Operation Christmas Child

2026 Grace Community Church Shoebox Packing – Sundays, November 8th, 15th, and 22nd
2026 National Collection Week – November 16-23, 2026
Monday, Nov 16, 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Tuesday, Nov 17, 8:00 – 10:00 AM
Wednesday, Nov 18, 9:00 – 11:00 AM
Thursday, Nov 19, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Friday, Nov 20, 9:00 – 11:00 AM
Saturday, Nov 21, 9:00 – 11:00 AM
Sunday, Nov 22, 11:00 – 1:00 PM
Monday, Nov 23, 8:00 – 10:00 AM

Operation Christmas Child (a ministry of Samaritan’s Purse) takes shoeboxes filled with gifts and the gospel message in the child’s language and delivers them to underprivileged children around the world. The child is also given the opportunity to attend a Bible study and discipleship program. You can collect and fill your own shoeboxes to have them ready for collection in November.

Suggested items for the shoeboxes are school supplies, personal hygiene items, and small toys, just to name a few. Please note – Toothpaste, soap, and hard candy are no longer accepted. Additionally, please do not include breakables, liquids, food or war toys.

For more information, please visit the Operation Christmas Child Web site or you may contact Charmaine Bush at (760) 519-8793 or firstladycharmainebush@gmail.com