Pathways Church is partnering with Samaritan’s Purse this holiday season to bring the gospel and a smile to children in need all over the world.
Through an annual outreach event called Operation Christmas Child, we encourage you and your family to fill shoeboxes with toys, school supplies, hygiene items, clothes, games, etc. that will be sent to children all over the globe! Before each child receives their shoebox, the gospel is shared with them and their families! *A $10 donation per box is needed to help cover shipping costs and can be paid by scanning the QR code on the box.
Shoeboxes will be available for pickup in the lobby on Sundays from Oct. 22- Nov. 12. If you are unable to make it on Sunday please stop by the church office between 8AM-4PM Monday-Thursday.
The last day to pick up a box is Sunday, Nov 12, with all filled boxes due on or before Thursday, Nov 16.
All boxes are due to be dropped off by Thursday, November 16. Boxes may be brought to the church office building, we are open Monday-Thursday, 8AM-4PM.
Send the Gospel to the Ends of the Earth Without Leaving Home!
We get it, the holiday season is BEYOND busy but we know you still want to make a difference so we want to introduce the option to build an Operation Christmas Child Shoebox right at home!
Click the “Build a Box Online” button below to get started…just remember this can be done right from the comforts of your couch!
Do you have an Amazon account?
We took the time to create gift wish lists for girls and boys of all ages on Amazon so if you don’t have time to fill a whole shoebox just order supplies for a certain age and all items will be delivered straight to Pathways Church and we’ll fill a box for you! Check out the amazon lists by clicking the “WISH LIST” Box below- enjoy!
About Samaritan’s Purse
The story of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:30-37) gives a clear picture of God’s desire for us to help those in desperate need wherever we find them. After describing how the Samaritan rescued a hurting man whom others had passed by, Jesus told His hearers, “Go and do likewise.” For over 40 years, Samaritan’s Purse has done our utmost to follow Christ’s command by going to the aid of the world’s poor, sick, and suffering. We are an effective means of reaching hurting people in countries around the world with food, medicine, and other assistance in the Name of Jesus Christ. This, in turn, earns us a hearing for the Gospel, the Good News of eternal life through Jesus Christ.
How to Pack a Shoe Box
Do Not Include:
Candy; toothpaste; gum; used or damaged items; scary or war-related items such as toy guns, knives, or military figures; chocolate or food; seeds; fruit rolls or other fruit snacks; drink mixes (powdered or liquid); liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snow globes or glass containers; aerosol cans.
Can Include:
Start with a quality “wow” item such as a stuffed animal, soccer ball with pump, or clothing outfit that will capture the child’s attention the instant he or she opens the box. See our gift suggestions according to age and gender listed below for other fun toys, hygiene items, and school supplies to fill the shoebox.
*A $10 donation per box is needed to help cover shipping costs and can be paid by scanning the QR code on the box.