FIRST BAPTIST
CHURCH OF MCHENRY
Operation Christmas Child
Let the children come to Me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. - Mark 10:14 (ESV)
Operation Christmas Child partners with local churches all over the world to reach out to children who are in need. The children not only are able to experience God's love through these gifts, they also go through a discipleship program, The Greatest Journey, to learn more about Jesus. These boxes are delivered year round, all over the world, even hard-to-reach areas.
In 2025, 12.2 million shoeboxes were collected worldwide (10.9 million in the U.S.). Continue to pray for this ministry, and that through these shoeboxes, more people will come to know Christ.
2026 National Collection Week: Nov 16-23
2 Ways to Pack This Year
A physical box - pick up a box, pack it, and return it to church by Nov 15. You may also drop off your shoebox at any of the drop-off locations during National Collection Week.
Build a Shoebox! Online - You can easily build one with just several clicks! $30 includes processing fees. Please click on the link below to start building. The link is valid through October 13, 2027.
One Shoebox A Month
From now until October, 2027. We encourage families to pack a shoebox a month. OCC outreach events happen all year round all over the world. We should also be filling the shoeboxes all year round. One convenient way is to build a shoebox online (link below). Or if you would like to fill a physical box, please see Elie for box and label.
