**We have just a little more than two months to our OCC shoebox packing party! Please use the sign up genius link to view items needed and to sign up for several items.....and bring a couple dozen of each item along with a $30 or more donation for shoebox shipping.** Plan to join together with Christian single friends to pack shoeboxes for needy children through Operation Christmas Child, a ministry of Samaritans Purse. A small gift can have an eternal impact on a child's life, their families and their communities. God is at work through Operation Christmas Child. Samaritan’s Purse sent out over 10 million shoeboxes in 2022 - that is 10 million Gospel opportunities - to bring the good news of Jesus to the children of the world. We want boys and girls around the world to know that Jesus loves them and has not forgotten them during times of fear, uncertainty, war and poverty. Plan to bring $30 or more to offset shipping costs for 3 boxes and 2-3 dozen items. We are fundraising for the shipping costs as our goal is 500+ shoeboxes. NOW is the time to be shopping and looking for SALES - School Sales, Summer Clearance SIGN-UP FOR ITEMS: - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E48AFA622A5FA7-christian ITEMS NEEDED: School supplies: pens/pencils, markers, colored pencils, notebooks, crayons, pencil pouches, small calculators, Hygiene: Soap, washcloths, toothbrushes, combs, brushes, hairclips/bows, Toys: Small stuffed animals, soccer balls/pumps, hot wheel cars, small balls, jump ropes, chalk, small puzzles, small dolls, Legos, playdough, Clothes: T-shirts, shorts, socks, ballcaps, bandanas, shoes, flip flops Other: small cinch backpacks, little purses, sunglasses, costume jewelry Please be on the lookout when you are shopping - grocery stores, Walmart, Target, Dollar Tree, etc. If you would like to help with some purchases, please send a venmo donation to @Gina-Pickett. MORE INFORMATION: Greg Ford at 770-316-9200 or gregford@echoministries.com