I have heard for many years about the boxes sent to children at Christmas time, but never knew how I could get involved.  However, this year my church provided all the information, as well as the boxes, so that we could join in on this great outreach.

I learned that you can choose the gender and the age range of the child for whom you send a box.  I chose a girl between 5-9 and I had so much fun purchasing items to fill our box to the brim!  I thought you might enjoy seeing what we put in our box.

1.  A “”Wow” item as they call it – A soft doll
2. Stuffed bear
3. Personal items –
   1. Hello Kitty Toothbrush with cover
   2. Toothpaste
   3. Combs
   4. Head bands and pony tail bands
4. Fun item – Coloring book and crayons
5. Sun glasses
6. Holiday erasers
7. Kleenexes

Now that I know what they allow and don’t allow, I can purchase items throughout the year and be a little more prepared next Christmas.  The boxes are being collected this coming Sunday.  I understand that Hobby Lobby is also participating in this.  You may still be able to purchase a clear box from them if you can’t get your hands on a OCC provided box.

The best thing about these boxes is that each child will hear the Gospel and then have an opportunity for follow-up discipleship classes.  It’s not just a good deed – it’s a chance to share the Good News!  There’s no better gift than that!

Who else is participating?  What did you include in your box?

Let’s send the Good news!