Operation Christmas Child 2017 - We need your help...

Operation Christmas Child... we're packing the boxes and need some help! View this email in your browser We had our Operation Christmas Child Packing Party and came out with a very unbalanced number of items to put in our boxes.  Although we have LOTS of basics (like toothpaste, toothbrushes, combs, soap, washcloths and hats), we are lacking in the "fun Stuff" that kids are so fond of.  Please take the time to bring in some items for us to "fill out" the boxes.  There are lots of ideas listed below... They must be to the church by Wednesday, so that they can be packed and transported to the local pick-up center by Sunday. We'll be packing the boxes on Wednesday Evening, so please join us! Toys: Include items that children will immediately embrace such as toy cars, yo-yos, jump ropes, balls, toys that light up and make noise (with extra batteries), etc. School Supplies: pens, pencils and sharpeners, crayons, markers, notebooks, paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc. Accessories: T-shirts, socks, hats, sunglasses, hair clips, jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries), etc. Crafts: Make your own items such as hair bows, finger puppets, and friendship bracelets. Download instructions here. A Personal Note: You may enclose a note to the child and a photo of yourself, your family, or group. If you include your name and an address, the child may be able to write back. Candy specifications:  During 2016, the following types of candy can be included in shoebox gifts: hard candy, gummy bears, caramels, taffy, and gum—as long as its expiration date is at least six months after National Collection Week: Nov. 14-21, 2016. Starting in 2017, no type of candy can be included in shoebox gifts. Gifts for Girls   Girls 2-4 Doll Soccer ball (Make sure to include a manual air pump so that the ball can be reinflated.) Stuffed animal An outfit of clothing to wear Small musical instrument (such as a harmonica or woodwind recorder) Adhesive bandages (Colorful ones can help a child be more willing to wear a bandage. Do not include liquid antibiotic ointment.) Reusable plastic containers: cup, water bottle, plate, bowl, blunt-edged utensils (Consider filling an empty container with non-liquid items such as hair bows, bracelets, sunglasses, or washcloths to maximize the space.) Blanket Shirts and pants Pillowcase dress (loose-fitting sundress) Underwear Shoes and socks Flip-flops Hat/scarf/mittens Sunglasses Tote bag/purse Hair bows Friendship bracelets (woven with yarn or embroidery thread) Pencils Small manual pencil sharpener Colored pencils Pencil case Crayons Markers Pens Coloring pads Coloring books Picture book Notebooks Glue stick (Do not include liquid glue.) Small adhesive tape Watercolor set  [Finger paint palette/crayons/markers (non-liquid containers), paint brushes, canvas or paper] Make-it-yourself craft items or kit Playdough  (Consider adding plastic cookie cutters as non-sharp utensils the child can use with the playdough.) Stickers Skipping rope/Jump rope Foam ball Kickball (Make sure to include a manual air pump so that the ball can be reinflated) Finger puppets Slinky Etch A Sketch Interactive toys that include push buttons, lights, noise (include extra batteries) Girls 5-9 Doll  (Consider including accessories such as doll clothes or a small doll bed.) Soccer ball (Make sure to include a manual air pump so that the ball can be reinflated.) Stuffed animal An outfit of clothing to wear Small musical instrument (such as a harmonica or woodwind recorder) Backpack Adhesive bandages (Colorful ones can help a child be more willing to wear a bandage. Do not include liquid antibiotic ointment.) Reusable plastic containers: cup, water bottle, plate, bowl, blunt-edged utensils (Consider filling an empty container with non-liquid items such as hair bows, bracelets, sunglasses, or washcloths to maximize the space.) Blanket Flashlight (solar-powered or hand-crank; if battery operated, be sure to include extra batteries of the type needed) Compact mirror Shirts and pants Pillowcase dress (loose-fitting sundress) Underwear Shoes and socks Flip-flops Hat/scarf/mittens Sunglasses Tote bag/purse Hair bows Friendship bracelets (woven with yarn or embroidery thread) Coloring books Watercolor set  [Finger paint palette/crayons/markers (non-liquid containers), paint brushes, canvas or paper] Make-it-yourself craft items or kit Puzzles Playdough  (Consider adding plastic cookie cutters as non-sharp utensils the child can use with the playdough.) Stickers Chalkboard and chalk Binoculars Skipping rope/Jump rope Foam ball Kickball (Make sure to include a manual air pump so that the ball can be reinflated.) Costume items to play dress-up, such as crowns and costume jewelry Plastic toys and toy figures Yo-yo Small Frisbee Small kite Etch A Sketch Girls 10-14 Doll (Consider including accessories such as doll clothes or a small doll bed.) Soccer ball (Make sure to include a manual air pump so that the ball can be reinflated.) Stuffed animal An outfit of clothing to wear Small musical instrument (such as a harmonica or woodwind recorder.) Backpack Blanket Non-liquid lip balm Flashlight (solar-powered or hand-crank; if battery operated, be sure to include extra batteries of the type needed) Compact mirror Nail clipper and file Stick deodorant Washable/reusable cloth menstrual pads Pencils Small manual pencil sharpener Colored pencils Pencil case Pens