Operation Christmas Child

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Welcome to the launch of St Mary's, Old Harlow's Operation Christmas Child for 2023.

The Collection Week is from the 13^th to the 19^th of November, with the 19^th of November being the Sunday Collection Service.

Collections take place on the following dates and locations that week: 

• Tuesday the 14^th November: 10 am to 12 noon (during coffee shop)
• Wednesday the 15^th November: 9.30 am to 11 am (during Church open)
• Thursday the 16^th November: 10 am to 11.30 am (during Starfishes)
• Sunday the 19^th November: 8.30 am to 12 noon (during Sunday service)

What can I do to get involved?

1. Watch the 2023 OCC Appeal video and Rebeca's Story YouTube video (both are below) or share the link with someone who'd like to learn more.
2. Download the OCC poster for 2023 and the information for what you can collect to go in your shoebox. We will be collecting boxes - specific dates to be confirmed, but The Collection Week is the 13^th-19^th of November. 
   
3. Pray for Operation Christmas Child and the Greatest Journey.

**IMPORTANT MESSAGE**
No Toothpaste or Sweets

These items are no longer allowed in shoeboxes due to customs regulations. See all gift suggestions.

There are also some more amazing videos from OCC.

The 2023 OCC Appeal

Watch Rebeca's powerful story

Pack a shoebox online!