We are having a “packing party” for Operation Christmas Child on Saturday, November 15, 9:00-11:00 am. Bring your “filled box” to the church, or items to fill a box and help us fill more boxes.

 

¨ 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.

 

¨ School Supplies—pens, pencils and sharpener, crayons or markers, stamps and ink pad sets, writing pads or paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc.

 

¨ Hygiene items—toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar soap (in a plastic bag), comb, washcloth, etc.

 

¨ Other—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)

 

¨ A personal note—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.)

 

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NOT include—used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives or military figures, chocolate or food; out-of-date candy; liquids or lotions, medications or vitamins, breakable items such as snowglobes or glass containers, aerosol cans.

 

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.