How to pack a shoebox for Operation Christmas Child?
How to Pack a Shoebox. Find an empty medium sized shoebox and wrap box and lid separately. Download and print the appropriate boy/girl label. Mark the correct age category and attach the label to the outside of your shoebox.
What is the mission of Operation Christmas Child?
The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to show God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world, and together with the local church worldwide, to share the good news of Jesus Christ. Since 1990, more than 168 million children in over 160 countries have experienced God’s love through the power…
Who is the Lion in Operation Christmas Child?
A heartwarming story of Lola, a lonely little girl living in an orphanage, who receives an adventurous stuffed lion in an Operation Christmas Child shoebox. The gift and a child’s letter enclosed in the box help Lola experience God’s love, realizing that she is never alone. Rebeca received a shoebox gift as a child while growing up in Romania.
How do you get a shoebox for a girl?
Get an empty medium sized shoebox, and wrap the box and lid separately in colourful wrapping paper or order preprinted shoeboxes online. Attach the appropriate boy/girl label, marking if your gift is for a boy or a girl. Select an age category 2-4, 5-9 or 10-14 and attach the label to the top of your shoebox.
What can I send in a rotary shoebox?
Scarves, gloves, hats, wrapped soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, disposable razors, shampoo, soap flakes, pan scourers, antiseptic cream, bandages, face or body creams, cosmetics, pens, writing pad & envelopes, T lights, candles, sewing kit, scissors… For safety – Please securely sellotape tops of liquid containers.
What happens when you send a shoe box overseas?
After we pack and ship shoeboxes like yours overseas, local believers share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with children as they distribute them. As a result, families are reached, new churches are started, and communities are transformed.