Operation Christmas Child

As we approach the holiday season, all four multiage 1/2 classes will be participating in a worthwhile cause. It is Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse. This operation delivers shoebox gifts to needy children around the world, while also telling them about God’s love for them. Look for the pamphlet explaining the project in next Monday’s homework folder. To participate, each child will wrap a large shoebox or boot box with wrapping paper; the lid is wrapped unattached. Your child will then select small items to fill the box, such as small toys, school supplies, hygiene items, or even a shirt, plus $7 to cover the shipping costs.

Feel free to bring in the box at any time; however the deadline is Friday, November 17. The check needs to be made out to Samaritan’s Purse, and included in the box (the organization will remove the lid). We do need one parent volunteer per class to take the boxes to Central Union Church by November 20.

Personally, my family was able to participate in this cause last Christmas, thanks to Mrs. Bailie’s efforts. We all agreed that this is a worthy organization that allows children to share of themselves at the holidays. I hope you are able to participate. Thank you!

Posted on November 2, 2006 1:40 PM | Permalink