I can't remember if I have mentioned this before, but last summer four other ladies and I felt the Lord leading us to start a military ministry in our church. We live in an Air Force town, so the military is a big part of life here.One part of the ministry is packing care packages to ship to our troops overseas. We call it Treats For The Troops. We assigned three or four items to each adult Sunday school class and provided a container to place the items in. We have been overwhelmed by the generosity of our church family. Since Sept, we have packed 40 boxes!
We have been shipping them since Oct. Tomorrow, I will ship 8 more. Because we believe this is God's ministry, we expect Him to use these boxes to make a difference in the lives of the young men and women who receive them. We put a letter in each box introducing ourselves. It tells them that we are grateful for their service, that we have prayed over the box and that we are praying for them. We also tell them that though we packed it, the package is really from our Heavenly Father who knows them and loves them.
I love packing the boxes! It's fun to think about the one who will receive it and the surprise it will be for them to get a gift from (for the most part) complete strangers. It would be great to see their faces! I am so grateful for the opportunity God has given me to be involved in this ministry. I would certainly rather have our men and women out of harm's way, but as long as they are there, I want them to know that we care.
this is near and dear to my heart Miss Debbie! This is a wonderful ministry for sure. I recognized those APO boxes as we were shipping many to Afghanistan while Andrew was deployed Blessings on your church and all you ladies heading this up!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a great idea. Reminds me of the Samaritan's Purse boxes. I'm sure it meant the world to those who recieved them.. from srangers to boot. Truly from the Lord.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful thing you are doing! My friend's husband spent 2 years overseas and I can testify to the joy he received from packages sent from the states.
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Debbie
What a precious gift you are giving to our troops! I am sure that each box is joyfully received!
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I love that you're doing this! When my hubby was in Afghanistan he enjoyed receiving boxes and he knows the troops especially enjoyed the boxes that would come from complete strangers! Enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way you have chosen to bless the troops!
ReplyDeleteThat is a wonderful way to share God's love. It must mean a lot to the recipients too. You all are a blessing to others.
ReplyDeleteI agree that it *would* be so much fun to see their faces when they open the boxes! For now, just use your imagination...they're very happy and blessed by your generosity!
ReplyDeleteA true blessing for our troops. What a wonderful idea!
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