You will bless a child in
Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone is located on the coast of West Africa, next to Liberia and Guinea. In addition to being a gold, diamond, and bauxite mining hub, it is also rich with wildlife. Hippopotamuses and crocodiles (including rare miniature versions of these species) reside in its rivers together with manatees. Large game such as elephants, lions, and buffaloes, however, have been hunted off so that now they only reside in the country’s game preserves. Samaritan’s Purse began distributing Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts here in 1997, and today, roughly 40 percent of the population is of shoebox-receiving age. Since 2011, The Greatest Journey follow-up discipleship course has been offered to boys and girls in this nation. Samaritan’s Purse also worked extensively in Sierra Leone and its neighboring countries during the Ebola outbreak of 2014.
Read a Story from the Field
Mohamed often pestered his parents for a mathematical set and other school supplies. His mother and father tried to respond his pleas, but were unable to buy the items for him.
To his surprise, Mohamed was invited to a local church where he received an Operation Christmas Child shoebox brimming with the very items he wanted: a mathematical set, pens, and other fun things! His parents marveled that, of all the places in their community, a church was the source of the coveted items. They promptly asked to talk to its pastor.
Previously, Mohamed’s parents had told him to never go near a church. But after seeing Mohamed’s shoebox gift, they changed their mind and began attending church as a family as well as talking more with the pastor. Since then, every member of the family has accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior!
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!
Donación mensual Donación únicaRecord 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.
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