Operation Christmas Child at Pawnee OK: Can I Still Help?

Some members or attenders of Pawnee First Baptist Church may ask:

"I meant to help, but I have been very busy this season. Can I still help?"

Answer: Yes! Here are some important ways:
1. Pray. Pray for the recipients of the gifts, their families, and their home villages and countries. Pray that they will be receptive to the Gospel message.
2. Give. The 30-40 boxes our church will pack as a cooperative effort do not currently have a mechanism to pay for the shipping costs incurred. Samaritan's Purse asks for a $7 donation for each box to cover this. As you can see, we will need $200-280 to cover this.
3. Pack a box anyway. If you're reading this before Nov 22 or 23, you've got a little time left.
4. Prepare for next year. Recommended contents for OCC shoebox gifts are often on steep seasonal discounts. Watch for summer sales on school supplies, bulk sales on hygiene items, seasonal clearances on children's clothing. Stock up and help us help kids next year.