Operation Christmas Child Donation Box

Operation Christmas Child Donation Box

It’s been a long, cold winter and it seems it will just not go away.  Yet we know that eventually spring and even summer will be here.  As we anticipate the warmer weather, probably the last thing on our minds is Christmas.  But, it’s never too early to gather supplies to fill shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child.  Last year Life Bridge Christian Church was able to supply 85 shoeboxes filled with gifts that represent God’s love to children in need.  Let’s at least double that number in 2014!

Personal items, school supplies, small toys and such bring great joy to these children throughout the world because most of them have so little or have lost so much.  For the next few months, we will be focusing on personal items.  As you are out shopping, would you be willing to pick up a few extra items?  Here are a few suggestions – 

• toothbrushes and toothpaste (Town & Country has these on sale this week!);
• gentle soap;
• washcloths (you can buy packs of 18 for $4 at Walmart or Dollar General);
• socks;
• combs, brushes, hair ribbons, and barrettes;
• t-shirts;
• hats, gloves, and scarves; and 
• flip flops.  

Of course, if you want to bring in other items, that would be a great blessing as well.  Keep in mind that many of these children live in war-torn countries so please do not include anything of that nature, such as toy guns or toy soldiers or anything of a violent nature.

There will be a drop box in the café area for your donations. If you would like more information about Operation Christmas Child, go to www.samaritanspurse.org.