Operation Christmas Child

This year, MACC is supporting an amazing charity called
Operation Christmas Child.

Here is some information from their website...

"Open up a whole new life…
…through the power of a simple gift

Samaritan’s Purse has changed the lives of children through Operation Christmas Child since 1993. Every year, generous people across the world lovingly pack shoe boxes with gifts – simple, yet powerful messages of God’s unconditional love.

And when a child opens a shoe box, they’re opening more than a present lovingly prepared just for them. They’re opening up their community to a world of life-changing opportunities."

Each week we are asking the students to bring in a gift.

There are 6 main types of gifts..

* Something to wear
(T-shirt, shorts, underwear, cap, beanie,
sandals, etc.)

* Something to love
(Teddy bear, doll, soft toy, etc.)

* Some things for school
(Exercise book, pencil case, pens,
pencils, colouring pencils,
sharpener, eraser, chalk, etc..)

* Something to play with
Tennis ball, cars, skipping rope, marbles,
musical instrument, yo-yo, slinky,
finger puppets, wind-up torch, etc.

* Something special
(Carry bag, sunglasses, bangles, necklaces, craft kits,
stickers, a personal note, a photo of yourself, etc.)

* Something for personal hygiene
(Soap and face washer, toothbrush,
hairbrush, comb, hair-clips, scrunchies, etc.)

Students can also bring in a shoe box or buy one from Mrs Murphy for a small fee. Any donation to help with the shipping fees is also appreciated. Thank you so much, your generosity can change a child and show them that they are loved.

For more information, please click on the link below.

http://www.operationchristmaschild.org.au/