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OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
WHAT IS OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD?​
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Operation Christmas Child is a unique project of Samaritan's Purse that brings joy and hope to children in desperate situations around the world through gift-filled shoeboxes. More than 80 million children in 130 countries have been touched by Operation Christmas Child since 1993.
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Through Operation Christmas Child, families and individuals of all ages have the opportunity to be part of a simple, hands-on project that can transform the lives of children and families as whole communities have the opportunity for further change through other development projects.
HOW TO PACK A SHOEBOX
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The shoebox/es you pack will very likely be the first gift the child has ever received. One more box = one more child reached with the unconditional love of God.
GRAB A SHOEBOX​
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Packs of pre-printed shoeboxes can be purchased at the foyer of Tim Winton Lecture Theatre after Sunday Service. Or grab any average-size shoebox and cover the box and lid separately with brightly coloured paper.
CHOOSE BOY OR GIRL​
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Will you fill your shoebox with gifts for a girl or for a boy? And what age? 2-4, 5-9, or 10-14?
SHOEBOX LABELS & DONATIONS​
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Order your label online and donate $10 shipping fee for each shoebox you are going to pack here. Follow your box and see where it goes!
FILL EACH SHOEBOX WITH SIMPLE GIFTS​
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Include something from each of the 6 categories:
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Something to wear
Something to play with
Something for school
Something to love
Something special
Something for personal hygiene
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Download gift ideas here and knitting patterns here.
PRAY FOR THE CHILD​
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Pray for the child who will receive your shoebox gift. Include a personal note of encouragement and a photo.
DROP YOUR SHOEBOX OFF​
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Drop your shoebox/es off at
Zion Praise Harvest
@ Tim Winton Lecture Theatre | Operation Christmas Child booth
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Sun 21 Oct
Sun 28 Oct
SPREAD THE WORD​
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Post a picture of your shoebox on Facebook and Instagram with the hashtag #onemorebox and spread the word...
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