Our News
Our News
Nativity Play 2019
The children of the JAM Club entertained the congregation on Sunday, 22nd December, 2019, with a rhyming version of the Nativity Play. The actors were accompanied by a Junior Choir who sang with great voice and enthusiasm. Well done to all the children and to the staff for the organisation of such a wonderful play.
Boys’ Brigade Junior Section Dalguise 2019
From the 3rd to the 5th May, 2019, 14 Junior Section Boys’ and Staff enjoyed an excellent weekend at Dalguise.
Boys’ Brigade Queen’s Badge Award 2019
On the 9th May, 2019, at the Junior and Company Section Display of the 137th Glasgow Company Boys’ Brigade, Callum Greenshields was presented with the Queen’s Badge, in the usual tradition, by his mum.
Congratulations go to Callum for this great achievement.
Diamond Wedding Celebrations
On the 17th March, 2019, the congregation joined together to celebrate two couples reaching the major milestone of 60 years of marriage.
The congregation enjoyed a lovely lunch and thanks go to all who contributed and helped provide the meal.
Glasgow Battalion Bible Knowledge 2019
The Boys’ Brigade’s Glasgow Battalion Bible Knowledge Competition was held in Kenmure Parish Church on Saturday, 24th February, 2019. The competition was well attended and yielded great success for the 137th with the team coming in first. The successful team below were Mason McCutcheon, Adam Forrester, Callum Patrick and Cameron Arthur.
Co-operative Community Fund Presentation – MAP
The Mure Access Project which is providing improved access to our church building received a fantastic boost of £4126.36 from the Co-operative Community Fund from our two local Co-operatives both located in the Barrachnie shops area.
Church members were delighted to be presented with the cheque from the two managers of the shops, Lee and Neil, and all members are very grateful to them and the community for their support.
GB Explorers: Collage Competition 2019
The 45th Glasgow attended the Girls’ Brigade Collage Competition at Renfield St Stephen’s Church, on Saturday, 26th January, 2019, with three teams entering.
BB Junior Section: Glasgow Battalion Indoor Sports 2019
The Glasgow Battalion held an Indoor Sports Competition for Junior Section boys on the 18th January, 2019. There were over 100 boys taking part in the various events at the Emirates Arena. All boys tooks part in events of 60 and 200 metre races, shot putt and long jump. There was a also a team relay race and tug-of-war. The boys enjoyed themselves immensely.
Boys’ Brigade Junior Section Dalguise Weekend 2018
Excellent weekend at Dalguise. The weather was kind and particularly warm and sunny on the Sunday, Activities and food were excellent as was our PGL group leader Danny. Canoeing, Archery, Orienteering, Survivor, Challenge Course, Sensory Trail, Quad Biking and Climbing Wall were the daytime activities. Evening activities included Ambush and Capture The Flag.
Christmas Nativity Service 2013
The congregation were treated
to a production of the story of
the birth of Jesus – with a real
live baby actor. Lots of music
New Elders and Long Service Awards 2013
Above: 11 new elders were
ordained on Sunday, 24th
February, 2013, plus 2 were re-
admitted.
Boys’ Brigade Long Service Award 2013
At the Company Section Annual Inspection, on the 17th May, 2013, Glasgow Battalion Secretary Jim McVean presented 137th Captain John Strachan with two Long Service Awards. One for being captain for 30 years and one for reaching 55 years service with the Boys’ Brigade. An excellent achievement
Cradle Roll Party 2013
On Sunday 6th October we held a party and invited all the babies and children that Malcolm has baptised since his arrival at Mure Memorial – approximately 40 in total. On the day we had 29 children, from 6 months to 12, and 30 mums/dad/grans plus an exceptional team of very willing helpers. The party was a great success with games, toys, arts and crafts and of course, lots of party food. (Thank you Sharon for the amazing cake!)