GREATER JOURNEY SHOEBOX MINISTRY ENDS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1
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THE GREATEST JOURNEY
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD MINISTRY
SEPTEMBER 13 - NOVEMBER 1
If you have shoeboxes to fill and have not returned them to the church yet,
please bring them by the church office no later than
Monday, November 2
SUGGESTIONS FOR FILLING SHOE BOXES
FOR GIRLS
“WOW" ITEMS
- Doll
- Soccer ball (Make sure to include a manual air pump so that the ball can be reinflated.)
- Stuffed animal
- An outfit of clothing to wear
- Small musical instrument (such as a harmonica or woodwind recorder)
- Backpack
PERSONAL CARE ITEMS
- Comb
- Hairbrush
- Toothbrush
- Washcloth
- Bar soap (packaged and/or in a container)
- Adhesive bandages
(Colorful ones can help a child be more willing to wear a bandage. Do not include liquid antibiotic ointment.)
- Reusable plastic containers: cup, water bottle, plate, bowl, blunt-edged utensils
(Consider filling an empty container with non-liquid items such as hair bows, bracelets, sunglasses, or washcloths to maximize the space.)
- Blanket
- Non-liquid lipbalm
- Flashlight – if battery operated, be sure to add extra batteries
- Nail clipper and file
CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES
- Shirts and pants
- Pillowcase dress (loose-fitting sundress)
- Underwear
- Shoes and socks
- Flip-flops
- Hat/scarf/mittens
- Sunglasses
- Tote bag/purse
- Hair bows
- Friendship bracelets (woven with yarn or embroidery thread)
SCHOOL SUPPLIES, CRAFTS AND ACTIVITIES
- Pencils
- Small manual pencil sharpener
- Colored pencils
- Pencil case
- Crayons
- Markers
- Pens
- Coloring pads
- Coloring books
- Picture book
- Notebooks
- Glue stick (Do not include liquid glue.)
- Ruler
- Small adhesive tape
- Watercolor set
[Finger paint palette/crayons/markers (non-liquid containers), paint brushes, canvas or paper]
- Playdough
(Consider adding plastic cookie cutters as non-sharp utensils the child can use with the playdough.)
- Stickers
- Skipping rope/Jump rope
- Chalkboard and chalk
- Sewing kit, fabric (1-2 yards) and ribbon
- Playing cards
TOYS
- Foam ball
- Kickball (Make sure to include a manual air pump so that the ball can be reinflated)
- Finger puppets
- Slinky
- Etch A Sketch
- Interactive toys that include push buttons, lights, noise (include extra batteries)
- Marbles
- Yo-Yo
FOR BOYS
“WOW” ITEM
- Soccer ball (Make sure to include a manual air pump so that the ball can be reinflated.)
- Stuffed animal
- Toy truck or boat
- An outfit of clothing to wear
- Small musical instrument (such as a harmonica or woodwind recorder)
- Backpack
PERSONAL CARE ITEMS
- Comb
- Hairbrush
- Toothbrush
- Washcloth
- Bar soap (packaged and/or in a container)
- Adhesive bandages
(Colorful ones can help a child be more willing to wear a bandage. Do not include liquid antibiotic ointment.)
- Reusable plastic containers: cup, water bottle, plate, bowl, blunt-edged utensils
(Consider filling an empty container with non-liquid items such as combs, markers, sunglasses, or washcloths to maximize the space.)
- Blanket
- Non-liquid lip balm
- Flashlight – if battery operated, be sure to add extra batteries.
CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES
- Shirts and pants
- Underwear
- Shoes and socks
- Flip-flops
- Hat/scarf/mittens
- Sunglasses
- Wrist watch
SCHOOL SUPPLIES, CRAFTS AND ACTIVITIES
- Pencils
- Small manual pencil sharpener
- Colored pencils
- Pencil case
- Pens
- Crayons
- Markers
- Erasers
- Coloring pads
- Coloring books
- Picture book
- Notebooks
- Blank index cards
- Glue stick (Do not include liquid glue.)
- Small adhesive tape
- Watercolor set
[Finger paint palette/crayons/markers (non-liquid containers), paint brushes, canvas or paper]
- Building blocks
- Scissors
- ruler
- Playdough
(Consider adding plastic cookie cutters as non-sharp utensils the child can use with the playdough.)
- Stickers
- Tool set
TOYS
- Foam ball
- Kickball (Make sure to include a manual air pump so that the ball can be reinflated.)
- Tennis ball
- Baseball and mit
- Finger puppets
- Slinky
- Etch A Sketch
- Play cars/trucks/boats
- Plastic tools
- Plastic dinosaurs
- Interactive toys that include push buttons, lights, noise (include extra batteries)
Operation Christmas needs Lanes Chapel's help to fill shoe boxes for children again this year.
Pick up a shoe box from the Welcome Center on Sunday or the church office during the week
to fill with supplies to send to children in need and then return to the church office once filled.
---INCENTIVE THIS YEAR---
For the first 10 children and first 10 youth to fill a box and return to the church office,
they will receive $10.00
**Toothpaste and candy are no longer allowed in the shoe boxes due to customs regulations.**
ALL BOXES MUST BE TURNED IN TO THE CHURCH OFFICE BY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1 |
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