I don’t have much to say about this.
If you want to do something, consider sponsoring a child through Compassion.
Or purchase livestock for a family in need through World Vision.
At the very least, consider packing a shoe-box for Operation Christmas Child through Samaritan’s Purse. This is a lovely way to bless children in need and get your own children involved. Daisy has been talking about what to pack for her Christmas Child box this year, and Pearl is catching the spirit.
It couldn’t be simpler to purchase a few items, collect some toys and candy, and send a box of love to another country. Samaritan’s Purse will even send you an email letting you know what country your box went to. Last year ours went to Mexico. We may include notes in English and Spanish this year on the chance they go that way again.
If you’re going to pack a box, you’d better get on it! Next week is drop-off week.
Never discount the impact these few items can make on an impoverished child. I have a friend who was blessed to participate in the distribution of Christmas Child boxes one year and she recounted how a little girl opened her box and exclaimed, “I’ve gotten a toothbrush!” A toothbrush. We just threw away several worn ones. I think we’ll pack a few.
There are several suggestions on the Samaritan’s Purse website, but my friend also mentioned that plastic shoe boxes (like Sterilite) are a good choice because they can be used to carry water when they aren’t holding treasures.
*There is some crossovers among these ministries. You can buy livestock through Compassion or sponser through World Vision, etc. They are legitimate organizations with Christian foundations and emphasis.
