This year there are three ways you can participate in Operation Christmas Child. Learn about each of these ways below!
For information on where to drop off your box scroll to the bottom.
Three ways to participate in Operation Christmas Child!
Put Together a Box Online
Send the gift of the Gospel to the ends of the earth without every leaving home. Shoebox gifts built online go to the ends of the earth to children in some of the hardest-to-reach places—whether deep jungles, city slums, steep mountainsides, or one of more than 1,000 remote Pacific islands. Many of these areas are resistant to the Gospel, for cultural or religious reasons, and are home to numerous unreached people groups, some of whom have never heard the Name of Jesus Christ.
When you Build a Shoebox Online, it provides believers in remote regions a creative way to share the Good News in a culturally sensitive manner. Online boxes are carefully prepared, abiding by strict customs regulations to safeguard partners who will deliver the gifts, as well as the boys and girls who receive them. Jesus said, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations” (Matthew 28:19). Help fulfill the Great Commission and take the Gospel to the ends of the earth by building a shoebox online today!
Put Together a Box on Your Own
You can pick up a shoebox from North Ridge Community Church, head out to your local store, and spend time with your family customizing a shoebox with love and intention. Packing a shoebox on your own is a great way to spend time thinking about the truth of the Gospel and participate in the unending love of Jesus Christ that is available to each of us.
North Ridge Community Church is a collection site which means that you can drop your personally packed shoeboxes off in our office between November 18th and November 25th. We will pray over them with you and get them on their way!
Operation Christmas Child Packing Party
What: Operation Christmas Child is a ministry in which churches around the world pack shoeboxes with toys, supplies, and the Gospel of Jesus. At this packing party, you can pack a shoebox completely free. Pack it up with supplied items, write a note, pray over the box, and send it on its way. It's a great time of family and community working together to spread the Good News of Jesus' love. The North Scott Fellowship of Christian Athletes is sponsoring the event and invites you to join them! From the boxes themselves to the things you pack in them, everything is COMPLETELY FREE!
When: The packing party will take place on November 3rd from 2pm until 4pm.
Where: Join us at The Vault Coffee House and Cafe at 220 W. Davenport Street, Eldridge, IA 52748
The party will supply everything needed to pack an amazing shoe box. You can also enjoy snacks, hot coco, the company of a loving community, and tons of fun. If you have questions don't hesitate to contact office@northridgecc.com
Drop Off Times at North Ridge Community Church
North Ridge is a drop off location for the North Scott area. If you have put together a box and are wondering what to do with it, never fear. Simply bring it to North Ridge Community Church during one of the times listed. There is an entire collection week with slots for each day.
Location: North Ridge Community Church
1700 E. Blackhawk Trail Road
Eldridge, IA 52748
Collection Week: November 18th-25th
Monday (November 18th):
5:00pm-7:00pm
Tuesday (November 19th):
4:00pm-6:00pm
Wednesday (November 20th):
5:00pm-7:00pm
Thursday (November 21st):
4:00pm-6:00pm
Friday (November 22nd):
4:00pm-6:00pm
Saturday (November 23rd):
10:00am-12:00pm
Sunday (Collection Sunday):
During worship at 10:00am or 12:00pm-2:00pm
Monday (November 25th):
9:00am-11:00am