Samaritan's Purse

One of my favorite organizations is Samaritan's Purse run by Franklin Graham, son of Billy Graham and the late Ruth Bell Graham.

http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php

My favorite part of Samaritan's Purse is the annual Operation Christmas Child. This is when you fill a shoebox, or plastic container about the size of a shoebox, with goodies for a needy child. We pack basic hygiene items such as soap, washcloth, toothbrush and paste, hairbrush and also deodorant if the box is for an older child. School supplies, small toys, stickers, socks and books are all great to add to the box. You can designate whether your box is for a boy or a girl and an age range. Many families choose to match boxes to the children in their own families. Samaritan's Purse then ships these boxes around the world to children, many of whom may have never had such a gift. However, the best part is the Gospel message that Samaritan's Purses includes in the box in the child's own language. An opportunity to teach the child about Christ and salvation is also provided. What an awesome gift. The child will learn that you sent this gift because of your love for our Lord Jesus Christ.
My prayer is that everyone reading this will be inspired to fill a shoebox or even a few shoeboxes. It may be too late for this year's collection but that means you have most of 2009 to collect items and fill lots of boxes :)

Please check out Samaritan's Purse and see if you agree with me that it is a wonderful organization!
Thank you.