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.
By filling ordinary shoeboxes full of toys and other fun items, you can be part of giving boys and girls what may be their first gift ever!
Local churches in more than 100 nations hand out these Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts at festive outreach events where the Gospel is presented in a child-friendly way. Each box bursting with items such as a soccer ball, doll, or stuffed animal becomes a tangible expression of God’s love to the child, their family, and their community. Many shoebox recipients also participate in our 12-lesson follow-up discipleship program, The Greatest Journey.
For a list of suggested items to pack, please visit: Gift Suggestions
How to pack a shoebox:
- Find a shoebox: Start with an average-size cardboard or plastic shoebox. If you want to wrap it, cover the box and lid separately.
- Indicate who your shoebox is being packed for – a boy or girl and which age category: 2–4, 5–9, or 10–14.
- 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, school supplies, and personal care items. Don’t forget to also include a personal note and photo—sometimes these are the child’s favorite things to receive! For a list of suggested packing items, please visit Gift-Suggestions
- Pray – Most importantly, “pray without ceasing” (1 Thess. 5:17) for the child who will receive your shoebox gift. Also pray for their family to so also be receptive to the Good News of Jesus Christ the pastor of the church who delivers your shoebox gift, and their community to be transformed by the Gospel.
- Donate $10 per Shoebox: A donation of $10 per box is critical to cover evangelism materials, shipping, and other project costs.
Goodwill will provide the shipping label.
Shoeboxes will be collected on Sunday, November 15th.
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