Operation Christmas Child – November 1-23
Since 1993, God has used Samaritan’s Purse to deliver over 200 million Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts to children in need and disciple 50 million of these boys and girls. Build a shoebox online or pick one up by the Welcome Desk or in the downstairs Kids Lobby. Boxes must be returned to FCCO by November 23.
Learn how to pack a shoebox, view gift suggestions, and get your Follow Your Box label at samaritanspurse.org/occ.
Fill the Pantry, Fuel the Mission – November 1-30
FCCO is partnering with White Horse Recovery to help them restock their limited food pantry to help those in recovery and/or homeless. Donation bins for prepackaged food items are located in the Atrium, Kids’ Welcome Desk, and the Church Office for the whole month of November. Items collected will be distributed by White Horse Recovery at The Shed.
Specific needs include protein, peanut butter, Chef Boyardee, canned chicken, heat and eat meals, canned soups and chili, canned fruits, pop tarts, cereal bars, crackers, peanuts and trail mix, boxed mac & cheese, pasta sauce and applesauce.
Tag Tree for Local Children – November 1-30
Pick up a tag from the Tag Tree in the Atrium beginning November 1 and return it with the appropriate gift. Tags indicate the age, gender, and need or wish of a child. Place your UNWRAPPED gift under the Tag Tree with the tag firmly attached.
Unwrapped gifts are due by November 30.
Diaper Drive for the Diaper Depot – November 1-30
The Diaper Depot is a community organization that provides diapers to families in need in the greater Ossipee area. The greatest needs are diaper sizes 4 & 5, plus pullups. Diapers must be new and in the original packaging. Collection bins are located in the Atrium (upstairs near the main entrance), Kids’ Welcome Desk (downstairs), and the Church Office during the month of November. Let’s work together to bless local families!