Operation Christmas Child

Operation Christmas Child Continues Despite COVID

Now more than ever, children need great joy!  This Christmas, you can give kids in need a tangible expression of God’s love through a gift-filled shoebox.

There are two ways to participate:

Option 1: On Sunday, October 4, boxes will be made available in the church parking lot for pick up. This is also a communion Sunday, so after you have received the bread and juice from Pastor Jay, you will find a table with OCC boxes available for pick-up from your car window.  Pack the shoebox/es with gifts such as stuffed animals, balls, toys, school supplies, and hygiene items.  (If you are not comfortable visiting stores, consider ordering items from Amazon or another mail-order company.)  Along with a $9 donation per box for shipping and processing, return the boxes to Shady Grove from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, or Saturday, November 21 from 9 to 11 a.m.  

Option 2: In just a few clicks, you can pack a shoebox online.  
Visit this site for details.

NOTE:  Please do NOT include the following items:  candy; toothpaste; gum; used or damaged items; 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 contact Wendy Krickovic at krickovic5@gmail.com if you have any questions.