Adams.
Senior Leaders : Hilary Hutchinson, Audrey Moore, Valerie Finley and Lorraine Sterritt.
Brigader Leaders : Violet Carson, Lynn Greer, Leanne Moore and Elaine Catterson.
Dates for your diary 2016/17:
- Half Term Break - No GB - Tues 1st and Wed 2nd November 2016
- Explorer Team Games Competition - Saturday 12th November 2016
- Seniors 5 a-side Football at Bawnacre - Friday 18th November 2016 @ 7pm
- Enrolment Service for Girls' and Boys' Brigade - Sunday 20th November 2016 @ 3pm
- Cash for Clobber Collection - Thursday 24th November 2016
- Seniors Christmas Night - Wednesday 7th December 2016
- Carols by Candlelight - Sunday 18th December 2016 @ 7pm
- Christmas Break - No GB - 20th Dec 2016 to 4th January 2017 ( GB returns Tues 10th Jan and Wed 11th Jan 2017)
- GB Collecting Week - Monday 6th February - Saturday 11th February 2017
- Parents' Night - Friday 24th March 2017
Junior Art Competition - January 2017
As part of the NI Junior Art competition, the girls had to design a shopper bag using a range of materials. Their theme was the creation story.
'In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.' Genesis 1:1.
Juniors Christmas Party - December 2016
The Juniors enjoyed Christmas craft, party games, treats and a visit from Santa :)
The Explorers took part in the district 'Team Games' competition at Omagh Leisure Centre on Saturday 12th November - Well Done!
Well done to our Brigader girls who completed the Bronze DoE Award in June!
The Brigaders have been working hard to make some lovely craft pieces...
