Operation Christmas Child
Nadia and a Doll
Nadia and a Doll "As a Christian from a low-income family in Ukraine, I saw my shoebox gift as an answer to my mother’s prayers. " While growing up in Ukraine I lived in a three-bedroom apartment with my family of 11. Toys were rare in our neighborhood. I remember one of my neighbors showing…
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Tiene un corazón para compartir a Cristo por medio de cajas de regalos
Nine-year-old Ava Smith loves to pack Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes! Why? “Because shoeboxes provide hope for children who might not have any hope,” she said. She became passionate about the Samaritan’s Purse project three years ago when she packed her first shoebox gift at her Christian school in Felton, Delaware. Ava then shared her enthusiasm…
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Celebramos 30 años de la fidelidad de Dios
Over 4,000 people from 112 countries and all 50 states converged on Orlando last week to give God the glory for His faithfulness over 30 years of Operation Christmas Child. Everyone praised God for providing more than 200 million shoebox gifts for children in need since 1993 and for the 50 million boys and girls…
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Andy Castillo’s Story: Rescued by God
Andy Castillo, Operation Christmas Child regional director for North and Central America, was interviewed during a recent trip to his native Honduras. He and his team took part in several festive outreach events while there. You became involved in full-time ministry, and specifically children’s ministry, in a unique way. How did that come about? Castillo:…
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Midwest Ministry Center in Aurora, Illinois (Shoebox Processing)
Welcome to Aurora! Samaritan's Purse Midwest Ministry Center 800 North Commerce Street, Aurora, Illinois 60504 Learn More About Build a Shoebox Online Fulfillment Seasonal Employment Shoebox Processing Volunteers The Samaritan's Purse Midwest Ministry Center in Aurora, Illinois, is dedicated to sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ, with those in need. The Ministry Center provides…
Media
Press Release Giving Multiplied as Families Provide School Supplies for Children Around the World
Giving Multiplied as Families Provide School Supplies for Children Around the World BOONE, N.C.—Local families are preparing for the school year with back-to-school sales and adding more items to their lists for children in need around the world. Shoebox packers are using this time to purchase gifts and essential items to fill Operation Christmas Child…
Franklin Graham
Newsletter September 2024
Franklin Graham Update | September Franklin Graham Update | September Medical Missions Making an Impact for the Gospel Dear Friend, Medical missions has long been a crucial part of the work of Samaritan's Purse. I was encouraged to see hundreds of doctors, dentists, nurses, and others gathered at our annual Prescription for Renewal conference to learn about and give praise to God for what…
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Las flores se convierten en bendiciones por medio de Samaritan’s Purse
Jaci Snowden loves flowers. “Flowers make me feel close to God,” Jaci said as she cut colorful zinnias in her backyard garden for a bouquet. “They are His wonderful masterpieces created in Christ Jesus for a purpose.” For 10-year-old Jaci, part of that purpose is to grow beautiful flowers, arrange them into delightful bouquets, and…
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Press Release Operation Christmas Child Drop-off Locations Now Open
Operation Christmas Child Drop-off Locations Now Open BOONE, N.C.—Children in need are being blessed this Christmas season through the Samaritan’s Purse project, Operation Christmas Child. Individuals, families and groups have the opportunity to pack a shoebox gift filled with fun toys, school supplies, and personal care items and drop them off now during National Collection…
Proyecto de Ayuda para Crisis & Desastres
La gracia los alcanza después del tornado de Missouri
Michelle Worley-Hurt was serving with Samaritan’s Purse in Kentucky when she heard about the deadly EF3 tornado that hit her hometown of Poplar Bluff, Missouri on March 14. She hurried to drive home, and when she arrived, she found the community she loves already doing what she’d expected. Local Christians, often through Samaritan’s Purse, are…
