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Emphasis: The urgency of the Gospel

“These gifts open the door for us to share God’s love and the eternal hope of the Gospel with children and their families who are living in desperation and fear. The world is changing, but the message of the cross doesn’t change—bringing the hope of the Gospel to millions, especially the living hope of Jesus. Our mission never changes.”

Emphasis: Reaching hard-to-reach areas

“The way we express the love of Jesus Christ and the passion that He had is that we go out there and we serve others. We go to the out-of-bound places, the ends of the earth. There’s no greater need and no greater time for us to go out and serve boldly in the name of Jesus Christ. And we do it through Operation Christmas Child.”

Emphasis: Children coming to Jesus

“We are partnering with God for kingdom impact—one heart, one soul, one child at a time. The children are the most open to hear the Good News of Jesus, to respond in faith, and to share with their friends and family. There is great power in the Good News of Jesus Christ. There is great urgency, and children and their families are coming to Jesus.”

Emphasis: The influence of a shoebox gift

“Isn’t it amazing that through a gift box, God has raised up intercessors and preachers. I believe the Lord is reminding us today that we are to look upon to nations to observe, to be astonished, to wonder, because He is doing something mighty.”

Emphasis: International strategy and impact

“It’s through a prayerful and intentional network of volunteer National and Regional Leadership Teams around the world we’re able to develop strategic plans, build key relationships, and carry out outreach and discipleship programs with staggering fruitfulness. This is all done through trained and equipped local ministry partners who have a heart to walk alongside children and their families as they hear, accept, and share the Good News of Jesus Christ.”

Emphasis: Network of year-round volunteers and shoebox packers

“Each year-round volunteer, participating church, group, and individual shoebox packer is the heart and soul and engine driving Operation Christmas Child. Together, we are rallying around the opportunity and calling to serve Jesus in this way—with urgency to introduce more and more children to a loving God through His son Jesus Christ.”

Emphasis: Network of year-round volunteers and shoebox packers

“When the mountain seems too big, the goal seems too big, God will go before us.”

Emphasis: Firsthand account of the influence of a shoebox gift

“A simple shoebox gift made a profound impact in my own life as a 13-year-old girl growing up in communist Romania. The brand new items in my shoebox were like a splash of color in my black and white world—and a direct answer to a specific prayer. This experience showed me God saw me and heard my prayers. A gift given with no strings attached can make a tangible and eternal impact–even opening the door of a child’s heart to accept the love of God in a personal way.”