Robin.....
Amanda has been busy getting your donations ready for Operation Christmas Child Shoebox packing. We will be packing boxes on November 6 at noon. Amanda’s goal for this year has been 200 boxes. To make that happen we still need a few things: Wow gifts, especially for the 2–4-year-olds, toys and games. If you need gift suggestions, there are lists for each group on the bulletin board in the foyer. You can also pack a box yourself which will count towards our 200. I have a box packed at home with a Daisy theme. You can also pack a box or two online. The boxes go to hard reach areas and areas that have restrictions on what goes into the boxes. You have lots of options to help us reach 200 kids for Jesus.
The other thing we need is sponsorship for these boxes. The suggested donation per box is $10 so if you do the math, we will need $2000 to help Samaritan’s Purse with the cost of getting the boxes in the hands of children. The children will hear the Gospel message before receiving their boxes and then have an opportunity to learn more through a study called “The Greatest Journey”. One other important thing you can do is pray for the children these boxes will go to. Whole towns, villages, and cities can hear the Gospel through a few simple gifts to their children
Ladies, I hope you have taken the opportunity to look at the flyer for the Women’s Conference Day at Valley Christian Church in Bullhead City. There are several ladies planning on going so why don’t you join us. It is Saturday, October 17th, 9am – 3pm. It is always a great day of learning from God’s Word, food, crafts, fun, food. Cost is $10 plus a donation for Safe House, a battered women’s shelter. Details of items are on the registration form. The speaker asked that everyone bring their Bibles. I think she wants physical Bibles.
Please let me know by the 4th if you have an interest in going or are planning on going so I can give them a head count for food. You will not regret going.
Robin
Our annual “packing party” is November 7 at noon. Meanwhile, we are continuing to gather the items we’ll use to fill the boxes. Presently, we are in need of “WOW” gifts for all the age groups. We could specifically use a bunch of small stuffed animals. (hand sized) Also, we are short on colored pencils. Small toys, card games, cars, checkers, musical instruments, or whatever else a kid might enjoy. Use your imagination!
Operation Christmas Child, item of the month: $10 for shoebox shipping. Goal is 200
Please remember, they must fit in a shoebox and still have room for other items. Also, if you search for Operation Christmas child on Amazon.com or WesternStarWholesale.com you will find LOTS of suggested purchases.
