by Kristen Sienkiewicz | Jan 22, 2018 | OCC, Uncategorized
By Kevin Kindelin This article was originally posted on 2/01/17 and has been updated. It looks like Christmas season is over. No more decorations. No more lights. No more Christmas cheer! You may like winter, but to me, without the joyous festivities of Christmas it’s...
by Kristen Sienkiewicz | Jan 1, 2018 | OCC, Uncategorized
Warm Up with the Operation Christmas Child (OCC) January Item of the Month! This month, we’re collecting hats, gloves, and scarves – hopefully when they are on sale – for OCC 2018 Shoeboxes. Even though many countries have temperatures that may seem hot to us,...
by Kristen Sienkiewicz | Dec 18, 2017 | OCC, Uncategorized
We’ve learned where the Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes we just packed and shipped to the Operation Christmas Child Processing Center in Minneapolis will be headed. We’re thrilled to participate in Operation Christmas Child and know that the gift-filled shoeboxes...
by Kristen Sienkiewicz | Dec 1, 2017 | OCC
The Operation Christmas Child (OCC) Item of the Month for December is prayer! We’ve been collecting items all through 2017, held our packing party, and served as an OCC drop-off location. Now comes the important part – prayer! Prayer is what is most needed. Please...
by Kristen Sienkiewicz | Nov 9, 2017 | OCC, Uncategorized
The goal was ambitious: pack 250 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child in one evening. On November 6th, over 150 people came together at Immanuel Lutheran Church and School and exceeded that goal, packing 350 boxes. The Operation Christmas Child (#OCC) Shoebox...
by Kristen Sienkiewicz | Oct 19, 2017 | OCC, Uncategorized
Want to participate in Operation Christmas Child this year? It’s easier than ever – simply pick up a free shoebox at Immanuel Lutheran church during the annual Trunk or Treat event on Sunday, October 22, from 3:00 -5:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome (all ages) and there is...
