
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
By filling ordinary shoeboxes full of toys and other fun items, you can be part of giving boys and girls what may be their first gift ever! Local churches in more than 100 nations hand out these Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts at festive outreach events where the Gospel is presented in a child-friendly way. Each box bursting with items such as a soccer ball, doll, or stuffed animal becomes a tangible expression of God’s love to the child, their family, and their community
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Watty Kick-Off: October 19 *Pick up your boxes to fill and plan to return the week of November 17. *
Fill your Boxes (see DO’s and Don’t of filling boxes below)
National Collection Week: November 17 - 24
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Area churches and organizations can drop off boxes here at Watkinsville during these times.
Monday 11/17 11am - 1pm
Tuesday 11/18 11am - 1pm
Wednesday 11/19 11am - 1pm
Thursday 11/20 5pm - 7pm
Friday 11/21 11am - 1pm
Saturday 11/22 10am - 12pm
Sunday 11/231pm - 3pm
WHAT TO PACK?
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.
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A “WOW” ITEM
Small backpack or purse
Doll
Soccer ball and pump
Stuffed animal
Jewelry making or hobby kit
Large toy
PERSONAL ITEMS
Toothbrush
Washcloth
Comb and brush
Nail clipper and file
Water bottle
Flashlight
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
• 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
• Building blocks or LEGO® sets
• Slinky® or yo-yo
• Plastic animals
• Magnets
• Finger puppets
• Interactive toys
• Other small toys and figures
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• Soap
• Food, candy, or gum
• Toothpaste
• Used or damaged items
• Scary or war-related items
• Wearable traditional camouflage
• Seeds or organic matter
• Liquids
• Medication
• Money
• Breakable items
• Matches, fire starters, or aerosols
• Knives, saws, or razor blades
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