It's that time of year...

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD is here again!

Our church participates in this every year.  Last year, however, was the first year I've actually joined in.  

If you are unaware, Operation Christmas Child is a ministry of Samaritan's Purse.  The object is to provide children around the world with a Christmas giftbox... making the season joyful for them.

We forget how much Christmas means to children, and how many children are unable to have that special feeling of opening a present.  Yes, I know Christmas is not about presents, but let's get real.  It's part of the tradition that we love... and every child should have the opportunity to be blessed with a Christmas gift.

Operation Christmas Child makes that possible.  While supplying children with presents, they are able to share the love of Jesus with them... which makes it all worthwhile!

I couldn't wait to get our boxes together.  

I went to target and stocked up on the dollar aisle.  (You don't have to spend a lot of money to make a child happy... especially these children.)  I made 2 boxes - 1 girl and 1 boy, for ages 5-9.  I filled our boxes with coloring books, crayons, pens, notebooks, socks, mittens, hairbows, slinkies, and play dough.  You can also add items like toothbrushes, soap, candy, clothing, etc... anything you think a child may want/need.

It's so rewarding... I can't even begin to tell you.

I can't WAIT until Jase is old enough to understand the concept... it's a great teaching tool for our kids.

We are so blessed.

Operation Christmas Child's mission is to demonstrate God's love in a tangible way to needy children around the world, and together with the local church worldwide, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ.

8 MILLION children received shoeboxes last year.  

That makes my heart happy. :)

Check them out at - www.samaritanspurse.org