Imagine escaping a war-torn country, living in poverty, and facing relentless persecution. Now, imagine finding hope and healing in a simple shoebox gift. Dania Yadago-Andreos's extraordinary story is a testament to the power of faith, the resilience of the human spirit, and the life-changing impact of Operation Christmas Child. Join us as Dania shares her inspiring journey and discover how a single act of kindness can change lives forever. 

Meet the Guest:Subjected to severe poverty, Dania Yadago Andraos and her family lived in three Middle Eastern countries while growing up. Dania’s family prayed for everything they needed. One year they began praying for a specific need. That year, Dania received an Operation Christmas Child shoebox gift. As Dania and her family carefully went through each item in the gift, they shrieked in disbelief as they pulled out from that shoebox a direct answer to their prayers. That day Dania learned that with God all things are possible and there is power in prayer. To hear more about how the Lord answered Dania’s prayer through a shoebox, please join us for a special time of Dania sharing her testimony.Key Takeaways:Dania's story illustrates the power of faith in adversity. Operation Christmas Child provides hope through simple gifts. Prayer was central to Dania's family's survival. Receiving a shoebox was a life-changing experience for Dania. The shoebox gifts are a tangible expression of God's love. Discipleship programs have led to millions accepting Jesus. Engaging children in packing shoeboxes fosters a spirit of giving. 

Operation Christmas Child has been reaching millions of children each year with the good news of Jesus Christ, through shoebox gifts. Even in the hardest to reach places of the world, churches are being planted and communities are transformed. You can pack a shoebox this year and reach a child with the good news of Jesus! National Collection Week is November 18-25. To learn more, click HERE https://youtu.be/CvIOeS-1VRsAdditional Resources:All these stories are incredible for children to listen to so they can better understand how God can use their little gift to change the life of a little boy or girl who may have never received a gift before. Listen to other OCC stories linked below!Gift of Hope: Mariya’s Shoebox Story | 243 Spreading Joy and Faith through Operation Christmas Child: The Power of Multiplication | 246 From a Shoebox Recipient to Changing Lives | 250  

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