Operation Christmas Child

http://www.samaritanspurse.org

Operation Christmas Child brings joy and hope to children around the world through gift-filled shoe boxes and the Good News of God’s love. Each year, through the efforts of Samaritan’s Purse and churches far and wide, millions of shoe boxes are delivered to underprivileged children across the world.

Operation Christmas Child has become a favorite project with The Bridge Eastgate Christian Church. Each year, we enjoy packing gifts in shoe boxes and joining in a ministry which responds to needs of children and shares the love of Jesus Christ.

Items to collect each month……..

February & March: School Supplies
Pens, pencils and sharpener, crayons or markers, stamps and ink pad sets, coloring books, writing pads or paper, solar calculators, etc.

April & May: Toys
Small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, plastic kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, small Etch A Sketch®, toys that light up or make noise (with extra batteries), Slinky, etc. No war related items: like toy weapons or soldiers.

June & July: Personal Items
Sunglasses, flashlights with extra batteries, ball caps, socks, T-shirts, toy jewelry sets, hair clips, watches, small picture books, etc. No breakable items like mirrors, used items or medicines.

August & September: Hygiene Items
Toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, comb, hairbrush, washcloth, etc. No liquids: shampoo, bubbles or lotions

October: To Be Announced based on what we still need

EVERY MONTH: PRAYERS & Money Donations
Each box costs approximately $8 to send, if you would like to donate money towards shipping please make checks payable to The Bridge. Note in memo field: Operation Christmas Child.
Questions? Contact Ashley Houston.

In 2008 and 2009 we gathered to fill 100 boxes decorated with gifts donated by church family members and friends. Boxes were filled with socks, soaps, tooth brushes, tooth paste, small toys, pencils, paper, crayons and more! This year, our ministry was extended to our favorite rest home by getting the seniors involved in helping to decorate the boxes with holiday stickers! A great time was had by all! Click the images below to enlarge.