Operation Christmas Child at Pebble Creek Baptist Church
Pebble Creek Baptist Church is excited to partner once again with Operation Christmas Child (OCC) to share the hope of Jesus Christ with children around the world. In the coming year, our church goal is to pack over 400 shoeboxes, and we’ll be working toward that goal all year long by collecting specific items each month. All items collected during the year with be used to pack boxes during our annual packing party in November.
OCC is about much more than gifts. Each shoebox is a tangible expression of God’s love. When a child receives a box, they are also introduced to the Good News of Jesus Christ through The Greatest Gift bible study. The shoebox recipients are invited to participate in, a 12-lesson discipleship program that teaches them how to follow Christ and share Him with others. Graduates receive a New Testament in their own language—often the first Bible their family has ever owned.
How Can You Participate?
Give Items Throughout the Year
To help us collect a good variety of supplies for our packing party in the fall, we are collecting specific items each month. Donation buckets are available at the three main church entrances.
Monthly Collection Focus:
Buying in Bulk
If you prefer to purchase items in bulk, we’ve created an Amazon wish list with suggested items that are especially helpful. (Link below.)
Pack Shoeboxes
Give Financially
You may designate a financial gift to Operation Christmas Child, which will be used to support packing supplies, shipping, and discipleship materials.
Pray
Most importantly, pray for the children who will receive these boxes—that their hearts will be open to the gospel, that families and communities will be transformed, and that God will multiply the impact of every gift.
Items that Cannot be included in shoeboxes.
Pebble Creek Baptist Church is excited to partner once again with Operation Christmas Child (OCC) to share the hope of Jesus Christ with children around the world. In the coming year, our church goal is to pack over 400 shoeboxes, and we’ll be working toward that goal all year long by collecting specific items each month. All items collected during the year with be used to pack boxes during our annual packing party in November.
OCC is about much more than gifts. Each shoebox is a tangible expression of God’s love. When a child receives a box, they are also introduced to the Good News of Jesus Christ through The Greatest Gift bible study. The shoebox recipients are invited to participate in, a 12-lesson discipleship program that teaches them how to follow Christ and share Him with others. Graduates receive a New Testament in their own language—often the first Bible their family has ever owned.
How Can You Participate?
Give Items Throughout the Year
To help us collect a good variety of supplies for our packing party in the fall, we are collecting specific items each month. Donation buckets are available at the three main church entrances.
Monthly Collection Focus:
- January: Stuffed animals
- February: Hats (winter or summer), gloves, mittens
- March: Washcloths, reusable feminine products, deodorant
- April: Combs, brushes, hair bows
- May: Balls (tennis, bouncy, moon), yo-yos, Slinkies, LEGO sets, plastic animals, etc.
- June: Sunglasses, flip flops, socks
- July: Puzzles, games, interactive toys
- August: Colored pencils, markers, crayons
- September: Stickers, Play-Doh, fishing kits, jewelry kits
- October: Bring in your own personally packed boxes (empty boxes will be available in the fall)
- November & December: Pray
Buying in Bulk
If you prefer to purchase items in bulk, we’ve created an Amazon wish list with suggested items that are especially helpful. (Link below.)
Pack Shoeboxes
- Pack as a Family: Shoeboxes will be available in the fall for families to pack together.
- Online Shoeboxes: Build a shoebox online through Samaritan’s Purse while still helping us reach our church goal. (Link below.)
Give Financially
You may designate a financial gift to Operation Christmas Child, which will be used to support packing supplies, shipping, and discipleship materials.
Pray
Most importantly, pray for the children who will receive these boxes—that their hearts will be open to the gospel, that families and communities will be transformed, and that God will multiply the impact of every gift.
Items that Cannot be included in shoeboxes.
- Soap or toothpaste
- Candy, gum, chocolate, food, or drink mixes
- Used or damaged items
- Scary or war-related items (toy guns, knives, military figures)
- Seeds, fruit snacks, or fruit rolls
- Liquids, lotions, medications, or vitamins
- Breakable items (glass containers, snow globes)
- Aerosol cans