Praise the Lord!

Dear Parents, hope you all are well. Taking courage from last years response to Shoe , this year also, Sunday
school has decided to team up with “Operation Christmas Child Charity project"

Christmas Child”- a project organized by “Samaritans Purse”.

What is Samaritans Purse and How does this project work?

Samaritan's Purse is an evangelical Christian humanitarian aid wing of a Global gospel org that provides aid to
people n physical need as a key part of its Christian missionary work.
This organization is run by “Evangelist Billy Graham Foundation”.
The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to provide God’s love in a
tangible way to children in need around the world, and together with the local church worldwide, to
share the Good News of Jesus Christ.

As part of the project, every participating child is given a shoe box carton of A4 size length. It is a hands-
on way for you to bless children in need across the world by filling shoeboxes with toys, hygiene items,
school supplies, and fun gifts. They collect the boxes and distribute them in the name of Jesus Christ to
children living in vulnerable situations.

Why are we doing this?

We at Sunday school wanted to teach our children at a very young age, how to demonstrate the love
of Christ through small acts of sharing and caring. We selected this project as we wanted to be teamed
up with a credible organization with great history, vision, values, and transparency in operations.

Interested to know more: Please go through the links below:

https://occ.samaritanspurse.org.au/

https://www.samaritanspurse.org

What should we do?

If interested, collect your box and use the pamphlet with self-explanatory instructions to fill the boxes.

For ease, I am pasting the steps here:

If you have any queries or concerns, please contact the respective Sunday school teachers .
We request all the parents for prayerful co-operation and support in filling out the boxes and
returning the same to us, on time suggested.
Each family will be given one box. But if you are interested to do more than one, you are always
welcome.
Already Have a Shoe box! Start packing … if you want to pack more boxes than already given, kindly
contact your Sunday school teacher or you may use any A4 size box made of paper. If you want to
wrap it, cover the box and lid separately.

Girl or Boy?

Decide whether you will pack a box for a girl or a boy, and the age category: 2–4, 5–9, or 10–14.

Fill with Gi. s

Select a medium to large “wow” item such as a soccer ball with pump or stuffed animal, then fill with
other fun toys, hygiene items and school supplies.

Fill shoeboxes with quality, new items that will last. Think about the kids in your life – pack items you
feel they would enjoy. Remember that each box represents the free gi of God’s love so be sure to
send gi s that will bring a smile.

Need sugges ons or ideas for each group: check out this link or find details at the end of the document
h ps://occ.samaritanspurse.org.au/home/pack-a-shoebox/what-goes-in-my-shoebox/

Pray

Most importantly, pray for the child who will receive your gi . You can also include a personal note
with your parents permission!
Label & Donate

To make sure your shoebox gi. gets to a child of the right gender and age, order a label for each of
your shoeboxes. You also have the op on to Follow Your Box and discover the des na on of your
shoebox gi s. Labels offer a way for you to give the necessary $12.50 dona on per shoebox to

provide for collec on, processing, shipping, and other project costs.

Drop-off

Drop off your packed shoe boxes at Sunday school by this week and the coming week. Last date for
collec on is November 5th, 2023

I don’t have a pamphlet, how to label my box?

If you didn’t receive a pamphlet this me, Don’t worry!! kindly scan the QR code on the box
which will direct you to the right page to make online payment of 12.5$.

h ps://occdona ons.samaritanspurse.org.au/product/shoebox-dona ons-labels/

Type the quanƟty of labels required next to each gender and age group, then click ADD TO CART.
If you are not comfortable with online payment , Printable labels are enclosed at the end of this doocument

To make sure your shoebox gift gets to a child of the right gender and age, order a label for each
of your shoeboxes here. You also have the option to FOLLOW YOUR BOX to discover the
destination of your shoebox gifts.

for online payments, barcoded Labels will be emailed to you as a PDF to print and attach to your shoebox.
 NATIONAL COLLECTION | 23 OCT - 4 NOV
Send Your Shoebox Gift
AROUND THE WORLD SHOEBOX Don’t forget your
A suggested donation of $12.50 per shoebox
is critical to transport your gift and deliver it into Gift Ideas $12.50 DONATION
the hands of a child.* Give online or refer to the
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ESSE NT form overleaf for donation
“WOW” ITEM & TOYS options.
International • Soccer ball with pump
Collection Processing Shipping
• Stuffed animals
• Skipping ropes
• Dolls
• Toy cars
• Yo-yos
The Greatest Gift Training Local
Gospel Booklets Churches • Toys that light up and make noise
(with extra sealed batteries)
*Please note – due to increasing costs of
shipping and materials, the per-shoebox
CLOTHING
donation has increased from $10 to • T-Shirts
$12.50 in 2023. • Shorts
• Underwear
• Socks
Next Comes • Shoes

