1st KL Company On Holiday Break!

1st Kuala Lumpur Company will be on holiday break for the next two Saturdays - 24th & 31st December 2005, in conjuction with Christmas and New Year celebrations.

May God bless all of you and your loved ones this Christmas season as we remember God's greatest gift, wrapped in a Bethlehem manger so long ago. May the Love and the Light that was celebrated then, be ever-so-real in our hearts and lives today.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone!

Pesta 2006

One of the biggest events that is unique to the BB in Malaysia is the Pesta and Convention. It is basically a national camp where Members come together for competitions, meetings and fellowship. The first Pesta was held in 1966 as the first National Review and Display in Kuala Lumpur. The idea then grew on to become a biennial event that was subsequently held twelve times. For many, the Pesta stands out as one of the most memorable events.

The next Pesta will be held in Kuala Lumpur, 2006.

• To find out more about the Pesta 2006 (as well as other interesting Pesta info!), go here.
  
  
• For Pesta 2006 information and registration, go here.
  
  
• To find out about Pesta Competition Rules, Teams line ups, and more... go here.
  
  
• To find out how to go to Pesta 2006 for free (1st KL Members only), go here!

Generic Consent Form

• Click here to download Generic Consent Form in PDF Format
• Click here to download Generic Consent Form in MS WORD Format
  

This is a generic Consent Form that can be used for most activities conducted by the 1st Kuala Lumpur Boys Brigade Company.

• Click here to download Generic Consent Form in PDF Format
• Click here to download Generic Consent Form in MS WORD Format

Early Leave Letter

• Download Early Leave Letter in PDF Format here
• Download Early Leave Letter in MS WORD Format here
  

The purpose of the Early Leave Letter is to provide documented record of Boys leaving early from regular Company meetings.

To leave BB Meetings early, Members must still officially report to the Captain, or most senior ranking Officer available.

To use this file, please follow the procedure below:

1. The Early Leave Consent Letter form must be filled out by Member's Parents or Guardians only.
   
   
2. Forms must be filled out prior to leaving early from Company meeting.
   
   
3. The form must be returned to the Squad Leader or Squad Officer. If both are unavailable, the form may be returned to any Officer present.
   
   
4. When the Early Leave Consent Letter form has been returned to the Company, the Squad Leader will verify that the form has been filled in correctly and signed by either the Member's Parent or Guardian.
   
   
5. The Squad Leader will place the letter into the Early Leave Consent Letter file, according to Squad.
   
   
6. The Squad Leader will inform the Squad Officer which Members have taken Early Leave from Company meeting. If the Squad Officer is unavailable, the Squad Leader may either inform the Captain, or the most senior ranking Officer available.
   
   
7. AGAIN: To leave BB Meetings early, Members must still officially report to the Captain, or most senior ranking Officer available.

Your cooperation in following this procedure will greatly contribute to the smooth running of the 1st Kuala Lumpur Boys Brigade Company. Therefore, it is also highly appreciated.

Thank you and God bless you.

• Download Early Leave Letter in PDF Format here
• Download Early Leave Letter in MS WORD Format here

Study Leave Letter

• Download Study Leave Letter in PDF Format here
• Download Study Leave Letter in MS WORD Format here
  

The purpose of the Study Leave Letter is to provide documented record of Boys taking extended leave of absence from regular Company meetings to concentrate on their studies.

To understand how to fill in the Letter, please follow the procedure below:

1. The Study Leave Letter form must be filled out by the Member's Parents or Guardians only.
   
   
2. Forms must be filled out before a Member begins his Study Leave. Forms cannot be backdated. Absences from Company meetings will be counted prior and after stated Study Leave dates.
   
   
3. When the Study Leave letter is returned to the Company, the Squad Leader will verify that the form has been filled in correctly and signed by either the Member's Parent or Guardian.
   
   
4. The Squad Leader will make a photocopy of the form.
   
   
5. The Squad Leader will place the original Study Leave letter in the Study Leave Letter file, which is kept in the BB Office.
   
