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Packing Special Access Shoebox Gifts forHard-to-Reach Areas

In many hard-to-reach nations, Christians are willing to make great sacrifices to share about Jesus Christ. Shoebox gifts can become a powerful tool for these believers to share God’s love when they are packed with extra care. By adhering to strict customs and cultural guidelines, preparing special access shoeboxes helps to ensure the safety of children who receive them as well as the ministry partners who distribute them. These gifts open doors for local evangelism, discipleship, and the multiplication of believers! Some children who receive Special Access shoebox gifts are also invited to participate in our 12-lesson discipleship program, The Greatest Journey, where they learn to follow Christ and share Him with others.

SUGGESTED PACKING LISTBe sure to pack your gift in a box that does not have any symbols or logos (including Operation Christmas Child) on it.

• School Supplies: Pencils, Sharpeners, Pens, Notebooks, Crayons, Chalk, Erasers

• Toys: Beanie Babies™, Plush Animals, Balls, Matchbox® Cars, Dolls (see restrictions in opposite column), Jump Rope, Jacks, Soccer Ball (deflated, with pump and needle)

• Necessity/Hygiene Items: Washcloth, Toothbrush, Hair Clips, Underwear, Socks, Shoes/Sandals

• Accessories: Calculators, Costume Jewelry, Watches, Bags/Purses

• Greeting Cards/Letters: Special Note: Greeting cards and pictures are acceptable and strongly encouraged but CANNOT contain a Christian message or symbol for the safety of our ministry partners.

Be sure to include a $10 donation per shoebox to cover shipping and other ministry expenses. (See reverse side for instructions on donating). Pray for the children who will receive your gifts!

INAPPROPRIATE ITEMS

• Used or damaged items

• Toothpaste

• War-related items such as toy guns, knives, or military figurines

• Chocolates, candy, or food

• Liquids or lotions

• Medications or vitamins

• Breakable items such as snow globes or glass containers

• Aerosol cans

• Playing cards (poker/gambling cards)

• Country flags

• Coloring books with Christian themes

• Pigs (or books/coloring books with pigs)

• Barbie™ dolls or dolls with removable clothing

• Religious symbols and literature

• Scary characters/figurines/monsters

• Personal letters with religious content

• Camouflage clothing

• Soap

Operation Christmas Child® is a project of Samaritan’s Purse®

Franklin Graham, President | 1-800-353-5949 | samaritanspurse.org© 2019 Samaritan’s Purse. All rights reserved.08-31-429

If you would like to make your $10 Operation Christmas Child donation via check or online, please follow the below instructions. We will also accept cash donations on

Sundays at the table. Thank you!

DONATIONS VIA CHECK Please make checks payable to Austin Ridge Bible Church – Memo Line:

Operation Christmas Child 2019DONATIONS VIA ONLINE

Open the camera app on your phone to scan the QR code below, it will prompt you to open our online giving page austinridge.org/onlinegiving

Once you open the webpage, select your campus – Bee Cave, Southwest or Dripping Springs

You will see the screen below with the options to select: General Fund, NEXT, Night to Shine 2020, or Operation Christmas Child 2019

Select ‘Give one time’, enter the amount you would like to donate – we’re asking $10 for each shoebox

Thank you for your donation!Got questions? austinridge.org/occ

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