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FALL/CHRISTMAS PROJECTS

 

Our United Methodist Women’s group has initiated two projects for the upcoming season. They are Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child and Christmas boxes for our military. We would like to have all church members participate if you would like. We will have collection boxes in the Fellowship Hall of the church.

 

Operation Christmas Child brings joy and hope to children in desperate situations around the world through gift-filled shoe boxes and the Good News of God’s love. This program of Samaritan’s Purse provides an opportunity for people of all ages to be involved in a simple, hands-on mission project while focusing on the true meaning of Christmas—Jesus Christ.

 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING SHOEBOXES

Use an empty shoe box (standard size, please) or a small plastic container. You can wrap the box (lid separately), but wrapping is not required.

Determine whether your gift will be for a boy or a girl, and the child’s age category: 2-4, 5-9, or 10-14. Include a note of this information with the box.  Fill with gifts that will delight a child. For example,

 

Toys—Small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, small Etch A Sketch, Slinky, etc

School Supplies—Pens, pencils and sharpener, crayons or markers, stamps and ink pad sets, writing pads or paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc.

Hygiene Items—Toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar soap (in a plastic bag), comb, washcloth, etc.

Other—Hard candy and lollipops (please double bag all candy), mints, gum, T-shirts, socks, ball caps, sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries)

Note: In a separate envelope, you may enclose a note to the child and a photo of yourself or your family. (If you include your name and ad-dress, the child may write back.)

Do Not Include: Used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives or military figures; chocolate or food; liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snow globes or glass containers; aerosol cans.

 

SUGGESTED ITEMS NEEDED FOR MILITARY GIFTS

Phone cards

Word search/Other Puzzle Books

Stationery

Pens/Mechanical Pencils

Toothbrushes/Toothpaste

Personal Wipes

Small packs of tissue

Air Fresheners

Dryer Sheets (for drawers & clothes bags)

Food—Microwavable single serve (chili, Chef Boyardee, etc)

Crackers, Cookies

Candy—no chocolate or anything that will melt

Snacks—peanuts, snack bars, chips, etc

Presweetened powder drinks (Kool-Aid, tea, etc.)

The deadline for Samaritan’s Purse, Operation Christmas Child and Christmas boxes for our military is

November 4th.

Please remember this important date. It is necessary that the boxes be on time for mailing. For more information

Thank you

Jane Patrick (372-3117) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To Contact Us:

Phone:  254-386-8155

Fax:  254-386-5604

Email:  fumchamilton@htcomp.net