Monday, June 1, 2009
Oporation Christmas Child
This entry is way over due but we still wanted to share this experience with you all. At the beginning of February we had the privileged of giving out Operation Christmas Child Shoe Boxes to 90 children who are connected to the Mercy Ministry drop in centre. After being apart of packing shoe boxes for many years at home, it was very exciting for us to be on the distributing end of things. The kids were so excited! We started the activity with prayer and songs. The children were then put into smaller groups where we taught a Bible story, ate food and then distributed the gifts. As they opened their boxes of gifts they were overjoyed with what they received! We wish that everyone who has ever packed a shoe box could experience the excitement and joy of watching the children as they open their boxes.
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Thanks so much for posting this. I'm a volunteer with Operation Christmas Child and was able to go to the Dominican Republic in February to help distribute shoe box gifts there. It is truly amazing what joy and eternal impact can come from these simple gifts. Just a toothbrush makes a child squeal with glee. Thanks again for reminding us of the power of Operation Christmas Child. If anyone wants to know more they can go to www.samaritanspurse.org and click on the link to Operation Christmas Child.
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