How Do We Help?

One of the very first blogs on this site was about whether we should disscuss the many taboo subjects in GB, that are becoming more and more common within society, such as drugs, alcohol etc. My view was that we should be encouraging the girls to talk about this in a safe environment where we can help them find the right path, and many people commented in agreement. The only problem is how do we do this. I very much doubt that the girls would bring up these subjects voluntarily, and a sudden disscussion I fear would only be met with embarressment and giggles from all! If anyone has any ideas or perhaps have even tried something within company please reply. Even if these attempts weren't 100% succesful we can all learn from each others' experiences!

We wish you a Merry Christmas... and a Happy New Year!

Apologies first for my poor artistic skills - maybe we should have a competition to see who can produce the best Christmas e-card?! entries into LinsayDC@aol.com.

Just to wish all you GB-ers out there a fabulous Christmas and a well-deserved break from school, work, GB, whatever!

Hope you have a fantastic time!!

Christmas is Coming...!

As we were preparing for our company’s nativity play here in Greater Manchester, I was reminded of one of my not so glorious moments – when I, very confidently shouted out the wrong line at a crucial moment of our school’s nativity play. I was 6 and was swiftly forgiven as I smiled sweetly at the bemused audience, but it is a memory that has clearly stuck.

Though it seems that the nativity play may be a thing of the past.

In the midst of the debate over the rights and wrongs of putting on a nativity play in a multi-cultural context, I am struck by the things that people are quick to defend – so much of what we treasure about the Christmas nativity play is actually nowhere to be found in any Bible I’ve ever read. And if that’s the case then what is really the big deal?

After all, it’s just a bit of fun isn’t it??

Do you think the nativity play is an important part of Christmas or are you happy for it to be scrapped?
What are your best and worst nativity play moments?

I saw this and had to share it!

Ok so I have a sad obsession with wandering aimlessly through the internet and seeing what gems I can find and I have found some really great things recently so I thought I would do a quick blog about something I just found...

Christians are getting in on the X-factor vibe! Check out the Hope Academy on http://www.saltmine.org/hopeacademy/index.htm and find out how you or any of the budding stars in your GB companies can get involved. Regional auditions will be held early in 2008, in London, Norwich, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Belfast and Cardiff and are open to the following age groups: 11 to 17 years old and 18 to 35 years old.

If anyone out there in blog land have any other good websites that I might be inspired by or laugh at please do suggest them and I will check it out.

ever been left in the dark...?

I came back home after an epic journey on the Sunday train service from London to Manchester only to discover that my flatmates and I had forgotten to top up our electricity meter - that means no lights, no fridge, no hot water, no alarm clock!! It's not much fun having to grope around in the dark!

It made me think about times that I've felt in the dark about stuff thats going on in my life and where it seems to be going, or not going. I've come to realise though that I don't always need to know what's coming next, I just need to get on with what I'm doing for God now and see where I end up.

It can be terrifying but it's also really exciting not knowing what's in store. Are you feeling in the dark about something? Find it hard to know where to go next? If it helps, you're not alone!!

What should GB say?

What do you think that GB should say about issues like sex, drugs, eating disorders, gangs and things like that? Do you think we should encourage GB officers to talk to about these issues or should we avoid them?

Im asking cos I wish there would have been a safe space to explore my views and balance the world I knew at GB and Church with the world I experienced at school and with my friends. But is GB the place to do this? Or would it be better to leave it for others to do?

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