I thought it might be nice to describe some of the different groups that we’re involved with here that might not be self-explanatory so you have a better idea how Kevin and I are spending our time over here.
I’ll start with Boy’s Brigade. A lot of churches here have this group for boys from age 4 to 18. It’s kinda military-like in that they all wear uniforms and they practice marching. But, they also learn about different Bible stories and work on badges in things like health and safety. Discipline is highly valued at Boy’s Brigade; the boys do not get away with fooling around and are evaluated on their appearance – whether or not they have their full uniform on and if their faces/hands are clean. I work primarily with the Anchor boys (ages 4-7ish) and the Junior Section (ages 8-12). To be perfectly honest, I was not so excited about working the BB at the beginning – but the organization is so good for the boys. They not only learn discipline, but the leaders are so encouraging. I am impressed with how discipline and love are balanced in BB, and how that gives the boys confidence in themselves.
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