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DESCRIPTION:Shoeboxes Collection from November 16-22\nAs we are heading int
 o this coming Christmas season\, we have the opportunity to practice our f
 aith to tell people about Christ by partnering with the Samaritan's Purse 
 again\, through their Operation Christmas Child.\nI want you to think back
  on how excited you were as a child to receive a gift at Christmas or your
  birthday\; how wonderful that we can show Jesus' love for his children th
 rough a small tangible gift of a shoebox in the hopes of bringing them to 
 the greatest gift of all\, Jesus.\n \nThrough the gift of giving shoeboxe
 s filled with toys\, school supplies\, crafts\, clothing or personal care 
 items\, not only is a door opened to spread the gospel with joy\, but it i
 s also a way to bless and remind children that they are loved and not forg
 otten.\nDon’t forget to pick up your shoeboxes in the foyer after the se
 rvice (along with a ‘how to’ booklet)\, and we ask that you please pla
 ce $12 inside every box you prepare\, as this will help cover shipping cos
 ts.\nThe National Collection week is from Nov 16th to the 22nd\, so that g
 ives us a little over 3 weeks to look out for special items\, prepare our 
 boxes\, and bring them back to the church NO LATER than at the start of ou
 r church service on November 22nd.\n \nAnd please remember to pray for th
 e boys and girls who will receive these gifts.\nIn closing\, I want to lea
 ve you with Matthew 25:40: \n‘Assuredly\, I say to you\, in as much as 
 you did it to one of the least of these my brethren\, you did it to Me'. 
 \n Thank you.
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LOCATION:Foyer\, WVBC
SUMMARY:Samaritan’s Purse: Shoebox Collection
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