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 YOUÂ 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:
- NEW this year! Pack a box on-line! Use this link and your box will be added to our goal!
- 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
- 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!
- 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.