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Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse, an international relief organization. Operation Christmas Child’s mission is to provide local partners (communities) around the world with shoeboxes filled with small toys, hygiene items, and school supplies as a means of reaching out to children in their own communities with the Good News of Jesus Christ. These simple gifts are shipped outside the United States to children affected by war, poverty, natural disaster, famine, and disease; and to children living on Native American reservations in the U.S.. Operation Christmas Child is an example of “many hands make light work.” It is a simple way that individuals and families can do what seems like a small task, but when combined with boxes from around the world, the impact is huge.

Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Collection is back in full swing

so watch those sales and help put a smile on a child's face and Jesus in their hearts.

2021 OCC needs:

                           in June & July we are collecting wash cloths & toothbrushes

 

 

                                                           91 Wash cloths

                                                         151 Tooth brushes ​

 

You can place your items in the OCC bins in the lobbies

Why We Help Operation Christmas Child

  • To demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to needy children around the world.

  • To partner with local churches around the world to share the news of Jesus Christ.

  • To bring joy to children in impoverished countries at Christmas time.

  • To model generosity and service to Highland UMC children, who can easily participate in packing shoeboxes.

What You Need to Know

OCC National Collection Week is the third week of November,

ending the Monday before Thanksgiving.

HUMC is a regional drop off site.

Volunteers can collect items to fill shoeboxes throughout the year, or just as National Collection Week approaches.

For more information about dropping off your shoe boxes or Operation Christmas Child, please contact:

Mary Lloyd, 248-891-5272

Roberta (Sam) Cook, 586-917-8637

Sue Cole, 248-467-1272

You can also visit the Operation Christmas Child website at Samaritan's Purse.

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