Nevin Hall dedicated at NI District Headquarters Newport
Wednesday 3rd February 2016The Boys’ Brigade Northern Ireland District was delighted to welcome Mrs Nevin and family members to its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 15th September 2015 held at the NI District Headquarters Newport. Prior to the official business of the AGM there was a short dedication service at which the main hall at Newport was named ‘The Nevin Hall’ in memory of the outstanding service of Professor NC Nevin OBE, President of the Northern Ireland District from 1992 until his death in 2014.
After the dedication ceremony led by Rev Dr Trevor McCormick, Vice President of The Boys’ Brigade, Northern Ireland District, Mrs Nevin unveiled a commemorative plaque along with her son Paul and daughter Glynnis.
The new District President, David Blevins, also took up his official duties on the evening chairing the AGM for the first time. Speaking prior to chairing the AGM, he said: ‘It is a privilege to serve God and serve The Boys’ Brigade, I continue to believe in this great organisation and in its ability to fulfil the objective of advancing Christ’s Kingdom.’