THE GREATEST
PERSONAL CARE ITEMS
JOURNEY • Toothbrushes
• Hairbrushes
Most boys and girls who • Washcloths
receive shoeboxes are invited to • Combs
participate in our follow-up • Soap
discipleship program, SCHOOL SUPPLIES
The Greatest Journey.
• Pens, pencils,
Through 12 exciting
sharpener and markers
lessons taught by trained • Notebooks and paper
volunteer teachers, the • Colouring and picture books
children learn how to • Solar calculators
faithfully follow Christ and
share Him with others.
ACCESSORIES
To learn more about this dynamic program, visit • Sunglasses
samaritanspurse.org.au/tgj • Hair accessories
• Jewellery and watches
• Flashlights (with extra
“We’ve got a responsibility sealed batteries)
to take the message of the
Gospel to the ends of the earth. • lollies • used items • medications
• toothpaste • seeds • war-related items

How to Pack a
Every shoebox gift is delivered • chewing gum • food • breakable items
DO NOT • scary items • liquids • glass items
in Jesus’ Name to give a child in • damaged items • lotions • aerosol cans
INCLUDE • gambling items • vitamins 1300 884 468 | operationchristmaschild.org.au

SHOEBOX
need a glimpse of God’s love.”
PO BOX 964, Kings Langley NSW 2147
Franklin Graham, For additional gift suggestions and more, visit
Samaritan’s Purse Australasia-Operation Christmas Child ABN: 80 162 895 623
President, Samaritan’s Purse operationchristmaschild.org.au Samaritan’s Purse Australia Ltd. ABN: 84 070 722 404 NZ CCRN: CC36649
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PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY

MY ADDITIONAL DONATION TO BE USED WHERE MOST NEEDED.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS
As You Prayerfully Prepare To

12.50 Per shoebox is essential to cover project costs

CHILD ARE NOT TAX
POSTCODE
USING DARK INK.

Samaritan’s Purse Australia Ltd and Samaritan’s Purse Australasia-Operation Christmas Child Limited are registered charities and retain your personal information as confidential. Your information is used only to inform you about our
For multiple shoeboxes, please make one combined donation.

MY DONATION OF $1 FOR EACH PRE-PRINTED SHOEBOX.

NO (DONATIONS TO
PACK YOUR SHOEBOX GIFT …

DEDUCTIBLE.)

TOTAL DONATION OF $12.50 PER BOX TO HELP COVER

(If not already donated)

Please remember that your shoebox gift will be an expression of God’s love to

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a child. In fact, it may be the only gift the child receives. So, plan to pack quality

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items that will last, and don’t forget to make it FUN!

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DID YOU ORGANISE OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD FOR YOUR CHURCH/SCHOOL/GROUP?

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PROJECT AND SHIPPING COSTS.
If you are under 16 years of age, please have

I REQUIRE A RECEIPT:

TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED

your parent/guardian complete this form.

SURNAME
FOLD THIS FLAP DOWN (ALONG DOTTED LINE) AND SEAL WITH TAPE
1 SHOEBOX: Start with a regular sized
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NO. OF BOXES GIVEN

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shoebox the approximate size of an A4 page labelled. Visit the Donations & Labels page
or order pre-printed shoeboxes online. on our website to order your labels when
you make your $12.50 donation, or use
the label included in this brochure.
2 GIFTS: Choose a boy or girl and age
group (2–4, 5–9, or 10–14) and fill Please ensure the label clearly
your shoebox with fun toys, clothing, indicates if you packed for a boy

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hygiene items, and school supplies. or girl and which age category,
then stick it on your shoebox!
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projects and provide the opportunity to be involved in and support our work. Please refer to our website for the full privacy policy.
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website, or you can give by completing National Collection, 23 Oct – 4 Nov.

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PLE ASE PRINT CLE ARLY USING DARK INK

the attached form and enclose in your
shoebox gift. If you use our online option,
you can Follow Your Box and discover

Samaritan’s Purse Australasia-Operation Christmas Child.

the destination of your gift.

