Jesus tells us in Matthew 28:19 “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost.” God has placed us in a unique role where we can use our gifts and talents to invite other believers to participate in The Great Commission through Operation Christmas Child. Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, seeks to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world and together with the local church worldwide, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. FBC Woodbury collects items all year for shoeboxes which we will pack on the last Saturday of October at our annual Packing Party. Once these shoeboxes are packed with school supplies, handmade items, a fun “WOW” item, personal care products, socks, and underwear, Samaritan’s Purse sends these gift-filled shoeboxes to children in need around the world along with The Greatest Journey a 12-lesson program on how to follow Christ. Since 1993, OCC has collected and delivered more than 232 million gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 170 countries and territories. More than 24 million boys and girls have made a decision to follow Christ. “Every box is an opportunity to reach a child with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.”—Franklin Graham President, Samaritan’s Purse.
Ways you can give are by using the QR code that will direct you to FBC OCC Amazon Wish List or by using the church online giving tab and choosing “Samaritan’s Purse OCC”.
FBC Woodbury is a Drop Off location during National Collection Week in November. For more information about what FBC OCC does or how you can help contact the church at 615-563-2474 or email.
For more information about OCC go to Samaritan’s Purse.
