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What if one simple gift could make the difference between despair and hope? For Alex Nsengimana, a survivor of the Rwanda genocide, a shoebox from Operation Christmas Child helped restore his hope and put him on the path toward faith in Jesus Christ. |
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Alex questioned whether God existed when, as a child, he witnessed the brutal murder of his grandmother and uncle. But then God used a simple, gift-filled shoebox to show him that he was loved and not forgotten—and led him to eventually forgive the man who killed his family members. |
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“I was reminded of God’s love for me and the hope that I had in Him,” Alex said. “Receiving that shoebox was just the beginning of my faith.” |
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This year marks the 20th anniversary of Operation Christmas Child. Since 1993, more than 100 million children have been touched by the power of a simple gift. Every shoebox is a tool that can be used by God to reach one more child like Alex with the Good News of Jesus Christ. |
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REACH ONE MORE CHILD |
Visit our website to find everything you need to get started packing shoebox gifts for children who need to know the love of Christ! You can find free materials that will help you spread the word about Operation Christmas Child, preprinted decorative boxes (available for a suggested donation), and great resources for your group, including crafts and money-saving tips to bless children like Alex by sending them Good News and great joy!
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