Dear Calvary Temple Family and Friends,
The Operation Christmas Child Campaign is underway wherein we get the opportunity to share the love of Jesus with a child. The campaign lasts until November 20th which is the last day to bring in your items.
Will you commit today to sponsoring a box for a little boy or girl? Below are gift ideas to assist with choosing items for boys or girls. The age groups are 2-4, 5-9 and 10-14.
SHOEBOX GIFT IDEAS
A “Wow” Item
- Doll
- Soccer ball and pump
- Stuffed animal
- Shoes
TOYS
- Toy cars
- Jump ropes
- Yo-yos
- Etch A Sketch®
- Toys that light up and make noise (with extra batteries)
PERSONAL CARE ITEMS
- Toothbrushes
- Washcloths
- Combs
- Hairbrushes
- Small water bottles
- Reusable eating utensils
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
- Pens, pencils, sharpeners
- Crayons and markers
- Notebooks and paper
- Coloring and picture books
- Solar calculators
ACCESSORIES
- Socks
- Sunglasses
- Jewelry and watches
- Flashlights (with extra batteries)
A PERSONAL NOTE
You may enclose a note to the child and a photo of yourself, your family, or group. Here’s what can happen when you do so.
In the case of Jargalmaa, a 7-year-old in Mongolia. She received a box with a simple yet powerful note that said,
This meant a lot because she had never heard “I love you” from her parents or grandparents. She then followed through as part of The Greatest Journey discipleship program and later accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior in 10th grade.
15 years after receiving her shoebox gift, Jargalmaa, her husband, and two young children (pictured above) have recently moved to a new community where they are ministering to youth in hopes of starting a church.
DO NOT INCLUDE
Candy; toothpaste; gum; used or damaged items; scary or war-related items such as toy guns, knives, or military figures; chocolate or food; seeds; fruit rolls or other fruit snacks; drink mixes (powdered or liquid); liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snow globes or glass containers; aerosol cans.
Please click the link for directions on “How to Pack” your shoebox
If you have any questions, please see Deacon Peggy Robles.
