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What is Operation Christmas Child?

Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan’s Purse has helped meet the needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God’s love through His Son, Jesus Christ.

How Can I Help?

  • Fill a shoebox
  • Contribute towards shipping – $9
  • Pray for the children who will be receiving the gifts

Gift Suggestions

Toys: Include items that children will immediately embrace such as dolls, toy cars, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, balls, toys that light up and make noise (with extra batteries)…
School Supplies: pens, pencils and sharpeners, crayons, markers, notebooks, paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books…
Non-Liquid Hygiene Items: toothbrushes, bar soap, combs, washcloths, etc…
Accessories: t-shirts, socks, hats, sunglasses, hair clips, jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries)…
A Personal Note: You may enclose a note to the child and a photo of yourself or your family. If you include your name and address, the child may be able to write back.
Do Not Include: Used or damaged items, war-related items such as toy guns, knives or military figures, chocolate or food, out-of-date candy, liquids or lotions, medications or vitamins, breakable items such as snow globes or glass containers, aerosol cans…

Last day to drop off boxes is November 22, 12:30 pm at Magnolia Church.

Contact person – Mike MacDonald

For more information regarding Samaritan’s Purse, click HERE.