| Hey, Everyone-
We're participating in Operation Christmas Child again this year. Basically, all we do is fill a shoe box with stuff. Then, the shoe box is sent to a special kid as a unique gift... It's not asking much from us, so it shouldn't be tough to get at least one of these boxes together as a Sunday school class.
We can make one for a boy or a girl (2-4 yrs old, 5-9 yrs old, or 10-14 yrs old). We haven't decided on one yet, but I'm thinking we can make a box for a girl 5-9 yrs old. (If there aren't any objections, let's go ahead with this gender/age group.)
Recommended items include:
- toys: small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, small etch-a-sketch, toys that light up or make noise (with extra batteries), slinky, etc
- school supplies: pens, pencils and sharpener, crayons or markers, stamps and ink pad sets, coloring books, writing pads or paper, solar calculators, etc
- hygiene items: toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar soap (in a plastic bag), comb, washcloth, etc
- other: hard candy, lollipops, mints, gum, sunglasses, flashlights (with extra batteries), ball caps, socks, t-shirts, toy, jewelry, hair clips, watches, small picture books, etc.
Please do NOT include:
- used items
- war-related items (toy guns, knives, etc)
- chocolate or perishable food items
- liquids: shampoo, liquid soap, lotion, bubbles, etc
- medicines: vitamins, cough drops, ointment, etc
- breakable items: mirrors, china dolls, snowglobes, etc
Alrighty...
Keep in mind that everything's gotta fit in a standard shoe box. (I'll bring one.) Look through your stuff at home to see what you've got before heading out to the store. (But please remember that used items would be inappropriate for this project.)
Please reply to the e-mail with what you intend to contribute for this project, so people don't end up bringing too much of one category (toys / school supplies / hygiene items / etc).
PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO BRING YOUR CONTRIBUTION(S) ON SUNDAY!
(and/or next sunday... but earlier is always better. if you're a UH-er, you can give it to Anh Nguyen at school, too.)
Have a good weekend. Take care. |
