Christmas is surely in the air as Concord Church of Christ packed Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes on Wednesday, Nov. 20! We had a great crew sort, pack, and pray over 33 boxes that will bless children the world over. Our multi-generational group enjoyed Christmas cookies, hot chocolate, and other treats while Christmas music played over the sound system and a fire was projected onto a big screen. Much fun was had by all working together to provide a bit of Christmas joy to those who might not otherwise receive fun gifts like toys and stuffed animals along with practical items such as school supplies and personal care items.
Samaritan Purse's stated mission for Operation Christmas Child is, "...to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world. Through this project, Samaritan’s Purse partners with the local church worldwide to share the Good News of Jesus Christ and make disciples of the nations." Our prayer at Concord Church of Christ is that these children are blessed by the gifts and they are pointed to the greater meaning of Christmas, the love of our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ.
