Outreach

All boxes must be returned to Pathway by or before...

November 2, 2008

What is Operation Christmas Child?

*Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritans Purse. It is an outreach that demonstrates God’s love to needy children through GIFT FILLED SHOEBOXES.

*Your gifts go to children living in difficult circumstances, and prepare their hearts to hear the Good News of Jesus Christ. Local Christians follow up and minister to the children and families. In 2007 more than 7.6 million shoe boxes were delivered to hurting children in over 120 countries.

*Stop by the display table to pick up an empty shoebox and to see sample items to include in your box. This year’s goal is 500.

For more information contact Meryl @ 338-0084

What is required?

*An empty shoe box & a variety of small gifts

*Stop by the display table & pick up a FREE red shoebox & brochure.

.Plastic shoeboxes are also acceptable.

How To Fill A Shoe Box

(All items must be NEW)

*School Supplies: pens, pencils, colored pencils, sharpeners, crayons, markers, coloring books, note pads, solar calculators, glue sticks, etc.

*Toys: small cars, dolls (NOT porcelain),

stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas,

yo-yos, small Etch A Sketch, , balls, pocket games, etc.

(NO guns, NO war related figures) (NO bubbles)

*Hygiene Items: toothbrush, toothpaste,

washcloth, mild bar soap (PLACED IN A PLASTIC BAG), comb, hair brush, hair accessories, etc. (NO liquids- NO vitamins- NO medicine)

*Candy: HARD candy, lollipops, mints, gum, & nuts, are acceptable.

(NO Chocolate or food) (NO loose candy thrown in the

box, please double bag all loose candy)

*Other: sunglasses, gloves & hats, socks, T-shirts, TOY jewelry, SMALL books, etc. Clothing can be for warm or cold climates