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Operation Christmas Child 2025

The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world.

Through this project, Samaritan’s Purse partners with the local church worldwide to share the Good News of Jesus Christ and make disciples of the nations.

This Sunday at Grace… Sign out a shoebox to fill! Must Return by Sunday, November 23rd

Here’s what to do:

  1. Sign out your shoebox (as many as your family would like!)
  2. Fill with gifts
    1. Select a medium to large “wow” item such as a soccer ball and pump, stuffed animal, or baby doll
    2. Fill with other fun toys, hygiene items, or school supplies
    3. Include a personal note or photo – sometimes these are the child’s favorite things to receive!
    4. DO NOT INCLUDE: CANDY, TOOTHPASTE, GUM, TOY GUNS, KNIVES, OR MILITARY FIGURES, CHOCOLATE OR FOOD, LIQUIDS OR LOTIONS, MEDICATIONS OR VITAMINS, BREAKABLE ITEMS

CLICK HERE FOR GIFT SUGGESTIONS

  1. If your shoebox won’t close all the way, please use a RUBBERBAND. Do not tape closed.
  1. Attach provided label to the top of the box
    1. Don’t forget to mark the Age Group and Boy or Girl
    2. If your shoebox won’t close all the way, PLEASE USE A RUBBERBAND. Do not use tape.
  2. Return
    1. Bring your filled box back to Grace and we’ll deliver them to the Drop Off Point

Must Return by Sunday, November 23rd

Please CHECK IN your box when you return it: put a checkmark next to your name on the sheet!

  1. Pray
    1. Pray for the child who will receive your shoebox.
    2. Pray their family will be receptive to the Good News of Jesus Christ.
    3. Pray for the pastor of the church who delivers your shoebox.
    4. Pray their community will be transformed by the Gospel.