Operation Christmas Child Packing Event

UPDATE: Because of YOU, we packed over 350 boxes, over 10,000 boxes were sent from the Greater Toledo Area, over 7 million from the Unites States of America, and over 9 million boxes were sent worldwide. THANK YOU  for showing the love of Jesus Christ locally and around the world.

Packing Event

Saturday, November 14, 2020 from 9am - 12pm This is an OPEN HOUSE event - come any time.

Donation Drop-offs

November 9-12

Ways to Get Involved:

1. 1. NEW this year! Pack a box on-line! Use this link and your box will be added to our goal!
   2. Bring donations of new items to Five Lakes Church, Nov. 9-12. Items must be able to fit in a shoe box. Suggested gifts: toys (good quality, not easily broken), hygiene (soap, washcloth, toothbrush), clothing (t-shirts, socks, hats, flip-flops), containers such as plastic dinner ware, school supplies
   3. Come to the Packing Event on Nov. 14, 9-noon, open-house style - come any time. Pack a gift and write a letter to the child. Optional: Bring a family picture to share with the child who will receive your gift. Optional: Buy a $9 tracking label so you know where you box ends up!
   4. Pack a box on your own and bring it to the church no later than Sunday, Nov. 15. For information on how to pack box, visit HERE.

To be on our set-up or clean up team, email outreach@fivelakes.church.

To hear the full story of a shoe box recipient, click HERE.