Operation Christmas Child
Help Support Operation Christmas Child
The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to needy children around the world, and together with the local church worldwide, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ.
How to Pack a Shoe Box Gift...
1. Shoe Box: Use an empy shoe box (standard size, please) or a small plastic container.
2. Boy or Girl?: Determine whether your gift will be for a boy or a girl and the child’s age catergory. For your gift label click here.
3. Fill with Gifts: Fill the box with a variety of gifts. See gift suggestions below.
4. Include Your Donation: Please donate $7 or more per box to cover the cost of shipping and other project costs.
5. Drop Off: Drop off in Education Office no later than November 12th.
Gift Suggestions:
TOYS: small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, small Etch A Sketch, toys that light up or make noise (with extra batteries), Slinky, etc.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES: pens, pencils and sharpener, crayons or markers, stamps and ink pad sets, writing pads or paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc.
HYGIENE ITEMS: toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar soap (in plastic bag), comb, washcloth, etc.
OTHER: hard candy and lollipops (please double bag all candy), mints, gum, T-shirts, socks, ball caps, sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries)
A PERSONAL NOTE: In a seperate envelope, you may enclose a note to the child and a photo of yourself or your family. (If you include your name and address, the child may write back)
DO NOT INCLUDE: Used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives or military figures; chocolate or food; liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snowglobes or glass containers; aerosol cans