We will be collecting shoeboxes at Awana for Operation Christmas Child, a ministry of Samaritan’s Purse. This ministry gives you a chance to make a difference in the life of a child by sharing gifts and a gospel message with needy children around the world. To participate, you fill a shoebox with a gift or gifts targeted to a particular aged boy or girl, as indicated by the label you fill out. You can fill the shoebox with a stuffed animal, toys, a ball, a doll, toothbrush, comb, etc. A mix of toys, hygiene articles and school supplies make great shoeboxes. Please go to How to Pack a Shoebox for Operation Christmas Child to read the online information for recommendations on the gifts and how to label and wrap the box. A $10 check made out to “Samaritan’s Purse” with “OCC” in the Memo line is also requested as a per shoebox donation for shipping and handling costs, or if you want to track your shoe box, go to Follow Your Box. You’ll see information on printing your label and tracking your shoe box, or you can find a printable label by clicking on this link. Also, if you do not wish to contribute a full box, your child can bring a gift for a combined box. You will need to return it at Awana or bring it to church on Sunday. To learn more about the ministry click on some of the videos at the website.
If you are not ready yet with your shoebox, you can fill it up and bring it in to TCC by Sunday, Nov 24, 2024, or, for $25, you have the option of packing a shoebox online using this link! It’s fun and easy to do!