What is Operation Christmas Child?
Operation Christmas Child is a worldwide evangelistic effort to bring the Good News of Jesus Christ to children in every nation. This is done by believers packing shoeboxes full of gifts which are then sent around the world and given in the name of Jesus! These children then have the opportunity to hear the gospel and to grow in Christ through discipleship.
Each box represents a kingdom opportunity and a soul that can be won to Christ!
Where did our boxes go?
From 2018 - 2022 we have sent over 2300 boxes to countries all over the world! These include Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Paraguay, Mali, Benin, Rwanda, Uganda, Angola, and South Africa.
We have also sent boxes to “hard to reach” areas.
For the safety of some ministry partners and local believers, OCC cannot disclose the names of some countries.
Children recieving the Greatest Journey discipleship books. Courtesy of Samaritans Purse
How can I get involved?
Donate items
Our church is excited to provide supplies and pack approximately 400 boxes. In order to fill all of these boxes we are asking for supply donations. In the back of the sanctuary there will be an Operation Christmas Child Christmas Tree. Each of the ornaments on the tree represent a supply needed for the boxes. Take an ornament and bring back the requested items by October 13th.
If you would prefer, you can also simply purchase items for boxes from our Amazon wish list. and ship them to the selected address attached to the link for Sundae Johnson! You can either pick specific items off of the Amazon list below or you can simply donate to the Missions Fund.
Sponsor a box
Operation Christmas Child asks for a $10 donation per box. This pays for shipping so the boxes can go all over the world, and for discipleship materials. Each child who receives a box has the opportunity to go through a discipleship program called the Greatest Journey.
occ packing party
Join us on October 26th at 11:00am for our annual OCC Packing Party! The packing party is a church wide event for us all to gather, eat and do ministry. There will be packing stations to fill the boxes with the items that we have collected. Bring your whole family and bring a dish to share if you can!
Need more information?
Please contact Sundae Johnson for any question you may have.