Operation Christmas Child brings joy and hope to children in desperate situations around the world through gift-filled shoeboxes and the message of Godβs unconditional love. When culturally appropriate, an illustrated Bible storybook is offered to children in their local language (children do not have to accept the book in order to receive a shoebox gift). When possible, children can further explo
re the love of Jesus Christ through a voluntary Bible study program called "The Greatest Journey." Since 1993, more than 188 million children in more than 170 countries and territories have received an Operation Christmas Child shoebox. The project delivers not only the joy of what, for many kids, is their first gift ever, but also gives them a tangible expression of Godβs love. To learn more or order free Operation Christmas Child resources, visit https://samaritanspurse.ca/operation-christmas-child/