GOOD NEWS. GREAT JOY. The Amazing Journey of a Shoebox Gift Begins with You and Results in Evangelism, Discipleship, and Multiplication. ALCS Middle School Small Group Sponsored Event Operation Christmas Child collection: October 30 – November 13 Please include shipping fee for each box - $9 A $9 donation per shoebox is critical to cover shipping and other ministry expenses. Pack your own Shoebox for a Girl or Boy, ages 2-4, 5-9 or 10-14. Fill with Gifts; 1. A “Wow” item : a doll, soccer ball (make sure to include a manual air pump so that the ball can be reinflated), stuffed animal, an outfit of to wear, a small musical instrument (such as harmonica or woodwind recorder). 2. Personal Care Items : Comb, hairbrush, toothbrush, washcloth, bar soap, adhesive bandages, blanket, reusable plastic containers (cup, water bottle, plate, bowl, blunt-edged utensils). (Consider filling an empty container with non-liquid items such as hair bows, bracelets, or washcloths to maximize the space.) 3. Clothing and Accessories : , pants, loose fitting sundress, underwear, /, flip- flops, //mittens, sunglasses, tot bag/purse, hair bows, friendship bracelets. 4. Crafts and Activities : Pencils, manual pencil sharpener, colored pencils, pencil case, pens, crayons, markers, coloring pads, coloring books, picture books, notebooks, glue stick (do not include liquid glue), small adhesive tape, watercolor set, play dough, stickers, jump rope. 5. Toys : Foam ball, kickball, tennis ball finger puppets, slinky, Etch A Sketch, cars, trucks, boats, plastic tools, plastic dinosaurs, interactive toys that include push , lights, noise (include extra batteries). 6. A Personal Note : You may enclose a note to the child and a photo of yourself, your family, or group. If you include your name and an address, the child may be able to write back.

Please do not include: Candy; toothpaste; used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives, or military figures; chocolate or food; seeds; fruit rolls or other fruit snacks; drink mixes (powdered or liquid); liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snow globes or glass containers; aerosol cans.

Collection bins are located in school lobby and outside Room 207. Discover the Destination of Your Shoebox Gift Donate $9 online and receive a tracking label. Attach the label to your shoebox, and we’ll track it and send an email about the country where your box will be delivered with the message of Christ’s love. Pray ~ Most importantly, pray for the child who will receive your gift. Visit samaritanspurse.org/occ