| Royal Rangers and BGMC Results:
Lives Changed for Eternity
by David Boyd and Carolyn Burwell
Since Royal Rangers has partnered with BGMC, exciting things have been happening. God has been moving in the hearts of boys to give to missions. Exceptional stories of boys giving to missions have been received.
Because of the generous giving of boys and other children, BGMC has done phenomenal things for children in countries around the world.
Usually when you ask a Royal Ranger to share his favorite part of Rangers, his response will include something to do with camping. If you were a boy in South Africa, the response could possibly be the same. BCMC provided funds to develop a beautiful camp there called Jackson 's Ridge. Missionaries Ed and Sonja Corbin can not say enough thanks to BGMC for their help.
This camp is awesome. It is in a beautiful setting that looks like exactly what you think Africa would be even if you had never been there. The dorms are round buildings with thatched roofs. The camping program offers speakers, puppets, music, and classes. It also has a high-rope course and a challenge-initiative program. Would you believe they have their own lake? It is named Lake Buddy. BGMC has also purchased John Deere Gators to use to get around the large campground.
The best part about Jackson's Ridge is that it is a place where boys find Jesus as their personal Savior and are filled with the Holy Spirit. Jackson 's Ridge also allows girls to attend camp, and training seminars for children's workers are also held on the grounds.
In Russia, BGMC has provided money so that over 200 children's camps could be held. Over 10,000 kids have attended camp. Almost every one of them has accepted Jesus as his or her Savior. After attending the camp, the children are invited to Sunday School. BGMC funds pay for the camps and food.
Missionaries Darrell and Sandy Blatchley have started a feeding program for some very hungry children in the Philippines. They have been able to feed 200 people for only $20 (U.S. dollars). BGMC provided money for a stove, refrigerator, freezer, dishes, and pans. Before each meal, the gospel is presented, and then the children are fed a good meal.
Around the world, BGMC is paying for printed material for children. In Iceland, the first PowerMark comic book was translated into Icelandic. In Eurasia, a magazine called Al-Ashbal was printed for children. In Arabic it means "lion cubs."
International Media Ministries is broadcasting Christian programs for children in many countries that have never had a Christian program. God is opening doors so kids in countries closed to missionaries can learn about Jesus.
Boys like John and Michael Teifel have made a commitment to give to BGMC. They held a garage sale and hosted a lemonade stand to earn money. Last year, Conner McGrath from Springfield, Mo. went door to door asking for pledges for his children's pastor to go up on a billboard. Conner raised $1,500 for BGMC.
Joshua Keck from Colchester, Ill. has been making a pledge to BGMC for several years. He gave over $1,000 in 2000 and over $3,000 in 2001. He is well on his way to achieving his pledge of $5,000 for 2002.
Two boys in California have seen that God will provide when they make a faith pledge. They both pledged $5 a month for BGMC and had no idea where they would get the money. They are boys from a bus route. The two boys came up with a plan to "Vacuum for BGMC." They went door-to-door asking if they could vacuum carpets. In one afternoon each boy made $20. They excitedly brought the $20 to church. God miraculously provided four months of their pledge.
God is always faithful, and if we do our part, God will never fail. Thank you, Royal Rangers, for giving to BGMC. The lives of children around the world have been changed for eternity because boys in the United States have given to BGMC. |
