“Three, Two, One...”
The children shouted a countdown, then excitedly opened their boxes. One by one they examined each item: toy cars, a notebook, pencils, toothbrush, a picture of a family with an email address and more. “For me? For me to keep?” one asked. “Yes” I said, “for you to keep.
Operation Christmas Child brings joy and hope to children in desperate situations worldwide. OCC is the greatest program to bring Christianity to the most vulnerable children—those with open hearts and minds.
There are three parts to an OCC distribution:
(1) A pamphlet called The Greatest Gift...
Every child receives "The Greatest Gift" pamphlet which basically explains that Jesus is the greatest gift.
(2) The Shoe Box...
Packed with gifts, love, and prayers!
(3) A 12-wk course called "The Greatest Journey"...
Explaining the Bible (in 65 languages), teaches evangelism, and asks if a they would like to receive Christ in their heart.
Since 2009, 26.9 Million shoebox recipients have participated in The Greatest Journey, with more than 12.6 million decisions for Christ. In the past 28 years, over 188 million shoe boxes have been distributed in 170 countries.
Now it is your turn to show Christ’s Love by packing a shoebox...
