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WORLD MISSIONS
First Pres supports a number of missionaries throughout the world. 
If you would like to know more about this,
contact the Missions Committee through the church office.

If you're looking to help the people of Haiti in a way that includes the Gospel of Jesus Christ, consider the Outreach Foundation. 
Take the link for more information.




Operation Christmas Child - 2009

THANKS to all who donated boxes and/or volunteered!  Please continue to pray for the children who will be receiving the boxes, and watch here for updates.

What is Operation Christmas Child?
Operation Christmas Child brings joy and hope to children in desperate situations around the world through gift-filled shoeboxes   and the Good News of God’s love. This program of Samaritan’s Purse provides an opportunity for people of all ages to be involved in a simple, hands-on missions project while focusing on the true meaning of Christmas—Jesus Christ, God’s greatest gift. Along with shoebox gifts, millions of children are given Gospel booklets in their own language. 

2009 was our church's fifth year to serve as a collection site for Operation Christmas Child.

Want to know more about Operation Christmas Child and Samaritan's Purse? Click here.

How to pack a shoebox:

1.  Use an empty shoe box (standard size, please) or a small plastic container.  You can wrap the box (lid separately so the box can be opened), but wrapping is not required.  Most important, pray for the child who will receive your gift.

2.  Boy or Girl?  Determine whether your gift will be for a boy or a girl, and the child's age category: 2-4, 5-9, or 10-14.  Use the appropriate boy/girl label from the OCC website.  Mark the correct age category on the label, and tape the label to the top of your box. 

3.  Fill with gifts.  You may use this list for suggestions.

4.  Include your donation.  Please donate $7 or more for each shoebox you prepare to help cover shipping and other project costs.  Place your check made out to Samaritan's Purse in an envelope, place inside your box on top of the gifts.  If preparing multiple boxes, you may use one check.  You can also make your donation online here. (If you use online donation, you will have an "EZ donation" label to print for your shoebox).

5.  Drop off your box.  Place a rubber band around each closed box and drop off at the Collection Center nearest you.  If First Pres, Olathe, will not work best, click here for more locations.