Operation Christmas child

Operation Christmas Child takes the Good News of Jesus to the ends of the earth through a shoebox.  Each box is unique and gives the child who receives it a glimpse of how much God loves them.  Help us reach our goal of 200 Shoeboxes this year.  You can pack it yourself, purchase items to put in boxes, or donate money to purchase items or cover the shipping on boxes that our kids pack.  More information is available in the Welcome Center.  

how to pack a shoebox

toy

  • Ball
  • Doll
  • Stuffed animal
  • Shoes
  • Toy cars
  • Jump ropes
  • Yo-yos
  • Toys that light up and make noise (with extra batteries)

personal care

  • Toothbrushes
  • Washcloths
  • Combs
  • Hairbrushes
  • Bar soap

school supplies

  • Pens
  • Pencils and sharpeners
  • Crayons
  • Markers
  • Notebooks and paper
  • Coloring books
  • Picture books
  • Solar calculators

Do not include

  • Candy
  • Toothpaste
  • Gum
  • Seeds
  • Food
  • Liquids
  • Lotions
  • Medication
  • Glass or breakable items
  • Aerosol cans
  • Scary or war related items

Collection  week  hours

Nov. 14: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Nov. 15: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Nov. 16: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Nov. 17: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Nov. 18: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Nov. 19: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Nov. 20: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Nov. 21: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

  • THE GREATEST JOURNEY

    Every shoebox gift is an opportunity to share about Jesus Christ and God’s love.

    Since 2009, more than 26.5 million children who have received a shoebox gift have participated in The Greatest Journey—a 12‑lesson discipleship program. Children learn from trained, local volunteers what it means to follow Jesus and share their faith with friends and family.

  • donate

    Your $10 donation helps us share the Good News of the Lord Jesus Christ in a child-friendly way.

    Your donation also provides The Greatest Gift Gospel Booklets, which are written in the children's language and distributed along with shoebox gifts.

  • pray

    Most importantly, pray for the child who will receive your gift.  Include a personal note and photo to delight the heart of a child.