Operation Christmas Child

 

 

We will be collecting a different item for our shoe boxes every month.

February	March	April	May	June
SOAP/WASHCLOTH in Ziploc plastic bag	CLOTHING:  hats, gloves, mittens, socks, t-shirts, shorts, flip flops, shoes, scarves, bandanas, underwear (no camouflage of any color)	ACTION TOYS: cars, trucks, yo-yo's, jump ropes, jacks, balls, kazoos, noisemakers, slinky's, whistles,  (no camouflage)	TOOTHPASTE/ TOOTHBRUSH	QUIET TOYS: bead kits, marbles, puzzles, books, dolls, stickers, cards, silly putty, play dough, travel-size games, neon light sticks, plastic animal sets (no snakes)
July	August	September	October	November
GROOMING:  combs, hair accessories, stick deodorant, manicure sets, jewelry, chap stick, wipes, Kleenex, plastic mirrors (no glass, liquids, aerosols)	SCHOOL SUPPLIES:  esp. crayons, coloring/activity books, pencils, pens, sharpeners, paper, glue sticks, scissors	STUFFED ANIMALS: soft and cuddly stuff (no snakes)	USEFUL ITEMS:  sewing kits, flashlights/batteries, sunglasses, safety pins, small bags, little boxes/containers tins	CANDY/GUM:  no chocolate or liquids
IMPORTANT - WHAT CANNOT BE INCLUDED:
Anything liquid (shampoo, lotion, nail polish, lip gloss etc.) Aerosols (contents under pressure) Food except for candy Chocolate of any kind Anything breakable, i.e. mirrors, anything glass, ceramic or porcelain Snakes – any color, realistic or not Anything with camouflage pattern (any color) Anything related to war: soldiers, army guys, toy guns or weapons Candles Money – real or play Used items

 

 

The collection basket is located in the foyer of the church.

We need shoe boxes! Wrapped if possible, bottom and lid wrapped separately.

If you would like to participate but shopping is not your thing, we will also be collecting money. The cost for shipping the shoe boxes is $7 per box. Checks can be made out to the church and designated Operation Christmas Child.

 

Join us in making a difference in a child's life!

Visit www.samaritanspurse.org to learn more.