Operation Christmas Child Shoebox

We've been talking a little about Christmas and as Ava sees Christmas decorations she says "Mom, I'm ready for Christmas." We've talked about why we give gifts...we give gifts to show others that we love them, just as God gave us the gift of his son Jesus to show his love for the world. With this time of year comes Operation Christmas Child. Each year around this time Samaritan's Purse collects shoe boxes for needy children around the world. It has been fun shopping with Ava this past week and picking up things for a little girl who we will never know, but yet are praying for. Ava was excited to pick out gifts and pack the shoebox. She participated in the dedication prayer during our Sunday morning service. So sweet!!!