There is a simple way that you can make a great impact in someone’s life…
Hello again! Christmas is coming up soon and by soon I mean 78 days to be exact. As you know we are participating in Operation Christmas Child (a project from Samaritans Purse, President Franklin Graham) this year and preparations are already underway. We have empty shoe boxes that are ready to be lovingly filled with gifts and the life-changing Good News of Jesus Christ. I would love everyone to be involved and there are several ways to do so:
- A donation of $7 or more for each shoebox we prepare to help cover shipping and other project costs.
- Bring in gifts to fill the boxes such as school supplies, toys, hygiene items, etc. You may personalize the box by adding a note or photo as well. There is a list of suggested items at the end of this email. Please drop off the items in the designated box found in the church foyer near the parking lot.
- Join our Packing Party on Friday, November 1st at 7:00 PM in the church. If you can’t make it or would like to pack a box at your own convenience I can give you a shoebox to return by Sunday, November 3rd.
- Pray for the shoeboxes, the children it will be sent to around the world and for all the volunteers making this project possible.
For more info: http://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/
If you have any questions please email Sis. Liz Vaidyan at lizzie319 via gmail.
Gift Suggestions:
- SCHOOL SUPPLIES: Pens, pencils and sharpeners, crayons or markers, stamps and ink pad sets, writing pads or paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc.
- TOYS: 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.
- HYGIENE ITEMS: Toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar soap (in a plastic bag), comb, washcloth, etc.
- OTHER: T-shirts, socks, ball caps, sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries)
- A PERSONAL NOTE: 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.)
- 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.
How to pack a shoebox:
http://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/pack-a-shoe-box/