Faith @ Work – The Power of Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Gifts

Mariya Snizhko was born in Ukraine and raised by Christian parents. When the Soviet Union fell, Ukraine was in dire financial instability. Even though her parents worked very hard, they rarely got paid. The family of eight lived in a one-room apartment with only the bare necessities.

In 2002, Mariya received an Operation Christmas Child shoebox gift. Her favorite items were colored pencils, markers and crayons, which fueled her creativity and her enthusiasm for art. The gift strengthened her faith and trust in God because when her family least expected it, the gift came to them filled with items that they needed. It was a tangible experience of watching God care and provide for His children.

Mariya and her family moved to the United States when she was 12 years old. Three years later, her youth leader brought empty Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes for her youth group to pack. She recognized the box and has been packing shoeboxes since. Please join us for a special time of Mariya sharing her testimony of how God used a shoebox gift to strengthen her faith.

Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased at the door.