Alex grew up during the civil war in Rwanda and lost family members to the violence. At age 7, he received a shoebox gift from Samaritan’s Purse that he credits for rekindling his faith in Jesus. Today, he works to ensure that children worldwide experience that same joy, love and hope.
00:00:00Alex grew up during the civil war in Rwanda and lost family members to the violence. At age 7, he received a shoebox gift from Samaritan’s Purse that he credits for rekindling his faith in Jesus. Today, he works to ensure that children worldwide experience that same joy, love and hope. Alex talks about how that simple gift changed his life, even leading him to forgive his perpetrators. Plus, Richard Peach from Operation Christmas Child explains how you can help spread the good news of Jesus through a shoebox gift, what happens after the box is delivered, and more.