Operation Christmas Child
"Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan’s Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God’s love through His Son, Jesus Christ."
The mission of Operation Christmas Child is 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.
For more information on Operation Christmas Child, click here.
FBC Boulougne is dedicated to supporting the ministry of Operation Christmas Child and Samaritan's Purse. Each month, we have a different themed collection drive. All donations will be placed into a shoe box during the packing period for a child in need. You can place your donations in the collection box located in the side foyer. Group meets two Saturdays per month at 9am to make crafts for shoe boxes. Take home crafts are also be available. For questions or more information about meeting times, see Sonia Joiner.
FBCB monthly
Collection themes
January ~ WOW GIFTS: teddy bears, misc. stuffed animals, handmade dolls, Barbie dolls, small baby dolls, Match Box cars, small trucks, small wooden airplane kits, finger puppets, etc.
February ~ TIME TO PLAY: Small board games, Tennis balls, Bouncy balls, Wiffle balls, Hacky sacks, Soccer balls with pump, Nerf balls, Paddle ball, Yo-yos, Jump rope.
March ~ HAPPY FEET/CLOTHES: Tennis Shoes, Flip Flops, Toddler Shoes, Socks, Shoelaces, T-Shirts, Shorts, Pants.
April ~ ACCESSORIZE: Sunglasses, Hats, Watches, Necklaces, Bracelets, Scarves, Gloves, Plastic Poncho in Packet, Drawstring Backpacks, Bandanas, Ball Caps, Small Purse.
May ~ GROOMING/HYGIENE: Grooming/Hygiene: combs, hair brushes, hair ribbons, barrettes, hair clips, soap with washcloth in plastic bag, deodorant, toothbrush with dental floss, hand wipes, lip balm, hand held mirror (non-breakable), emery board and nail clipper travel grooming kit, small pouch of tissues.
June ~ SPECIALTY ITEMS: Harmonicas, tambourine, small recorder, kazoo, toy binoculars, hand held “etch-a-sketch’, slinky, flash cards, balloons, puzzles.
July ~ TRAVEL TOOL KITS: 10-14 Boyand Girls: Travel tool kits (includes hammer, nails, screws, LED keychain, duct tape, tape measure) Travel sewing kits (includes needles, thread, small safety scissors, seam ripper, thimble, buttons with at least 1/2—1 yard of sewing fabric) Fishing kits ({made in small bottles or pill bottles, or can use strong quart size zip lock bags} includes fishing line, hooks, fishing accessories etc. with how to use instructions.)
August ~ BACK TO SCHOOL/ART SUPPLIES: Pencils, Colored Pencils, Sharpeners, Spiral Notebooks, Note Pads, Erasers, Pencil Cases, Crayons, Pens, Paper, Rulers, Glue Sticks, Safety Scissors, Markers, Stickers, Stickers, Self Inking Stamps, Compass, Calculator, Chalk with Small Chalk Board.
September ~ USE YOUR IMAGINATION: COLORING bOOKS, CROSSWORD PUZZLES, CRAFT PAPER OR SMALL CRAFT KITS
October ~ DONATIONS: $10 DONATION TO OFFSET SHIPPING COSTS
November ~ DONATIONS: $10 DONATION TO OFFSET SHIPPING COSTS
