Operation Christmas Child brings hope and joy to children in desperate situations around the world, through gift-filled shoe boxes and Good News of God's love. This program of Samaritan's Purse provides an opportunity for people of all ages to be involved in a simple hands-on missions project while focusing on the real meaning of Christmas- Jesus Christ.
Is your heart broken by the desperate plight of millions of
children around the world? Whether they are refugees of civil war, survivors of
a natural disaster, or victims of extreme poverty, these little ones need to
know that they are precious to God.
That's the motivation behind Operation Christmas Child, the
unique project of Samaritan's Purse that enables caring people to share God's
love with hurting girls and boys in the far corners of the globe.
Take an ordinary shoebox, fill it with toys and other
presents, and you have an extraordinary gift for a child in need of joy and
hope. Most important, these shoe boxes provide opportunities for local believers
to tell children about Jesus Christ through Gospel literature and evangelism
programs. "Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift" (2 Corinthians 9:15,
NIV).
This is a yearly event, and you can pack shoe boxes all
year in preparation for the yearly collection in November.
Please get
involved in Operation Christmas Child. Remember to pray for the boy or girl who
will receive your shoebox. Through the power of a simple gift, you can bless a
child's life - and make a world of difference.