Operation Christmas Child
Our mission is to impact Waco and the World by sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. One of the ways we do this is through the efforts of Operation Christmas Child. OCC delivers great hope to millions of children around the world through the Good News of Jesus Christ! We are calling all Columbus Avenuers to join in this excellent effort by lovingly and prayerfully packing a shoebox with gifts that will bring hope through evangelism and discipleship around the world. Shoe boxes will be available year-round in the CABC Missions office. For further questions, please contact David Villarreal.
Additionally, we now have an "item of the month" as we will have a year-round emphasis. Here is a list of items to donate for the OCC “item of the month.” However, if you see any item at a bargain price, grab it. You can turn items into the CABC Missions office. Thank you for your efforts each month to purchase items to benefit children around the world!
2019 CABC OCC MONTHLY COLLECTION LIST
January & February:
- Non-Liquid Hygiene Items: toothbrushes, small tissues, mild bar soap, wash clothes, brushes/combs, fun bandaids, lip balms
March & April:
- Non-Liquid Hygiene Items: toothbrushes, small tissues, mild bar soap, wash clothes, brushes/combs, fun bandaids, lip balms
- Extra Accessories: hair clips, bows or ties, girls’ bling, watches, toy jewelry, stickers, lipstick, compact mirrors, children’s underwear or shoes
May & June:
- Summer Items: children’s t-shirts (plain, no writing), smaller flip flops, small slip-on sandals, smaller balls, uninflated soccer balls & pumps, jump ropes, summer toys, sunglasses, hats / ball caps
- WOW Items (fun special gifts): small cars, small dolls, small stuffed animals, small toys (puppets, trucks, small etch-a-sketch), kazoos / harmonica, yo-yos / slinkys, small lego kits, play doh, small games, toys that light up or make noise (with extra batteries), flashlights, musical instruments, playing cards.
July & August:
- School Supplies: pens/pencils, colored pencils, pencil sharpeners, crayons, markers, writing pads or paper, solar calculators, small coloring / picture / sticker books, erasers, dry paint sets, scissors, glue sticks, stamps/ink pads
- WOW Items (fun special gifts): small cars, small dolls, small stuffed animals, small toys (puppets, trucks, small etch-a-sketch), kazoos / harmonica, yo-yos / slinkys, small lego kits, play doh, small games, toys that light up or make noise (with extra batteries), flashlights, musical instruments, playing cards.
September & October:
- We will let you know what items are still needed!
Operation Christmas Child Packing Party:
At the beginning of November 2019 we’ll work together to pack boxes full of all these items including the Good News of Christ which go to children all over the world.
Do Not Donate: used or damaged items, war toys, any liquids (including toothpaste), candy, food, any glass items, aerosol cans.