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Operation Christmas Child brings joy and hope to
children in desperate situations around the world
through gift-filled shoe boxes and the Good News
of God’s love. Since 1993, more than 61 million
shoe boxes have been packed, shipped, and
delivered across the globe. People of all ages can
be involved in this simple, hands-on missions
project while focusing on the true meaning of
Christmas—Jesus Christ.
 For the past several years FPC has participated in
Operation Christmas Child as one of our mission
projects. We have heard from our Presbyterian
missionaries that these boxes do reach the children
they are intended for, bring much joy to the
children, and are often shared throughout the
village. In the past two years 30 boxes were
provided from our church. Our goal for this year
– 50 boxes!
This year we are trying something a little bit
different: rather than have individuals to pack a
box and bring it in, we are asking folks to bring in
supplies with which to pack the boxes.
We will
have an “Operation Christmas Child” assembly
day on November 9 after church and assemble the
boxes together. Lunch will be provided. We ask you to bring items to pack in the boxes.
Categories are:
- boys or girls
- 2-4 years old
- 5-9 years old
- 10-14 years old
How to Pack a Shoe Box: Gift Ideas
 Below are listed some items that make good Operation
Christmas Child Shoe Box gifts.
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.
pens, pencils and
sharpener, crayons or markers, stamps and ink
pad sets, writing pads or paper, solar calculators,
coloring and picture books, etc.
toothbrush, toothpaste,
mild bar soap (in a plastic bag), comb, hair
barrettes or ponytail holders, washcloth, etc.
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)
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.)
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or military figures; chocolate or food; out-of-date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
Please see any Mission Team member with questions.
Updated October 2008 |
