BOYS AND GIRLS MISSIONARY CRUSADE (BGMC)
You may occasionally see our children with small yellow plastic barrels bringing money to children’s church. Or you may be asked to help fill one of these barrels, called “Buddy Barrel”. This is the method our children use to save money for their missions program, BGMC. From the beginning BGMC had two stated goals: to provide literature for the mission fields and to educate children about the role of missions in the church. This has grown to include other ministries to children such as orphanages, feeding programs, water wells, school supply distribution and children’s camps. This year is the 60th anniversary of this program which has given more than $85.3 million since its beginning.
When the program first began in 1949, wooden barrel banks were chosen as the collection containers. This evolved into Buddy Barrel becoming the mascot or symbol for BGMC. (They are now plastic.)
At SBCC, BGMC Sunday is the first Sunday of every month. This is the day the kids bring in their money and the children have a missions lesson. So far our kids have contributed $664.00 this year. WAY TO GO! We encourage you, as parents, to participate with your children by making sure their barrels are full and returned each week on BGMC Sunday. Our children are making a difference because even pennies saved can make a big impact to missionaries around the world.
