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Operation Christmas Child
November 14, 2022 - November 21, 2022
The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to show God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world, and together with the local church worldwide, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Come and drop off a shoebox at the church during National Collection Week. Then, thousands of volunteers check and prepare the shoeboxes to ship to those in need.
How to pack a shoebox
Step 1. Find a shoebox
Get an empty medium sized shoebox, and wrap the box and lid separately in colourful wrapping paper or order preprinted shoeboxes online. Attach the appropriate boy/girl label, marking if your gift is for a boy or a girl. Select an age category 2-4, 5-9 or 10-14 and attach the label to the top of your shoebox.
Step 2. Fill it with gifts
Fill your shoebox with a selection of fun toys, hygiene items and school supplies. If possible, include one or two extra special items you know a child will love such as a doll, cuddly toy or deflated football with pump.
Step 3. Make your project donation
A suggested donation of £5 is essential to cover project costs, including shipping, to enable a local church or group overseas to lead a safe, well-organised children’s event where your shoebox will be given to a child in need.
Step 4. Personalise and pray
Personalise your shoebox by including a hand written note and a photograph of yourself, your group or your family. You may also like to pray for the child that will receive your gift.
Step 5. Drop off your shoebox
Place a rubber band around each closed shoebox and bring it to us at the church or drop off at a local Drop-off Location.