Samaritan's Purse and Operation Christmas Child Sh...

Samaritan's Purse and Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Ministry is an amazing endeavor headed by Franklin Graham. The entire operation has a firm kindness that far reaches hearts across and around this world.
As a volunteer my heart is full. But there is more than packing and giving, though that is the beginning of something far bigger.
Seeing souls be reached through OCC as reported in Decision, knowing these shoeboxes open doors to share the gospel and love as Jesus loves.
It is a blessing to work in one of the packing centers. I volunteered in Boone, N.C. The excitement begins when you first enter the center's welcoming area. Joining others for an orientation. I put on my Santa hat and went to work. My job was to work the line, check boxes as we were trained for completeness..leaving the integrity of each box.. taping it closed and send for pick up and further processing.
The processing is FUN! I did not want to leave my station, not even for a break. We were called to stop for prayer. Now this was touching, to know the boxes were headed to children here in America and around the world! We checked boxes, prayed over boxes, counted boxes, passed them down for the final pack.
Now sometimes an item had to be sent to the "hospital" for brokenness, or to the "Inappropriate" booth. And sometimes we found an unfilled box. In that case we would add from the trough of toys and items.
Oh the sight of seeing this Operation take place! People, singles, couples, families, groups....all working together for one common goal! To glorify our Father by reaching out, packing up, and going where He sends.

I'm telling you who read this comment: if you have the opportunity to volunteer in a processing center JUST DO IT!

In any case, let's fill up those shoeboxes. Don't forget the WOW item for each box and your check to help deliver the boxes and be a part of the greatest journey!

Thank you!

Granny