We are excited to be collecting shoeboxes (and supplies/fillers) for Samaritan’s Purse' Operation Christmas Child. On November 1st, we will meeting at the Martz’s house to make crafts for the boxes (sewing drawstring bags) and magnetic toy sets. We will then pack the boxes for drop off.
If you need an address for the Martz’s, let us know!
What Goes in a Shoebox?
Make Your Gift Fun, Full, and Personalized.
For children around the world, a shoebox is often their very first gift. Given together with the Good News of Jesus Christ, it communicates God’s love to a boy or girl in need.
Gift Suggestions
A gift-filled shoebox can be the first present a child ever receives, so it is important to uniquely pack each gift and make it FUN, FULL, and PERSONALIZED—praying for the child and adding a photo and personal note.
Girl Shoebox Gift Suggestions
A “WOW” ITEM • Small backpack or purse • Doll • Soccer ball and pump • Stuffed animal • Jewelry making or hobby kit • Large toy
PERSONAL CARE ITEMS • Toothbrush • Washcloth • Comb and brush • Nail clipper and file • Water bottle • Flashlight
SCHOOL SUPPLIES • Pencils, sharpener, and erasers • Pencil container • Pens • Crayons • Colored pencils • Markers • Notebooks • Index cards • Calculator • Scissors • Ruler • Glue stick • Small adhesive tape • Drawstring bag
CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES • Flip-flops or shoes • Sunglasses • Hat • Wristwatch • Costume jewelry • Hair accessories • Clothing and undergarments • Winter cap, scarf, and mittens
GAMES & ACTIVITIES • Puzzles • Coloring books or pads • Dry watercolor set • Binoculars and compass • Musical instruments • Chalkboard and chalk • Jump rope • Stickers • Games
TOYS • Small ball • Building blocks or LEGO® sets • Slinky® or yo-yo • Plastic animals • Magnets • Finger puppets • Interactive toys • Other small toys and figures
Boy Shoebox Gift Suggestions
A “WOW” ITEM • Small backpack • Soccer ball and pump • Stuffed animal • Hobby kit • Large toy truck or car • Other large toy
PERSONAL CARE ITEMS • Toothbrush • Washcloth • Comb and brush • Nail clipper and file • Water bottle • Flashlight
SCHOOL SUPPLIES • Pencils, sharpener, and erasers • Pencil container • Pens • Crayons • Colored pencils • Markers • Notebooks • Index cards • Calculator • Scissors • Ruler • Glue stick • Small adhesive tape • Drawstring bag
CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES • Flip-flops or shoes • Sunglasses • Hat • Wristwatch • Clothing and undergarments • Winter cap, scarf, and mittens
GAMES & ACTIVITIES • Puzzles • Coloring books or pads • Dry watercolor set • Binoculars and compass • Musical instruments • Chalkboard and chalk • Jump rope • Stickers • Games
TOYS • Small ball • Building blocks or LEGO® sets • Slinky® or yo-yo • Toy cars • Plastic animals • Magnets • Interactive toys • Other small toys and figures
