The Fellowship of the Cross is hosting its annual Operation Christmas Child packing party on September 24 in the Sewickley UMC basement classrooms. The Children’s Church kids will pack boxes during the 9:00 am and 11:00 am services, and all are invited to join us in the 10:00 am hour. Any remaining boxes will be filled following the traditional service.
This will be our 13th year contributing to Operation Christmas Child. Our boxes will be blessed during worship services in November and delivered to a regional collection center. In past years, our boxes reached children in Ukraine and multiple nations in Africa, South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Each box is delivered with the opportunity to learn more of the love and light of Jesus.
We have 100 shoeboxes—beautifully wrapped by Kara and her daughters—and nearly enough gifts to fill them. If you are looking to shop, we could still use a few pencil sharpeners, washcloths, combs, adhesive bandages, and small toys.
We are also accepting financial donations to help meet the shipping costs of $10 per box. Financial contributions, which can be made online or through any of the SUMC giving options, will be accepted through November 1.
The Fellowship is grateful for all who have contributed gifts, prayer, energy, imagination, and encouragement to our 2023 OCC campaign.