PREFERRED DONATION OPTIONS

Completing this form is not required

MASTERCARD

SIGNATURE
I AM DONATING BY: (PLEASE TICK ONE)
MY DONATION

marked envelope inside your shoebox.

Complete form and enclose with cash
2. SECURE CREDIT CARD
or cheque (if applicable) in a clearly

NAME ON CREDIT CARD/CHEQUE

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when donating online

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PRINTABLE SHOEBOX LABELS

YOUR $12.50 DONATION (PER SHOEBOX) COVERS...

REMEMBER YOUR
• Collection

$12.50 • Processing
• Shipping

DONATION • Gospel Materials

• In-country training

BOY 2-4 Years Old

BOY 2-4 Years Old

5-9 Years Old 5-9 Years Old

GIRL 10-14 Years Old GIRL 10-14 Years Old

BOY 2-4 Years Old

BOY 2-4 Years Old

5-9 Years Old 5-9 Years Old

GIRL 10-14 Years Old GIRL 10-14 Years Old

BOY 2-4 Years Old

BOY 2-4 Years Old

5-9 Years Old 5-9 Years Old

GIRL 10-14 Years Old GIRL 10-14 Years Old

 Shoebox
Gift Suggestions - GIRL
GIRL AGE 2-4 GIRL AGE 5-9 GIRL AGE 10-14
A ‘WOW’ Item A ‘WOW’ Item A ‘WOW’ Item
Doll Doll/doll accessories Doll/doll accessories
Stuffed animal Stuffed animal Stuffed animal
Balls (Make sure to include a manual air pump so Dress ups - crown, fairy wands etc. Balls (tennis balls, bouncy balls, hackey sack,
that the ball can be reinflated) Balls (tennis balls, bouncy balls, hackey sack, football, soccer ball, beach ball, etc.) with a pump
Outfit of clothing to wear football, soccer ball, beach ball, etc.) with a pump if necessary
Small musical instrument if necessary Outfit of clothing to wear
Skipping rope Outfit of clothing to wear Backpack/bag/tote-bag/purse
Small musical instrument Small musical instrument
Personal Care Items Skipping rope Skipping rope
Blanket Backpack/bag/tote-bag/purse
Toothbrush Personal Care Items
Washcloth Personal Care Items Blanket
Wet wipes Blanket Toothbrush
Comb or brush Toothbrush Washcloth
Bar soap (in original packaging) Washcloth Lip balm
Adhesive bandages (non-medicated) Lip balm Wet wipes
Reusable plastic containers: cup, water bottle, Wet wipes Comb or brush
plate, bowl, blunt-edged utensils (consider filling Bar soap (in original packaging) Compact mirror
any empty containers with non-liquid items to Comb or brush Nail clipper and file
maximise space.) Adhesive bandages (non-medicated) Bar soap (in original packaging)
Reusable plastic containers: cup, water bottle, Adhesive bandages (non-medicated)
Clothing Accessories plate, bowl, blunt-edged utensils (consider filling Reusable or disposable feminine hygiene
Dress/t-shirt/top/pants any empty containers with non-liquid items to products
Hat/scarf/mittens maximise space.) Deodorant (stick)
Socks/shoes Flashlight (solar-powered or hand-crank; if battery Reusable plastic containers: cup, water bottle,
Underwear operated, include pre-packaged batteries) plate, bowl, blunt-edged utensils (consider filling
Tote-bag/purse any empty containers with non-liquid items to
Sunglasses Clothing Accessories maximise space.)
Friendship bracelets Dress/t-shirt/top/pants Flashlight (solar-powered or hand-crank; if battery
Hair accessories (bows, ribbons, elastics etc.) Hat/scarf/mittens operated, include pre-packaged batteries)
Socks/shoes/flip flops
Craft and Activities Underwear Clothing Accessories
Pencils, coloured pencils, pens, texters, pencil Sunglasses Dress/t-shirt/top/pants
case Hair accessories (bows, ribbons, elastics etc.) Hat/scarf/mittens
Colouring books, exercise books Friendship bracelets Socks/shoes/flip flops
Safety scissors Underwear
Crayons School Supplies, Craft and Activities Sunglasses
Glue stick (non-liquid) Pencils, coloured pencils, pens, texters, pencil Friendship bracelets
Playdough (store bought) case Wrist watch
Watercolour set Colouring books, exercise books, illustrated books Bead jewelry/bead kit
Board or cloth books Safety scissors, ruler, protractor Hair accessories (bows, ribbons, elastics etc.)
Small manual sharpener Crayons
Small adhesive tape Glue sticks (non-liquid) School Supplies, Craft and Activities
Stickers Playdough (store bought) Pencils, coloured pencils, pens, texters,
Watercolour set pencil case
Toys Blank index cards Colouring books, exercise books, books
Cars, trucks, boats Solar powered calculator Scissors, ruler, protractor
Interactive toys that include push buttons, lights, Small manual sharpener Crayons
noise (include pre-packaged batteries) Small adhesive tape Glue sticks (non-liquid)
Plastic toys and toy figures Erasers Playdough (store bought)
Building blocks Stickers Watercolour set
Finger puppets Puzzles Blank index cards
Plastic tools Chalkboard and chalk Solar powered calculator
Slinky Binoculars Small manual sharpener
Etch-a-sketch Small adhesive tape
Glow sticks Toys Erasers
Water guns (that do not look like real guns) Puzzles
