Operation Christmas Child!

Let's pack some shoeboxes!

Crossroads MOPS will be participating in Operation Christmas Child this Christmas by packing shoeboxes with gifts and necessities for underprivileged children at our next meeting!

• What is Operation Christmas Child? The world's largest Christmas project of its kind, Operation Christmas Child uses gift-filled shoeboxes to demonstrate God's love in a tangible way to children in need around the world. Individuals and organizations pack shoeboxes and turn them in during collection week on November 16 - 23 so they can be distributed to children in over 150 different countries!
  
• How will this work? Each small group will pack at least one shoebox to give to a child overseas. Your group will decide if you are packing for a girl or boy, and which age category: 2-4, 5-9, or 10-14. 
  
• What do I do? Bring items to go in your shoebox and $1 to cover shipping costs to the next MOPS meeting on November 10th. Your group may want to discuss what each person is bringing in order to prevent duplicates. See below for ideas to go in your box. It may also be fun to take your child shopping with you! You can let them know that they are picking out gifts for children who otherwise probably won't get any Christmas gifts. 

What kind of items should I put in the shoebox?

• a WOW item: toys like a soccer ball with pump, doll, jump rope, musical instrument, shoes, etc.
• Accessories: Short sleeved shirts with no writing on them, socks, hats, hair clips, jewelry
• Hygiene items: bar soap and soap dish, toothbrush and toothbrush holder, combs, washcloths
• School supplies: pencils, erasers, colored pencils, and sharpeners for shool aged children
• Crafts: make them hair bows, finger puppets, or friendship bracelets - a great way to get your child involved in the process!
• Other items: plate, bowl, and cup, small flashlight with batteries (if batteries are outside of packaging both ends must be covered with tape)
• DO NOT INCLUDE: used items, liquids or candy that can melt like paint or glue or any toys filled with liquid, no military toys, no used or breakable items.

For other age and gender-specific ideas go HERE