Operation Christmas Child

Operation Christmas Child – Shoeboxes of Love

We are excited to partner with Samaritan’s Purse in packing shoeboxes for children in need through Operation Christmas Child.

This is a wonderful hands-on way to share God’s love by filling shoeboxes with PERSONAL CARE ITEMS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES, CRAFTS & ACTIVITIES and TOYS. Each shoebox becomes an opportunity for children around the world to hear the Good News of Jesus Christ. Since 1993, more than 232 million children in over 100 countries have received shoebox gifts—often their very first gift ever.

Last year, New Zealand and Australia sent over 211,000 shoeboxes to Cambodia, the Philippines, Fiji, the Solomon Islands, and Ukraine. Globally, more than 11.9 million shoeboxes were distributed.

You can be part of this mission by donating items for shoeboxes. For the next 5 weeks we will be collecting 1 category of item a week. (Please only donate brand new items as requested by Samaritan Purse)

We will gather together to pack them on Sunday, 19 October, after the Sunday service.

Item List for Operation Christmas Child

Items for Boys

PERSONAL CARE ITEMS (21/09/2025)

• Comb or brush

• Toothbrush

• Washcloth

• Fun adhesive bandages

• Eating utensils

• Nail clipper and file

• Small blanket

• Water bottle

CRAFTS & ACTIVITIES (12/10/2025)

• Puzzles

• Binoculars

• Chalkboard and chalk

• Fishing kit

• Skipping rope

• Colouring books or pads

• Dry watercolor set

• Playdough

• Stickers

• Craft kits or colorful rope/twine

• Books or picture books

• Tool set with work gloves

• Gardening kit/gloves

• Card Games

SCHOOL SUPPLIES 28/09/2025

• Pencils and sharpener

• Pencil case

• Erasers

• Pens

• Crayons

• Markers

• Notebooks

• Index cards

• Calculator

• Scissors

• Small Ruler

• Glue stick

• Small sticky tape

TOYS (19/10/2025)

•Ball

• Frisbee®

• Building blocks

• Slinky®

• Yo-yo

• Kaleidoscope

• Toy cars

• Interactive toys

• Other small toys and figures

• Small kite

• Water guns (that don’t look like weapons)

• Playing cards

• Baseball and mitt

CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES 05/10/2025

• Clothing and undergarments

• Shoes

• Cold weather items

• Sunglasses

• Bags or backpacks

• Hats

• Wristwatch

• Flashlight with extra packaged batteries

Please do not include

• SOAP*

• Food, lollies, chocolate, or gum • Toothpaste

• Second-hand, used or damaged items or clothing

• Scary or war-related items – toy guns, knives, wearable camouflage clothing, military figures, skull and crossbones, Halloween items

• Seeds or organic matter

• Liquids – shampoo, bubbles, or liquid paint

• Medication or vitamins

• Play Money

• Breakable items – glass, porcelain or clay

• Matches, fire starters, or aerosols

• Knife, saw, or razor blades

• Bibles, religious material, or tracts (children receive OCC’s The Greatest Gift booklet at the Outreach Event)

Item List for Operation Christmas Child

Items for Girls

GIRLS _• Comb or brush_• Toothbrush_• Washcloth_• Fun band aids_• Eating utensils_• Water

PERSONAL CARE ITEMS (21/09/2025)

• Comb or brush
• Toothbrush
• Washcloth
• Fun band aids
• Eating utensils
• Water bottle
• Nail clipper and file
• Small blanket

CRAFTS & ACTIVITIES (12/10/2025)

• Puzzles

• Binoculars

• Chalkboard and chalk

• Skipping rope

• Coloring books or pads

• Dry watercolour set

• Playdough

• Stickers

• Craft kits or colourful rope/twine

• Books or picture books

• Sewing kit

• Gardening kit/gloves

• Card Games

SCHOOL SUPPLIES 28/09/2025

• Pencils and sharpener
• Pencil case
• Erasers
• Pens
• Crayons
• Markers
• Notebooks
• Index cards
• Calculator
• Scissors
• Small Ruler
• Glue stick
• Small sticky tape

TOYS (19/10/2025)

• Balls – tennis ball, bouncy balls,

• Frisbee®

• Building blocks

• Finger puppets

• Slinky®

• Yo-yo

• Kaleidoscope

• Cars, trucks and boats

• Interactive toys

• Other small toys and figures

• Small kite

• Water guns (that don’t look like weapons)

• Playing cards

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CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES 05/10/2025

• Clothing and undergarments
• Shoes
• Sunglasses
• Bags, backpacks, or purses
• Hair accessories
• Hats
• Wristwatch or jewellery
• Torch with extra packaged batteries

Please do not include

• SOAP*

• Food, lollies, chocolate, or gum • Toothpaste

• Second-hand, used or damaged items or clothing

• Scary or war-related items – toy guns, knives, wearable camouflage clothing, military figures, skull and crossbones, Halloween items

• Seeds or organic matter

• Liquids – shampoo, bubbles, or liquid paint

• Medication or vitamins

• Play Money

• Breakable items – glass, porcelain or clay

• Matches, fire starters, or aerosols

• Knife, saw, or razor blades

• Bibles, religious material, or tracts (children receive OCC’s The Greatest Gift booklet at the Outreach Event)