Operation Christmas Child is a ministry of Samaritan's Purse, a Christian relief and evangelism organization led by Franklin Graham. The mission of OCC is to demonstrate God's love in a tangible way to needy children around the world, and together with the local church worldwide, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ.
This year our church's goal is to pack 600 shoeboxes. Throughout the year we collect different items each month to place in our shoeboxes. Below is a list of donations that are needed:
Monthly Collection List
600 of each item needed
January - Card games, Brushes/combs (Goal has been met for these items.)
February - Small Stuffed Animals, Toothpaste (Goal has been met for toothpaste.)
March - Hot Wheels
April - Play-dough, Construction Paper
May - Stickers, Activity Pads (Goal has been met for activity pads.)
June - Hard Candy, Bubble Gum
July - Crayola Crayons
August - Pens/pencils
September - Soap, Washcloths
October - We will use this month to collect items we are still in need of from the above list.
November - We will pack our shoeboxes this month.