Operation Christmas Child- Fill a Box, Fill Your Heart

Do you ever look at your child/children and are overwhelmed with gratitude and joy? (yes, this is easier after they have napped and are super cuddly.) Do you ever sit around the table (or a fast food restaurant) and are so thankful that your kid(s) can eat as much as they want?  Do we sometimes take it for granted that our little ones will gifts for Christmas?  

Sometimes the only response to being given so much is to give back or provide a few hours of service. SO, I encourage you to come to MOPS this Thursday, November 13th at 9:30am* to fill your heart as you pack boxes for less fortunate children around the world.  If you aren't familiar with Operation Christmas Child, feel free to peruse these sites:

What OCC Means to Moms

Operation Christmas Child

If you haven't come to this special event before, you will come away blessed and looking forward to OCC next year.
If you HAVE come before, you will come away blessed and looking forward to OCC next year.

These small shoeboxes filled with goodies and love will provide good new and great joy to precious children around the world.  Come be a part of it.  All are welcome, and feel free to bring a friend, relative, or neighbor. (MOPS usual childcare will be available in-house to care for your darlings if you choose/want it.)

*We'll meet in the Fellowship Hall of Erin Presbyterian to wrap and fill boxes.  Park near the main stone entrance of the church and look for the open/cracked doors to the Fellowship Hall.  Just follow the sound of Christmas music.  Oh, and as always, feel free to bring your kids, snacks, whatever.

(Notes: We've already collected most of the items that will be packed into the boxes; however, feel free to raid your house for toys, balls, card games that can be added to the boxes.  Also, your kids can get involved by drawing pictures to include with the goodies.  Additionally, boxes cost $7 to ship, so MOPS will gladly accept any donations from anyone wanting to contribute financially.)