Operation Christmas Child

We will be taking part in

Operation Christmas Child

at our next meeting, November 9th

Operation Christmas Child is a Christian gift distribution run though Samaritan's Purse. Each year at around Christmastime people all over the world fill shoe boxes with things that children need and enjoy. These boxes are sent to children who have very little. The children who will receive our boxes will no doubt open them with great delight and excitement!

Each DGL group will put at least one box together. If you would like to be a part of this, please choose one or more items listed below. There are boxes for boys and for girls so you can buy gender appropriate items. There are also age groups for each box - ages 2-4, 5-9, or 10-14. We will also be collecting the required $7 shipping fee for each box. Bring your item(s) and/or cash to the November 9th meeting.  For more information, contact your DGL or if your don't know who your DGL is, contact  sbjensen20(at)gmail(dot)com.

 

GIFT IDEAS

TOYS small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, small Etch A Sketch®, toys that light up or make noise (with extra batteries), Slinky®, etc.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES pens, pencils and sharpener, crayons or markers, stamps and ink pad sets, writing pads or paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc.

HYGIENE ITEMS toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar soap (in a plastic bag), comb, washcloth, etc.

OTHER Hard candy and lollipops (please double bag all candy), mints, gum, T-shirts, socks, ball caps; sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries)

A PERSONAL NOTE In a separate envelope, 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 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NOT INCLUDE: Used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives or military figures; chocolate or food; out-of-date candy; liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snow globes or glass containers; aerosol cans