Operation Christmas Child
It’s Shoe Box TIME!!!
What is Operation Christmas Child?
Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has delivered gift-filled shoe boxes to over 124 million children affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, and other crises throughout the world. Millions of OCC Shoe Box recipients have participated in the Samaritan’s Purse discipleship program via a global church network to help these children learn how to know and follow Jesus.
Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has delivered gift-filled shoe boxes to over 124 million children affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, and other crises throughout the world. Millions of OCC Shoe Box recipients have participated in the Samaritan’s Purse discipleship program via a global church network to help these children learn how to know and follow Jesus.
When is it happening?
The Eugene Church of Christ collects items for Shoe Boxes during August and September for Boys & Girls, ages 10-14 and then our little ones will assemble the boxes during Children’s Hour.
What will we be collecting this year?
Soccer Balls (deflated), Small Balls, Jump Ropes, Boxes of Pencils, Pencil Sharpeners, Small Blank Notepads (5×8 or smaller), Toothbrushes, Toothbrush Holders, Washcloths, Bar Soap, Soap Holders, Combs, Hair Brushes, Chapstick (no liquid gloss), Boys & Girls T-Shirts (size 10-14 or L – no writing or symbols), Cost of Shipping $9/box.
The Eugene Church of Christ collects items for Shoe Boxes during August and September for Boys & Girls, ages 10-14 and then our little ones will assemble the boxes during Children’s Hour.
What will we be collecting this year?
Soccer Balls (deflated), Small Balls, Jump Ropes, Boxes of Pencils, Pencil Sharpeners, Small Blank Notepads (5×8 or smaller), Toothbrushes, Toothbrush Holders, Washcloths, Bar Soap, Soap Holders, Combs, Hair Brushes, Chapstick (no liquid gloss), Boys & Girls T-Shirts (size 10-14 or L – no writing or symbols), Cost of Shipping $9/box.
If you’re unable to shop, we welcome donations to cover the cost of a box ($60) or to help cover shipping.
For more info, contact office@eugenechurchofchrist.org
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