Operation Christmas Child

I wanted to share a ministry that my church and hundreds of other churches

participate in this time every year!!

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

 is an organization that Franklin Graham started years ago!

NATIONAL COLLECTION WEEK: NOV 16-23

The concept is quite simple.

Fill a shoe box to the brim for children living in extreme poverty who may or may not have EVER had a Christmas Gift. I can not simply fathom that thought =(

Here is a sample list of things that you may give:

GIFT IDEAS

TOYS

small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, small Etch A Sketch®, toys that light up or make noise (with extra batteries), Slinky®, etc.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

pens, pencils and sharpener, crayons or markers, stamps and ink pad sets, writing pads or paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc.

HYGIENE ITEMS

toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar soap (in a plastic bag), comb, washcloth, etc.

OTHER

Hard candy and lollipops (please double bag all candy), mints, gum, T-shirts, socks, ball caps; sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries)

A PERSONAL NOTE

In a separate envelope, you may enclose a note to the child and a photo of yourself or your family. (If you include your name and address, the child may write back.)

DO NOT INCLUDE:

Used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives or military figures; chocolate or food; out-of-date candy; liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snowglobes or glass containers; aerosol cans

You can goHERE to find out how your church can get involved or to find a drop off location

                         

I encourage you to fill a shoe box or if your church doesn't participate, find out HERE how to get started!!


Matthew 19:14 But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.