2026-2027 BGMC Giving
We are raising $1000 dollars for BGMC!

Rev. Abram Bagunu • Associate Pastor
August 1, 2026

4 Minute Read

2026-2027 KIDS BGMC Giving


Give to BGMC


TLDR
  • BGMC helps kids participate in missions by giving to help missionaries and ministries share Jesus and meet needs around the world.
  • Our goal isn’t only to raise money. We want to help our kids develop a lifelong heart for generosity, missions, and reaching people with the Gospel.
  • Kids can bring their BGMC offering to Commission Kids or families can give online using the Give to BGMC button below.
Why We’re Giving

We believe kids don’t have to wait until they’re adults to participate in the mission of God.

Through BGMC, our Commission Kids get an opportunity to pray, give, learn about missionaries, and discover what God is doing around the world.

A few dollars may not seem like much, but when kids from churches across the country give together, their generosity can make an incredible impact.

More importantly, we’re helping our kids learn something that can shape the rest of their lives:

God can use what I have to help someone else know Jesus.

What Is BGMC?

BGMC stands for Boys and Girls Missionary Challenge and is the missions giving program for kids in the Assemblies of God.

BGMC helps provide missionaries and ministries with the resources they need to share the Gospel and meet practical needs around the world.

Through BGMC, kids aren’t simply learning about missions.

Kids get to participate in missions.

Our BGMC Goal

Goal: $1000

Raised: $265 / $1000

Progress: 26%

We’ll update this page as our kids continue giving so families can follow our progress together!

Every gift matters, whether it’s a handful of change, birthday money, money earned from chores, or something a child intentionally chooses to give.

Why This Matters

We want generosity to become part of the discipleship of our kids.

Our goal isn’t simply for adults to give money on behalf of their children so we can reach a number.

  • We want kids involved.
  • We want them asking questions about missionaries.
  • We want them praying for people around the world.
  • We want them experiencing the joy of giving something that belongs to them.

And ultimately, we want to raise a generation that believes following Jesus means participating in His mission.

Pray With Your Kids

Take some time as a family to pray for:

  • Missionaries serving around the world
  • Children who haven’t heard about Jesus
  • Churches and ministries meeting practical needs in their communities
  • People who will hear the Gospel because of BGMC
  • Our Commission Kids as they learn to live generously
Frequently Asked Questions

What is BGMC?

BGMC stands for Boys and Girls Missionary Challenge. It’s the Assemblies of God missions program designed specifically to help kids participate in missions through praying, giving, and learning about needs around the world.

Where does our BGMC money go?

BGMC giving helps missionaries and ministries purchase resources they need to share Jesus and serve people around the world.

Throughout the year, we’ll also introduce our kids to missionaries and missions projects so they can better understand the people and ministries their generosity helps support.

How can my child give?

Kids can bring their BGMC offering with them to Commission Kids.

Families can also give online using the Give to BGMC button on this page.

Can parents give?

You can, but we especially want to encourage kids to participate in the giving process themselves.

Consider helping your child find age-appropriate ways to earn or set aside money for BGMC. The amount isn’t what’s most important. We’re helping kids learn that generosity is part of following Jesus.

Does a small gift really matter?

Yes! BGMC works because kids everywhere give what they can. When thousands of children participate together, small gifts become a powerful resource for missions.

Every gift also gives us an opportunity to teach our kids about generosity and God’s mission.


Your Next Step

Talk about BGMC with your kids this week.

Pray together about missions and help them decide how they would like to participate.

Then bring your BGMC offering to Commission Kids or click Give to BGMC below.

Together, our kids can help the whole world know Jesus!


