Through Samaritan’s Purse, the mission of Operation Christmas Child demonstrates God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world as local churches and organizations worldwide pack shoeboxes full of gifts. Central Illinois Area Coordinator Paul Bierma shares how the mission came to be:
Shoeboxes are filled with a variety of items for three different age groups before being shipped overseas, explains Project Leader for Warren, McDonough, and Fulton Counties Kay Stropes:
Last year alone, more than 10.5 million shoeboxes were distributed within 160 countries. For more information on how to get involved, visit https://samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/.
