Project leaders facilitate the packing of Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts for a church or group. That includes you if you’re promoting the project, ordering materials, equipping people with resources, organising a packing party, or initiating other related activities.
We want to equip you with additional resources to help make shoebox packing fun and easy.
A guide on how to lead the collection of Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts for your church or group. Runtime: 5:31
A more in-depth look at tips and frequently asked questions. Runtime: 12:25.
Watch the full 2024 Project Leader (Group Organiser) workshop video. Runtime: 40:01.
Watch Part 1 of the 2024 Project Leader (Group Organiser) workshop video which focuses on how to rally others in your community to pack shoebox gifts. Runtime: 16:00.
Watch Part 2 of the 2024 Project Leader (Group Organiser) workshop video which focuses on how to host a shoebox packing party. Runtime: 10:36.
Watch Part 3 of the 2024 Project Leader (Group Organiser) workshop video which focuses on how to pack a quality gift filled shoebox. Runtime: 9:14.
This Guide provides information to equip and resource you for running OCC in your church, school, or community group this year.
This resource document provides information on how to host and plan a Shoebox Packing Party.
Promote Operation Christmas Child in your church, school or organisation using a powerpoint slide. These slides contain all the information you need to present, as well as background slides to add your own information, like drop off locations.
Download and share the 2024 Operation Christmas Child ministry overview video. Full length 4 minute version.
Download and share the 2024 Operation Christmas Child ministry overview video. Shortened 1 minute version.
Share complimentary copies of our 2024 ‘How to Pack’ brochures with your shoebox packing group, school or church.
Your last day to order these is Wednesday 16 October.
Hang these A3 posters in your church, school, store, or community location to encourage people to pack shoeboxes, and share Good News and Great Joy with children around the world.
Your last day to order these is Wednesday 16 October.
A two page PDF for you to print out and put on your church bulletin board, or share with those in your community.
A selection of social media and website graphics to share about Operation Christmas Child.
A selection of 8 colouring and activity pages for children to enjoy. They can even include them in their gift-filled shoeboxes once completed.
A printable PDF for you to share with your group about what type of gifts to include and not to include in their shoeboxes.
Read testimonies you can share of children’s lives changed through Operation Christmas Child.
Visit our website video library to watch and download shoebox recipient stories to share with your group the difference packing shoebox gifts makes in children’s lives.