November Mission of the Month

Samaritan’s Purse sends gift-filled Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes to children in need around the world together with the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

 

What is Operation Christmas Child?

Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse, an international relief organization. Their mission is to provide local partners around the world with shoeboxes filled with small toys, hygiene items, and school supplies as a means of reaching out to children in their own communities with the Good News of Jesus Christ.

To participate you can pack a shoebox yourself or build a shoebox online! You can also donate money to cover costs of shoeboxes or shipping costs ($10 per shoebox is the suggested donation). Check donations should be made out to Samaritan’s Purse, memo: Operation Christmas Child. To donate online, CLICK HERE.

Below are instructions for options for packing a shoebox.

How do you pack an Operation Christmas Child shoebox?

  1. Find a Shoebox

    Pick up an easy to assemble Operation Christmas Child shoebox (AND LABEL) at the Connection Center at COH church or get an empty medium sized shoebox (no wrapping necessary) or find a shoebox at home and wrap the box and lid separately in colorful wrapping paper

  2. OR Build a Shoebox contact Free online

3. Girl or Boy? What age range?

Decide whether you will pack a box for a girl or a boy, and the age category: 2–4, 5–9, or 10–14. Mark your box label accordingly.

4. Fill with Gifts

Select a medium to large “wow” item such as a soccer ball with pump or stuffed animal, then fill with other fun toys, hygiene items, and school supplies. Click Button below for a more comprehensive list of suggestions and prohibited items (you cannot include such as items as candy, gum, food, liquids, etc.) You can also include a personal note and photo of yourself.

5. Pray

Most importantly, pray for the child who will receive your gift.

6. Donate for shipping/ follow your box

Please include $10 to cover the cost of shipping. Click the button below to donate online and get a “Follow My Box” Label.

7. Drop-off (Two Options)

  • Bring your shoebox back to COH the weekend of November 16 & 17 and we will take to a drop-off location.

  • Take your shoebox gift to a local drop-off location during National Collection Week, Nov. 18–25, 2024. You can search for drop-off locations near you by Clicking Here.

Questions?

Contact Gretchen at office@cohchurch.com!