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The MACBF Bill George and Patricia Bolinger Mission Fund

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Last year was a great year for The MACBF Bill George and Patricia Bolinger Mission Fund (BG&PB Mission Fund). We received over $3,500 from individuals and

congregations. This fund helps us invest in local churches engaging in new mission endeavors. Thank you for your support!


We are asking you to give again. During September, MACBF is holding an offering for the Bill George and Patricia Bolinger Mission Fund. At a minimum, we need $2,000 to meet our goal of awarding 2 mission grants each year. However, we hope to build off last year’s success and exceed $3,500.


This year, MACBF awarded 6 grants to local congregations! Some of the grants were funded by the BG&PB Mission Fund. Others were funded by a temporary grant given to us by CBF. That temporary grant is no longer available, but the need from congregations remains strong. Our hope is to continue investing in local congregations by offering grants every year using gifts given by you to the BG&PB Mission Fund.


One anonymous donor has already contributed $200. We hope our member churches can contribute to help us fill our remaining minimum need of $1,800—or better yet, help us exceed last year's total of $3,500.


HOW TO CONTRIBUTE: You can send a check to MACBF noted for "BG&PB Mission Fund" or give online at https://www.macbf.net/give. Simply select your amount and choose The Bill George and Patricia Bolinger Mission Fund.


EXAMPLES OF 2026 GRANT RECIPIENTS


  • MISSION – Ox Hill Baptist Church, Chantilly, VA ($1,000.00): To support the Himalayan Free Clinic, partnering health professionals with an underserved community without health insurance. Funds were used to purchase new equipment for the clinic.

  • REVITALIZATION – Kensington Baptist Church, Kensington, MD ($1,000.00): To revamp their lobby area with an information screen and informal conversation areas.

  • REVITALIZATION – Luther Rice Memorial Church, Silver Spring, MD ($1,000.00): For their Third Space Hub, previously underutilized. After transforming it into a gathering place, it will be used for new programs: Grace Circles, Chat and Chew, Game and Gospel Nights, Financial Literacy and Job Support Workshops, and Neighborhood Project Planning.

  • REVITALIZATION – Village Baptist Church, Bowie, MD ($1,000.00): For their Faith and Family Room, previously underutilized. Plans are for an active ministry hub designed to reach various age groups and to house a new church library as a discipleship environment for spiritual growth.

  • REVITALIZATION – McLean Baptist Church, McLean, VA ($1,000.00): For revitalizing their digital space to include website and online infrastructure. They have a dedicated team doing research and seeking the input of those whom the digital platforms will serve.

 
 
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