Operation Christmas Child
A Simple Gift...
As a collection site for Operation Christmas Child, we have seen how God's love can transform lives.
And it all begins with a simple shoebox filled with gifts for a child.
Fill your shoebox with school supplies, hygiene items, toys, clothing, and other items to bring joy to the life of a child who might have never received a gift. Pray that your shoebox will go where God would have it go, and bring it to First Baptist Church of La Plata during one of our collection times.
Click on the link below for a detailed list of gift suggestions on Amazon.
You can build & ship a box completely online. These can be completed any time of the year and they are sent to target areas that are closed off to the Gospel. In many cases we can not know the exact location of the destination because of security issues for those missionaries.
Join us in Ministering to Children!
We are taking on a challenge this year - we want to pack 500 shoe boxes as a church!
Please consider clicking the button below to contribute items or funds to our shoe box drive. You can also donate funds for shipping, or buy items for your own personal shoe box gifts at a discount. That's correct, we will do the shopping for you. Details are available on the form.
| Collection Times for 2024 | |||
| Day | Date | Start Time | End Time |
| Monday | November 18 | 5:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday | November 19 | 3:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | November 20 | 9:00 AM | 11:30 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM | ||
| Thursday | November 21 | 5:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Friday | November 22 | 3:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | November 23 | 10:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| Sunday | November 24 | 12:30 PM | 4:00 PM |
| Monday | November 25 | 9:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
If you have any questions, please email occ@fbclaplata.org
For more information about Operation Christmas Child, please visit Samaritan's Purse at:
https://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/
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How To Pack A Shoebox
- Find a Shoebox: Medium size works best, but any shoebox will do. Festive wrapping paper makes the gift exciting, but wrap so that the box can be opened
- Select who will receive your box: You will indicate boy or girl, as well as choosing an age group of 2-4; 5-9; or 10-14
- Purchase (or make) gifts: A detailed list of gift suggestions is available at this link. Please do not include liquids, toothpaste, or any candy due to customs
- Pray: Most importantly, pray for the child who will receive your gift. You can also include a personal note and photo. Here is a fun download for kids to include in a shoebox
- Prepare to Ship: The cost to ship a shoebox is $10. If you would like to know where your gift ends up, please click here to follow your shoebox by donating $10 online. You will print your label(s) and attach before dropping off
- Drop off your gift(s) at First Baptist Church of La Plata during one of our collection times listed above. We can't wait to see you!
