Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Ministry has been changing lives around the world since 1993, one box at a time.
Last year, they delivered 11.9 million shoeboxes with a goal of 12 million for this year. It has been said that these shoeboxes may be the only gift some children will receive during Christmas or other times during the year. Beginning next week, you will have the chance to join in this effort to bring Christ and happiness to children around the world. This can be done by an individual, group, or church.
Tammy Crawford serves as the public relations director in this region and tells about the program and where you can drop off a shoebox.
click to download audioCrawford explains the program.
click to download audioShe noted who gets the shoeboxes.
click to download audioCrawford described how much the shoeboxes are appreciated by those receiving them.
She shared one story about a child and their shoebox.
click to download audioCrawford shared some things that can be placed in a shoebox.
click to download audioShe added that each shoebox will contain information about God and the Bible, plus the plan of salvation written in the language of the child.
click to download audioCrawford gave the drop-off locations for shoeboxes in the Caldwell and Lyon area.
click to download audioThe times for the daily dropoff are included in this story on our website. It costs $10.00 per box to ship each shoebox, and the funding for the box is appreciated when dropping off a box. For any information on the shoebox ministry, you can call 270-836-8028.
