Operation Christmas Child
Project Hope of Christmas
Oct 18 - Nov 15
As we enter into the Fall season, we find ourselves still dealing with many restrictions due to COVID-19. However, this will not stop us from participating in our annual challenge to prepare gifts for needy children in other countries.
Operation Christmas Child and Project Hope of Christmas campaigns will run from Oct 18 (Sun) through Nov 15 (Sun) with drop-offs on Sundays 11 AM - 12 PM. Please note the updated 2020 guidelines below.
Samaritan's Purse - Operation Christmas Child
"A small gift to touch lives."
You are invited to take part in this unique social concern project by providing a gift-filled shoebox for needy children around the world during Christmas. With all the challenges facing us this year, children need a gift of love more than ever. We hope you will take the time to bless some children this year with God's love.
SHOEBOX DROP OFF: SUNDAYS 11 AM - 12 PM
On the Sundays during the campaign period, a booth will be set up in the church breezeway from 11 AM – 12 PM for shoebox collection. We also have a limited supply of empty shoeboxes which can be picked up at that time — first come, first served. Remember to enclose a $9 check for each box (payable to Samaritan’s Purse) to cover the cost of shipping.
OTHER WAYS TO PARTICIPATE
Serving Foundation International - Project Hope of Christmas
Every year during Christmas, Serving Foundation International supporters travel to India to bring HOPE to the children at SFI supported schools and children’s homes. For many of them it is their first time they will receive Christmas gifts and hear the Christmas Story of who and why Jesus Christ came as the Gift to all.
This year it is a bit different because of the COVID-19 pandemic as teams will not be able to travel to India. Instead of making Christmas gift bags for Project Hope of Christmas, Serving Foundation International will host a donation drive where funds collected will be used to purchase gift items locally in India for the children there.
HOW TO HELP
DONATE. With your donation, Christmas gift bags will be assembled in India for distribution to the children in SFI supported ministries. A typical bag will include a surprise-WOW-toy and stationery. In addition, a food care package (rice, lentils, etc.) will be included for them to celebrate Christmas.
MAKE A CHRISTMAS CARD. We are collecting Christmas cards to include with these gift bags. Please write as many Christmas cards as possible! Mail them directly to the SFI Office (8745 Cedros Ave. #1, Panorama City, CA 91402) OR drop them off at church!
CHRISTMAS CARD DROP OFF: SUNDAYS 11 AM - 12 PM
Bring your cards to the collection booth in the church breezeway on the Sundays during the campaign period, 11 AM – 12 PM. If you have any questions, please contact Timothy at servingfoundation@gmail.com