Operation Christmas Child 2023
FBGC 2023 Shoebox Goal: As the Lord leads
Boxes are due at church on Sunday, November 12, 2023
Boxes are due at church on Sunday, November 12, 2023
About
Samaritan's Purse
After sharing the story of the Good Samaritan, Jesus said "Go and do likewise." That is the mission of Samaritan's Purse- to follow the example of Christ by helping those in need and proclaiming the hope of the Gospel.
After sharing the story of the Good Samaritan, Jesus said "Go and do likewise." That is the mission of Samaritan's Purse- to follow the example of Christ by helping those in need and proclaiming the hope of the Gospel.
Mission and History
“Let the children come to Me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God.”
Mark 10:14, ESV
“Let the children come to Me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God.”
Mark 10:14, ESV
The Journey of a Shoebox
The amazing journey of a simple shoebox gift begins with you and results in evangelism, discipleship, and multiplication.
The amazing journey of a simple shoebox gift begins with you and results in evangelism, discipleship, and multiplication.
Other Links
Pack
How to Pack a Shoebox Gift
Click the link above to see gift suggestions.
Click the link above to see gift suggestions.
OCC shoeboxes are available in the church foyer, but you may also use your own cardboard or plastic shoeboxes.
Want to participate from home? Pack a box online.
Build A Shoebox Online
A variety of options are available to you through Build a Shoebox Online! Skip the shopping and select items from our collection online to bless the heart of a child.
A variety of options are available to you through Build a Shoebox Online! Skip the shopping and select items from our collection online to bless the heart of a child.
Give Your $10
Labels
Using the Adhesive Label?
Scan or enter the code on your label at https://samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/activation/ to give your suggested $10 donation online and activate tracking for your label. This step is not necessary to use the label, but it will allow you to discover the destination of your shoebox.
Scan or enter the code on your label at https://samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/activation/ to give your suggested $10 donation online and activate tracking for your label. This step is not necessary to use the label, but it will allow you to discover the destination of your shoebox.
Using the Brochure Label?
You can follow the adhesive label instructions, or if you prefer your donation can be mailed via the enclosed postage-paid envelope.
More Ways to Give:Still looking for the perfect Christmas gifts for your loved ones?
You can bless everyone on your Christmas list! Give a gift- a goat, clean water, emergency food, or any of 41 options—in their honor, and you’re sure to touch their heart and help someone in need. Samaritan's Purse will send those you designate a beautiful customized card to let them know of your gift in their honor. You can also give in memory of someone or request blank cards to personalize and mail.
You can follow the adhesive label instructions, or if you prefer your donation can be mailed via the enclosed postage-paid envelope.
More Ways to Give:Still looking for the perfect Christmas gifts for your loved ones?
You can bless everyone on your Christmas list! Give a gift- a goat, clean water, emergency food, or any of 41 options—in their honor, and you’re sure to touch their heart and help someone in need. Samaritan's Purse will send those you designate a beautiful customized card to let them know of your gift in their honor. You can also give in memory of someone or request blank cards to personalize and mail.
Pray
Prayer cards are available in the church foyer.
Join the Operation Christmas Child Prayer Network
Have you heard? You can stay in the know about prayer needs for and from those who collect distribute, and receive shoebox gits around the world throughout the year. Join the Prayer Network and pray year-round with Operation Christmas Child.
Have you heard? You can stay in the know about prayer needs for and from those who collect distribute, and receive shoebox gits around the world throughout the year. Join the Prayer Network and pray year-round with Operation Christmas Child.
