Operation Christmas Child Packing Party!!

shoebox distribution in Gwirize, Malawi

 

Join us as we pack Shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child (OCC) on Wednesday November 18th at 6:30pm. 

We are collecting donated gift items to go in the shoe boxes from October 1st through November 18th. Drop off donations at our church offices and look for our donation drop off tables in mid October.

We begin collecting shoe boxes on November 1st and all shoe boxes are due by  Nov 18th.

We encourage everyone to join us at the church-wide packing party for a great time of service and fellowship!

 

Gift suggestions and items we are collecting for shoe boxes:

For  ALL AGES TOYS! Start with a central item that a child will cherish, like a beautiful doll, a deflated soccer ball with pump, or a plush stuffed animal. Then add quality items like cars, musical instruments, puzzles, jump ropes, etc. School Supplies such as pencils, pens, crayons, notebooks, coloring books, etc. Hygiene Items such as toothbrushes, bar soap, washcloths, combs, etc. ACCESSORIES such as socks, hats, t-shirts, flip-flops, hair bands, sunglasses, etc. A Personal Note and photo of you and your family/group. If you include your name and address, the child may be able to write back.

Younger Children: Blankets, sticker and picture books, blocks, finger puppets, pages of colorful stickers.

Older Children: Small tools, tape measures, sewing kits, fabric squares, etc; deflated balls with pumps and needles; solar calculators, rulers, scissors; jewelry; deodorant

Watch this short video to learn more about how OCC works: