Last year, I think they said there were 1.8 million shoe boxes that went through that warehouse. This year they are estimating there will be 2.2 million shoe boxes.
This was my third year volunteering. And it has always been fun. It is amazing to see that many boxes about to head out and go to needy children all over the world. Some of these children have never received a gift in their whole lives.
This year we helped remove any items that can't go in the boxes, such as chocolate, breakables, war relative toys, liquids, etc. And we also got to add filler toys and candy for the boxes.
Once the boxes make it to their destination Samaritan's Purse will put a book called the greatest gift of all in the box that is in that child's language. The book has different Bible stories in it, and the plan of salvation.
Once the boxes make it to their destination Samaritan's Purse will put a book called the greatest gift of all in the box that is in that child's language. The book has different Bible stories in it, and the plan of salvation.
It is amazing to see God work through this. I think this is one of the greatest ministries I have ever known of.
Here is their website.
http://www.samaritanspurse.org/
http://www.samaritanspurse.org/
Here are some pictures of us at the warehouse.
Here are some of the shoe boxes.
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On behalf of Franklin Graham, thank you for participating in Operation Christmas Child and for giving your time at the warehouse this year.
Darren Mullenix
Donor Ministries
Samaritan's Purse
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