On Friday, November 15, Chicago HBF had an amazing opportunity to
host an Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Packing Party. Operation Christmas Child is an all-age
service project with a mission to share God’s love through a simple shoebox
filled with gifts. These boxes are far more than gifts. Each box enables us to reach children worldwide
with the news of Jesus Christ and the true meaning of Christmas. It opens up a world of life-changing
opportunities for each child, their family, and their communities.
Thus, HBF’s vision and purpose for the Shoebox Packing
Party:
Inner
Fellowship and Community Building
Through a
service project, HBF members and leaders are able to better create unity and
fellowship through Operation Christmas Child. Through this one even, we are
able to expose the students to needs of other communities and begin to pray for
the salvation of the kids who will be receiving the shoeboxes.
Local
High School Outreach
The High School students will have an
opportunity to tangibly express their faith personally with their friends through
inviting their friends to this event. Not only does a shoebox carry a tangible
expression of love and compassion, it also carries the message of Jesus. Jesus
love is just not limited to those receiving boxes, but his love is also meant
to touch the even high school students here in Chicago! Jesus’ love has no
bounds, and current HBF members will have an opportunity to share with their
friends about receiving the greatest gift of all- Jesus Christ himself.
Making a
Difference around the World
Through giving
shoebox gifts, HBF will impact, empower, and open up opportunities for churches
overseas to share the Gospel.
By God’s grace, the event went extremely well and Chicago HBF students and leaders packed a total of 45 shoeboxes! Praise God! Thank you to the parents for your prayers and support. Let’s pray that our HBF students remember Jesus- the greatest gift of all.
By God’s grace, the event went extremely well and Chicago HBF students and leaders packed a total of 45 shoeboxes! Praise God! Thank you to the parents for your prayers and support. Let’s pray that our HBF students remember Jesus- the greatest gift of all.
