Operation Christmas Child

This Sunday, following the morning service, we will take part in Operation Christmas Child.

“Operation Christmas Child brings joy and hope to children in desperate situations around the world through gift-filled shoe boxes and the Good News of God’s love. Since 1993, more than 61 million shoe boxes have been packed, shipped, and delivered across the globe. People of all ages can be involved in this simple, hands-on missions project while focusing on the true meaning of Christmas—Jesus Christ.” (http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/OCC/)

After the morning service, (1) we will have lunch together in room 226 (where we have Sunday school), (2) head to Big Lots! to purchase items for our shoe boxes, (3) return to HCN to pack up & wrap our boxes, and (4) pray over them.

If you plan to attend this event please RSVP (let us know) BEFORE Sunday so that we can have enough food for everyone. You can do this by e-mail or RSVP to the facebook event.

If you would like to be a part of Operation Christmas Child but cannot be there on Sunday, you can drop off a completed box BY SUNDAY NIGHT (Nov. 9).

How to Pack a Shoe Box
1. Shoe Box -- Use an empty shoe box (standard size, please) or a small plastic container. You can wrap the box (lid separately), but wrapping is not required. Most importantly, pray for the child who will receive your gift.
2. Boy or Girl? Determine whether your gift will be for a boy or a girl, and the child’s age category: 2-4, 5-9, or 10-14. Labels will be provided.
3. FILL WITH GIFTS -- Fill the box with a variety of gifts that will bring delight to a child. Use the gift ideas provided on the bottom of this page.
4. INCLUDE YOUR DONATION -- Please donate $7 or more for each shoe box you prepare to help cover shipping and other project costs.
5. DROP OFF -- Place a rubber band around each closed shoe box and leave it at the Church.

Thanks in advance for your generosity!

Ken Jewett
College & Young Adult Pastor
Hermitage Church