Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse. It is a children’s ministry that uses gift-filled shoeboxes to transform the lives of children around the world who are victims of war, poverty, famine, terrorism, and natural disasters. Shoebox gifts give so much joy, hope, and love to a child in need.
You can pack a shoebox for a boy or girl or both. You can select from 3 different age groups. Suggested items to put in your box are school supplies, hygiene items, and a WOW toy such as a doll, stuffed animal, or soccer ball and pump. If you don’t like to shop. You can “Build-A-Box Online”. Visit samaritanspurse.org/occ for more information.
Drop-off locations are available to collect packed shoeboxes November 13 – 20. St. Andrews Presbyterian Church is the drop-off for the Irmo community and surrounding areas.
Drop-off dates and times are:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday – 9 am – 1 pm
Tuesday, Thursday – 4 – 6 pm
Saturday – 9 am-noon
Sunday 1 – 5 pm
Last year St. Andrews Presbyterian Church collected 3,638 shoeboxes. 64 Individuals and families participated, 26 Churches (Irmo area) and Businesses and Clubs such as N.W. and Ballentine YMCA, Lake Murray-Irmo Woman’s Club, Lake Murray Power Squadron, and Trail Life.
For more information on how to pack a shoebox go to http://www.samaritanspurse.org/occ. or contact St. Andrews Presbyterian Church at 803-732-2273.