Plastic toys and toy figures Chalkboard and chalk
Playing cards Binoculars
Ribbon wands Sewing kit (fabric 1-2 yards and ribbon)
Please note: Items with company logo can be Hand puppets Gardening kit/gloves (do not include plant seeds)
included. Small frisbee
Small kite Toys
Etch-a-sketch Yo-yo
Marbles Small frisbee
Glow sticks Small kite
Lego Etch-a-sketch
Yo-yo Marbles
Kaleidoscope
Glow sticks
And don’t forget to add a Playing cards
personal note from you! Water guns (that do not look like real guns)
 Shoebox
Gift Suggestions - BOY
BOY AGE 2-4 BOY AGE 5-9 BOY AGE 10-14
A ‘WOW’ Item A ‘WOW’ Item A ‘WOW’ Item
Stuffed animal Stuffed animal Stuffed animal
Balls (Make sure to include a manual air pump so Balls (tennis balls, bouncy balls, hackey sack, Balls (tennis balls, bouncy balls, hackey sack,
that the ball can be reinflated) football, soccer ball, beach ball, etc.) with a pump football, soccer ball, beach ball, etc.) with a pump
Outfit of clothing to wear if necessary if necessary
Small musical instrument Toy cars, truck or boat Outfit of clothing to wear
Skipping rope Outfit of clothing to wear Backpack/bag/tote-bag
Backpack/bag/tote-bag Small musical instrument
Personal Care Items Small musical instrument Skipping rope
Blanket Skipping rope
Toothbrush Personal Care Items
Washcloth Personal Care Items Blanket
Bar soap (in original packaging) Blanket Toothbrush
Comb or brush Toothbrush Washcloth
Adhesive bandages (non-medicated) Washcloth Wet wipes
Reusable plastic containers: cup, water bottle, Wet wipes Comb or brush
plate, bowl, blunt-edged utensils (consider filling Bar soap (in original packaging) Nail clipper and file
any empty containers with non-liquid items to Comb or brush Bar soap (in original packaging)
maximise space.) Adhesive bandages (non-medicated) Adhesive bandages (non-medicated)
Flashlight (solar-powered or hand-crank; if battery Reusable plastic containers: cup, water bottle, Deodorant (stick)
operated, include pre-packaged batteries) plate, bowl, blunt-edged utensils (consider filling Reusable plastic containers: cup, water bottle,
any empty containers with non-liquid items to plate, bowl, blunt-edged utensils (consider filling
Clothing Accessories maximise space.) any empty containers with non-liquid items to
T-shirt/pants Flashlight (solar-powered or hand-crank; if battery maximise space.)
Hat/scarf/mittens operated, include pre-packaged batteries) Flashlight (solar-powered or hand-crank; if battery
Socks/shoes operated, include pre-packaged batteries)
Underwear Clothing Accessories
Tote-bag T-shirt/top/pants Hat/scarf/mittens Clothing Accessories
Sunglasses Socks/shoes/flip flops T-shirt/top/pants
Underwear Hat/scarf/mittens
Craft and Activities Sunglasses Socks/shoes/flip flops
Pencils, coloured pencils, pens, texters, pencil Wrist watch Underwear
case Sunglasses
Colouring books, exercise books School Supplies, Craft and Activities Wrist watch
Safety scissors Pencils, coloured pencils, pens, texters, pencil Bandana
Watercolour set case
Board or cloth books Colouring books, exercise books, illustrated books School Supplies, Craft and Activities
Small manual sharpener Safety scissors, ruler, protractor Pencils, coloured pencils, pens, texters, pencil
Small adhesive tape Watercolour set case
Stickers Blank index cards Colouring books, exercise books, books
Crayons Solar powered calculator Scissors, ruler, protractor
Glue stick (non-liquid) Small manual sharpener Watercolour set
Playdough (store bought) Small adhesive tape Glue sticks (non-liquid)
Erasers Playdough (store bought)
Toys Stickers Puzzles Crayons
Cars, trucks, boats Chalkboard and chalk Watercolour set
Interactive toys that include push buttons, lights, Binoculars Blank index cards
noise (include pre-packaged batteries.) Crayons Solar powered calculator
Plastic dinosaurs, animals, action figures Glue stick (non-liquid) Small manual sharpener
(nothing war-related) Playdough (store bought) Small adhesive tape
Building blocks Erasers
Finger puppets Toys Puzzles
Plastic tools Building blocks Chalkboard and chalk
Plastic dinosaurs Water guns (that do not look like real guns) Tool set with work gloves
Duplo Tool set Binoculars
Slinky Plastic dinosaurs, animals, action figures Fishing kit
Etch-a-sketch (nothing war-related) Magnets
Glow Sticks Small frisbee Brightly coloured rope or twine
Marbles Gardening kit/gloves ((do not include plant seeds)
Glow Sticks
Please note: Items with a company logo can be Small kite Toys
included. Lego Yo-yo
Yo-yo Water guns (that do not look like real guns)
Playing Cards Small frisbee
Small kite
Etch-a-sketch
Marbles
And don’t forget to add a Kaleidoscope
personal note from you! Glow sticks
Playing cards
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. What countries are shoeboxes sent to?

