samaritan’s purse your school christmas child good news. · 2017-07-25 · cambodia thailand...
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CMYK RICH BLACK: C:30 M:20 Y:10 K:100
RED: C:0 M:100 Y:100 K:0
GREEN: C:100 M:0 Y:100 K:0
Good News. Great Joy.
S A M A R I TA N ’ S P U R S E ®
Your school and Operation Christmas Child
PROMOTE OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
• Order pre-printed shoeboxes and download or request free resources from our website: operationchristmaschild.org.au/resources
• Get the word out through announcements and school notices/bulletin inserts.
• Show a video from our project USB or website to your class or school.
• Invite an Operation Christmas Child representative to share about the project at assembly.
• Download primary or secondary school teacher’s resources from our website.
TAKE ACTION
• At the beginning of term three, encourage your students to begin collecting items for shoeboxes.
• Have a Packing Party in October for your school where everyone brings their gifts and packs shoeboxes. Download a ‘How to Host a Shoebox Packing Party’ guide from our website.
VOLUNTEER
• Contact your local processing centre and arrange for your older students to volunteer to help process shoeboxes.
to the ends of the earth
from your students
HOW TO PACK A SHOEBOX
FOR STORIES AND VIDEOS, VISIT operationchristmaschild.org.au
SOMETHING TO WEAR: t-shirt, polo shirt, shorts, skirt, cap, beanie, sandals, etc. SOMETHING TO LOVE: teddy bear, doll, soft toy, etc. SOMETHING SPECIAL: carry bag, sunglasses, bangles, stickers, necklaces, craft kits, a personal note, a photo of yourself, etc.
SOMETHING FOR SCHOOL: exercise book, pencil case, pens, pencils, colouring pencils, sharpener, eraser, chalk, etc.
SOMETHING TO PLAY WITH: tennis ball, cars, skipping rope, marbles, musical instrument, yo-yo, slinky, finger puppets, wind-up torch, etc.
SOMETHING FOR PERSONAL HYGIENE: soap and face washer, toothbrush, hairbrush, comb, scrunchies, hair-clips, etc.
Gift Suggestions
Prohibited Items ITEMS THAT LEAK OR MELT: (these can spoil boxes) including toothpaste, shampoo, bubbles and plasticine/play dough
FOOD OR LOLLIES OF ANY KIND: (due to customs regulations) including medicines and vitamins
USED OR DAMAGED ITEMS: (due to customs regulations) including worn clothing and old toys
BREAKABLE ITEMS: including glass, porcelain and mirrors
ITEMS THAT CAN SCARE OR HARM A CHILD: including war or pirate-related items such as toy guns, knives, military figures or skull and crossbones
GAMBLING-RELATED ITEMS: including play money, playing cards and dominoes
RELIGIOUS, RACIAL OR POLITICAL ITEMS
LABEL YOUR SHOEBOXES
4 ONLINE DONATIONS: (PREFERRED)
Go to operationchristmaschild.org.au and click on ‘Shoebox Donations’. A barcoded label for each shoebox will be emailed to you.
Do not photocopy labels.
CASH OR CHEQUE DONATIONS:For standard labels, go to operationchristmaschild.org.au and click on the ‘Order Resources’ button or use the ones on the ‘How to Pack a Shoebox’ brochure.
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10-14 Years
FIND YOUR NEAREST DROP OFF POINT
5 Find your nearest Drop Off Point: samaritanspurse.org.au/dops or samaritanspurse.org.nz/dopsOr call:AUSTRALIA 1800 684 300
NEW ZEALAND 0800 684 300
Use any shoebox with a lid no larger than A4.
Alternatively, for groups go to operationchristmaschild.org.au and click on the ‘Order Resources’ button to order pre-printed shoeboxes for 50 cents per box.
1START WITH A SHOEBOX
PACK YOUR SHOEBOX
2Choose Boy or Girl Choose Age
2-45-9
10-14
Pack Gifts
something to LOVE
something to WEAR
something for SCHOOL
something to PLAY WITH
something for PERSONAL HYGIENE
SOAP
something SPECIAL
Give online and follow your box!
If not donating online, place your cash or cheque made out to Samaritan’s Purse Australasia-Operation Christmas Child in an envelope on top of the gifts inside your box.
MAKE YOUR DONATION
3PER SHOEBOX ESSENTIAL TO COVER PROJECT COSTS$9
NATIONAL COLLECTION MONTH
OCCOCCTOBER
REMEMBER TO REMOVE & RECYCLE GIFT PACKAGING. Help save the environment!
ESSENTIAL!
These items are prohibited to
protect children or to comply
with overseas government and customs
restraints.
Packing PartyHost Your Own
CMYK RICH BLACK: C:30 M:20 Y:10 K:100
RED: C:0 M:100 Y:100 K:0
GREEN: C:100 M:0 Y:100 K:0
1 Location: Determine a location, date and a shoebox collection goal for your school.
2 Resources: Access videos, photos, recipient impact stories, downloadable colouring pages, local Drop Off Points, and other resources at operationchristmaschild.org.au.
3 Gather Supplies: Gifts: Ask students to bring appropriate items to fill the shoeboxes as well as the $9 donation for each box. Empty boxes: Ask students to bring empty shoeboxes, ask local shoe stores for empty boxes, or order pre-printed shoeboxes on our website. Photos/Letters: Ask students to bring photos, or plan to take pictures at the party. Include them, along with a personal note, in each of the shoeboxes.
4 Gather Snacks and Get Creative: Try international foods from countries where shoeboxes are delivered. Show Operation Christmas Child videos as you enjoy your snacks.
