OCC

We are gearing up for another great year of Operation Christmas Child. We will be collecting the shoeboxes filled with excitement at the church potluck Nov 18th. I have ordered brochures for this year but they haven't arrived yet. I wait patiently by my mailbox. If you want to read more about the ministry and how to put together the shoeboxes then check out the Samaritians Purse website (http://www.samaritanspurse.org/OCC.)

Here is the list of ideas for packing the showboxes. In the past I have found that the Dollar Store is a great place to shop and also Big Lots and Walmart. Also don't put candy in the same box as soap or the candy will taste like soap. bleh. I sometimes run out of shoeboxes and often the shoestores don't have any extras lying around or whatnot so you can also use a bought plastic shoebox from walmart or where ever. They are about $1.50 each. Now thats a scoopsy. :0)~

So, here are some ideas for items.

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)

DO NOT INCLUDE: Used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives or military figures; chocolate or food; liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snowglobes or glass containers; aerosol cans

Groovy. So bring your boxes to the potluck on November 18th. Yeah.