It’s All About Jesus

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It’s the time of year again when several of us from the church go to Dallas, TX to help process Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes. Our group of twelve met two relatives at the processing center to join in with hundreds of other volunteers to accomplish the mission of getting gift-filled shoeboxes ready to ship to children in other countries. These children will not only receive a tangible gift but will also be presented with the gospel of Jesus Christ and have an opportunity to participate in a discipleship program. 

While there, we went shopping at the mall and played games at the arcade. We had some great food, shared lots of laughs, and enjoyed a scenic drive home after we missed our intended exit. Relationships were strengthened and fun was had, but we never forgot the purpose of our trip. No matter what we do in life, spreading the love of Christ to a lost and dying world should always be our main focus. 

My prayer this week is that I never forget what we are instructed to do, and I use every opportunity to carry out that mission. 


Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. - Mark 16:15

Go therefore and make disciples of all nations... - Matthew 28:19


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