Echo: Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Packing Party!

(MORE GOING THAN SHOWING -- EVENT IS CROSS-POSTED) \\PLEASE USE THE SIGNUP LINK BELOW TO BRING ITEMS!! WE NEED EVERYONE TO PARTICIPATE\\ God is at work through Operation Christmas Child. Samaritan’s Purse sent out close to 14 million shoeboxes in 2025 - that is 14 million Gospel opportunities - to bring the good news of Jesus to the hurting children of the world. We want boys and girls around the world to know that Jesus loves them and has not forgotten them during times of fear, uncertainty, war and poverty. We ask that everyone attending make a shipping donation AND bring a couple dozen items to the event. This will help us reach our goal of 750+ shoeboxes! DATE: November 15th 2026 TIME: 5pm – 8pm ADDRESS: 410 Rucker Road Alpharetta, GA ITEMS NEEDED: School supplies: Pencil Sharpeners, Scissors, markers, colored pencils, pencil pouches, small calculators, Hygiene: Washcloths, toothbrushes, combs, brushes, hairclips/bows, (Soap NOT allowed this year) Toys: Dolls, Barbie's, small stuffed animals, soccer balls/pumps, small balls, jump ropes, chalk, small puzzles, legos, playdough, Clothes: Tshirts, shorts, socks, ballcaps, bandanas, shoes, FLIP FLOPS, shoes OTHER: small cinch backpacks, little purses, sunglasses, flashlights, small took kits, costume jewelry...anything that will bring a smile to a child's face! This year; NO Soap, NO toothpaste, NO liquids, NO candy SIGN UP TO BRING ITEMS: https://tinyurl.com/itemsneeded2026 If you would like to help with some bulk purchases that we are making, and to purchase OCC shoeboxes, please send a venmo donation to @Gina-Pickett. MORE INFORMATION: Greg Ford at 770-316-9200 or gregford@echoministries.com