OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOX ITEM IDEAS-
Besides making things like toys, hats, scarf, tote bag, you can buy items to add to your box.  The Dollar Tree store has alot of multi-PACKS, WHICH HELPS WHEN PACKING MORE THAN 1 BOX! Items shown are; school supplies, tissues, toothpaste & brush, floss, soap (in baggie), beanie baby toy, socks, headband, reading book, candy (hard candy, lollipop, gum)in baggie.  This was fr a girl age 5-9 yrs.  Please put your label on the box.  Some churches have red& green boxes to pack in.  If you donate the postage online, you will get an email as to "what country" your box went to!  Do include a letter/picture in your box.  Some children can answer them.  If you have anymore questions, please see the link I will post.  Thank you!(I help co-ordinate the donations at church.This is a wonderful way to show your love, & help others learn about Jesus & His love!)
WHY AM I TALKING ABOUT CHRISTMAS GIVING NOW? For those of you who are "new" to this ministry, now is the time to start planning for your boxes.  You can be making things to put in them(see blog!), buying @ clearance sales, picking up something each time you shop & stashing it.  You will be surprised how much you can accumulate until churches start collecting donations (usually by August-September).    Ask God what he would have you donate this year! PS/I did hear from one of my shoebox recipients last year.  Maybe I'll post more on her later.