OCC Benin
Gift boxes were first delivered to Benin in 2000. Since then, 423,893 children have received gifts. Last year, an estimated 20,000 children from Benin enrolled in the Operation Christmas Child discipleship program.
Spiritual Impact Stories
A Complete Transformation
In Benin, Africa, Eglise Evangelique has seen God use the discipleship courses to change the hearts of children who often grow up in an environment tainted with corruption and discord. “One of the children testified that before he attended Bible classes, he did not obey his parents,” Evangelique said. “He started to obey. He changed, and he himself saw that he had changed!”
Another child shared with the class her tendency to steal items like pens and copy books from school. After coming to know Christ’s love more fully through the program, an undeniable change became evident. Her parents and friends were amazed at the transformation. “We thank Jesus for his work,” Evangelique said. “We beseech you to send gifts every year in order to encourage the children.”
PRAYER REQUESTS
Pray for churches and ministry partners as they distribute gifts in the name of Jesus Christ.
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