Operation Christmas Child

Operation Christmas Child

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Elizabeth P
I am a recovering Army brat who loves to travel and start new adventures. My handsome husband and I met at Oklahoma Christian University and he whisked me away to Kansas. So, I bought some ruby red high heels and made Topeka my home. I have a rough and rowdy Princess 4-year-old girl, amazing twin boys (almost 3) and a newborn baby girl who all make every day an adventure. We are grateful to be part of an amazing church in Topeka who regularly challenges and encourages our whole family. I have been both a full-time working mom and a stay-at-home-mom and/or both at the same time at one point or another. I am constantly seeking God’s wisdom on “balancing it all” and following His plan for my life, not mine.
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The Power of a Gift

Operation Christmas Child (OCC) is one of my favorite ministries. If you’ve never heard of it, I hope this becomes one you choose to support! They say it’s the “power of a simple gift” which opens the door to transforming lives, communities, and eventually nations. The third week of November is National Collection Week and most likely there is a drop off location near you. 

The folks at Operation Christmas Child make it so easy to be a part of overseas missions. Plus, it is a fun thing to do with your kids during the holiday season. In each box goes a few small gifts or needed items, but what comes out is eternal. Think of every box as a soul, a child with whom the gospel will be shared.  Even better, OCC provides discipleship through local churches for follow up. OCC supports these churches in a variety of ways so that they can best lead and impact their communities.

Building a box is easy. Please do one this year…or five. You can even build a box online, or track it so you know where it gets delivered!

Need some ideas for what to put in the box? Consider these items:

  • Toothbrush, hair brush, comb, or mirror compact
  • Soccer ball with pump
  • Stuffed animal
  • Small doll or action figure
  • Coloring book and crayons
  • Stickers
  • Play dough
  • Clothing
  • School supplies
  • Yo-yo or Frisbee

Please take a minute to watch this video or click on the picture below to learn more about this exciting ministry.

Operation Christmas Child

Have you packed a shoe box before? What did you enjoy about it? 

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