Crayons Markers Notebooks Blank index cards Solar-powered calculator Safety (blunt tip) scissors Ruler Protractor Glue stick (Do not include liquid glue.) Small adhesive tape Shirts and pants Pillowcase dress (loose-fitting sundress) Underwear Shoes and socks Flip-flops Hat/scarf/mittens Decorative hat Wrist watch Sunglasses Tote bag/purse Bead jewelry/bead kit Hair accessories (hair clips, hair ribbons, elastic hair bands, etc.) Puzzles Binoculars Compass Chalkboard and chalk Sewing kit, fabric (1-2 yards), and ribbon Laminated decorative pictures with looped ribbon attached as a picture hanger Gardening kit with gloves and trowel hand tool (Do not include gardening seeds.) Playing cards Skipping rope/Jump rope Foam ball Kickball (Make sure to include a manual air pump so that the ball can be reinflated.) Yo-yo Small Frisbee Small kite Etch A Sketch Kaleidoscope Marbles Gifts for Boys   Boys 2-4 Soccer ball (Make sure to include a manual air pump so that the ball can be reinflated.) Stuffed animal An outfit of clothing to wear Small musical instrument (such as a harmonica or woodwind recorder) Adhesive bandages  (Colorful ones can help a child be more willing to wear a bandage. Do not include liquid antibiotic ointment.) Reusable plastic containers: cup, water bottle, plate, bowl, blunt-edged utensils (Consider filling an empty container with non-liquid items such as combs, markers, sunglasses, or washcloths to maximize the space.) Blanket Shirts and pants Underwear Shoes and socks Flip-flops Hat/scarf/mittens Sunglasses Pencils Small manual pencil sharpener Colored pencils Pencil case Pens Crayons Markers Coloring pads Coloring books Picture book Notebooks Glue stick (Do not include liquid glue.) Small adhesive tape Watercolor set  [Finger paint palette/crayons/markers (non-liquid containers), paint brushes, canvas or paper] Make-it-yourself craft items or kit Building blocks Playdough  (Consider adding plastic cookie cutters as non-sharp utensils the child can use with the playdough.) Stickers Foam ball Kickball (Make sure to include a manual air pump so that the ball can be reinflated.) Tennis ball Finger puppets Slinky Etch A Sketch Play cars/trucks/boats Plastic tools Plastic dinosaurs Interactive toys that include push buttons, lights, noise (include extra batteries) Boys 5-9 Soccer ball (Make sure to include a manual air pump so that the ball can be reinflated.) Toy truck or boat Stuffed animal An outfit of clothing to wear Small musical instrument (such as a harmonica or woodwind recorder) Backpack Adhesive bandages  (Colorful ones can help a child be more willing to wear a bandage. Do not include liquid antibiotic ointment.) Reusable plastic containers: cup, water bottle, plate, bowl, blunt-edged utensils (Consider filling an empty container with non-liquid items such as combs, markers, sunglasses, or washcloths to maximize the space.) Blanket Non-liquid lip balm Flashlight  (solar-powered or hand-crank; if battery operated, be sure to include extra batteries of the type needed) Pencils Small manual pencil sharpener Erasers Colored pencils Pencil case Pens Crayons Markers Notebooks Blank index cards Solar-powered calculator Safety (blunt tip) scissors Ruler Protractor Glue stick (Do not include liquid glue.) Small adhesive tape Shirts and pants Underwear Shoes and socks Flip-flops Wrist watch Hat/scarf/mittens Sunglasses Coloring books Watercolor set  [Finger paint palette/crayons/markers (non-liquid containers), paint brushes, canvas or paper] Make-it-yourself craft items or kit Puzzles Playdough  (Consider adding plastic cookie cutters as non-sharp utensils the child can use with the playdough.) Stickers Chalkboard and chalk Binoculars Building blocks Tool set Foam ball Kickball (Make sure to include a manual air pump so that the ball can be reinflated.) Baseball and mitt Tennis ball Plastic dinosaurs, animals, action figures (nothing war-related) Toy cars Yo-yo Small Frisbee Small kite Etch A Sketch Hacky sack Boys 10-14 Soccer ball/football (Make sure to include a manual air pump so that the ball can be reinflated.) Toy truck or boat Stuffed animal An outfit of clothing to wear Small musical instrument (such as a harmonica or woodwind recorder) Backpack Adhesive bandages  (Colorful ones can help a child be more willing to wear a bandage. Do not include liquid antibiotic ointment.) Reusable plastic containers: cup, water bottle, plate, bowl, blunt-edged utensils (Consider filling an empty container with non-liquid items such as combs, markers, sunglasses, or washcloths to maximize the space.) Blanket Non-liquid lip balm Flashlight  (solar-powered or hand-crank; if battery operated, be sure to include extra batteries of the type needed) Nail clipper and file Stick deodorant Pencils Small manual pencil sharpener Erasers Colored pencils Pencil case Pens Crayons Markers Notebooks Blank index cards Solar-powered calculator Safety (blunt tip) scissors Ruler Protractor Glue stick (do not include liquid glue) Small adhesive tape Shirts and pants Underwear Shoes and socks Flip-flops Wrist watch Hat/scarf/mittens Sunglasses Bandana Puzzles Binoculars Compass Chalkboard with chalk Tool set with work gloves Fishing kit Brightly colored rope or twine Gardening kit with gloves and trowel (no seeds) Magnets Kaleidoscope Skipping rope/jump rope Playing cards Marbles Foam ball Kickball (Make sure to include a manual air pump so that the ball can be reinflated.) 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