It’s that fun time of the year to get started filling some shoeboxes! For those who want to get an early start, there is a table set up as you enter/exit church with all the information you need! You can 1.) Physically fill a box, and either pay for shipping and handling online to discover the destination of your box, or put cash or check for S & H directly in your box, 2.) Build a box online for $25 and also track your box by paying S & H online, or 3.) Do Both !!
GOAL: If you want to beat last Year’s record, 100 +20 packed online to reach “hard to reach destinations” !!!
DUE: October 29, 2023 – Misc. donations for youth packing party
November 12, 2023 –Individually packed boxes
Let’s fill some shoe boxes and share the love of Jesus Christ with children around the world who may never hear the Truth any other way!
For more details please click on the following website: operation Christmas Child
GIFT IDEAS
TOYS small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, small Etch A Sketch®, Soccer ball, puzzles, Slinky®, etc.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES pens, pencils and sharpener, crayons or markers, index cards, ruler, writing pads or paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, backpack, etc.
PERSONAL CARE ITEMS Toothbrush, comb, brush, washcloth, eating utensils, Nail clipper & file, etc.
OTHER T-shirts, socks, ball caps; sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries)
A PERSONAL NOTE In a separate 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: Candy; toothpaste; gum; used or damaged items; scary or war-related items such as toy guns, knives, or military figures; chocolate or food; seeds; fruit rolls or other fruit snacks; drink mixes (powdered or liquid); liquids or lotions; money; matches, fire starters; knife, razor blades, medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snow globes or glass containers; aerosol cans.