22.10.2012
Boys’ Brigade Annual Founder’s Thanksgiving Service
The Boys’ Brigade in the Republic of Ireland attended their Annual Founder’s Thanksgiving Service in St Ann’s Church, Dawson Street, on Sunday, 21st October.
Amongst the large attendance were the President of The Stedfast Association, Ken Richards; President of Girls’ Brigade Ireland, Margery McElhinney; the National Commissioner of Girls’ Brigade Ireland, Isobel Henderson; and the Chairperson of the National Board of Girls’ Brigade Ireland, Gillian Lesware.
The service was conducted by the Revd Martin O’Connor and the address was given by the Revd Vanessa Wyse Jackson, Minister of Rathgar Methodist Church. Her address commenced with some of the young people present practising their basketball skills and using the theme of sport and in particular basketball and rugby, she went on to explain the importance of standing together and uniting in the task ahead.
The lessons were read by Nathan Collins, 12th Dublin Company and Liam Phelan, 5th Dublin Company, while the prayers were led by the Fergal Francis and Brian Carter, 1st Dublin Company and Ethan McMillan and Jack Battye, 10th Dublin Company.
The music during the service was provided by the Stedfast Band, conducted by Peter O’Callaghan.
Following the service St Ann’s Parish Centre was packed to capacity for the welcome refreshments with grateful thanks to Anne O’Regan and her team.