• Globally, over 100 countries receive OCC shoeboxes.

2. Which country will my shoebox go to?

• We don’t know where each shoebox will be shipped until they are processed and a sea container is
booked. This is due to timing, targets and export/import schedules to our receiving countries.

• The best way for people to find out where their shoebox/es are shipped is to make their $12.50
donation per shoebox via “Follow Your Box” and to attach the barcoded labels to their shoebox/es.

3. What is the cut-off date?

• National Collection is 23rd October to 5th November 2023. As we get closer to National
Collection all the drop-off locations will be listed on the website.

4. Do I have to use a pre-printed OCC shoebox?

• Not at all – in fact we prefer people to use their own empty shoeboxes. The pre-printed shoeboxes
are available to assist people and groups with their participation if required.

• Please follow the size guidelines on the brochure as closely as possible when using your own
shoebox or shoebox-sized plastic container.

5. How can the $12.50 donation be made?

• The best method is online, as it is the most secure form of giving to OCC and requires the least
handling and administration. You can give a general donation online or donate via the Follow Your
Box method.

• If you aren’t comfortable giving online, please use the donation form on the OCC brochure and
include it with your credit card or cash donation and place in an envelope inside your shoebox/es.

• Please try to place the envelope on top of the shoebox contents so it is easily located by our
processing team.

• If you’re giving multiple shoeboxes, you can make a combined donation for all your shoeboxes and
place it in one of the shoeboxes.
6. Do shoeboxes go to the same children every year?

• OCC has a one shoebox for one child policy. We do this to ensure as many
children as possible can be reached and impacted by the program.

7. What are the reasons for prohibited/inappropriate items?

• There are a variety of reasons behind the guidelines. Some are due to customs regulations,
but most are to do with the safety and wellbeing of the child. Please encourage your group
to follow the guidelines as closely as possible without too much speculation regarding what
the reason may be for each guideline.

8. Can I donate items, or shoeboxes without the donation?

• We encourage people to donate shoeboxes with the accompanying donation as our first
preference – gift-filled shoeboxes and donated funds are the two things that fuel our
ministry.

9. Why can’t I put a Bible or Christian Literature in my shoebox?

• There are two practical reasons for this. Firstly, many of the shoeboxes go to countries where
the children cannot read or speak English. Secondly, OCC works with the local church to
invite children to a follow-up discipleship course called The Greatest Journey. They receive
teaching, discipleship material and get a Bible in their own language.