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OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
What is Operation Christmas Child?
Operation Christmas Child (OCC) brings joy and hope to children in desperate situations around the world through gift-filled shoeboxes and the Good News of God's love. This program of Samaritan's Purse provides an opportunity for people of all ages to be involved in a simple, hands—on missions project while focusing on the true meaning of Christmas—Jesus Christ. Shoe boxes are packed with toys, candy, personal hygiene items, and small articles of clothing such as gloves, scarves, hats and socks and then sent to Samaritan’s Purse who will ship them to needy boys and girls all around the world. Also included in each box is the Gospel of Jesus Christ in their own language.
What does this mean to Hope Community Church?
Operation Christmas Child has become a very important ministry for Hope Community Church. Many families use this as a teaching tool for their children to teach them the value of giving and caring for the needy. Each year we collect over 100 boxes to be sent to children all over the world.
When does this take place and what happens?
Our 2010 seven- week campaign starts on Sunday, October 10 with a short DVD Ministry Report from Samaritan’s Purse shown during our worship time and ends with dedicating the boxes to the Lord on November 21. Material will be available at the OCC table in the lobby along with boxes and some miscellaneous items donated by others to supplement your own boxes. Also at the table, a PowerPoint presentation will be showing about the impact of this very important ministry. We invite everyone to come and join us for an exciting seven week adventure!
Who can I contact with questions?
John and Rhonda Garns are Regional Volunteers for Operation Christmas Child supporting churches, organizations and individuals in the community to help with successful shoe box collections. John and Rhonda would be delighted to come to your church or organization and help organize a shoe box collection, help with your established OCC ministry or come and speak. If interested, please contact them @ 367-9283 or Garnsocc@yahoo.com There is no fee or obligation for this service.
Where can I get materials?
Materials will be available on Sunday mornings from October 10 through November 21 at the OCC table in the lobby of the church and in the church office Monday through Thursday. Your filled boxes can also be dropped off at the church Sunday mornings, at the church office or mailed directly to:
Samaritan’s Purse
Operation Christmas Child
801 Bamboo Road
P.O. Box 3000
Boone, NC28607
Samaritan’s Purse asks for a donation of $7 per box to help with the shipping costs. For more information on the ministry of Operation Christmas Child and how to pack a shoebox, click on the link below.
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