Opperation Christmas Child
If you are not familiar with OCC, this is a very special ministry that sends shoeboxes filled with gifts, to children in other countries, ranging from ages 2-14. These children are very poor and may not know much about Jesus, but through these boxes, children are receiving love and hope at Christmas time!
Shoeboxes will be wrapped and available for you to pick up from the church in early November. However, it is a good idea to go ahead and start shopping for items now. You may choose a boy or a girl, and the age ranges are 2-4, 5-9, and 10-14.
Please Note- usually the boys in the 5-9 age range get the least boxes collected.
Shopping ideas for all age ranges...
Stuffed animals, crayons & colored pencils, coloring books, small notebooks,
pencils, toothbrush & toothpaste, wash cloth, bath soap, combs, lollipops & hard candy, sunglasses, socks & underwear, t-shirts, small picture books, stickers, kleenex, yo-yos, bouncy balls, hair clips, harmonicas, matchbox cars, etc…
Please do not include these items…
Used items, war-related items, perishable food, liquids, medicines, breakable items, & no Bibles (as they are illegal in some countries).
It is also a good idea to include a photo of you & your family, as well as a letter to your child. If you include your address they may write you back!
Please be praying about getting involved with this ministry! Also, be looking in you bulletins for more information about Operation Christmas Child, as important dates are approaching!
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