Operation Christmas Child is a project managed by Samaritan’s Purse. Shoeboxes are filled with toys, personal care items, school supplies and fun gifts which are distributed to children around the world. The mission of Operation Christmas Child (OCC) is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world.
Christchurch Abbeydale is proud to support Operation Christmas Child, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ and make disciples of the nations. Below are some of the ways that the members Christchurch Abbeydale and the local community can support the project at a local level.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
We have lots of events coming up over the next few months and it would be lovely if you could join us at any of them.
Games Night – Saturday 2nd August 7-9 pm at Christchurch, Abbeydale GL4 5EQ
Come along to our fundraising Games Night on Saturday 2nd August 7-9pm at Christchurch Abbeydale. Lots of games to play as well as a buffet and sweet treats! If you are able to attend it is just £10 per person. Please contact Julie of Sheila to confirm you can join us. If you can let us know by Wednesday 30th July it would be appreciated.
Craft Morning – Tuesday 12th August 10-1pm at Christchurch, Abbeydale
We will be having a crafty morning preparing items for the shoboxes as well as wrapping boxes ready for the community packing days later in the year.
Saturday 16th August Sponsored Walk at Christchurch, Abbeydale
We will be walking from the church across the fields to Prinknash Abbey, here we can sit and enjoy the peace and quiet of the grounds. Either bring your own picnic or purchase food from the café. We will be meeting at Christchurch for 10am.
Upton Show – Saturday 13th September
We will be as in previous years we will be at the Upton St Leonards Show having a pop up ‘pack a box’ which has been very successful in previous years for boxes packed and promoting the charity.
Christchurch Packing Day – Wednesday 29th October 10:30am-12:30pm
As in previous years we will be holding our community packing day during half term week, please come along on the day to pack a box for £5. Money raised during the year will enable us to then pack further boxes. If you are able to help on the day, please let Julie or Sheila know.
