MCC is acting as a relay center for Operation Christmas Child this year. Collection week is Nov. 17-23.
Be sure to get your shoebox instructions either at church this Sunday or by visiting samaritanspurse.org
Here’s their prayer guide:
Sunday
Pray for the hurting children and their families whose lives will be impacted this year through Operation Christmas Child. Pray especially that many hearts will be opened to God’s love and the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Monday
Most children who receive shoe box gifts live in desperate circumstances, suffering from poverty, sickness, war, or natural disaster. Pray that God will meet their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Tuesday
Pray for our ministry partners in countries around the world, especially that the shoe box gifts will be effective tools for evangelism. Pray also for their follow-up and discipleship programs.
Wednesday
Gift-filled shoe boxes are distributed in some countries that are not receptive to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Pray that doors will be opened, so the Good News can be shared.
Thursday
Pray for the individuals, families, churches, and groups who will be filling shoe boxes this year, especially for the children. Pray that they will see that it truly is more blessed to give than to receive.
Friday
Pray for everyone involved in collecting, processing, transporting, and delivering shoe box gifts, including the tens of thousands of volunteers. Pray especially for the timely delivery of the gifts.
Saturday
Pray for the Samaritan’s Purse staff and volunteers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, Germany, and Australia, as they deal with the logistical challenges of Operation Christmas Child.