It's that time again....Operation Christmas Child
It's time to begin building our shoe boxes for Samaritan's Purse, Operation Christmas Child. Shoe boxes must be packed and ready to take to the main collection center by Nov. 16-23. That's just 4 1/2 weeks away! We will need to meet at some point during the week of Nov. 8-13 to fill the boxes. Below is a list of items suggested to fill the boxes.
Note: We already have plastic shoe boxes with lids; crayons; pencils & note pads.
If you want to build your own boxes you will need to get your own boxes. There will be labels to put on them, and envelopes to put the money in to to send each box at church. The cost per box remains at $7.00 each.
Please let Camilla know what items you are purchasing so we don't have duplicates. Since we're building 50 boxes, you will need to purchase 50 of the item you choose. Dollar stores are a good suggested place to shop for this.
GIFT IDEAS
*Toys ... Small cars (such as Match Box or Hot Wheels), small balls, small stuffed animals (such as Beanie Babies), kazoos, small harmonicas, yo-yos, small jump ropes, small Etch-A-Sketch, toys that light up or make noise (with extra batteries), Slinky, etc.
*School Supplies ... Pens, pencil sharpeners, stamps and ink pad sets, solar calculators, small coloring and small picture books, small packs of makers, etc.
*Hygiene Items ... Toothbrush (travel size suggested), small tubes of toothpaste, individual mild bar soap (place in a plastic baggie), comb, washcloth, etc.
*Other ... Hard candy & lollipops (please double bag all candy in plastic baggies), mints, gum. Socks, sunglasses, 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 & 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Used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives or military figures; chocolate or food; out-of-date candy; liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snow globes or glass containers; no aerosol cans of any kind.
Thanks for your help,
Camilla McKee
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