Boys' Brigade, Hong Kong

The Boys' Brigade, Hong Kong ( zh, c=香港基督少年軍 Short-form: BBHK) is a branch of the Boys' Brigade. It is a Hong Kong Uniformed Youth Group ( zh, c=香港青少年制服團體) founded in 1959, currently has about 400 companies, of which more than 280 are active companies.

BBHK is a Christian uniformed group for children and teenagers aged 3 to 21. It provides a whole-person training to upbringing teens into leaders who can use their talent to create an energetic and harmonious society.

History

BBHK was founded in 1959 by three British Christians—Mr. James Milner Fraser, Rev. Vernon N. J. Lowis, and Dr. Alfred Deans Peggs—who established the 1st Company at Union Church Hong Kong and the 2nd Company at the YMCA. Five years later, the 3rd Company was introduced to local Chinese children, and began spreading to the local Chinese churches. The Hong Kong Council of the Boys' Brigade was established in 1962 and was renamed The Boys' Brigade, Hong Kong in 1985.

In 1984, BBHK introduced its Non-Uniformed Group Services and secured government funding to establish a Children and Youth Centre. In 1986, it expanded its membership to include girls, and formed its first mixed-gender company, the 39th Company, within the Children and Youth Centre. To cater to the special needs of some youth groups, BBHK also established a company within a sheltered workshop and hostel for individuals with mental disabilities, introducing a new section called the Integrated Section.

Entering the 21st century, BBHK experienced significant expansion and growing social recognition, with an increasing number of companies and members.

Objective and Motto

Objective

The advancement of Christ’s Kingdom among young people and the promotion of habits of Obedience, Reverence, Discipline, Self-respect and all that tends towards a true Christian Manliness.

Motto

We have this as a sure and stedfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner shrine behind the curtains. (Hebrews 6:19)

Emblem

The BBHK emblem is in the shape of an anchor, expressing the meaning of our Motto: "We have this as a sure and stedfast anchor of the soul."

Core Services

BB was officially established in Hong Kong in 1959, starting with the uniform group. It has since expanded its core services as follows:
*Uniformed Group
*Training Service
*Character Nurturing Service
*School Social Work Service

Uniformed Group

Structure

BBHK is divided into seven sections, including six target groups and Officer:
*Anchor Lamb (Age 3-5 / Kindergarten Students)
*Pre-junior Section (Age 5-8 / K3-P3 Students)
*Junior Section (Age 8-12 / P4-P6 Students)
*Company Section (Age 11-18 / Secondary School Students)
*Senior Section (Age 16-21 / S4 Students or above)
*Integrated Section (People with special needs)
*Officer (Age 18 or above)

Leadership Training Course and Award Systems

Through the award system of BBHK, teenagers can learn various skills and knowledge through the training, while developing their self-confidence and achieving honors. They can also develop good attitudes, conduct, personal interests, and interpersonal skills through different training programs.
eadership Training Course and Award Systems of BBHK
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Explorative Badges for the Anchor Lambs Section
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Discovery Badges for the Pre-Junior Section
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Challenge Badges for the Junior Section
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Badges for the Company Section
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Badges for the Senior Section
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List of Some Companies

8th Company

One of the oldest companies in Hong Kong, The ''8th Company of the Boys' Brigade, Hong Kong'' (香港基督少年軍第八分隊¸ zh, p=Xiānggǎng jīdū shàonián jūn dì bā fēnduì
), BB8 for short, is still actively involved in the programme. Founded in 1969, members and officers meet weekly (Saturday 2.15pm-5.30pm) at CCC Kei Chun Church, situated in Kei Chun Primary School, Mei Foo. It currently has members in all sections, the age ranges from 5 to 20. Company members, in particular, are greatly encouraged to join church services on Sunday, too, so as to promote further spiritual growth.

37th Company

The ''37th Company of the Boys' Brigade, Hong Kong''(香港基督少年軍第三十七分隊¸ zh, p=Xiānggǎng jīdū shàonián jūn dì sānshíqī fēnduì), BB37 for short, is stationed in Choi Yuen Estate, Sheung Shui. It is one of the first companies to allow girls to partake in the Boys' Brigade, and is founded in 1980.