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2026-2027 BGMC Giving
2026-2027 KIDS BGMC GivingGive to BGMC TLDR BGMC helps kids participate in missions by giving to help missionaries and ministries share Jesus and meet needs around the world. Our goal isn’t only to raise money. We want to help our kids develop a lifelong heart for generosity, missions, and reaching people with the Gospel. Kids can bring their BGMC offering to Commission Kids or families can give online using the Give to BGMC button below. Why We’re Giving We believe kids don’t have to wait until they’re adults to participate in the mission of God. Through BGMC, our Commission Kids get an opportunity to pray, give, learn about missionaries, and discover what God is doing around the world. A few dollars may not seem like much, but when kids from churches across the country give together, their generosity can make an incredible impact. More importantly, we’re helping our kids learn something that can shape the rest of their lives: God can use what I have to help someone else know Jesus. What Is BGMC? BGMC stands for Boys and Girls Missionary Challenge and is the missions giving program for kids in the Assemblies of God. BGMC helps provide missionaries and ministries with the resources they need to share the Gospel and meet practical needs around the world. Through BGMC, kids aren’t simply learning about missions. Kids get to participate in missions. Our BGMC Goal Goal: $1000 Raised: $265 / $1000 Progress: 26% We’ll update this page as our kids continue giving so families can follow our progress together! Every gift matters, whether it’s a handful of change, birthday money, money earned from chores, or something a child intentionally chooses to give. Why This Matters We want generosity to become part of the discipleship of our kids. Our goal isn’t simply for adults to give money on behalf of their children so we can reach a number. We want kids involved. We want them asking questions about missionaries. We want them praying for people around the world. We want them experiencing the joy of giving something that belongs to them. And ultimately, we want to raise a generation that believes following Jesus means participating in His mission. Pray With Your Kids Take some time as a family to pray for: Missionaries serving around the world Children who haven’t heard about Jesus Churches and ministries meeting practical needs in their communities People who will hear the Gospel because of BGMC Our Commission Kids as they learn to live generously Frequently Asked Questions What is BGMC? BGMC stands for Boys and Girls Missionary Challenge. It’s the Assemblies of God missions program designed specifically to help kids participate in missions through praying, giving, and learning about needs around the world. Where does our BGMC money go? BGMC giving helps missionaries and ministries purchase resources they need to share Jesus and serve people around the world. Throughout the year, we’ll also introduce our kids to missionaries and missions projects so they can better understand the people and ministries their generosity helps support. How can my child give? Kids can bring their BGMC offering with them to Commission Kids. Families can also give online using the Give to BGMC button on this page. Can parents give? You can, but we especially want to encourage kids to participate in the giving process themselves. Consider helping your child find age-appropriate ways to earn or set aside money for BGMC. The amount isn’t what’s most important. We’re helping kids learn that generosity is part of following Jesus. Does a small gift really matter? Yes! BGMC works because kids everywhere give what they can. When thousands of children participate together, small gifts become a powerful resource for missions. Every gift also gives us an opportunity to teach our kids about generosity and God’s mission. Your Next Step Talk about BGMC with your kids this week. Pray together about missions and help them decide how they would like to participate. Then bring your BGMC offering to Commission Kids or click Give to BGMC below. Together, our kids can help the whole world know Jesus!Give to BGMC Giving Log AUGUST - $265 Given

Rev. Abram Bagunu

Associate Pastor

July 8, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
Story from Colombia: Forced to take Drugs
Reposted from a message from Amanda Berger: Story: The need is so great the government doesn't even know where to start... WINS: It's been a few days since our Chi Alpha team left - it was an amazing week of ministry with several highs including 6 salvations, but I'm stuck thinking about an interaction I had Saturday night... We were ministering at a youth small group, the team came ready with a sermon but God changed their heart to share on persecution, not really sure why but in obedience changed the sermon. At the end of the night one of the youth leaders shared with me that her nephew who attends the group was asked to do drugs a while back, and said no. He was beaten for saying no and has since been forced to do drugs. My heart shattered at this reality many kids and youth face here. The accessibility & affordability of drugs...and society's indifference, or avoidance, of all those struggling with addiction. I've met with many pastors and been told multiple times, "Amanda, the need is so great the government doesn't even know where to start; we are overwhelmed with need." In the face of overwhelming need, I'm reminded that we serve a God bigger than any need, system, or plan. A God who sees each individual as His child and has a plan for redemption for all of them. Would you pray for: Open doors & wisdom on where to start Pastors & individuals willing to serve Thank you for being a part of breaking cycles and making disciples in Colombia! A day in the life: familiar, yet different. You asked for more a day in the life of a missionary so here we are. First, let me break any illusion that missionary life doesn't have mundane parts, because boy does it. In fact, I just had a month full of mundane adult chores with all the obstacles that come with them: Apartment hunting Attending 80 hr of drivers licensing class Buying a car (pic to come) Oh, and train a puppy These things are familiar things we do in the USA, but in a different language & a different country with their own rules & regulations - some of which you don't know until you break them. It's taxing on the mind and body. While the achiever in me wants to say, geez, Amanda, that's all you did? I can proudly say I DID ALL OF THAT! So whatever you're doing today that feels mundane, or like it's not moving the needle, remember God is in the mundane & necessary parts of life as much as he's in the mountain top moments.

Rev. Abram Bagunu

Associate Pastor

May 11, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
Irvin Rutherford passing his missionary mantle on to the next generation.
Pastor Irvin Rutherford, a missionary for over 60 years, is passing on his mantle to the next generation. While visiting this past March, Pastor Irvin, our missionary board member, shared that after 60 years of ministering throughout the world, he's passing on the leadership of global ministry teams—GMT—to Pastor Aaron McManus over the next few years. You can watch the service where he shares this update with our congregation by clicking the button below.Watch here Brother Irvin has ministered primarily in Southeast Asia, including Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines, for decades. He and his wife, Linda, traveled throughout Asia and the world, raising their kids and ministering. Now that both Irvin and Linda are growing older and are more restricted in their travel, Pastor Irvin has been training a new leader to take over his ministry. Pastor Irvin has trained and impacted the lives of 500 leaders in 83 countries worldwide. Ps. Aaron will be working with Ps. Irvin, as they prepare him to lead the continued effort around the world to preach the gospel and build up the next generation of church leaders, pastors, evangelists, and church workers across the world.

Rev. Abram Bagunu

Associate Pastor