OCC Letter 2024
Dear Southridge Families,
Operation Christmas Child journey has begun! First is sharing what OCC is all about and its global impact:
“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; just as I have loved you, you are also to love one another.” John 13: 34
What is Operation Christmas Child?
“Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse, an international relief organization. Our mission is to provide local partners worldwide with shoeboxes filled with small toys, hygiene items, and school supplies to reach out to children in their communities with the Good News of Jesus Christ. We ship these simple gifts outside the United States to children affected by war, poverty, natural disaster, famine, and disease; and to children living on Native American reservations in the U.S.”
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We will be hosting an Operation Christmas Child Packing Night:
When: Wednesday, November 6th
Where: Southridge Church Gymnasium
Time: 6:30-8:30
We are requesting a donation of $8.00 to help fund the mailing of each box through Samaritan’s Purse/OCC.
We will be sending 200 boxes this year.
In the meantime:
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You can view the supplies/items needed to collect for our packing night on our Southridge CCBC website.
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Pick up a needs list at the OCC table in the church lobby.
If you have any questions then please reach out to Ruth Hook: rhook1957@gmail.com