BGMC is a kids’ giving program for all churches in the Assemblies of God and beyond. BGMC has a two-
fold purpose: (1) to reach the children of the world, and (2) to create a heart of compassion in kids.

Through BGMC, kids learn about the people of the world and the need to reach them for the Kingdom.
Kids collect offerings in Buddy Barrels or Buddy Boxes and turn them in to their church. In turn, the
church sends the offerings to the national office.

BGMC is more than a giving program—it’s also a missions education program. As kids learn about the
needs around the world, they want to respond. Jesus commanded us to reach out to those less fortunate.
Regular, systematic giving to missions creates a giving heart and spirit in children. It helps kids to not be
so “me-centered.” Kids learn to help others through the blessings God has given them. Kids who learn to
give to missions now will grow into adults who give to missions later. 

BGMC wants kids to accept and love all people for who they are and realize that God loves all people. As
children learn about the need to reach the lost of the world, they will pray for these people and they will
keep their hearts open to the call of God to one day go and reach these people with the gospel. Kids are
also taught how important it is to be a witness now.

Yes! Even though BGMC is the “children’s” missions program, adults can and should be involved.
Remember that the purpose of BGMC is to provide supplies for our missionaries. The needs around the
world are too great to be relied on solely by the change given by kids. Adults can also be involved. We’d
encourage you to take up adult offerings, take adult pledges, involve adults in your fundraising, or
challenge your adults to match what the kids raise. Raising money for BGMC can also be a great family
project! The more funds that come in, the more supplies our missionaries can receive, so they can reach
more souls. That’s what this is all about!

The first Sunday of every month we take up a special offering specifically for BGMC! We ask all our kids to (and adults) to to set aside their spare change every month. During this service the kids are handed special buckets to go around and collect those coins. They have a blast doing it! 

We bring out a life size Buddy Barrel holding buckets, one labeled Boys and the other Girls. Buddy will weigh the coins collected to see who gave the most. At the end of the year we tally up those totals and announce it at the beginning of the year. Remember, a bucket may weigh more, but dollars count too! 

You don't have to wait to give on the 1st Sunday, you can give each week if you like during the service, online or in person. Make sure to mark your envelope BGMC along with Boys or Girls.