OCC is a worldwide organization with a mission to provide gifts to children in underserved populations. In addition to these one-time gifts, OCC works alongside local missionaries and community leaders to provide for the deeper physical and spiritual needs of these peoples. Most importantly, they ensure that the gift of the Gospel is made clear and available to all.
Our church contributes each year to their mission by filling shoeboxes with gifts to be distributed to these children. While this happens in December, we collect items throughout the year, with a different class of donations being collected each month.
There are 5 ways that you can GET INVOLVED in this mission outreach:
1) Bring items each month to fill boxes at our annual packing party.
2) Fill your own shoeboxes and pack with family or friends.
3) Pack and fill a box online through Avalon's Operation Christmas page.
4) Donate to help cover the mailing costs for the shoeboxes sent.
5) Pray that the children who receive these boxes will experience Jesus!
Read Alina's story of The Princess Shoes to see how Operation Christmas can change lives!
For more information about Operation Christmas Child at Avalon Baptist, see Jackie Padgett. If you aren't sure who that is, ask around or check with Beverly in the front office.