The Boys' Brigade, Hong Kong ( Short-form: BBHK) is a branch of the Boys' Brigade. It is a Hong Kong Uniformed Youth Group () 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.
BBHK was founded in 1959 by three British ChristiansâÂÂMr. James Milner Fraser, Rev. Vernon N. J. Lowis, and Dr. Alfred Deans PeggsâÂÂwho 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.
The advancement of ChristâÂÂs Kingdom among young people and the promotion of habits of Obedience, Reverence, Discipline, Self-respect and all that tends towards a true Christian Manliness.
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)
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."
BB was officially established in Hong Kong in 1959, starting with the uniform group. It has since expanded its core services as follows:
BBHK is divided into seven sections, including six target groups and Officer:
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.
One of the oldest companies in Hong Kong, The 8th Company of the Boys' Brigade, Hong Kong (é¦Â港åºç£å°Âå¹´è»Â第堫åÂÂéÂÂø ), 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.
The 37th Company of the Boys' Brigade, Hong Kong(é¦Â港åºç£å°Âå¹´è»Â第ä¸ÂÃ¥ÂÂä¸ÂÃ¥ÂÂéÂÂø ), 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.
The 38th Company of the Boys' Brigade, Hong Kong (é¦Â港åºç£å°Âå¹´è»Â第ä¸ÂÃ¥ÂÂå «åÂÂéÂÂø ), 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 7âÂÂ18, with both girls and boys participating. Weekly activities include foot drill, Christian education and badge courses.
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The 80th Company of the Boy's Brigade, Hong Kong (é¦Â港åºç£å°Âå¹´è»Â第堫åÂÂÃ¥ÂÂéÂÂø ), 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.
The 133rd Company of the Boys' Brigade, Hong Kong (é¦Â港åºç£å°Âå¹´è»Â第133Ã¥ÂÂéÂÂø ) or BB133 for short was formed in May, 2003. It is running by Shau Kei Wan Alliance Church (åºç£æÂÂ宣éÂÂæÂÂç²ç®Âç£å Â), 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.
The 135th Company of the Boys' Brigade, Hong Kong (é¦Â港åºç£å°Âå¹´è»Â第135Ã¥ÂÂéÂÂø ) or BB135 for short was formed in 2003. It is supported by Yew Chung International School, Hong Kong, Somerset Road 20âÂÂ22, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon. Its members take part in marching, Christian education, badge courses, etc.
The 204th Company of Boys' Brigade, Hong Kong (é¦Â港åºç£å°Âå¹´è»Â第204Ã¥ÂÂéÂÂø ) or BB204, was founded in 2005. BB204 is supported by Christian Pun Shek Church.
The 227th Company of Boys' Brigade, Hong Kong (é¦Â港åºç£å°Âå¹´è»Â第227Ã¥ÂÂéÂÂø ) or BB227, was founded in 2006. BB227 is supported by Cumberland Presbyterian Church Yao Dao Secondary School(éÂÂå·´å´Âé·èÂÂæÂÂèÂÂéÂÂä¸Âå¸), 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.
The 268th Company of Boys' Brigade, Hong Kong (é¦Â港åºç£å°Âå¹´è»Â第268Ã¥ÂÂéÂÂø ) or BB268, was founded on March 28, 2009. BB268 is supported by Tsung Tsin Mission of Hong Kong Shau Ki Wan Church(åºç£æÂÂé¦Â港å´ÂçÂÂæÂÂç²ç®Âç£å Âø ), 4 Basel Road, Shau Kei Wan, Hong Kong.