Operation Christmas Child

I don't know if you've ever heard of Operation Christmas Child. Our family has enjoyed participating for years. It's a pretty simple concept - fill a shoebox with some toys, personal/hygiene items, maybe some candy, put in a little bit of money for shipping costs and close it up. Sound simple, doesn't it? So simple, yet so profound. A simple shoebox can change a life forever!

As I continue to learn more about orphans around the world, my heart hurts more and more for them, and I am more and more grateful for Operation Christmas Child. They deliver millions of these boxes around the world to Children who would not have any other celebration of Jesus Birthday, if it weren't for these boxes.

So - here's my challenge to you. Can you fill up a shoebox? Or maybe more than just one? Can you take time out of your busy life for a child on the other side of the world who will only know the joy of Christmas if you take the time to fill up a box? Please consider filling up a shoebox. I know that we are all very, very busy. But, so much of our busyness is just "stuff" and "fluff". A simple shoebox can make such a difference in the life of a child - how cool is that?

Better yet - fill up a shoebox in honor of the Jansen child(ren) from Ethiopia that will someday have a forever home with us.....that would mean so much!

Here's a link to tell you more and gives you specific directions: http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/OCC/

You can also find out where to drop off your Shoebox from the drop down list at this link, or if you live in Lewis Center, CenterPoint Church will be collecting shoeboxes from Nov 13 - 20. If you get a shoebox to me, I will gladly get it to the right place.

Thank you for making a BIG difference in the life of a child!

Vicki