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. Since 1993, more than 61 million shoe boxes
have been packed, shipped,and delivered across the globe. People of all ages can be involved in this simple,
hands-on missions project while focusing on the true meaning of Christmas—Jesus Christ.

Thunder Outreach will be working at the Reading Fairgrounds Mall
from Nov 14 to Nov 20 as the collection and relay point for
"Operation Christmas Child" in a store inside the Mall near JC Penney!

Reading Fairgrounds Mall
3050 N. 5th Street Highway
Reading, PA

 

2011 National Collection Week is November 14-20

Monday thru Thursday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Friday 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 12:00pm
Sunday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

For more information and for local drop-off locations:
go to www.samaritanspurse.org

or contact Lynnette Dallmann   
Southeast PA. Area Coordinator

610-349-5409        

You ask yourself is just one shoebox full of toys can change a child's life,

You should ask the 8 million children who each received a box last year.

Because it changed theirs!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please help!!!
Thank you!!

for all the info go to www.Samaritanspurse.org
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What to put in the shoe box

GIFT IDEAS
TOYS
small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, small Etch A Sketch®, toys that light up or make noise (with extra batteries), 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)

A PERSONAL 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 address, 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Used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives or military figures; chocolate or food; out-of-date candy; liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snowglobes or glass containers; aerosol cans

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THE JOURNEY OF A SHOE BOX
The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to needy children around the world, and together with the local church worldwide, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Preparing to Receive Shoe Boxes

Even before you have thought about your shoe box, we and our volunteer teams are busy preparing to receive your box through:
• Prayer
• Promotion in sending countries
• Training in receiving countries


Packing Shoe Boxes

You and millions of other people engage in this fun activity.
• Individuals
• Families
• Local Churches
• Other groups, including schools and workplaces


Collecting Shoe Boxes

Now bring your box to us so that we can send it on to a needy child.
• Drop-off points (click here to find the closest drop off location)
• Don’t forget your donation – with your shoe box or processed online (you can donate online here and follow your box)
• Boxes are taken from drop-off/collection points to Processing Centers


Processing Shoe Boxes

Each shoe box is checked to make sure all contents are appropriate for children.
• At Processing Centers, each shoe box is inspected by volunteers
• Boxes must meet the receiving country’s customs requirements
• Consolidation and preparation for shipment takes place


Shipping Shoe Boxes

Hundreds of trucks/lorries and sea containers are now ready to transport your box and millions like it.
• Transit to receiving country
• Customs clearance
• Delivered to local churches and ministry partners


Distributing Shoe Boxes

Finally, your shoe box gets into the hands of a child!
• Lively, fun event for children
• Creative Gospel presentation by local churches and ministry partners, where appropriate
• Shoe boxes are given to children unconditionally
• Wherever appropriate, children are offered a copy of The Greatest Gift of All booklet in their own language by local churches and ministry partners.
• Soon after an OCC distribution event, the local churches and ministry partners may offer The Greatest Journey (TGJ) to the children participating in OCC in many of their communities.