   
6. The Squad Leader will keep the photocopy of the Study Leave letter in his Squad File for his own reference.
   
   
7. The Squad Leader will inform the Squad Officer of which Boys have taken Study Leave. He will also inform the NCO Council during "Squad Reports" at Council Meeting.
   
   
8. When the Member has returned from Study Leave, the Squad Leader must inform the Squad Officer and also the NCO Council.
   
   
9. The Squad Leader will then mark "Returned to active duty" as well as the date on the original and photocopy of the Member's Study Leave letter.
   
   
10. Officers will destroy the Study Leave letters at the end of the year, when attendance for Service Awards have been tallied.

Your cooperation in following this procedure will greatly contribute to the smooth running of the 1st Kuala Lumpur Boys Brigade Company. Therefore, it is also highly appreciated.

Thank you and God bless you.

• Download Study Leave Letter in PDF Format here
• Download Study Leave Letter in MS WORD Format here

Praise & Worship Archive

Praise & Worship Archive

This site was created with the primary goal to be a resource for worship leaders and others; to help people find lyrics and chords to various worship songs. Here you'll find some of your favourite songs and many new songs to learn. The site also features worship articles and message boards.

WorshipTogether.com

WorshipTogether.com

This site offers excellent Bible Studies, articles and even worship leader feature stories to encourage you in your journey as a worship leader. You can also access the Free Songs they offer there.

The Art of Worship Leading

The Art of Worship Leading

This is a small "online tutorial" of the notes I usually use when I teach on leading worship. It's a confluence of all that I have learned so far in leading worship - I hope you find it useful as you lead others to experience God.

Wilderdom Games Index

Wilderdom Index to Group Activities, Games, Exercises & Initiatives

A great treasury of games that you can browse according to categories!

Egad! Ideas

Egad! Ideas

ONLINE SINCE 1994! An excellent resource of user submitted, tried and tested youth ministry ideas, games, activities and meetings. Hundreds of ideas for those in ministry to youth.

MyBBKul - BBM's Official Webzine

MyBBKul

This is the official webzine of the Boys' Brigade in Malaysia! Go there to check out the latest news and happenings of the Boys Brigade Companies and Members from all over Malaysia!

Stedfast Association KL

Stedfast Association KL

The Stedfast Association KL is an association of former Boys Brigade members who steadfastly continue to serve the Boys Brigade and society, especially through providing educational scholarships to current and former BB Members.

BBM Uniform Manual

Uniform Manual of The Boys Brigade in Malaysia

This is the official uniform manual of the Boys' Brigade in Malaysia. It should pretty much answer every single question you have about wearing and maintaining your BB uniform.

BBM Resource Page

BBM Resource Center

This is the online Resource Center of the BBM. Over here, you will find forms, directories, downloads, manuals, policies and such. You can even download BB Songs and Bugle Calls in MP3 format!

First For Boys - Historical Account

First For Boys

First For Boys is a historical account of the worldwide youth organization known as The Boys Brigade. Written by Donald M. McFarlan, it chronicles the first century of the Boys' Brigade movement, from 1883 to 1983.

BB UK's Official Website

The Boys' Brigade United Kingdom

This is the official website of the Boys' Brigade in the United Kingdom. Here, you will find various news and announcements as well as resources to view or download!

BB Shop

The BB Shop

This is where you can purchase all sorts of BB souvenirs as well as uniform parts. However, please note that certain items (like Awards and Chevrons) can only be purchased by Officers or through your Company.

The BB Directory Resource Page

The BB Directory Resource Page

Plenty of resource materials for viewing and downloading, including: BB Logo image files, clip art, achievement requirements and policy matters.

BB Malaysia's Official Website

The Boys' Brigade Malaysia

This is the official website of the Boys' Brigade in Malaysia. Here, you will find all sorts of news and announcements, as well as resources to view or download like the Uniform Manual, BB songs (in MP3 format), and you can even shop at the BB Shop!

Interact With The Book Of Wong

Contacting Officer Wong

To contact Officer Wong on matters related to The Book Of Wong, Beyond Blues or even 1st KL, just leave a comment in the comments section below. Please leave your name and contact information (telephone number, email address, etc.) in the comment and you will be contacted as soon as possible.