5 Prepare Boxes: Set up stations for wrapping boxes (lid separately), packing boxes with gifts and writing letters. Try to include gifts from each of the 6 categories shown on the ‘How to Pack a Shoebox’ page.
6 Include Donation: A $9 donation per shoebox is essential to enable us to cover the costs of Operation Christmas Child. Donations can be made online or by cash, cheque (payable to Samaritan’s Purse Australasia-Operation Christmas Child) or credit card using the form on our ‘How to Pack a Shoebox’ brochure, which is downloadable online.
Planning and Hosting the Party
Why not host an Operation Christmas Child shoebox packing party this year? You can order or download materials from operationchristmaschild.org.au and use this Packing Party Guide to help you get your students excited about packing shoeboxes and bringing Good News and Great Joy to kids around the world.
Click here to order materials at operationchristmaschild.org.au
Cambodia
Thailand
Samoa
PNG
ReligionBuddhist 95% Christian 1% Other 4%
FAST FACTS:
Population 15,135,169
HDI* 138 (out of 187 countries)
74,810 shoeboxes were sent to children in Cambodia.
Vietnam85,004 shoeboxes were sent to children in Vietnam.
FAST FACTS:
Population 92,547,959
Religion None 80.8% Buddhist 9.3% Christian 8% Other 1.9%HDI*
121 (out of 187 countries)
Vanuatu5,499 shoeboxes were sent to children in Vanuatu.
FAST FACTS:
Population 257,747
ReligionChristian 75%Indigenous Beliefs 5.6%
Other 19.4%HDI* 131 (out of 187 countries)
Fiji46,018 shoeboxes were sent to children in Fiji.
FAST FACTS:
Population 896,639
Religion Christian 52% Hindu 30% Muslim 7% Other 11%HDI*
88 (out of 187 countries)
AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND
shoebox report
2014/15
84,442 shoeboxes were sent to children in Thailand.
20,757 shoeboxes were sent to children in Samoa.
4,996 shoeboxes were sent to children in Papua New Guinea.
Religion Buddhist 94.6% Muslim 4.6%, Christian 0.7% Other 0.1%
Religion Christian 97% Other 3%
Religion Christian 96% Indigenous Beliefs 3.3% Other 0.7%
FAST FACTS:
Population 67,222,972
HDI* 89 (out of 187 countries)
FAST FACTS:
Population 192,448
HDI* 106 (out of 187 countries)
FAST FACTS:
Population 7,619,193
HDI* 157 (out of 187 countries) *The Human Development Index (HDI) is a
rank of a country’s average achievement in 3 key dimensions of human development: health, education and income.
ACTPOSTAL: PO Box 1613, Tuggeranong DC ACT 2901 STREET: Lyons Church of Christ, 2 Marawah Street, Lyons ACT 2606PHONE: 1800 684 300 EMAIL: [email protected]
NEW SOUTH WALESPOSTAL: PO Box 346, Penrith NSW 2751STREET: 13 Binney Road, Kings Park NSW 2148PHONE: 1800 684 300 EMAIL: [email protected]
VICTORIAPOSTAL: PO Box 205, Mitcham VIC 3132STREET: Rear of Mitcham Baptist Church, 8-12 Simla Street, Mitcham VIC 3132PHONE: 1800 684 300 EMAIL: [email protected]
QUEENSLANDPOSTAL: PO Box 6062, Fairfield Gardens QLD 4103STREET: Suite 5, 167 Hyde Rd, Yeronga QLD 4104PHONE: 1800 684 300 EMAIL: [email protected]
SOUTH AUSTRALIAPOSTAL: PO Box 1135, Pasadena SA 5042 STREET: Room 300, Edwardstown Baptist Church Community Centre, Cnr Dorene St & Rothesay Ave, St Marys SA 5042PHONE: 1800 684 300 EMAIL: [email protected]
WESTERN AUSTRALIAPOSTAL: PO Box 849, Balcatta WA 6914STREET: Unit 3, 2 Ledgar St, Balcatta. WA 6021PHONE: 1800 684 300 EMAIL: [email protected]
TASMANIAPOSTAL: PO Box 1070, Rosny Park TAS 7018STREET: Unit 1, 76 Mornington Rd (Tullah Road), Mornington TAS 7018PHONE: 1800 684 300 EMAIL: [email protected]
NEW ZEALANDPOSTAL: PO Box 45109, Te Atatu 0651STREET: Unit B, 10 Enterprise Drive, Henderson Auckland NZ 0612PHONE: 0800 684 300 EMAIL: [email protected]
PRAY!The journey of every shoebox gift is guided by prayer.
Please pray for the child who will receive your shoebox.
REGIONAL CONTACTS
Volunteer! Students aged 16 years and older can volunteer in one of our processing centres,
helping to inspect shoeboxes and prepare them for
shipment into a child’s hands overseas!
Like us on Facebook! facebook.com/operationchristmaschild.anz
AUSTRALIA Donations and Enquiries: 1300 884 468 Speak to a Local Representative: 1800 684 300 operationchristmaschild.org.au
NEW ZEALAND Donations and Enquiries: 0800 726 274 Speak to a Local Representative: 0800 684 300 operationchristmaschild.org.nz
Samaritan’s Purse Australasia-Operation Christmas Child ABN: 80 162 895 623 Samaritan’s Purse Australia Ltd. ABN: 84 070 722 404 NZ CCRN: CC36649 Operation Christmas Child® is a project of Samaritan’s Purse® Franklin Graham, International President