A Great Teaching Activity Idea for your Grandchildren

Our grandchildren are growing up in a self-absorbed, “ME” generation, thinking mostly of themselves and what they want or benefits them.

One way we can teach them to do good deeds is for them to participate in the Operation Christmas Child Shoe Boxes, a project of Samaritan’s Purse. Millions of boys and girls around the globe live in difficult circumstances and are in desperate need of hope. It is an excellent way to expose our grandchildren to do something for children who are less fortunate and make a difference in another child’s life.

Last year I had the privilege to take my three youngest granddaughters on a fun shopping trip to fill the shoeboxes with items for a girl their own age. Their enthusiasm blessed me and gave me an opportunity to talk with them about those less fortunate.

I hope you will take the opportunity to do this great activity with your grandchildren. If you can’t do this with your grandchildren, maybe you can send the money for their parents to take them shopping and you will have a part in it. Many churches are participating in this event.

You can get the needed information on the shoebox ministry at your church, or go to their website at http://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/ The shoeboxes need to be left at a drop off location by November 16 to 23

By Lillian Penner