Starting Sunday, October 18th, we will be collecting supplies for Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes. We will have the shoeboxes and our Kids’ Ministry will be having a packing party on Sunday November 15th. We will have a table set up in the lobby to drop off your supplies for the following 4 Sundays! Our goal is to pack 100 boxes so help us get there! Our kids will write notes to put in each shoe box that we pack!
“Wow” Item
Delight a kid! Start with a medium to large item that will capture the child’s attention the instant he or she opens the box.
Ideas include: Soccer ball with pump, Stuffed animal, Toys (puppets, trucks, etc.), Doll (baby, Barbie, etc.), Musical instrument, Outfit, Shoes
Other Suggestions
Toys: Include items that children will immediately embrace such as toy cars, yo-yos, jump ropes, balls, toys that light up and make noise (with extra batteries), etc.
School Supplies: pens, pencils and sharpeners, crayons, markers, notebooks, paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc.
Non-liquid Hygiene Items: toothbrushes, bar soap, combs, washcloths, etc.
Accessories: T-shirts, socks, hats, sunglasses, hair clips, jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries), etc.
Crafts: Make your own items such as hair bows, finger puppets, and friendship bracelets. Download instructions here.
Age and Gender-Specific Ideas:
Girls 2-4, Girls 5-9, Girls 10-14,
Boys 2-4, Boys 5-9, Boys 10-14.
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Used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives, or military figures; chocolate or food; out-of-date candy; liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snow globes or glass containers; aerosol cans.
Have questions about what can be included that aren’t answered here? Check out the Operation Christmas Child FAQ’s.