From 9 to 1,650 Shoeboxes: God's Faithfulness With Operation Christmas Child

[@surfergirl326]

Thank you for sharing your story. I have been packing OCC Shoeboxes for at least 23 years. I have been a Church Relations & Community Relations volunteer in the past. And started being a year round Prayer Relations volunteer last year, and this year I'm also a Community Relations Team member. 🥰

[@loveinashoebox6509]

That is amazing❤️ Thanks for sharing that! Were you at the Connect conference?

[@surfergirl326]

@@loveinashoebox6509 No I wasn't able to go.🥺

[@eveb446]

Thank you for sharing your Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes story. My situation mirrors yours, except I have not gone to the lengths yet, to have a packing party, etc. I started packing OCC shoeboxes in 2012. About 5 years ago I became the prayer coordinator at my church for OCC. Also I am the person who is in contact with the OCC, Canada, office. I order and distribute the boxes and drop them off at the collection center, etc., etc. I think about OCC shoeboxes night and day, all year long. I shop for these boxes all year long. Now I have to pray and work on expanding my OCC ministry, just like you did. Thank you and God bless.

[@loveinashoebox6509]

That is awesome💗💗💗 Wow! Thanks for being a year round volunteer!!! I love your story and your enthusiasm! We are the same lol! Shoeboxes are forever on my mind😁😂

[@drogers]

Pierce their heart with the Gospel….wow Em’ that just really says it all. How brave and beautiful of you to step out of your comfort zone to inspire others! I love you friend! You did an awesome job! ❤

[@loveinashoebox6509]

Thank you Denise… This was a tough one to do… I rambled some and also forgot to include some 😂 Love you too💗💗💗

[@NikiChicote]

i love hearing your story Emily, thank you for sharing God's goodness and faithfulness! May He bless you more and continue to guide your OCC journey! 💖💖💖

[@loveinashoebox6509]

Thank you💗💗💗

[@sheilanichols3647]

This video is so inspiring. Perfect backup scripture.

[@loveinashoebox6509]

Thank you so much❤️

[@darlenerogers3218]

Such a blessing to hear your testimony this morning. Thank you!

[@loveinashoebox6509]

Thank you❤️❤️❤️

[@Kit.Nicole]

That’s so sweet Emily. I haven’t nearly hit the 30 yet, but my mom has looked at my stash a few times and said, “you need your own house.” 😆 Thank you though for following the call of God on your heart ❤

[@loveinashoebox6509]

You are so awesome and so very talented Nicole💗💗💗 You inspire so many! Thanks!

[@PAwildolivebranch]

I look back and remember God’s promises to me about your future. I have lived to see these come to pass! A great testimony to the faithfulness of the great God we serve! ❤

[@AngieClifton-d3r]

Hi Emily! I watched this video the first day or two it came out and it touched me so much. I have packed shoeboxes with my children and Mom for 7 or 8 years and very similar to your story the number kept growing. However, I could never bring myself to do announcements at church.... until this year. I am still terrible at the announcements, but the church is joining in and we have fun things planned...a women's night to put together sewing kits and a packing party with the kids at Wednesday night. Thank you for sharing your story and how God made you strong. I absolutely loved when you were making videos at your kitchen counter and talking about dollar general pennies! May the Lord bless in all that you are doing currently!!!

[@debifritzsd]

Thank you. I've packed shoeboxes for years. Last year our town lost it's drop off church. I just got done today asking our pastor if we could persue what we would need to do to become the drop off church in our town. He said YES! Love your story, so much inspiration for me to jump in with all I can. Our Wednesday night club just packed 15 boxes last week. I just love it and feel like you. ❤

[@loveinashoebox6509]

Thank you so much for commenting and telling me your story! You will love being a drop off❤️ To do that it is a process to become a year round volunteer but it is so much fun and just fulfilling❤️ Thank you for doing what God has laid on your heart…

[@melissaflores5466]

Emily I love this so much, I both cried and laughed, thank you for glorifying the name of the lord, thank you for your brave heart to step out in faith, so inspired by it, love you ❤

[@loveinashoebox6509]

Thank you Melissa 💗💗💗

[@tammyjones3709]

Thank you Emily for all that you said in your video. It diffently brought me to tears. I started packing shoe boxes about 4 years ago only doing 2-3 and I felt lead to do more. Started watching all you wonderful ladies videos and hauls about sales and prayed God if you want me to pack more I need to fine some deals. Well I went from my goal of 20 boxes to just finishing number 50 last night with a lot of extra stuff to donate as filler. I to feel a call to do more, but just don’t know what that looks like. I will be praying about it. Thank You again, God bless you ❤❤❤

[@loveinashoebox6509]

Thank you! God will open the right doors for you❤️ You can contact your area coordinator and he or she can let you know what volunteer opportunities are needed😊 Maybe that is your next step😁

