SUNDAY

For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves,

Colossians 1:13

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

I often tell you about the benefits of sending shoeboxes to children, but today I want to link you to Samaritan’s Purse and Franklin Graham for some different opportunities to help all over the world. This gives you the opportunity to help families in many ways.

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgzGwHfnDHlhntxdGpbtqsvPgbkTg

TODAY’S PRAYER FOCUS

Today, we want to thank God for opportunities to make a difference in the lives of families around the world. Let’s pray for the people who benefit from these Christmas gifts. Pray the families benefit financially and eternally.

READ the BIBLE

  • Week 43 – TRUST: LETTING GO
  • Psalm 20
  • Psalm 49: 5-15
  • “To have a victorious life, I must stop . . . .”

THANKFULNESS

Today, I am thankful for the love and concern many people shoe us. It often “makes our day”! I cannot imagine life without the opportunity to love others and have the joy of others loving us.

DROP-OFF WEEK

We begin a long week, Monday – Monday, of being the collection point for area shoeboxes. I love seeing all the shoeboxes that have been packed. Many churches try to pack a few more each year or every few years. The people who come are smiling and joyful as they give us the boxes to place in cartons and ship to their next destination. They usually tell us the number of boxes while wearing a big smile. They are thankful for their church and people working together to accomplish such a big task.

I have a reminder to those who packed the boxes. If you have some “leftovers”, you can place them in ordinary brown boxes and leave theem with us to send to the processing center. There our “leftovers” become “filler” for boxes that need more items. Help make sure no boxes have any extra room so no child will have to look at their friends and see how much more other children have received. LET’S TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO HELP EACH CHILD TO RECEIVE A BOX IS SO FULL IT DOES NOT RATTLE WHEN SHAKEN!

THANK YOU to the churches and individuals who have packed this year. See some of you soon during the collection hours as you bring your boxes to us!

Anna Lee