We have a very special time together coming up on Sunday, September 30th, immediately following morning worship. This will be our day to pack our Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes! It is a great time to serve as Christ's hands and feet on earth as we pack our little gifts that mean so much to a child in a desperate situation. Please share this mission opportunity by inviting friends and family. Lunch will be provided but we do need to have your reservation by calling the church office or by signing up on Sunday.
The following should help you remember what we have gathered this year for our boxes. Some of the items we still need are soft toys for young children. Then, for September we are collecting miscellaneous items such as ball caps, socks, t-shirts, flashlights with extra batteries, etc. Some people have even sent small flip-flops since they will fit in the box and not take up too much room.
We could still use more shoe boxes, please!
Thank you so much for supporting this mission opportunity where we are a part of a huge effort to show Christ's love in a very meaningful and transforming way!
Barri Pratt
Director of Youth and Outreach
First Presbyterian Church
Bessemer, Alabama
2012 Operation Christmas Child
Items to collect schedule
May – small toys
June – hair brushes, barrettes, combs, brushes, etc.
July – toiletries such as washcloths and mild bar soap, tooth brushes and paste
August – school supplies (if pencils, then pencil sharpeners)
September – miscellaneous items such as socks, t-shirts, ball caps, flashlights with extra batteries
Anytime– shipping fee of $7.00 per box.
What to bring to pack in a shoe box (You may want to share this list with friends you will invite to the packing party on September 30th.)
TOYS
small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, small Etch A
Sketch®, toys that light up or make noise (with extra batteries), Slinky®, etc.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
pens, pencils and sharpener, crayons or markers, stamps and ink pad sets, writing pads or paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc.
HYGIENE ITEMS
toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar soap (in a plastic bag), comb, washcloth, etc.
OTHER
hard candy and lollipops (please double bag all candy), mints, gum, T-shirts, socks, ball caps;
sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries)
A PERSONAL NOTE (you can do this ahead of time or we will do them at our packing party on September 30th!) In a separate envelope, you may enclose a note to the child and a photo of yourself or your family.
