You will bless a child in

Argentina

Located along the southeastern tip of South America, Argentina is known for its soccer, steak, and the tango. Children in this Spanish-speaking nation began receiving shoebox gifts from Operation Christmas Child in 2001 and many have also participated in our follow-up discipleship program, The Greatest Journey, since it was launched here in 2014.

Read Stories from the Field

After inviting 10 of his friends to one of our discipleship courses in Argentina, 12-year-old Franco said, “The Greatest Journey was a great benefit to me and to my friends, who I invited from my school. They accepted Christ and this brought me such great joy! Thank you so much for this beautiful material that has benefited us greatly. May God bless you!”

Pray for Your Shoebox Recipient

“Whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.”—Matthew 21:22

Please don’t stop praying for the boy or girl that you first lifted up when you packed your shoebox. Continue to ask God to soften his or her heart to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, so that he or she will follow Him all the days of their life. Pray also for families and entire communities to be transformed as God’s love is shared through your simple gift.

The Greatest Journey

After your shoebox gift delights a boy or girl, you can give them the opportunity to participate in The Greatest Journey.

Taught by trained local teachers, this 12-lesson discipleship program shows children how to follow Christ and share Him with others. As boys and girls share the Scripture stories they learn in class, their friends and family come to faith—growing churches, starting new congregations, and transforming communities by the power of the Gospel.

Send a child on The Greatest Journey for just $6!

Record Where Your Shoebox Went

Our Follow Your Box Map is specifically designed for you to keep track over multiple years where your shoebox gifts have blessed children in need.

Consider displaying one in your church or home as a reminder to pray for the boys and girls who have been blessed by your generosity.