You will bless a child in
Angola
Located on the western coast of Africa, Angola is known for its natural resource of oil as well as its recent recovery from decades of civil war. Operation Christmas Child began delivering gift-filled shoeboxes to children in this nation in 1997 and many have participated in our follow-up discipleship program, The Greatest Journey, since we launched it here in 2010.
Read Stories from the Field
José, a teacher of The Greatest Journey in Angola, writes, “I thank God and all who work in this ministry. May God bless you richly to continue this important work for Christ that has materially and spiritually helped thousands of needy children around of the world to hear the Word of God. Being a teacher of The Greatest Journey is an honor for me because I was chosen by God (Eph. 4:1). I give thanks to Him. I liked teaching children to know, to follow, and to talk about Jesus. Many of these children did not read correctly, but after three months of the courses, I received so much praise from the school teachers that today their children can read and talk about Jesus with their friends.”
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.
The Greatest Journey
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!
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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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