Community Calendar

It is time for Operation Christmas Child. A project of the international relief organization, Samaritan’s Purse. Our mission is to provide local partners around the world with shoebox gifts filled with small toys, hygiene items and school supplies as a means of reaching out to children in their own communities with the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Continuing as a Central Drop Off location for over 15 years is Cornerstone Christian Church, 3600 South Banker, Effingham. 

A few packing reminders:

• Use standard sized shoebox or plastic shoebox
• Pack for a boy or girl and decide the age (2-4, 5-9 or 10-14).
• When packing a shoebox include a “wow” item such as a doll, soccer ball with pump, or stuffed animal.
• Fill with other fun toys, hygiene items, and school supplies.
• You can include a personal note and a photo.
• Please do not include candy; toothpaste; used items; war-related items; chocolate or food; liquids or lotions; breakable items.
• Include a donation of $9 to cover shipping and other project costs.

2019 Drop-Off Dates and Times are November 18 through November 25.

November 18 – Monday – 8 to 10AM

November 19 – Tuesday – 8 to 10AM

November 20 – Wednesday – 8 to 10AM

November 21 – Thursday – 5:30 to 7:30PM

November 22 – Friday – 5:30 to 7:30PM

November 23 – Saturday – 8 to 10AM

November 24– Sunday – 2 to 5PM

November 25 – Monday – 8 to 10AM

Thank you,

Sandy Wilson

Central Drop-off Team Leader

217-821-4762