2026 OCC Shoebox Ministry: Shoebox Drop-Off: Please note that Sunday, 11/22 is the last day to bring your packed shoebox to church! Please remember to include $10 per box for shipping. Seize this exciting opportunity to share Christ with a needy child using a simple shoebox! In addition to hygiene items and school supplies, include a “WOW” gift in each shoebox! Some ideas include a medium-sized backpack, a soccer ball with a pump, or a good quality cute stuffed animal. Feel free to also add a personal note or picture of you/your family. Most importantly, don't forget to pray for the recipients of your shoeboxes! The boys and girls are waiting!! *Important Reminder: Candies, toothpaste, soap and Harry Potter- or Pokémon-themed items are not allowed.
You can drop off your shoeboxes to the "OCC Shoebox Room" (Room 104) at church, along with $10 shipping cost for each box. You can also pay for the $10 shipping cost online at https://samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/label-options , and print out shipping labels and follow your shoebox to find out where your shoebox is delivered. The "Shoebox Room" will be open every Sunday from 10:15am-10:45am and 11:45am-12:15pm.
Share Your Photos! If you have pictures of yourself, your family, or your fellowship/life group packing shoeboxes, please share them at https://photos.app.goo.gl/k6ssSZSy999up9ds7
Volunteers Needed!
- November 22 (Send-Off Day): We still need drivers to transport shoeboxes to Redwood Chapel after church. Also, if you can help load the shoeboxes into the cars, please come to Room 104 after church.
- November 21 (10am – 3pm, Fellowship Hall): Join us for a packing party at church to pack additional shoeboxes.
A sign-up sheet will be posted outside Room 104 for those interested in helping. Questions? Email us at cibcshoebox@gmail.com or stop by Room 104.
We are also collecting empty shoe boxes, as well as donations of NEW toys, school supplies, etc. to fill the boxes (drop off in the “Shoebox Supplies Donation Box” outside of the Sanctuary). And we would encourage you to make donations online or leave checks & cash in any of the locked donation boxes at church, and please indicate on the check or the envelope, "For Shoebox Offering".