BGMC is Launched!

Two weeks ago, the COTN Kids officially became a part of BGMC, which stands for Boys and Girls Missionary Challenge. This is a ministry in the Assemblies of God that allows kids to give to missions and learn about God's heart for the nations of the earth. (For more info on BGMC, click here.)

For our first week of Missions Month we learned about the country of Afghanistan, learned how to speak some Farsi (the official language of Afghanistan), and gave everyone a Buddy Box with which to fill during the week with the change they are collecting for missions. Throughout the month, we're doing a boys vs. girls challenge to see who can bring the most money for BGMC. This past Sunday, the kids brought their change back in their Buddy Boxes and we learned about the country of Spain and the awesome things the Lord is doing there to bring the Spanish people to a knowledge of Christ. 

During the lesson, Mr. Kendall spent the whole time counting the change in the boxes, first the boys' change, then the girls'. We wanted a total by the end of service, so we would could celebrate the hard work of the kids to give sacrificially to missions. Little did I know what the total would be. Are you ready for this?

Drum roll please.....

In just one week, the total for BGMC giving this past Sunday was..... $101.20!!! WOW! Keep in mind, these are kids. And 99% was pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters! 

The official breakdown was: BOYS - $19.35; GIRLS - $81.85. So, the girls are kinda smokin' the boys right now, but the boys still have a chance!

They say that for every dollar that is given to BGMC, at least 3 people hear the message of the Gospel. So in one week, the kids have helped to reach over 300 people for Jesus Christ! I can't wait to see what the Lord will do in the coming weeks as the kids continue to give, learn about God's heart for the nations, and build a foundation for giving that will last a lifetime.

Parents, you can help us out! Any leftover change that you have, give it to your kids to put in their Buddy Boxes. There's really nothing better you can do with that change anyway! If you were like my parents, and put your change into a jar every few days, give all that change to your kids. Or let them have the coins from the change you get at a restaurant or grocery store. Let's see how much we can raise to send to missionaries across the world this month! You never know, if we reach a certain amount, something really fun might happen! But that might be a surprise :)