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Come one, come all!

Join us at 7pm, Friday November 4th in the Fireside Room to help pack Shoeboxes for Samaritan's Purse, Operation Christmas Child!

This year's goal is 225 boxes!

If you are unable to attend we would be happy to add your donations of:

  • School Supplies - Items such as pens, pencils, pencil crayons, note pads, and picture books
  • Hygiene Items  - Items such as: facecloth, toothbrush, comb, and soap. Please place soap in a sealable bag or plastic soap dish
  • Small Toys & Other Gifts - Items such as: stuffed animals, small musical instruments, hair clips, toy jewelry, t-shirts, and socks
  • Funds towards Shipping Costs: $7/box is needed ~ please make cheques payable to Samaritan's Purse

PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE: 

  • Decks of standard playing cards (other card games such as UNO are allowed)
  • Food or candy: Including gum (due to customs regulations)
  • Used items (due to customs regulations)
  • Toothpaste (due to customs regulations)
  • Liquids or items that could leak, melt, freeze, or break - Shampoo, creams, lip balm, bath gels, mirrors, or glass, etc. (these can damage other items in the shoebox).
  • Items that can scare or harm a child - War-related toys, knives, and toy guns, etc.

November 13th ~ Dedication Sunday...all boxes MUST be returned by this date. Thank-you!

 

For more info please contact the church office at 780.458.3777 or by email at church@svbc.ab.ca