Children’s Ministry Resources
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Children’s Ministry Resources
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Operation Christmas Child is a great mission project for kids! Whether you are focusing on packing shoeboxes during Sunday school, children’s church, or VBS, these resources will help your boys and girls learn more about the importance of giving in Jesus’ Name.
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Lessons
8.5" x 11" (4 Pages)
Sample lessons to incorporate Operation Christmas Child into your church activities.
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Coloring and Activity Sheets
8.5" x 11" (4 Pages)
Six different coloring and activity sheets to complete, including one for a child to put in their shoebox gift.
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Word Search Activity
8.5" x 11"
An Operation Christmas Child-themed word search puzzle recommended for ages 5 and older.
Fun Facts Decoder Activity
8.5" x 11"
A decoder coloring sheet to discover interesting facts about Operation Christmas Child for ages 5 and older.
Shoebox Delivery Maze
8.5" x 11"
A maze coloring activity showing a variety of ways shoeboxes are delivered around the world, recommended for ages 5 and older.
Journey of a Shoebox Coloring Sheet
8.5" x 11"
A coloring activity based on the Journey of a Shoebox for ages 8 and up.
Little Ones to Him Belong Coloring Sheet
8.5" x 11"
A coloring sheet depicting some of the children who receive shoebox gifts, recommended for ages 2 through 7.
Let's Be Friends Coloring Page
8.5" x 11" (2 pages)
A page to fill in and pack in your shoebox gift.
The Gospel Alphabet Scripture Memory Tool
8.5" x 11"
One page listing a different verse for each letter of the alphabet, designed for Scripture memory.
‘Just for Kids’ Packing Party
8.5" x 11"
All you need to plan a shoebox packing party, including a sample schedule just for kids.
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Create a Prayer Wall
11" x 8.5"
How to create a wall of pictures that doubles as a place for people to record their prayers.
Operation Christmas Child Musical
A production from Word Music for the children of your church to perform.
Other Creative Ideas
8.5" x 11"
Additional suggestions for implementing Operation Christmas Child at your church.
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Participation Certificate
11" x 8.5"
A tool to recognize the service of shoebox packers.
How to Pack a Shoebox Flyer (Customizable)
8.5" x 11"
Steps for how to pack a shoebox that will bless a child in need. Includes gift suggestions and space for local details.
⇣ Download PDF (2.4mb) ⇣ En Español (2.3mb)
Journey of a Shoebox Insert
5.5" x 7.5"
An illustrated description of the journey of a shoebox gift, complete with steps for how to pack a shoebox.
⇣ Download PDF (2.3mb) ⇣ En Español (2.2mb)
7 Ideas for Family Impact
6" x 9" (2 Pages)
Specific suggestions of how to maximize a family’s shoebox packing experience, complete with steps for How to Pack a Shoebox.
Pennants
8.5" x 11" (6 pages)
Festive banners to promote Operation Christmas Child.
Posters
8" x 10" (6 pages)
Operation Christmas Child décor for shoebox packing.
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Operation Christmas Child Overview 2017, Animation
Run Time: 0:38
The animated story of Operation Christmas Child.
How Shoeboxes Spread Good News and Great Joy
Run Time: 0:57
An animated look at how God uses a single shoebox.
It’s the Good News, Watch It Grow
Run Time: 1:00
Shoebox gifts plant seeds of hope, love, and joy—watch them grow!
How to Pack a Shoebox
Run Time: 2:11
A kid’s take on how to pack a shoebox for a trip around the world.
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Pack a Shoebox with VeggieTales
Run Time: 2:25
Bob and Larry share how to pack a shoebox with Operation Christmas Child.
Children Helping Children
Run Time: 3:01
Jordyn, Evilyn, David, and Faith all share how they are reaching other children around the world through Operation Christmas Child.
Jordyn’s Love Projects
Run Time: 3:51
Nine-year-old Jordyn McNeal made it her goal to pack 5,000 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child.
Terry Prayed for a Bible
Run Time: 2:00
When Terry, a young boy in Namibia, prayed for a Bible he received one the next week in his Operation Christmas Child shoebox gift!
Jessica and Innocent: Redeemed in Babylon
Run Time: 3:47
Siblings from Namibia trusted in Christ while participating in The Greatest Journey, the discipleship program for shoebox recipients.
Faith: Crossing the Finish Line for 20,000 Shoeboxes
Run Time: 3:13
A young girl with spina bifida hosts a 5K and rallies her community to pack 20,001 shoeboxes.
Lemonade Gang
Run Time: 3:32
Kids sell lemonade and cookies to raise money for Operation Christmas Child.
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Have questions or suggestions? Email occinfo@samaritan.org
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