38th Company

The ''38th Company of the Boys' Brigade, Hong Kong'' (香港基督少年軍第三十八分隊¸ zh, p=Xiānggǎng jīdū shàonián jūn dì sānshíbā fēnduì), BB38 for short, is a division founded in 1985, stationed in Sha Tin Methodist College, and is currently supported by Sha Tin Methodist Church. Members' ages range from 7–18, with both girls and boys participating. Weekly activities include foot drill, Christian education and badge courses.

50th Company

HKBB50 was a company founded in 1991 by the Hong Kong Baptist Church. The company was formed by 2 major sections: the Company section and the Junior section. With more than 80 members, the company has a team of officers and NCOs to take command. This company develops participant's discipline, Christian education and technical skills.

80th Company

The ''80th Company of the Boy's Brigade, Hong Kong'' (香港基督少年軍第八十分隊¸ zh, p=Xiānggǎng jīdū shàonián jūn dì bāshí fēn duì), BB80 for short, is founded in September 2001. Stationed at Shatin Baptist Church, it is currently the company with the most members in Hong Kong, and has two meeting days, one on Saturday and one on Sunday. Pre-Juniors and Juniors can choose between Saturday or Sunday to go to, while the Company section must attend the meetings at Saturday. It is mandatory that they join church services on Saturday/Sunday, or they are denied any badges.

133rd Company

The 133rd Company of the Boys' Brigade, Hong Kong (香港基督少年軍第133分隊¸ zh, p=Xiānggǎng jīdū shàonián jūn dì yībǎi sānshísān fēnduì) or BB133 for short was formed in May, 2003. It is running by Shau Kei Wan Alliance Church (基督教宣道會筲箕灣堂), 19/F Seaview Plaza, 283 Shau Kei Wan Road, Shau Kei Wan, Hong Kong Island. The company are running Junior and Company sections while was also running Senior section in the past. The meeting time is 3:00pm, Saturday. The founder of the company is Tam Wan Chung, Steven.

135th Company

The 135th Company of the Boys' Brigade, Hong Kong (香港基督少年軍第135分隊¸ zh, p=Xiānggǎng jīdū shàonián jūn dì yībǎi sānshíwǔ fēnduì) or BB135 for short was formed in 2003. It is supported by Yew Chung International School, Hong Kong, Somerset Road 20–22, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon. Its members take part in marching, Christian education, badge courses, etc.

204th Company

The 204th Company of Boys' Brigade, Hong Kong (香港基督少年軍第204分隊¸ zh, p=Xiānggǎng jīdū shàonián jūn dì èrbǎi líng sì fēnduì) or BB204, was founded in 2005. BB204 is supported by Christian Pun Shek Church.

227th Company

The 227th Company of Boys' Brigade, Hong Kong (香港基督少年軍第227分隊¸ zh, p=Xiānggǎng jīdū shàonián jūn dì èrbǎi èrshíqī fēnduì) or BB227, was founded in 2006. BB227 is supported by Cumberland Presbyterian Church Yao Dao Secondary School(金巴崙長老會耀道中學), base on 28 Hong Yip Street, Yuen Long, Yuen Long Kau Hui, Hong Kong Yuen Long, Focus on Christian Education, foot drills, badge course etc., This Company only have Company Section. the company has a team of officers and NCOs to take command. This company develops participant's discipline, Christian education and technical skills.

268th Company

The 268th Company of Boys' Brigade, Hong Kong (香港基督少年軍第268分隊¸ zh, p=Xiānggǎng jīdū shàonián jūn dì èrbǎi liùshíbā fēnduì) or BB268, was founded on March 28, 2009. BB268 is supported by Tsung Tsin Mission of Hong Kong Shau Ki Wan Church(基督教香港崇真會筲箕灣堂¸ zh, p=Jīdūjiào xiānggǎng chóng zhēn huì shāojī wān táng), 4 Basel Road, Shau Kei Wan, Hong Kong.

References

External links

Official BBHK Website (in Chinese) The 38th Company of the Boys' Brigade, Hong Kong

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