[@occland8864]

Thanks for sharing your story, Emily. It may very well inspire someone to take the next step. I’m now encouraged to tell my own story. Happy packing. I can’t wait to hear how God continues to bless his ministry through his people. All praise, honor, and glory belong to Him. 🙌🏻

[@loveinashoebox6509]

Thanks❤️ Yes, tell your story!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@NaturallYouFood]

Bless you dear Emily. You're not only a blessing to the children receiving the boxes, but you are speaking to people who sometimes want to know how to hear God's voice and be obedient. ♥

[@loveinashoebox6509]

Wow thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@brendarocheck3988]

What a great testimony! I hope to get more evolved in this ministry myself.❤

[@Kayla_Schumacher]

Thank you for sharing your testimony! It brought me to tears. Your video was so affirming and encouraging. God has also laid this ministry on my heart. Like you, I just couldn't stop thinking about it (I still can't). This is my first year to year round shop and pack. ❤

[@loveinashoebox6509]

I’m so glad it encouraged you! So happy to hear you have started packing year round❤️❤️❤️

[@KarenYork-t2c]

! What a testimony of praise you have! God is so good and showed himself so faithful to you and your church congregation! ❤️👏❤️👏❤️👏❤️👏❤️👏

[@bluffcitybounty2122]

Just now watching this, Emily. So awesome! Proud of you, girl!❤

[@loveinashoebox6509]

Thank you❤️

[@therealsunnylife]

God bless u & thank you for packing boxes for Jesus!😁👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@loveinashoebox6509]

God bless you too❤️

[@eastcoaststories]

Thanks for sharing your start with OCC and your continued participation growth journey. It keeps getting bigger and bigger! Mine was similar when my nephew participated with the OCC shoebox. I helped him and I kept thinking and thinking about it too. lol Good for you to speak on OCC infront of a crowd! I hate public speaking! Thanks for sharing, Emily! Beautiful video!

[@kimmclean9933]

Thank you so much for sharing your shoebox testimony. 🙏❤

[@loveinashoebox6509]

Thank you for watching❤️

[@pinkanna25]

Miss your videos hope you are doing well!!

[@soniaalicea3955]

Thank you for sharing your story.

[@dawnr.4614]

❤ love this testimony ❤ i dropped off mine today 🇬🇧😊💕✝️🙏🏼

[@loveinashoebox6509]

Thank you❤️ and thank you for packing shoeboxes!

[@stacyberry3809]

Thank you for sharing! ❤️

[@tomlewis4382]

Thank You!!!

[@byrdfeed9071]

Awesome testimony, Emily! God bless you and all the children who will be touched by your tenacity and determination ❤🙏

[@loveinashoebox6509]

Thank you Trish💗💗💗

[@valswain]

Wow, Emily! Amazing testimony. Thanks for sharing. I laughed and cried and smiled a lot while watching 😁 God Bless You and all those who participate at your church and in your community, and God Bless all the children who receive your shoeboxes ❤️💚❤️

[@loveinashoebox6509]

Thank you Val💗💗💗 Love you and thank you for your kind words!

[@dabee831]

Oh my gosh! I see a little of me in you. Haha I thought you said you can’t talk to a group. Well, I’d say you have done a wonderful job with Jesus By your side. 😀

[@loveinashoebox6509]

Thanks you for the encouragement ❤️

[@suereadnour2968]

What an inspiring story! Thank you for sharing! God bless!

[@loveinashoebox6509]

Thank you❤️

[@beckypetersen2680]

Thank you for sharing. I was looking for an update from this year. Did you pack shoeboxes again?

[@withloveIva]

Miss your videos!

[@loveinashoebox6509]

I am sorry. I may take it back up in the summer. I have just been incredibly busy with OCC and my family… I will eventually make more 😊

[@withloveIva]

@@loveinashoebox6509 oh that’s okay!! No need to apologize I was just hoping you weren’t gone for good! 😅 I tried to find you on insta but there wasn’t one listed. Your videos and story are very inspiring. This is my first year with a big goal and shopping year round. Last year I did 6 this year I’m hoping to complete 50!

[@loveinashoebox6509]

@@withloveIva I love your new goal!!! So awesome🥰 I am on fb Emily Bing (profile of my family outside and background pic OCC) Not sure your name but if you friend request me I will accept.

[@Danaharrington-gd7vc]

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[@juliealexanderturner1935]

Hi, I’m working with my church to start an OCC program. Do you have any information on your budget and how much you spend on each box. Any organization and packing party ideas would be greatly appreciated. Also thank you for the Bible verses. You might want to add them in your comments. They were really great. Do you have an email address I can use to email you? Maybe the churches email? Regards, Julie Turner