Operation Christmas Child
October 27, 8:30AM - November 24, 1PM
Free
You may know that Hope has partnered with Samaritan’s Purse for Operation Christmas Child for over a decade. In previous years, Hope has donated over 1,000 boxes to children worldwide. We know we can do that again! But not without YOUR involvement. But what is Operation Christmas Child, and what can you do? Samaritan’s Purse facilitates the sending of shoeboxes to children at Christmas. These boxes are a chance to show the love of Christ. You can pick up your shoebox in the Vestibule on your way out of church on OCTOBER 27 (next weekend!). Make sure you drop it off no later than NOVEMBER 24. This is the latest we can accept boxes! Need packing ideas? Here is a helpful list to get you started:A ‘Wow’ item like a doll, sports ball with pump, stuffed animal, outfit, or small instrumentPersonal care items like a hairbrush, toothbrush, washcloth, or reusable plastic containersClothing and accessories like shirts, pants, underwear, socks, sunglasses, or tote bagsCrafts and activities like pencils, crayons, markers, a picture book, a notebook, a paint set, craft kits, playdough, stickers, or a jump ropeToys like a foam ball, finger puppets, a slinky, an etch a sketch, or plastic cars*Please DO NOT pack candy, toothpaste, liquids, breakable items or used items. Items like these will not be able to travel. Read more about Operation Christmas Child HERE.