Operation Christmas Child spreads the gospel to kids

  • Kate Speed was eager to give Garrett Wells a shoebox to pack.
    Kate Speed was eager to give Garrett Wells a shoebox to pack.
  • From left are Ethan Heard of Rolling Hills Ministries Thrift Store, Brenda Ingram the Operation Christmas Logistics Coordinator for West Central Louisiana and Addie McGrath, the daughter of Rolling Hills Thrift Store Manager Jessica McGrath.
    From left are Ethan Heard of Rolling Hills Ministries Thrift Store, Brenda Ingram the Operation Christmas Logistics Coordinator for West Central Louisiana and Addie McGrath, the daughter of Rolling Hills Thrift Store Manager Jessica McGrath.

    Operation Christmas Child is a ministry through Samaritan’s Purse that spreads the gospel to over 170 countries. It is a “tangible way to share God’s love millions of children.”

    The shoeboxes are given to children ages 2-4, 5-9, and 10-14 living in third world countries.

    For many children, this is the first gift they have ever received. The boxes are packed with school supplies, toiletries (no liqui…