I fell asleep last night before I had a chance to write. So, here's Saturday's post. Actually, I'm kind of glad because now I can give you even more updated info.
Yesterday, I was at the church for a short time. I walked into my office and saw boxes everywhere! I was so excited! Why? Because each shoebox is someone saying "I love you and I want to share with you that God loves, too! I want you to know who He is so I'm giving you this gift!" Operation Christmas Child is a ministry that sends shoeboxes to countries where people don't have money to even receive gifts- and most of them have never heard of God or Jesus. Through these shoeboxes, people are able to spread God's love and share God's message with the children. And, last year we set a goal for our church to collect 50 shoeboxes. We collected 100! This year, I bought 100 boxes for people to fill. And, they keep pouring in! I was pretty short on the shipping cost. But, I've learned not to worry. And, today, we exceeded the shipping cost by alot! That means we have more money to go buy more stuff to fill more boxes!
So, throughout this mission project, I have seen God in the excitement in those who have brought in their boxes, those who weren't able to shop but were generous in giving for shipping, and in the youth who have been collecting things during Sunday morning's.
And, I know God will be with the boxes as they go where they need to go to share His message of love and hope.
Blessings,
Jennifer
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