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OCC Workshop 2025

Terri Higgins — Sat, 02 Aug 2025 09:22:51 Z

Have you been to an Operation Christmas Child Workshop?

Yes or no... you will want to check out the 2025 OCC Workshop hosted by the Collin County South team. This is open to all - shoebox gift packers and those who are just curious.

Learn more about the ministry. Hear from some amazing speakers. Discover tools and resources to assist you in your MISSION. Anabel Fermin from Dominican Republic and Mark and Cherry Brumbelow from Wild Peach TX will be guest speakers.

For more info, register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJdAnU8MNnKFBjJkLYWgCpMBGblfPIS3iVVEK-VN_WO5SuHw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=101307340448761300428

Operation Christas Child - Where to take shoebox gifts?

Terri Higgins — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 08:00:00 Z

Where do I take my packed shoebox gifts?

National Collection Week, Nov 18-25, is when we collect the packed shoebox gifts from across our area. Local churches are available at various hours.

Check out drop off dates and times for locations here in the Collin County area:

tiny.cc/CCSDropOffLocations

Or Samaritans Purse for additional locations

samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/drop-off-locations/

OCC Celebration Event - April 13

Terri Higgins — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 06:00:00 Z

We have wonderful news to share about the record-breaking year for Operation Christmas Child shoebox donations in Collin County South! Its heartwarming to see such generosity and impact.

We would like to invite you to the Collin County South Celebration Event, a fantastic opportunity to come together and celebrate. Here are the event details:

Date: Saturday, April 13, 2024
Time: Check-in begins at 9:45 am, and the celebration will conclude by 12:00 pm.
Location: Parkway Hills Baptist Church (2700 Dallas Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093)

Who should attend? Register now !

Shoebox Packers: If you love packing OCC shoeboxes, this event is for you!
Curious Learners: Anyone interested in learning more about the mission and impact of OCC.
Leaders and Helpers: Whether you lead or assist in shoebox packing efforts.
Party Hosts and Inviters: If youve hosted or plan to host a packing party and invite neighbors, friends, or family, this event is relevant.
Servants of the Lord: Those seeking ways to serve through evangelism, discipleship, and spreading the Gospel message.
Students: Leadership opportunities await you!
Local Christian Business Owners: Explore opportunities to give back.
Pastors and Church Staff Members: Join in the celebration!

Lets come together to celebrate the impact of your collective efforts and continue spreading joy through Operation Christmas Child!

Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan's Purse, seeks to demonstrate Gods love in a tangible way to children in need around the world and, together with the local church worldwide, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 209 million gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 170 countries and territories.