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OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

WHAT IS OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD?

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. 

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

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

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

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

Order your label online and donate $10 shipping fee for each shoebox you are going to pack hereFollow your box and see where it goes!

FILL EACH SHOEBOX WITH SIMPLE GIFTS

Include something from each of the 6 categories:

Something to wear

Something to play with

Something for school

Something to love

Something special

Something for personal hygiene

Download gift ideas here and knitting patterns here

PRAY FOR THE CHILD

Pray for the child who will receive your shoebox gift. Include a personal note of encouragement and a photo. 

DROP YOUR SHOEBOX OFF

Drop your shoebox/es off at

 

Zion Praise Harvest

@ Tim Winton Lecture Theatre | Operation Christmas Child booth 

Sun 21 Oct

Sun 28 Oct

SPREAD THE WORD

Post a picture of your shoebox on Facebook and Instagram with the hashtag #onemorebox and spread the word...

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