National Collection Week is November 17 to 24, 2025
Consider picking up a box from the church office early and start filling it now!
For the past 25 years, Samaritan's Purse has been collecting shoeboxes filled with gifts and delivering them to children in need around the world. Each box is an opportunity for a boy or girl to experience the love of God in a tangible way and hear the Gospel.
It's never too early to get started! Christmas is almost here, and the collection date is just around the corner. The office has boxes that you can pick up anytime throughout the year and fill. If you bring it in early, the office will find a place to store them for distribution in November.
How do I pack a box, you might ask?
1) Use a plastic (or cardboard) shoebox (average size), or get a box from the Office (the Mission Committee bought several for 2024 and they are stored in the Church office). Do not wrap the boxes closed.
2) Pick up a copy of the brochure at the Church with all the information, as well as mailing labels.
3) Decide whether your gift will be for a boy or a girl, and the age category: 2-4, 5-9, or 10-14.
4) Fill the box with a variety of quality gifts that will bring delight to a child.
5) Donate $10.00 per box by check or cash for shipping charges. Place this in an envelope and tape that to the box. Mark your box with a label that the office will furnish that shows if the package is for a girl or boy, the age category, and place label on the outside of the box. Do not tape or wrap the box shut. Use a rubber band around the box to keep it shut and your box is almost ready.
6) Say a prayer over the box that God will use your gifts to show His love to the child who will receive your shoebox.
7) Bring your box to the church on the Sunday that is designated as collection day or bring it now and the office will store it for you.
That’s all you do. What a great way to give a child at Christmas a reason to smile.
Do Not Include
Candy; toothpaste; gum; used or damaged items; scary or war-related items such as toy guns, knives, or military figures; chocolate or food; seeds; fruit rolls or other fruit snacks; drink mixes (powdered or liquid); liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snow globes or glass containers; aerosol cans.