Operation Christmas Child Ministry
“Let the children come to Me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God.” Mark 10:14, ESV
The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world. Through this project, Samaritan’s Purse partners with the local church, such as Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, worldwide to share the Good News of Jesus Christ and make disciples of the nations.
If you have any questions about Operation Christmas Child at MCBC, contact Amber Pond, Project Leader, at ambermcbc@gmail.com.
January - March Collection Items
Toboggans; Gloves; Scarves; Stuffed Animals; Hot Pads;
Non - Liquid Toiletries: Combs / Brushes, Toothbrushes, Band Aids, Small Individual Packs of Kleenex / Wet Wipes
April - June Collection Items
Kids T-Shirts; Rain Ponchos; Water Bottles; Hair Accessories; Matchbox Cars / Trucks; Play Sunglasses; Mini Sewing Kits; Bandanas
July - September Collection Items
Washcloths; Index Cards; Small Notepads; Kids Stickers; Reusable Eating Utensils; School Supplies: Pens, Pencils, Pencil Sharpeners, Markers, Crayons, Erasers, Scissors, Colored Pencils
Important Dates for OCC @ MCBC
Saturday, August 1st at 5 pm - Family Fun Night Postage Fundraiser
Everyone is invited to come for a family fun night full of good food (hamburgers, hot dogs and homemade ice cream), good fellowship and a fun game! Prizes awarded to game winners, as well as drawings for giveaways.
Sunday, October 18th at Noon - Packing Party
Come join us for lunch, followed by packing as many shoeboxes as we can fill with all our items we have collected this year!
National Collection Week
November 16 - 23, 2026
Monday - Friday - 5 pm - 7 pm
Saturday - 10 am - 2 pm
Sunday - 1 pm - 5 pm
Monday - 9 am - 11 am
Other Ways to Help with OCC
Donate your cans!
Donate your empty cans (ex. soda)!
Drop off in a trash bag into the bin behind the Gym.
We take these to the Recycle Bin around Earth Day and use the funds to help purchase items during the year for shoe boxes.
Donate Christmas Cards!
Don't throw away your used Christmas cards!!
We write words of encouragement to the recipient of the shoeboxes on the back of the cards!
There will be a box for the cards on the
OCC table in the Welcome Center!
