Shoebox Season is here!
Operation Christmas Child Plastic shoeboxes and shipping labels are available in the church foyer. Shoeboxes are due by NOVEMBER 19 along with your $10 donation for shipping!
What is Operation Christmas Child? Samaritan’s Purse sends gift-filled Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes to children in need around the world together with the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
To learn more about what should and shouldn’t be included in a shoebox, visit https://samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/what-goes-in-my-shoebox-suggestions/
DO NOT INCLUDE: SOAP; candy; toothpaste; gum; used or damaged items; scary or war-related items such as toy guns, knives, or military figures; chocolate or food; seeds; fruit rolls or other fruit snacks; drink mixes (powdered or liquid); liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snow globes or glass containers; aerosol cans.
YOU CAN INCLUDE: playing cards, batteries (in original packaging or with both ends taped)
wet wipes or plain alcohol wipes, toy spiders/bugs/snakes, superheroes or other licensed characters, items with company logos, all types of scissors, squirt guns (that don’t look like real guns), glow sticks, compact mirrors, lip balm (non-medicated), playdough (store bought), solid stick deodorant, makeup (non-liquid), adhesive bandages (non-medicated), disposable or reusable feminine hygiene products, eating utensils, marbles, Bibles or other religious literature or symbols
wet wipes or plain alcohol wipes, toy spiders/bugs/snakes, superheroes or other licensed characters, items with company logos, all types of scissors, squirt guns (that don’t look like real guns), glow sticks, compact mirrors, lip balm (non-medicated), playdough (store bought), solid stick deodorant, makeup (non-liquid), adhesive bandages (non-medicated), disposable or reusable feminine hygiene products, eating utensils, marbles, Bibles or other religious literature or symbols
If you are not sure if you can include an item, Samaritan’s Purse has a wonderful Gift Look Up tool on their website at https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/what-goes-in-my-shoebox-suggestions/? and it will tell you if an item can or cannot be included in a shoebox!
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