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Operation Christmas Child
Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Ministry
Every year our church participates in Operation Christmas Child, a ministry of Samaritan’s Purse that delivers shoebox gifts to children in need around the world. In 2025, more than 11.9 million children in over 100 countries received shoebox gifts and heard about the eternal hope of the Gospel. More than 5 million children participated in The Greatest Journey discipleship program and learned about God’s Word and how to share their faith with family and friends.
Global Impact: Countries our boxes arrive at
· Zambia Africa (2025)
· Malawi & Eswatini Africa (2024),
· Columbia & undisclosed "Hard-to-Reach" Area (2022)
· Malawi, Africa (2021)
Collecting Gifts Year-Round
Every shoe box offers an opportunity to share the Good News of the Savior with a hurting child.” Franklin GrahamPresident of Samaritan’s Purse.
MPCC follows the Gift Suggestions List found on OCC website. We have created an Amazon Registry to help meet our goal of 300 boxes in 2026. FUN, FULL & PERSONALIZED is the goal! “WOW” items like soccer balls, dolls & cars, personal care items, school supplies, clothing, toys, and accessories are packed.
2026 OCC Dates
· July 20-23 VBS OCC donations collected
· Sept. 7 Collect Deadline Labor Day
· Thurs. Oct. 1 Women’s Missionary Prayer Band – pre-packing event
· Wed. Oct. 21 SUMMIT Assemble OCC boxes
· Wed. Oct. 28 ROOTS Event: Pre-Filling school supplies
· Sat. Oct. 31 Low-Key Packing Event for Adults
· Sun. Nov. 1 ALL CHURCH Packing Party
· Nov. 16-23 OCC Collection Week at MPCC
Volunteer Opportunities
Want to help bless children in Jesus’ Name?
· PRAY – a prayer bookmark is located in back of church
· Contact Ramona Bergstrom if you can help during Missions Week (Oct.25 - Nov.1)
· Contact Carla Johnson if you can help during Collection Week (Nov. 16 - 23)
· Sign up below to volunteer at OCC:
