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Operation Christmas Child 2024


  • City Place Church 6050 Lake Champlain Drive Orlando (map)

The Amazing Journey of a Simple Shoebox Gift

Begins with You and Results in Evangelism, Discipleship, and Multiplication.

This year, City Place is partnering with Samaritans Purse to impact the lives of Children around the world and we need you.

The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to provide God’s 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.

More than 11.2 million boys and girls have made a decision to follow Christ.

Since 2021 alone, more than 10.5 million Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts have been collected throughout Australia, Austria, Canada, Finland, Germany, New Zealand, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

How to Pack A Shoebox:

Find a Shoebox Start with an average-size cardboard or plastic shoebox (from your home or picked up at City Place Church. If you want to wrap it, cover the box and lid separately.

Girl or Boy? Decide whether you will pack a box for a girl or a boy, and the age category: 2–4, 5–9, or 10–14.

Fill with Gifts Select a medium to large “wow” item such as a soccer ball with pump or stuffed animal, then fill with other fun toys, hygiene items, and school supplies. See Our Gift Suggestions

Pray Most importantly, pray for the child who will receive your gift. You can also include a personal note and photo.

Drop-off Take your shoebox gift to City Place Church on Sunday November 20th

Clickable Links:

Sign-up to Pack A Box and Ship Online

Sign-Up to Pack A Box at Home (Pick up and drop off boxes at CP during our in-person service on November 19th.

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