Share God’s Love: Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Collection!
We are so excited to join the mission of Operation Christmas Child (OCC) again this year! OCC is a powerful missions program of Samaritan’s Purse that demonstrates the love of God in a tangible way to children in need around the world. Every year, through the simple gift of a shoebox, we get to share joy, hope, and the ultimate Good News of Jesus Christ.
When you pack a box, you’re not just sending a present; you’re partnering with the local church worldwide to help make disciples of the nations. This is our chance to directly connect with and encourage children we may never meet. We encourage you to plan to pack a shoebox (or more!) this year—it’s a small effort with an eternal impact. Our goal this year is to pack 600 shoeboxes!
Key Collection Details
We want to make sure your shoeboxes make it onto the truck and overseas in time!
How to Get Involved
1. Pack a Physical Shoebox!
Start collecting those fun toys and necessities now! Boxes will be available in the church foyer starting October 26. We’ll also have gift ideas for both boys and girls and tips for packing your boxes right there.
Your shipping donation is essential! Please include the $10 shipping cost with your box either as cash or a check made payable to Samaritan’s Purse. Alternatively, you can pay online and print a prepaid label, which gives you the option to track your box too!
2. Build a Box Online!
Can’t make it to the store to shop, or maybe you prefer the convenience of online giving? No problem! You can still be a part of this amazing mission by building a box online! You can build you own box by customizing the gifts or have Samaritan’s Purse build it for you. This is a great way to still be involved and “pack” a shoebox that will be delivered to a child overseas.
👉 Click here to build your box online
3. Volunteer for Collection Week!
Our church is once again serving as an official drop-off site for OCC, and we need your help to make Collection Week a success! We’ll need volunteers to assist each day of Collection Week, November 17 – November 24. This is a fun way to serve locally and be the hands and feet of Jesus.
Volunteers are also needed to transport a trailer full of collected boxes to the collection facility in Milledgeville on November 24 and help with the unloading.
👉 Click here for a schedule of volunteer times
Contact & Volunteer Sign-Up
Ready to pack or volunteer? Please reach out to our amazing volunteer coordinators if you have any questions:
- Anne Harper: 252-665-1102
- Faith Ridling: 470-295-5438
Let’s hit our goal and share God’s love around the world!
How do I pack a shoebox?
Watch the video below to learn more and see the lists for ideas on what to pack.