Collection week for Operation Christmas Child is just around the corner!!
We packed 164 boxes last year… how many do you think we can do this year?
If you are interested in getting involved in this ministry, below are several ways you join in!
October Donation: As seen in this month’s bulletin, we are collecting “WOW items” and other small toys! These are the last donations of the year and just started for the month of October!
The WOW items are the main gift in the shoebox! Some examples of these gifts are dolls, stuffed animals, balls+pumps, musical instruments, toy trucks/cars, etc. Just make sure all gifts can fit into a standard sized shoebox! (Balls can be deflated)
Monetary Donations: Any amount of money given goes directly towards the contents of the shoeboxes! Your money donations help fund the purchase of school supplies, toys, hygiene items, and more!! If wishing to donate in this way, please see Tia Kelley or Elaine Johnson or place in the offering basket in an envelope labeled “Operation Christmas Child.”
You pack a Shoebox!!: Starting this upcoming Sunday, you’ll be able to take home an empty shoebox and fill it! This is an exciting way to be apart of the journey of the shoebox, especially for kids of all ages! If labels are not available, please note the age range and gender of the intended recipient! Samaritan’s Purse requests a $10 donation in every box to cover shipping and evangelism materials.
All boxes will need to be returned to the church by November 2nd!!!
Packing party:
A date for packing the shoeboxes, once all donations have been received, will be announced soon!!!
Prayer:
Prayer is critical for all stages of the shoebox journey! Pray for those packing, those processing the gifts, the groups delivering boxes around the world, the leaders in the communities preparing to share the Good News, and the hearts of the children and families not only to receive the physical presents, but the great Gift of all!!
Thank you all so much for being a part of this ministry! To God be ALL the glory!!
(Resources, including how to pack a box and gift suggestions, are available on Operation Christmas Child’s website!! Reach out to Tia Kelley with any questions!!)