Operation Xmas Child

OCC UPDATE from Leslie Foster 11/23/2011:  Wow!  Thank you to EVERYONE who participated in this event this year.  We packed 244 boxes at the packing party and ended up with 579 boxes when our collection center closed on Monday!!  I’m so thankful for each and every one of you who supported this outreach mission.  

Operation Christmas Child has one mission: 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. Over 8 Million Children received shoe boxes last year and over 130 countries have received shoe boxes since 1993!

Once again, Pinecrest is partnering with this global mission to make a difference in children’s lives around the world. Keep reading and listen on Sunday to find out how YOU can get involved…

SHOE BOXES 101

• Pack a shoe box
• Download a label
• Follow your shoe box: EZ GIVE
• Drop your shoe box off at the Pinecrest Collection Center
• Frequently Asked Questions

PROJECT LEADER OPPORTUNITIES

• Wraptober
• “Filling up the Boxes” Campaign
• Singing Hills Elementary “Operation Giving” Contest
• Singing Hills Elementary Contest Winners Party
• Shoe Box Assembly Party

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

This year we are using a FREE online service (www.SignUpGenius.com) to help manage all the volunteers, projects and reminders.  Click on any of the links within this section to volunteer for that project.

• October 2nd thru 23rd – Wraptober Contest
• October 2nd thru October 23rd – “Filling the Boxes” Campaign
• October 10th thru 26th – Singing Hills Elementary “Operation Giving” Collection Contest
• October 30th – Wraptober Contest Winner Announced
• November 1st – Singing Hills Elementary Contest Winners’ Party
• November 13th thru 21st – OCC National Collection Week
• November 16th – Shoe Box Assembly Party

PURCHASE OPPORTUNITIES

• 17 cent toothbrushes:  These are childrens toothbrushes that have been misprinted with a misspelling of a dentist or orthodontist name.  Call 1-800-762-1765, the minimum order is 73, cost is $12.41, plus S&H.
• Hair Combs: Overstock.com has 144 Medline brand 5″ combs for $4.69 plus shipping.
• Ebay – Bulk Misprinted Items:  If you’re comfortable with Ebay (filtered on FREE SHIPPING items), I’ve seen brand new pens (200-250) for $25, 72 pencil erasers for $9.95 as a few examples.
• Back-To-School-Sales: Check out school supply clearance sales
• US Toy Store: Has a number of bulk items.  Corner of Quebec and County Line near Hobby Lobby
• Michael’s:  Check their clearance section.  Found a number of items for under a dollar.

 Email the Relay Center Coordinator if you have a “Purchase Opportunity” to list here.

COLLECTION CENTER HOURS OF OPERATION

Sun, Nov 13: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Mon, Nov 14: 9 am – 11 am, 5 pm – 8 pm
Tues, Nov 15: 9 am – 11 am, 4 pm – 7 pm
Wed, Nov 16: 5 pm – 8 pm
Thurs, Nov 17: 9 am – 11 am, 4 pm – 7 pm
Fri, Nov 18: 4 pm – 7 pm
Sat, Nov 19: 10 am – 1 pm
Sun, Nov 20: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Mon, Nov 21: 9 am – 11 am

MORE INFORMATION

Still have questions or want to volunteer for one of the Project Leader opportunities?  Contact the Relay Center Coordinator, Leslie Foster, at 720-219-9961 or leslie.foster@skybeam.com