This Christmas season the Preschool, Kids, and Student Ministries are partnering together for a missions emphasis with Operation Christmas Child (OCC). If your child attended Vacation Bible School this summer, the OCC was our Missions Emphasis for the week.
Operation Christmas Child delivers great joy and the Good News of Jesus Christ to children in need around the world through gift-filled shoeboxes. Delivered by local church partners, shoebox gifts provide an opportunity to present the Gospel to boys and girls in a clear, child-friendly way.
How to Get Involved
During October 19 - November 16, we will be collecting shoeboxes to send to Operation Christmas Child. You can pick up a FREE shoebox and label in the Preschool, Kids, or Student ministry areas or you can use a shoebox you already have at home. Then simply follow the steps below!
Step 1: Choose Who You are Shopping For
OCC will ask you to select one of these options as you are packing your shoebox. You will indicate this selection on your label.
Boy or Girl 2-4 years old
Boy or Girl 5-9 years old
Boy or Girl 10-14 years old
Step 2: Shop for Your Child
Operation Christmas Child provides a very detailed list of suggestion items for your child. Also, due to certain countries that will receive shoeboxes, there is also a list of items to not include. Click the button to access the Shoebox Gift Suggestions.
Step 3: Pack Your Shoebox
Make sure your items fill the shoebox and you can still close the lid. Please place your label on the outside of top of the box.
Step 4: Activate Your Label
“Activating” your label helps you and your family track the location of your shoebox. It also provides a way for you to donate the $10 Shipping Donation to help with transportation costs. Click the button to “Activate Your Label.”
Step 5: Pray for Your Child
Take time as a family to pray for the child that will receive your shoebox. Pray that through this gift they will hear and respond to the Gospel of Jesus Christ!
Step 6: Drop-Off Your Packed Shoebox at Church
You can bring your shoebox to the Preschool, Kids, or Student Ministry areas between October 19 - November 16. Please note, November 16 is the last day to return shoeboxes.
Other Resources
You can visit the links below to learn more about Operation Christmas Child.