How to Change a Child's Life with One Shoebox
Changing a child’s life is simpler than many of us even realize. Sometimes its the seemingly small acts of kindness and generosity that impact a soul for a lifetime. That is what I love about Samaritan’s Purse and Operation Christmas Child. Every year we have the opportunity to partner with this incredible organization and not only bless a child with sweet gifts, but share the hope of the gospel with them.
Operation Christmas Child delivers shoeboxes all over the world to not only provide tangible gifts but to provide the gift of knowing Jesus Christ. They unashamedly share the gospel with these kids and do their best to connect them to a local church and hopefully lead them in a discipleship program beyond that. Since 2009, more than 26.5 million children who have received a shoebox gift have participated in The Greatest Journey—a 12 lesson discipleship program. Children learn from trained, local volunteers what it means to follow Jesus and share their faith with friends and family. It is incredible!
Here is a little bit about Operation Christmas Child in case you haven’t heard of the ministry:
Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, has been sending shoeboxes filled with toys, school supplies, and hygiene items, to boys and girls around the world every year since 1993. Now, more than 178 million children in over 160 countries and territories have received a shoebox! These simple gifts -and their follow-up discipleship program, The Greatest Journey- are powerful tools to share the Gospel with millions of people around the world.
Now, if you don’t want to or can’t make it to the store to grab the items for a shoebox and pack it up to deliver, you can also just build your shoebox online and Samaritan’s Ministries will pack your shoebox and make sure it is delivered for you! This year I want to especially focus on this option because it is SO easy!
Click here to build your shoebox online now!
If you want to head to the store and build your own box, here is how it works with just three easy steps:
Just start with any standard-sized shoebox. It can be cardboard or plastic.
Fill it with fun toys, school supplies, and hygiene items. They have a list of suggested items here on their website.
Once your shoeboxes are filled, you can look HERE to find the nearest place to drop off your boxes during National Collection Week which is November 14-21, 2022.
The stories we read from men and women who have been impacted by the faithfulness of so many over the years in packing and sending shoeboxes are moving. Click here to read some of the many testimonies from Samaritan’s Ministries.
Delivered into the hands of children through local churches, every shoebox gift is an opportunity to share about Jesus and make an eternal impact. I would love for you to join me today in packing a shoebox or multiple shoeboxes. What an incredible blessing to be the hands and feet of Jesus in this way. Don’t forget that collection week is in less than two weeks! You can get started <<<<HERE>>>>.
With you,
Ruth
This post is in partnership with Samaritan’s Purse and Operation Christmas Child. All opinions are 100% my own.
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