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

    • 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 DONT’S for filling boxes below)

    • National Collection Week:  November 17 - 24

    • Last day to drop off filled boxes: November 23

  • Watkinsville Members can bring filled boxes back to the church anytime on Sunday mornings & Wednesday nights. Bring filled shoeboxes to the Do Good Box in the Commons.  


    Our church is a local drop-off location. 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 11/23 (1pm - 3pm)



SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER AT DROP OFF TIMES BELOW:





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.





  • 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

  • • 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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