Franklin Graham
Newsletter January 2024
Franklin Graham Update | January Franklin Graham Update | January AFTER the SHOEBOX... The Greatest Journey Begins Dear Friend, As I write this, more than 11 million Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts are just beginning their journey—crossing oceans, mountains, and deserts—to delight children in more than 100 countries around the world. We thank God for everyone who prayerfully packed these gifts, and we…
Operation Christmas Child
Edward and Kristy Graham Distribute Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes in Ecuador
Each year, Samaritan’s Purse distributes millions of shoebox gifts around the world to children in need. Edward Graham, the youngest son of Franklin Graham, and his wife Kristy were among those who recently traveled to Ecuador to help distribute Operation Christmas Child gifts and celebrate the graduation of those who completed The Greatest Journey, a…
Operation Christmas Child
Making Disciples in Ghana
Epiphani had never received anything like the Operation Christmas Child shoebox gift filled with items such as pencils, books, and a pair of blue sandals. She was delighted to have such special presents, but when she met a boy named Daniel who was struggling, she decided that he needed the treasures more than she did.…
Operation Christmas Child
2023 Operation Christmas Child Special Report
11.3 MillionShoeboxes packed by people from 11 countries 5.1 MillionChildren participated in The Greatest Journey 2.9 MillionDecisions made for Christ Informe especial Special Report “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.” Hebrews 10:23 Informe especial Special Report “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope…
The Greatest Journey
Jesus reminds us that the Kingdom of God is filled with people who have childlike faith. “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 19:14). We praise God that more than 17 million children have made decisions for Christ through The Greatest…
Operation Christmas Child
Operation Christmas Child Brings Gift-Filled Shoeboxes to Palau
Franklin Graham’s bold vision to deliver gift-filled Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes in Jesus’ Name to every child on 1,000 Pacific islands—more than half a million kids—began early last year and reached more than 65,000 children in 2019. Earlier this year, the campaign arrived ashore on Palau, where scores of shoeboxes were handed out to children…
Our Ministry
Year-End Giving 2024
2024 Year in Photos We praise God for what He has done through Samaritan's Purse in 2024. We ministered in Jesus' Name to people desperate for hope around the world, rushing relief to victims of violent conflict, natural disasters, disease, and poverty. From hurricanes in the Caribbean, Florida, and western North Carolina to flooding in Brazil, Vietnam, and…
Operation Christmas Child
“Now I Have a Heart for God”
Each time he pricked his feet on thorns or felt the jabs of kids who jeered at his bare feet, 13-year-old Kwale thought of the shoes his parents had promised: “When we have the money.” Even his teachers seemed to pick on him, assigning him dirty jobs like cleaning the toilets or telling him to…
Operation Christmas Child
Bringing the Gospel to the Himba
AN ENDS OF THE EARTH STORY UNA HISTORIA DE LOS CONFINES DEL MUNDO Bringing the Gospel to the Himba Village leaders gathered around the fire and pleaded with their ancestors' spirits. The drought seemed endless, families were falling deeper into poverty, and the witch doctor's promises of healing had failed time and time again. The…
Our Ministry
2024 Mid-Year Report
Thank You Israel Response U.S. Disaster Relief World Medical Mission Operation Christmas Child & The Greatest Journey 2024 Mid-Year Report Thank You Through the first half of 2024, Samaritan’s Purse remained steadfast in our mission to relieve suffering and share the hope of Jesus Christ. Our teams continue serving in the difficult areas of the…
