Shoeboxes

This morning I was frantically calling dollar stores.  I had requested plastic shoe boxes from another store.  But, they couldn't find them.  And, I needed some before 8:30 this morning.  So, I was glad when someone answered the phone and said they thought they had some.  "I need 50", I said.  They doubted they had many.  But, a minute later she came back to the phone and said, "Would you believe I have exactly 50!"  Awesome!
So, I got back to the church in time to hand out shoe boxes to anyone who wanted to fill one for Operation Christmas Child.  People fill a box with toys, school supplies, toiletries, etc. for children around the world who would not ordinarily get Christmas gifts- mainly because they usually don't know who Jesus is- let alone celebrating His birthday!  So, this is a way to share the love of God with others.  And then the kids are invited to go to a meeting where they learn about God. 
Anyway, last year our goal was 50.  We did 100.  So, I thought optimistically if I got 50 today I'd have enough to get started.  By the 3rd service, I only had 3 left!  So, there's a waiting list for shoe boxes!  How awesome is that?!

Galatians 6:2

Common English Bible (CEB)

² Carry each other’s burdens and so you will fulfill the law of Christ.
Blessings,
Jennifer