National Collection Week 2015 is November 16-23
Project Leader: JoLynn Cramer
Operation Christmas Child is a ministry project of Samaritan's Purse (a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world). Since 1993, more than 100 million boys and girls in over 130 countries have experienced God’s love through the power of simple shoebox gifts from Operation Christmas Child. Samaritan’s Purse works with local churches and ministry partners to deliver the gifts and share the life-changing Good News of Jesus Christ.
- from the Samaritan's Purse website
- from the Samaritan's Purse website
Packing Tip: Fill your shoeboxes with a variety of fun and practical items.
Ways to contribute
1. Pack a shoebox/shoeboxes.
2. Donate money.
- to supply items; for someone else to shop for your shoebox; to help with shipping costs
3. Donate items. (Remember items need to be new & unused.) Jr. Church kids are collecting items for 5-9 year olds.
4. Pray.
5. Volunteer with OCC.
2. Donate money.
- to supply items; for someone else to shop for your shoebox; to help with shipping costs
3. Donate items. (Remember items need to be new & unused.) Jr. Church kids are collecting items for 5-9 year olds.
4. Pray.
5. Volunteer with OCC.
What NOT to Pack: Used or damaged items, war-related items, chocolate or food, out-of-date candy, liquids or lotions, medications or vitamins, breakable items (e.g. glass containers), aerosol cans
Junior Church Shoeboxes
Cheryl will be packing 2 shoeboxes with the kids in Junior Church. Collect (purchase) items for a 5-9 year old (both boy and girl.) Please bring items in as soon as possible (or send them in with somebody if you won't be at church.)
Gift Ideas: 5-9 Year Old Boy 5-9 Year Old Girl
Gift Ideas: 5-9 Year Old Boy 5-9 Year Old Girl
Packing Tip: To create more space, you can remove packaging.
ocal Drop-off Locations & Times | November 16-23
NOTE: If you bring your packed shoebox(es) to the church by Sunday, November 22, we will drop them off for you!
Big Flats Wesleyan Church Map
2-5p (Mon. 11/17), 3-5p (Tues.-Thurs.; Mon. 11/24), 4-5p (Fri.), 10a-12p (Sat.); 1-5p (Sun.)
Burdett Presbyterian Church Map
4-6p (Mon. 11/17-Fri.); 9a-2p (Sat.); 1-4p (Sun.); 9-11a (Mon. 11/24)
Family Life Ministries Map
12-5p (Mon. 11/17-Fri.); 12-1p (Sat.); 11a-2p (Sun.); 9-10a (Mon. 11/24)
2-5p (Mon. 11/17), 3-5p (Tues.-Thurs.; Mon. 11/24), 4-5p (Fri.), 10a-12p (Sat.); 1-5p (Sun.)
Burdett Presbyterian Church Map
4-6p (Mon. 11/17-Fri.); 9a-2p (Sat.); 1-4p (Sun.); 9-11a (Mon. 11/24)
Family Life Ministries Map
12-5p (Mon. 11/17-Fri.); 12-1p (Sat.); 11a-2p (Sun.); 9-10a (Mon. 11/24)
Packing Tip: If you include candy, it should be double bagged. Soap should be placed in a plastic bag or container.
Follow Your Box
You can now "follow your box" when you make your $7 shipping donation online. When your shoebox reaches its country of destination, you will get an email with that country's name.
Packing Tip: Include a note/letter/card from and a picture of you and your family. (You are allowed to include your address and may even get a letter back!)
Packing Tip: If you are wrapping your shoebox, be sure to wrap the lid separately.
Gift Idea LIstS
We will have printed lists in the church foyer.
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Late to the Party?: If you miss the National Collection Week deadline, you can still Build-a-Shoebox online!