• Prayer is crucial to Operation Christmas Child. Pray for many children and families to come to saving faith in Jesus Christ through the outreach of local churches worldwide.

Sample Event Schedules

• Use a selection of OCC leaflets, Posters, Facebook covers, videos, photos, etc., from the website
Sample General Party Schedule Sample Kids Party Schedule

Order Free Promotional Materials

• Check out our resources page for all the Operation Christmas Child items Samaritan’s Purse has to offer to help you promote your event. You’ll find leaflets, posters, gift suggestions and more.

Order Preprinted Shoeboxes

• Purchase our preprinted shoeboxes to fill with gifts for children in need. You may also use a standard-size cardboard as well.

Party Decorations

• Why not theme your party with red, green and white and silver balloons?
• Give your event a global feel with our World Map Bunting. Download template from our Project Leader page.
• Decorate a Christmas tree with items you can pack in a shoebox gift and the Operation Christmas Child logo. Download template here..

Share Operation Christmas Child Videos at Your Party

• Video Downloads

Other Helpful Resources

• Editable & Printable Packing Party Signs
• Food ideas
• Craft ideas
• Spiritual Impact Stories
• Printable ‘All About Me’ Colouring Page from our resources page

Invite Your Friends

• Download this printable, customisable invitation.
• Share the event on social media

• Select quality “wow” items such as dolls, footballs with pumps, or cuddly toys. Also find other fun toys, hygiene items, and school supplies. Learn more about what to pack in your shoebox gift.

• A suggested per box donation is critical to cover the costs of collecting, processing and shipping shoebox gifts from the UK to 10 countries. It also provides training and project materials for local churches and groups overseas to lead safe, well-organised celebrations where children in need receive shoeboxes. Learn more.
• Ideas for Fundraising.

• Post the results of your packing party on social media using the hashtag #ipackshoeboxes (tag @occuk for Facebook/Instagram & OCC_UK for Twitter).