Y'all:
I thought we, as a group, could partake in making some Christmas miracles. Take note:
It all starts with you!
Please join us for an Operation Chrismas child packing party! Thurs., Nov. 5th at Soup & Bread night.
Operation Christmas Child boxes bring Christmas joy and hope to children in need around the world. Bring your donations in and place them in the box in the narthex. Join us for a packing party on November 5th (Soup & Bread night)
Items Needed:
SHOE BOXES WRAPPING PAPER
CASH DONATIONS-(EACH BOX COSTS $7 TO SHIP)
TOYS
small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, etc.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
pens, pencils and sharpener, crayons or markers, stamps and ink pad sets, writing pads, solar calculators, coloring and picture books.
HYGIENE ITEMS
toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar soap (in a plastic bag), comb, washcloth
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Used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives or military figures; chocolate or food; out-of-date candy; liquids or lotions; breakable items such as snowglobes
small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, etc.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
pens, pencils and sharpener, crayons or markers, stamps and ink pad sets, writing pads, solar calculators, coloring and picture books.
HYGIENE ITEMS
toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar soap (in a plastic bag), comb, washcloth
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Used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives or military figures; chocolate or food; out-of-date candy; liquids or lotions; breakable items such as snowglobes
Donations may be placed in the boxes in the Narthex or brought to church on Thursday the 5th. Thank you for helping Operation Christmas Child serve children all over the world!
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