You will bless a child in

Liberia

As Africa’s oldest republic, Liberia was initially established on land that was purchased for slaves freed from the United States. More recently, it is known for its rainforest and a season of civil war in the 1990s. Samaritan’s Purse began hosting Operation Christmas Child outreach events for the nation’s children in 1998 and launched The Greatest Journey discipleship program here in 2012. Samaritan’s Purse has a long history of ministering to the physical health of the country as well, most notably, treating the Ebola outbreak from 2014 into 2016.

Read a Story from the Field

A ministry partner writes, “We want to thank all those who are packing shoeboxes. We went to a very remote village, one where they haven’t heard the Gospel in over 100 years. In that village was one of the oldest men in Liberia at 118 years old.” For the first time in his life, this man saw a gift being given without any strings attached. The children freely got the boxes and no child was asked to pay. “There were many children in that village that gave their lives to Christ,” said the ministry partner. “As a result of the outreach event, the man gave 30 acres of land for a church.”

Pray for Your Shoebox Recipient

“Whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.”—Matthew 21:22

Please don’t stop praying for the boy or girl that you first lifted up when you packed your shoebox. Continue to ask God to soften his or her heart to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, so that he or she will follow Him all the days of their life. Pray also for families and entire communities to be transformed as God’s love is shared through your simple gift.

La Gran Aventura

After your shoebox gift delights a boy or girl, you can give them the opportunity to participate in The Greatest Journey.

Taught by trained local teachers, this 12-lesson discipleship program shows children how to follow Christ and share Him with others. As boys and girls share the Scripture stories they learn in class, their friends and family come to faith—growing churches, starting new congregations, and transforming communities by the power of the Gospel.

Send a child on The Greatest Journey for just $6!

Record Where Your Shoebox Went

Our Follow Your Box Map is specifically designed for you to keep track over multiple years where your shoebox gifts have blessed children in need.

Consider displaying one in your church or home as a reminder to pray for the boys and girls who have been blessed by your generosity.