Family and Children’s Resources
Operation Christmas Child is a great mission project for kids! Whether you are focusing on packing shoeboxes as a family or as a group during Sunday school, children’s church, or VBS, these resources will help your boys and girls learn more about the importance of giving in Jesus’ Name.
Lessons and Activities
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Lessons
8.5" x 11" (4 Pages)
Sample lessons to incorporate Operation Christmas Child into your church activities.
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Word Search Activity
8.5" x 11"
An Operation Christmas Child‑themed word search puzzle recommended for ages 5 and older.
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Fun Facts Decoder Activity
8.5" x 11"
A decoder coloring sheet to discover interesting facts about Operation Christmas Child for ages 5 and older.
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Shoebox Delivery Maze
8.5" x 11"
A maze coloring activity showing some ways shoeboxes are delivered around the world, recommended for ages 5 and up.
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Journey of a Shoebox Coloring Sheet
8.5" x 11"
A coloring activity based on the Journey of a Shoebox for ages 8 and up.
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Little Ones to Him Belong Coloring Sheet
8.5" x 11"
A coloring sheet depicting some of the children who receive shoebox gifts, recommended for ages 2 through 7.
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Let's Be Friends Coloring Page
8.5" x 11" (2 pages)
A page to help your children personalize their shoebox gifts. Include this note and a photo of your family in your box.
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The Gospel Alphabet Scripture Memory Tool
8.5" x 11"
One page listing a different verse for each letter of the alphabet, designed for Scripture memory.
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‘Just for Kids’ Packing Party
8.5" x 11"
All you need to plan a shoebox packing party, including a sample schedule just for kids.
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Create a Prayer Wall
11" x 8.5"
How to create a wall of pictures that doubles as a place for people to record their prayers.
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Other Creative Ideas
8.5" x 11"
Additional suggestions for implementing Operation Christmas Child at your church.
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7 Ideas for Family Impact
6" x 9" (2 Pages)
Specific suggestions of how to maximize a family’s shoebox packing experience, complete with steps for How to Pack a Shoebox.
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Operation Christmas Child Musical
A production from Word Music for the children of your church to perform.
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Follow Your Box
A way to discover the destination of your shoebox gift and teach your child about what God is doing around the world.
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Greatest Journey App
A Bible game app for kids 5-9 that lets them explore the Bible and learn about Jesus in a fun, exciting way.
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The Greatest Journey
Kids in the U.S. can now go through the dynamic 12-lesson discipleship course designed for children who receive Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts.
Promotional Resources
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Participation Certificate
11" x 8.5"
A tool to recognize the service of shoebox packers.
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How to Pack a Shoebox Flyer (Customizable)
8.5" x 11"
Steps for how to pack a shoebox that will bless a child in need. Includes gift suggestions and space for local details.
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Journey of a Shoebox Insert
5.5" x 7.5"
An illustrated description of the journey of a shoebox gift, complete with steps for how to pack a shoebox.
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Pennants
8.5" x 11" (6 pages)
Festive banners to promote Operation Christmas Child.
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Posters
8" x 10" (6 pages)
Operation Christmas Child décor for shoebox packing.
Videos for Kids
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Four-Year-Olds Have Fun Packing Shoebox Gifts
Run Time: 2:34
Little kids share what Operation Christmas Child means to them.
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Operation Christmas Child Overview 2017, Animation
Run Time: 0:38
The animated story of Operation Christmas Child.
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How Shoeboxes Spread Good News and Great Joy
Run Time: 0:57
An animated look at how God uses a single shoebox.
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It’s the Good News, Watch It Grow
Run Time: 1:00
Shoebox gifts plant seeds of hope, love, and joy—watch them grow!
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How to Pack a Shoebox
Run Time: 2:11
A kid’s take on how to pack a shoebox for a trip around the world.
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Pack a Shoebox with VeggieTales
Run Time: 2:25
Bob and Larry share how to pack a shoebox with Operation Christmas Child.
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Children Helping Children
Run Time: 3:01
Jordyn, Evilyn, David, and Faith all share how they are reaching other children around the world through Operation Christmas Child.
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Jordyn’s Love Projects
Run Time: 3:51
Nine-year-old Jordyn McNeal made it her goal to pack 5,000 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child.
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Terry Prayed for a Bible
Run Time: 2:00
When Terry, a young boy in Namibia, prayed for a Bible he received one the next week in his Operation Christmas Child shoebox gift!
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Jessica and Innocent: Redeemed in Babylon
Run Time: 3:47
Siblings from Namibia trusted in Christ while participating in The Greatest Journey, the discipleship program for shoebox recipients.
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Faith: Crossing the Finish Line for 20,000 Shoeboxes
Run Time: 3:13
A young girl with spina bifida hosts a 5K and rallies her community to pack 20,001 shoeboxes.
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Lemonade Gang
Run Time: 3:32
Kids sell lemonade and cookies to raise money for Operation Christmas Child.
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Kojo's Story
Run Time: 2:11
Kojo's shoebox gift encouraged him with the love of Jesus.
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A Simple Gift
Run Time: 1:00
Shoebox gifts help spread the Gospel around the world.
Inspirational Articles: Kids Helping Other Kids
- Operation Christmas ChildAugust 10, 2017South Carolina Sisters Invest in Operation Christmas Child
Operation LemonAid raises money for shoebox gifts one glass at a time....▶Operation Christmas ChildDecember 16, 2016Young Cancer Patient Packs Shoeboxes, Puts Others First
Ten-year-old Emma Hemphill of Lewisville, North Carolina, packed 110 Operation Christmas Child...▶Operation Christmas ChildNovember 3, 2016Young Boy Sews Bears for Children in Need
A 10-year-old Iowan creates teddy bears for Operation Christmas Child...▶Operation Christmas ChildSeptember 20, 2016Young Shoebox Packer Walking in Faith
A ten-year-old girl and her family partner with Keller Williams and their Tennessee community to...▶Operation Christmas ChildNovember 19, 2015Not Too Small to Dream Big
Jordyn McNeal has big dreams for children around the world. That's why she's spearheading...▶Helpful Links
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