Now is the time to begin talking with your kids about the upcoming Operation Christmas Child Event that we will be having after church on November 11.
Start saving shoeboxes and keep your eyes open at the stores for items to fill a box and send to a child who won't otherwise get a Christmas present.
Below are recommended items to purchase to fill your boxes. Let you child dig into their piggy banks and help to pay for some of the items themselves - use this as a teachable moment about serving and loving others.
All items should be brought to church on November 11. We will wrap and pack the boxes as a church family after the service.
Operation Christmas Child brings joy and hope to children in desperate situations around the world through gift-filled shoe boxes and the Good News of God's love. This program of Samaritan's Purse provides an opportunity for people of all ages to be involved in a simple, hands—on missions project while focusing on the true meaning of Christmas—Jesus Christ.
#1 Choose the age and sex of the child you want to prepare a box.
2-4 years
5-9 years
10-14 years
#2 Purchase items
school supplies, toys, small instruments, balls, hygiene items, hard candy, gum, jewelry, t-shirts, hair accessories, cars, dolls, etc.
#3 Be prepared to include a $7 donation with your box to cover shipping.
DO NOT include used or damaged items, war-related items, chocolate or food, liquids or lotions, medications, breakable items, aerosol cans
You will be able to find more information at church on the information table and you can watch a video with your kids on this link.
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