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Heavenly Father, bless and guide with your spirit the work of the Church Lads' and Church Girls' Brigade. Help us never be ashamed to confess the faith of Christ crucified. To fight valiantly under his banner against sin, the world and the devil, and to continue as his faithful soldiers and servants
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Many that hold this rank also hold the position of "sergeant major". The rank is often shortened to 'WO2' when addressing someone of this rank. A W.O. proficiency course, along with having been a sergeant for at least one year and being over the age of 17, is required to achieve this
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Grant O God, That we may never be ashamed to confess the faith of Christ crucified, and to faithfully fight under his banner against sin, the world, and the devil; to continue as his faithful soldiers and servants, unto our lives end. Through the same Jesus Christ our Lord,
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Those who are awarded this rank also hold the position of "battalion sergeant major". This rank can take on both the attributes of a senior section member or those of an officer, but wear an officer's uniform.
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and another being 'spring adventure' (the location varies); these are both early in the year. Many brigade companies choose to take their members on expeditions, sometimes working towards their
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The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with us all, evermore. Amen.
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It shares material with the
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The current (and past) governor and commandant holds the rank of colonel.
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annual service of remembrance held each November in the chapel of the
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