Crosswalk.com

Crosswalk.com

A veritable resource full of devotionals, Christian music, articles and more! Also includes a Bible Search.

Bible Gateway.com

BibleGateway.com

A searchable online Bible in over 30 languages and 50 versions!

Gospelcom.net

Gospelcom.net

A wonderful treasury of devotionals, articles, as well as a vast network of ministries. Also includes a very good online Bible/Bible Search in many versions (including New International Version, New Living Translation, The Message, etc.)

About 1st KL BB Company

The 1st Kuala Lumpur Boys' Brigade Company ("1st KL", as it is affectionately known) is a company rich with long history and traditions. Founded in 1954 by Mr. Khoo Oon Soo the 1st KL Company is under the sponsorship of Wesley Methodist Church, Kuala Lumpur. The church plays an important role in the Brigade, providing physical, financial and more importantly, spiritual support to our ministry.

To find out more about 1st KL, please visit the Company website at : http://www.1stklbb.org.my

1st KL meets every Saturday (unless notified otherwise) at the Youth Center of Wesley Methodist Church, KL.

• For Boys aged 13-19, our meeting is from 12:30p.m. to 6:30p.m.
  
• For Boys aged 6-12, our meeting is from 1:00p.m. to 6:00p.m.

While a significant number of our Boys attend the Methodist Boys' School Kuala Lumpur, we also have many Boys from schools (from private, national and national-type schools) nearby to as far away as Shah Alam. 1st KL also actively seeks to maintain its multicultural diversity.

If you would like more information or would like to drop by and say hi, feel free to contact us:

The 1st Kuala Lumpur Boys' Brigade
c/o Wesley Methodist Church
2, Jalan Wesley,
Jalan Hang Jebat,
50150 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 2072 0338 Fax: 2072 9982

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About the Book of Wong

• About the Book of Wong Blog
• Why "The Book Of Wong?"
• Who Is Officer Wong?

The Book Of Wong Blog

The Book of Wong is the personal online bulletin board of Officer Wong of the 1st Kuala Lumpur Boys' Brigade Company. Here, you will find various musings, information, announcements, updates and resources related to Officer Wong's BB ministry. This would also include personal announcements concerning activities or awards (like resources or results) that he is involved with.

Please note that this is not an official website of the 1st Kuala Lumpur Boys' Brigade Company (Click here for 1st KL BB Official Website). Unless otherwise stated, in the case of any inconsistencies between postings on The Book of Wong and that of 1st Kuala Lumpur BB Company's official communiques (memos, announcements, official website updates, etc.), The Book of Wong will err on the side of the 1st KL BB Company.

Again: This is the personal blog of Officer Wong. Hence, all postings here are made in Officer Wong's personal capacity and cannot be regarded as official positions of the 1st Kuala Lumpur Boys' Brigade Company, Wesley Methodist Church KL or the Boys' Brigade of Malaysia.


Why "The Book Of Wong Blog"?

The Book of Wong started as a long-running private joke between Officer Wong and a few of his Boys. It eventually took a life of its own, eventually introducing one chapter, consisting of two verses:

The Book of Wong
Chapter 1
Verse 1: You shall always obey Mr. Wong cheerfully and quickly, now and forever.
Verse 2: Resistance is futile.

Who Is Officer Wong?

Officer Wong has been a long-serving Member of the 1st Kuala Lumpur Boys' Brigade since he joined in 1991. He rose through the ranks and achieved the two highest awards in the Boys Brigade in Malaysia - the President's Award and the Founder's Award - to finally becoming an Officer today. His interest is in the character, spiritual and leadership development of the Boys under his charge.

Officer Wong is also the author of Beyond Blues - an inspirational introspective about Life and the Boys' Brigade... going Beyond the Blues - which he writes for the Boys' Brigade in Malaysia. You can either read his articles at MyBBKul, the official BBM webzine or at the Beyond Blues Blog.

Out of uniform, Officer Wong is as a consultant in the field of marketing communications and an avid reader. If you'd like to get to know Officer Wong better, he would be delighted if you would drop by to say "Hello" during 1st KL meetings. Otherwise, you can also find out how to contact him here.