Our Vision
Lissara Girls' Brigade will be recognised as a dynamic, relevant, Christ-centred organisation effectively reaching out to all girls to value, nurture and equip them for life.

Our Aim
To help girls to become followers of the Lord Jesus Christ, and through self-control, reverence and a sense of responsibility, to find true enrichment of life.

Our Motto

"Seek, Serve and Follow Christ "

Our Principles
Our Brigade acknowledges Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord according to the Scriptures and seeks to fulfil its aim to the Glory of One God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Our Brigade witnesses to the standard set by Jesus Christ and gives positive teaching on the Christian attitude to life. The Brigade promotes a just society where all people are equally valued.

Our GB Badge
All over the world, Girls’ Brigade members wear the same badge. The badge has 4 main elements, each with a special meaning to those who wear it.

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Elizabeth Gibson (second right), of Lissara Presbyterian Girls’ Brigade, was presented with a prestigious Queen’s Award during a ceremony hosted by Lady Sylvia Hermon MP earlier this month. Included are Pearl Hassard, GBNI President, and Elizabeth Patterson, Captain of Lissara Presbyterian GB.

A CROSSGAR girl has been presented with a Girls’ Brigade Queen’s Award during a special ceremony in Lisburn.

Elizabeth Gibson, from Lissara Presbyterian GB, received the award alongside 45 other girls during the formal event at Trinity Methodist Church earlier this month.

Lady Sylvia Hermon MP was guest of honour at the event where the award, which is the highest attainable in GB was presented by Miss Pearl Hassard, President of the Girls’ Brigade in Northern Ireland.

To gain the award Elizabeth completed two years of work, including community service. two initiative tests, service in her own GB Company, a written test paper on Girls’ Brigade knowledge and a final interview with GB officials.

Linda Gibson (mum), Elizabeth Gibson & Ruby Spence (Granny) with the Queen’s Award

After the presentations, Lady Hermon addressed the gathering of family and friends and congratulated the girls, encouraging them to keep their faith and keep their friends.

“No-one can take this award away from you,” she said. “I am proud to have been invited here as your special guest and encourage you to keep your faith, keep your friends and always wear your Queen’s Award with pride.”

Reproduced from an article in The Down Recorder, 31 May 2006