Imagine what it would be like to be an orphan in a city in Russia. Imagine feeling that you have no hope of ever having a pleasant life, and really no love. In this discussion on missions we take a look at one particular missions outreach, and that is Operation Christmas Child. One of our guests was born in Russia and at age 9 received hope for her life. Missionaries visited her orphanage, and she saw the love of Jesus Christ for the very first time in her life. She was given a "shoebox" filled with practical gifts. For the first time she had her own tooth brush! Jesus said: "assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me. The listener has the opportunity to participate in a "packing party" that will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Rock Tavern, next Saturday 10/27/12. Participants: Ellen Siletzky, Oksana Nelson, Sue Croston, Dan Elmendorf