Christmas in a Shoebox: Operation Christmas Child

• Small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, and jump ropes
• School supplies
• Hygiene items
• Socks, ball caps, hard candy and lollipops

What do all these things have in common?   They'll all fit into a shoebox and are suggested items to pack for a special christmas giveaway - Operation Christmas Child.

First Baptist Church of Centralia, Missouri is partnering with this international organization to help fill boxes to be given to needy children in other countries.  Last year they worked to collect and pack 955 boxes.  They will be packing lots of boxes this year too and are serving as a collection site in Central Missouri from November 16 - 23.

This is an awesome opportunity for young and old alike to share the love of Christ with children who may not otherwise hear the gospel.  The makers of the popular VeggieTales movies have teamed up to promote Operation Christmas Child. 

Go to the Operation Christmas Child website for more information, to find a drop-off site near you and to find instructions for packing and filling a shoebox.  If you'd like to share the love of Christmas, share this post with your friends and give this Christmas away!