Operation Christmas Child Pizza & Packing Party

SGC Children’s Ministry (ages 3-10)

November 13, immediately following Sunday service

SGC Children’s Ministry (ages 3-10)

November 13, immediately following Sunday service

Please review the following information if missed the red letters that were available at children’s ministry check-in OR if you still have questions.

What YOU need to do BEFORE the party:

1. RSVP to Anita Padgett (e-mail OR facebook) with the number of family members participating. Moms and dads, too! mrspadgett@gmail.com

2. Gather one standard-sized shoebox for each family member packing. The clear plastic shoeboxes encouraged by OCC are available at Dollar Tree.

3. Decide if you would like to pack for a boy or a girl and determine the age range (2-4, 5-9. 11-14). (Apparently, 10-14 boys receive the least.)

4. Purchase items to load into shoeboxes—toys, hard candy, school supplies, toiletries, and other small gifts. NO liquids, breakables, food, chocolate or weapons-related items.

5. Complete your donation in advance online at https://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/OCC/followyourbox/

6. PRINT the tracking labels provided if you have chosen to donate using the “Follow Your Box” feature. So cool for your kids to track!

7. OR…if you prefer, you may write a personal check ($7 each, may be combined). Checks will need to placed in an envelope (with form mentioned below) and taped to the completed box.

What WE will provide/do AT the party:

1. A pizza lunch for the RSVP number in your family.

2. Special video presentation. We’ll enjoy a short film that will inspire both you and your kids about partnering with Samaritan’s Purse as they seek to share the gospel with children all over the world.

3. Boy/Girl labels for your shoeboxes.

4. Donation forms/envelopes for those writing personal checks.

5. Photograph of your child. These will be taken during Sunday school and then printed—using one-hour service—before the packing party ends.

6. Card-making supplies. We’ll have a station set up for kids to create a special note to include in their shoebox. We will also provide “All About Me” pages, if desired.

7. Wrapping supplies. We’ll have a station with Christmas paper, scissors and tape if you wish to wrap your box. Wrap top separately!

8. Large rubber bands for securing your box.

9. Prayer time. We’ll take the time to gather as a group to pray over our boxes, asking for Jesus Himself to touch the recipients with His love.

10. Delivery to the OCC warehouse. We’ll collect all of the boxes and transport them to our local drop-off location.

Please contact us if you have any questions. It’s a joy to serve you and your children!

John & Anita Padgett

CM Coordinators