I was very excited to receive a special report on the success of Operation Christmas Child (OCC) for 2007. This year more than 7.6 million boys and girls in some 100 different nations received these tangible gifts of Christ's love. For many, this was the first lesson in the true meaning of Christmas and the first time to hear about Jesus and what He has done for us.
I was especially moved to read about the children of China and see some pictures of these beautiful kids, who live in a place where you could be arrested or killed for being a Christ follower. They are allowed to participate in OCC as a cultural exchange that the Chinese government okayed.
One especially moving testimony took place in Ghana. An OCC team leader noticed the calloused feet of a young boy and quickly breathed a prayer, "Please God, let this child receive a pair of shoes in his box." The boy had never owned a pair of shoes and daily made a barefoot six mile round trip to school. When he opened his box, there were two pairs of shoes that were a perfect fit. God always knows what we need and when we need it. James 1:17 comes to mind..."Every good and perfect gift is from above. coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights..."
Can't wait to make more boxes next year!
1 comments:
Thank you for sharing the update~ that just brings a smile to my face:)
Our family participated in OCC for school, church & Sparks. At the time I thought it was ALOT of work, but seeing how happy my girls were to participate, and now hearing what an impact it has on other children, I am really excited for next Christmas!
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